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Krina and Shawn’s fusion wedding looked like an absolute festival of love, color, and happiness! The soulmates decided to take their wedding festivities to the picturesque Langdon Farms, the golf course's lands served as the scenario for Sikora Photography to capture beautiful portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony. To agree with the wedding season, Beauty by Lishma created a piece of art in Krina’s hair with an elaborate braid decorated with fresh flowers and adorned her hands with gorgeous mehndi patterns. While Shawn’s regal outfit gave him that kingly flair as he rode his steed before the ceremony! byDesign Films’ crew precisely captured the newlyweds’ solemn union, flawlessly framed by a dreamy arch overflowing with greenery! The luxury even production company, Nahid's Global Events, interpreted the couple's ideas for their nuptials and masterfully planned and designed all their events. Having the right vendors working side by side can make all the difference in the world, Nahid is an expert in this field and pulled together an A list of vendors! What a marvelous way of orchestrating a wedding! We have compiled some of the most stunning images in our gallery that you will absolutely adore! 

A rainy day is what our Maharani wished for and her wish came true, Nahid's Global Events made sure to protect the bride so not a single hair was out of place! We will be back with the reception deets in a few!

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Welcome back Maharanis! Since it’s the last day of July, (we can’t believe how quickly this summer is zooming by!) we wanted to bring you a wedding filled with summery goodness. Nirmala and Umesh’s wedding was a dream beach side bash, filled to the brim with sophistication. For her reception, Maharani Nirmala changed into a one shouldered, embellished white gown with bombshell hair and makeup by KC Makeup by Karuna Chani. The seaside portraits of the duo are mesmerizing, and Events Capture documented the couple’s playful energy and deep love beautifully. Contrasting the stunningly elaborate ceremony decor by Elegant Affairs was the breezy reception decor featuring an array of white floral arrangements resting on beds of grass. So refreshing! The sunset streamed into the space as Nirmala and Umesh performed an emotional first dance to their adoring onlookers. And guests were in foodie bliss as they devoured flavorful dishes by Sukhadia Caterers. After feasting to their hearts’ delight, partygoers rocked the dance floor to the latest and greatest Bollywood and Top 40 tunes! Events Capture snuck the newlyweds away for some sunset snaps, and we’re loving the golden glow emanating from the couple in these cherished portraits. We’ve created a full gallery of lovely photos by Events Capture so you can bask in all the beauty!

We’ll see you tomorrow Maharanis! Have a wonderful day!

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Today, we’re transporting you to paradise with Nirmala and Umesh’s beachy and beautiful Indian wedding celebrations. These two know that Indian weddings + seaside sunshine = heaven! We’re craving a luxurious beach side getaway after perusing these glorious pics by Events Capture. The festivities kicked off in high gear with the couple posing next to vintage DeLorean wheels straight from Back to the Future (who doesn’t love a little throwback to Marty McFly and Doc Brown?). Such incredible portraits! Next, the Indian wedding ceremony began, and we’re swooning over the majestic mandap and florals dreamed up by the talents at Elegant Affairs. With regal columns and an elaborately carved backdrop festooned with chandeliers, the stage setup was out of this world stunning. Gorgeous Maharani Nirmala was beautified by the magic brushes of KC Makeup by Karuna Chani and entered the ceremony space in a sparkling red and yellow lehenga. Her richly embroidered dupatta covered her face, adding to the anticipation in the room. The lovebirds’ ceremony was full of deep traditions and meaning, and the two bounded away from the ceremony in a shower of petals. The newly minted Mr. and Mrs. hopped into their DeLorean and zoomed away from their adoring guests, ready for their reception extravaganza to begin. When we return, we’ll take you into all of Nirmala and Umesh’s reception action, featuring delish catering by Sukhadia Caterers. While you wait, browse the full gallery of snaps by Events Capture.

We’ll be back in a jiffy Maharanis!

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We are not willing to part ways with Shalini and Dineth’s breathtaking outdoor at-home wedding just yet, so are going to revel in their reception for as long as we can! The reception was also hosted on the front lawn at Shalini’s parents’ house, and the rustic theme continued along with pastel florals and sweet decor. Enchantment Floral used a ton of vintage elements like antique gold cages, small vases and bouquets, woody displays and tablescapes, and a canopy using delicate white tulle drapes. The couple’s sweetheart table had an ombre flower curtain for a backdrop and a floral monogram with their initials placed in front. Jen’s Cakes set up a lovely white wedding cake with rosettes on each tier. The couple opted for American ensembles for the reception and cocktail hour. Shalini donned an ivory lace wedding dress, strapless with a sweetheart neckline, and her bridesmaids changed into pale pink cocktail gowns, and Dineth was in a tuxedo. A cocktail hour was hosted in the back lawn and the pool area, and had a never-seen-before live tuna cutting ceremony! The DJs from Desi Jammers turned the party up a notch with their catchy tunes, while Michi Catering served gourmet contemporary Asian Fusion cuisine to all the guests. Raja Singh Photography filmed this intimate affair. Despite being luxurious, this wedding elicited a cozy feel because of how expertly Rhee Bevere Photography caught all the raw moments! Take a look by browsing through the gallery! 

We were so in love with this cosy wedding that was just made extra special with the sentimental choice of venue! Check back tomorrow for more such awe-inspiring weddings!

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Sigh, there really is no place like home, and this ingenious couple, Shalini and Dineth proved that statement with their at-home, contemporary fusion wedding. Opting for Shalini’s parents’ house as the atypical venue, the couple with the expertise of Simply Elegant Weddings & Events hosted a gorgeous, rustic outdoor ceremony and reception on the front lawn. Everything was in perfect sync, starting with the bride’s dull-gold lehenga with an embroidered organza dupatta that was accentuated with a magnificent diamond jewelry set. She was gussied up with a bronze, sun-kissed glow, and neutral-brown lips, and swept her hair in a side bun to show the design on her blouse. Her bridesmaids were painted in pastels, in blush pink net saris and light gold blouses. Dineth looked spiffy in his ivory and gold sherwani, accompanied by well-coordinated groomsmen. Enchantment Floral scattered white petals along the aisle, and in keeping with the countryside feel, set up a natural mandap with white drapes, blush florals, and a birch wooden structure with branches and extensions. Guests were seated on wooden cross back chairs, and much of the decor was handcrafted - “we created our own table numbers from wine bottles, painted and installed a “doorway” to walk through for the aisle, made our own signs and mirrored program for the wedding, and custom clear acrylic invitations”, gushed the stunning Shalini. This fabulous wedding came together two days before the wedding, and in the bride’s words, it was truly incredible to see everything come to life in a place so familiar to them! Rhee Bevere Photography shot some of the most spectacular shots, especially of the details, and you can see every single one by heading to the gallery!

A reception followed the ceremony, and the big day came to a close with a cocktail hour at night. Follow us onto the next blogpost where we will walk you through it all!

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