September 2020

Desh-Videsh September 2020

Cover Story

Kruti and Nishant

Kruti and Nishant

Kruti, a physician assistant, and Nishant, a marketing manager, were never firm believers in dating. Interestingly, however, the online app Dil Mil changed their opinions. The two found themselves spending hours in each other’s company online. From romantic weekends away and virtual dates to phone calls and FaceTimes, the pair didn’t take long to realize it was time to move …

Digital Magazine

Wedding Resources Fall 2020

September 2020 Digital Magazine

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Real Wedding

Deepali and Ajay

Deepali and Ajay

Funnily, Deepali, marketing specialist, and Ajay, quality engineer, each have different versions of their “how we met story.” Deepali insists they met at a cousin’s wedding in Dallas, but Ajay insists that he was first taken in by Deepali’s picture on the Shaadi.com app, and then smitten with her smile at the wedding. In fact, he re-subscribed to the app …

Real Wedding

Esha and Simit

Esha and Simit

Sparks flew all around when Simit Parikh, pharmacist, met Esha Soni, nuclear medicine technologist, on a blind date. Little did they know that a conversation over Mexican food and margaritas would change their lives for the better! The couple kept in touch as they shuttled between New Jersey and Florida, and it became increasingly clear that they had an incredible …

Real Wedding

Nikhil and Navya

Nikhil and Navya

Navya Talluri was super impressed when she walked into Nikhil Patel’ Wayne University dorm room. The couple were dorm neighbors and met in an elevator 10 years before they decided to get married. Navya describes Nikhil’s room as “impressively neat and clean.” Her heart melted a little when Nikhil graciously offered her his biology log book. This was an effortless …

Indian wedding Rituals

Top 5 Color Trends for Winter Wedding Events

Top 5 Color Trends for Winter Wedding Events

A wedding that is distinctive and memorable is a wish many brides make for this important life event. Multi-faceted hues and dimensions of color are sure to leave an imprint, and moreover, are a characteristic trait of South Asian weddings. Weddings have always been affairs to remember, with everyone involved cherishing different memories. Brides spend a good bit of time …

Indian wedding Rituals

Grah Shanti: A Promising Step to Happiness

Grah Shanti: A First Step to Happiness

Grah Shanti: A First Step to Happiness People often say that matches are made in heaven, so it is no surprise that many weddings begin with an auspicious step to placate the heavenly bodies. The Grah Shanti is often one of the first rituals to take place in an Indian wedding. Learn more about the significance of the Grah Shanti …

Photography

Must Have Photo Moments

Must Have Photo Moments

Bursting with vivid and bold hues, opulent décor and intricate but elegant designs very well describe Indian weddings. Also known as Shaadi or Shadi, Indian weddings are best known for their grandeur, traditions, grace, colors and almost carnival-type celebration. Unique photographs taken at an Indian weddings are made up of warm glances, shared laughter, loving stares, bold colors, elegant mandaps, …

Editorial

Raj Shah, Managing Editor of Desh Videsh Media Group

Editorial September 2020

Dear Readers, We find ourselves in a strange new reality as our world was upended this spring. So far, social distancing has kept us safely at home, but now it is time to begin thinking ahead, planning, and dreaming for your incredible wedding in 2021! We noticed that a record number of brides have registered on our website myshadi.com and …