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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, and unique table settings. Whether a stolen glance or a planned pose, couples and their families can relive the celebrations through heartfelt moments captured by photographs. Weddings are special events that are celebrated for an entire lifetime through photographs. Article sponsored by Digital Dream Studio (www.digitaldreamstudio.com)

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Posted on: 12-4-2018 by: Deshvidesh

Choosing a perfect first dance song can be a daunting task for some couples. As this will be the first time you and your better half will be matching steps in front of your guests as a married couple, pick a song that makes the moment even more memorable.

Here are three simple steps to help you and your partner find the perfect song for your first dance:

1. Find your common interest
Whether it is Bollywood, Hollywood or even Latin or French, make a decision together based on your common interests. Also, think about the genre and the pace of the song. What is it that you both like, classic or something modern and fresh!

2. Tell your story
Choose a song where the lyrics speak about your bond. Was it love at first sight or a classic tale of high school sweethearts? Or was it a long-distance relationship or a friendship that grew into love? Find a song that tells your story.

3. Pick something sentimental
Some couples have a song that played a significant part in their relationship. It can be either their first date song, one that was playing during their proposal, or a song that they listen to when they are away from each other. Shuffle through your playlists and memory to see if there is a song like that and go for it.

Remember, your first dance song selection is as important as your wedding outfit or the menu. So, make the best of it!

Posted on: 12-4-2018 by: Deshvidesh

In October 2018, Shisha Patel, a health educator and Indian medical program coordinator, and Dishant Patel, a project manager, held their wedding and reception at the Adriatic Lounge and the Arctic Club, respectively, on the Carnival Victory ship of the Carnival Cruise Line.

The bride and groom became acquainted on Facebook and, after a month of phone exchanges, met at the Thai Lanna restaurant in Somerset, New Jersey. They got along well from the start and dated for two years before Dishant sprung a romantic proposal at Disney Park, Orlando, in January 2017. Urged by her parents to join them for a family vacation at the park, Shisha received the surprise of her life when, on a boat ride on the lake, Dishant showed up and proposed on one knee. His original plan to propose in a hot-air balloon ride did not work out due to windy weather, but he made up for that with a helicopter ride the following day and proposed anew.

The couple planned their wedding on their own for a year and a half. With their hearts set on something unusual, they considered an island wedding and then discovered that they could have a cruise wedding. They picked Carnival Cruise Lines, who have, so far, hosted fewer than five Indian weddings.

Despite the exotic locales – their cruise ship docked at a private island, Half Moon Cay, and at Nassau, Bahamas – the wedding itself followed traditional Gujarati Vidhi, with acrylic Rangolis and hand-decorated, water-filled baskets with floating candles. As the groom couldn’t follow tradition and come aboard on a horse or in a car, he had to walk to his wedding like the rest of their one hundred guests. The gold-themed wedding had a white satin mandap decorated with red roses, and, afterwards,they played a mix of American and Bollywood songs, with Arjit Singh’s “Gerua” for the first dance and Badshah’s “Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai” for the last dance.

Thinking back on the experience, the young couple thinks that planning their own wedding, without involving wedding planners, was the best thing they could have done. They, however, do admit to being stressed out from the wedding planning and preparations. One thing they hadn’t bargained for was a choppy sea. Watching their happy guests teeter unsteadily on the ship deck, they say, was an amusing experience.

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    Posted on: 12-4-2018 by: Deshvidesh

Friendship morphed into a lifelong relationship for Jinal Choksi, a Pharmacist, and Pujan Patel, a Senior Accountant, who first met at a wedding in 2014. Their love showed no bound as Jinal lived in Florida and Pujan in Maryland. From Facebook to FaceTime and flying kisses to flying airplanes, they believed that true love could reach across any distance.

In December 2016, Pujan took the opportunity to surprise and propose to Jinal at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. He made arrangements for a private gondola boat ride and hired a professional photographer to capture each moment. With a speech ready and ring in his hand, during the boat ride, Pujan went down on one knee and asked Jinal to marry him. Jinal happily said “YES” and felt over the moon with this romantic proposal.

May 12, 2018 was the day that was decided for their joyous union as husband and wife. The couple and their enthusiastic family handled all the arrangements. A gala celebration began with pre-wedding events: Mehndi, Pithi, Ganesh Puja, and Grah Shanti that were held at their respective homes.

The first joint pre-wedding event was the Garba. The backdrop included traditional Indian decor and a jula for the lovebirds. Multi-hued draping, shimmering market lights, lotus pots, custom made dandiyas with the couple’s name inscribed, and a Radha Krishna centerpiece adorned the setting.

The following day, a grand wedding and reception was held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Tampa where nearly 400 guests attended the festivities. A dream that Jinal and Pujan had awaited eagerly became reality. Pujan made an energetic entry in a black convertible Maserati. While the song “Deewani Mastani” played in the background, Jinal walked down a gorgeous pathway embellished by rose petals to the mandap. The elegant mandap was decorated with vibrant shades of pink, gold and orange by Nikun Events.

The reception décor, also done by Nikun Events, was the epitome of classiness. A starry night backdrop, crystal globe centerpieces with fresh flowers, custom designed monogram, and chandeliers contributed to the ambience.

The couple’s first dance was to the Atif Aslam song “Dil Diyan Gallan.” Amazing dance performances by friends and family along with heartfelt speeches elevated the festive vibes.

Traditional cuisine with delicious twists, a personalized hashtag (#ChoktelWedding), custom snapchat filters , a surprise dance by the bride, and a four-tier cake added a touch of exclusivity to the ceremonies.

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Bhavika, anesthetist, and Rushil, consultant, first met at the House of Spices in Orlando where both their families had gone for Janmashtami Samaiyo grocery shopping in 2009. Bhavika saw her friend Roshni in the naan aisle and went over to say hello. Roshni’s brother Rushil was also there, and so introductions were made. However, the two didn’t become friends until a chance meeting at a football game. In the fall of 2011, Bhavika went to a Gator football game with her cousin, the same one Rushil was attending with friends. He saw Bhavika at a distance, walked over, and the two began talking. Since exchanging phone numbers that day, the pair haven’t look back.

In January 2017, Rushil and Bhavika joined her family on a trip to Colorado. After spending an eventful second day in Estes Park playing in the snow and shopping, Rushil drove Bhavika to a lakeside so they could watch the sunset. Bhavika was so cold, but Rushil reminded her they didn’t get a couple’s shot that day. So, Bhavika took off her coat and turned around to see Rushil on one knee.

The couple decided on a wedding date of January 27, 2018. Bhavika and Rushil wanted Gainesville, Florida, to be the site of their celebrations given they began their journey there. The Barn at Rembert Farms in Gainesville was the ideal place for festivities.

Pre-wedding events included a Mehndi at Bhavika’s mama’s house; Vidhi puja at the groom’s place; Santek outside the wedding venue; and followed by the Garba at the wedding venue.At the Garba, Rushil surprised Bhavika with a special dance performance. Bhavika’s mom and her friends from the Gainesville BAPS Mandir also did a surprise garba dance performance that was so full of energy.

The wedding was held outdoors with yellow, white, and touches of maroon creating a lovely ambiance. The baarat included a dholi and traditional Indian music. For some key moments, special songs were chosen. The bride’s mother insisted “Sajanji Ghar Aya” be played for the arrival of the groom from his baarat.

Rushil entered the mandap to the “Jash ne Baahare” instrumental with his and the bride’s parents on his arms. Bhavika walked in under a floral canopy handmade by her sisters with the “Kaise Mujhe” instrumental playing in the background.

The beautifully decorated reception followed a rustic theme and included some poignant moments. Bhavika and her father danced to “Laadki,” a song he picked out months before.

Bhavika and Rushil advise couples to have fun and focus three-four details that matter most and then let the rest go as it will all work out in the end.

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Lovebirds Nirav Desai, a senior accountant and Ami Patel, a dental student, first met on New Year’s Eve 2012. Their first casual meet turned out to be a lifelong alliance.

Nirav proposed to Ami in the most dramatic way after two years of dating. Ami and Nirav headed towards Magic Kingdom on Christmas Eve 2016. Nirav planned to propose her on a private boat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Ami loves water rides and was already enthralled. Finally, when Nirav went down on his knees to propose her, it was a dream come true for the emotional Ami.

The couple tied the knot on December 23, 2017. Wedding planner Sokha, from Apsara Events, deftly handled all of the wedding preparations. Keeping in mind the ease of traveling, the lavish Hilton Ocala, in Ocala, Florida, was the couple’s chosen venue. What most drew the couple to the hotel was the magnificent banquet hall.

Traditional events such as the Ganesh puja were arranged at the couple’s respective homes. The first joint pre-wedding event was the Garba. The backdrop included traditional Indian decor outlined with white light as well as a centrepiece with a blue-gold Radha Krishna on top, and bangles and floating candles on the bottom.

White and gold provided the backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The groom made a royal entry on a horse carriage to the song “Malhari,” while the lovely bride entered to the track “Jag Ghoomeya.” Chivari chairs were elegantly place for the 300 guests. The white and gold pillared, open mandap looked simple yet elegant adding to the ambiance and to the decor that was a blend of tradition and class.

“Marriage is no doubt a union of two families, but ultimately it celebrates a couple’s eternal relationship” something Ami and Nirav lovingly believe.

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Mignon McLaughlin once said, “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” Alisha Basil and Ravi Shastri’s love story dates back to 2013 when they realized their feelings for each other after two years of friendship.

After dating for two years, Ravi popped the question to his sweetheart in May 2015. The setting was idyllic as Alisha and Ravi went for a walk at the Sanford Riverwalk, a place of signficance where Ravi had expressed his love for Alisha two years ago.

“Since it was our anniversary suspected he was going to propose. He took me to the same swing we were on two years ago, and told me that he loves me even more,” said Alisha. The couple’s close friends and family hiding nearby congratulated them with flowers.

The planning for their November 2017 wedding began after Alisha and her family moved to Florida from New York. They didn’t hire a wedding planner, but opted for a coordinator. Alisha’s Mom did all of the planning.

Alisha and Ravi selected Holy Trinity Hall in Maitland because they understood their traditions, customs, and religion and were flexible with vendors.

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Dishant Dalal and Sara Gromoll dated for seven years before tying the knot. Dalal, 26, an IT analyst, and Sara, 26, a nurse, met in 2009 in high school, completed graduation the same year and then began dating.

Five years into dating, Dishant, just a day before his birthday, proposed to his lady love, Sara, an event for which he planned over a month. He said the magical words to his sweetheart mid-air on a helicopter over Atlanta.

For Sara, the entire experience was a complete surprise, though her family knew about it. “He told me he had a surprise for me that day, but I did not know what it was until we got to the airport. Even then, I thought this was something he was doing for his own birthday,” said Sara.

Sara did not have an inkling of what was to come, until Dishant popped the question and showed her the ring on the chopper ride. With the vast Atlanta coastline below, the azure sky and clouds surrounding them, and the deafening noise of the helicopter, Dishant’s proposal to Sara is what dreams are made of.

Sara could not hear a word of what Dishant told her, but he had written the entire proposal on his iPad. Even crazier still was that she had never flown before!

Dishant and Sara had an Indian and Western wedding at the Foxhall Resort in Douglasville, Georgia. The couple are from nearby Stockbridge, Georgia, so it was convenient for them to choose a wedding venue closer home. Sara and Dishant fell in love with Foxhall as soon as they saw the resort. The resort houses two big halls that were perfect for all both wedding ceremonies and reception. They hired a wedding planner so that the wedding and reception would be smooth and their families would enjoy without worrying about the arrangements. For the Hindu wedding the bride and groom wore red and white floral necklaces. Indian music and pop songs played during the wedding ceremony. There were 130 guests in all who were introduced by the DJ. The bride’s bouquet featured hydrangeas, tulips, roses and ranunculus. The mandap decoration included floral spray arrangements with hydrangeas, tulips, snapdragons and delphiniums.

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Incredible Wedding Moments

Warm glances, shared laughter, loving stares. Bold colors, elegant mandaps, unique table settings. Weddings are special events that are celebrated for an entire lifetime through photographs. Whether a stolen glance or a planned pose, couples and their families can relive the celebrations through heartfelt moments captured by photographs.

Special thanks to the photographers who contributed these beautiful images: Anand Event Services, Digital Dream Studio, Fine Art Productions, Sona Photography, and Zamana Lifestyles.

Incredible Wedding Moments

Incredible Wedding Moments

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Digital Dream Studio Tel: 407-791-6064 www.digitaldreamstudio.com	Sona Photography Tel: 646-250-6337 www.sonaphotography.com

 

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