Real Wedding

Love is never planned; it is predestined and happens suddenly. That is what happened to interventional cardiologist Aalok Patel. His exhaustive virtual search for a soulmate was futile until he met physician Anuradha Bhavsar (Radha for short) on a dating app. There was an instant connection and great communication. Love that was hard to find was finally found just 70 miles away. They fell in love, and it was marvelous. After nine months of dating, Aalok proposed to Radha up in the sky on a helicopter ride capped off with an eager “Yes” from his lady.

The couple decided to tie the marital knot in a traditional Indian ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando. It is Radha’s hometown and Aalok’s present residence. That is why Orlando was the perfect venue for both parties. The third weekend of January 2022 was booked, the date being January 22. The couple hired a decorator, photographer, caterer, makeup artist, henna artist, DJ, and finally a wedding planner for a picture-perfect wedding.

BANQUET HALLS Hyatt Regency Orlando  407-284-1234 | DECORATOR Dreams To Reality 407-592-9261  |  DISC JOCKEY Dudha Productions 727-418-8498 | CATERING Saffron Indian Cuisine- Orlando 07-674-8899 |  PHOTOGRAPHER Noor K Photography 407-729-0388 | VIDEOGRAPHY NSPG Media 407-301-8648

The dream wedding began with the Garba dance celebration the night before the wedding. Pink was the theme color, and both Radha and Aalok were draped in beautiful pink lehenga and sherwani amidst matching décor.

The wedding ceremony took place inside a banquet hall. It featured a touch of the Royal Indian wedding, as the groom arrived on a white horse with a mix of hip hop and bhangra music in the background. Classic Indian movie songs were played during the wedding ceremonies. The couple along with the groom’s family left in the horse and carriage. It was indeed a royal experience for all 250 guests in attendance.

The reception theme was dreamy and glamorous. Silver and pink accent pieces, textured lighting, and cold sparklers throughout the night created just the right ambience and effect. The stage was decorated with the names of the bride and groom, and the first dance song was “Ghost” by Justin Bieber. It was followed by medleys performed by the families and friends of both Radha and Aalok. Bollywood dance hits mixed with the latest hits comprised the music. It was a fantastic and fun-filled night that everyone enjoyed to their fullest.

The Omicron surge at that time did result in some cancellations, but everything went off peacefully and wonderfully. The virtual love story of Radha and Aalok ended in an intense real-life marriage full of love, respect, and compatibility between each other, paving the way for a lovely journey together.

A casual introduction at middle school summer camp turned out to be a lifelong bond for Rajsee and Abhinav. After the summer camp, they remained in touch through social media. Fast forward 13 years and the now mature adults rekindled that chemistry from their childhood through a dating app. Their common interests and lengthy contact with each other made them an adorable couple. After dating for a year, Abhinav proposed to Rajsee at Mizner Park in Boca Raton in front of a beautiful gazebo in the presence of their best friends and siblings.

The wedding planning was a collaborative effort for the happy couple. They did all the preparations and decorations by themselves. Although both reside in Florida, they chose to have the wedding celebrations in Orlando, as the venues were beautiful and budget-friendly. Lake in Maitland was finalized for the Sangeet and Garba while the Sheraton Orlando North was perfect for the wedding and reception on May 28, 2022. All 130 guests who attended the wedding stayed in the Sheraton Orlando.

BANQUET HALLS Sheraton Orlando North 407-660-9000 | BEAUTICIANS Beauty Bella Glam by Saoni 917-783-9051 | CATERING Maa Vimla Catering  407-408-6030 |  EVENT PLANNER Shyne Event Services 352-321-7673  |  DHOL PLAYER Dhol Boys 425-829-4798  | DISC JOCKEY Infinite Soundz Entertainment 862-686-8283  |  FLORIST Floral Creations By Ranjan  407-438-6094 |  INVITATIONS Image Graphics  407-679-8900 |  MEHNDI Henna by Priya 407-913-6803 | Mahees Henna Design 323-236-5199 |   PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHY NSPG Media 407-301-8648  

The duo celebrated the pre-wedding ceremonies of Ganesh Puja, Mehndi, Pithi or Haldi, and Sangeet. The first three were celebrated in the backyard of their homes which Rajsee and Abhinav decorated with touches of class and creativity.

It was a morning wedding inside the ballroom. Rajsee’s mother Bhairavi Pandya solemnized the wedding ceremony as a female purohit (priest). She explained all of the Sanskrit mantras in English which was a great experience for the guests. The color theme for the wedding was purple, red, and gold. The mandap was square-shaped and decorated with colored fabrics and florals with a floating Ganesh backdrop. Rajsee was escorted by her uncles and grandmother as she reached the aisle.

Abhinav arrived at the wedding venue in a Tesla with his friends and family dancing alongside until they reached the hotel entrance to meet the bride’s family. Bollywood songs dominated the marriage ceremony.

The reception was a gorgeous and colorful party with a blend of Bollywood and American pop songs. There were dance performances by both sides. The groom’s side entered the venue first followed by the bride’s family and friends. Royal blue, purple, and gold were the main colors. The centerpieces were tall candelabras with purple and white flowers while the stage featured a gold loveseat wrapped with gold sequin and blue fabrics.

Rajsee and Abhinav planned everything together which made their big day all the more special. Their creativity, innovation, and love for each other made them the perfect couple.

Indian Wedding Banquet Halls

Sheraton Orlando North

Indian Wedding Beauticians

Beauty Bella Glam By Saoni

Indian Wedding Catering

Maa Vimla Catering

Indian Wedding Event Planner

Shyne Event Services

Indian Wedding Dhol Player

Dhol Boys

Indian Wedding Disc Jockey

Infinite Soundz Entertainment

Indian Wedding Florist

Floral Creations By Ranjan

Indian Wedding Invitations

Image Graphics

Indian Wedding Mehndi

Henna By Priya

Mahees Henna Design

Indian Wedding Photographer

Indian Wedding Videography

Nspg Media

Mizner Park In Boca Raton

Wedding Celebrations In Orlando

Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Of Ganesh Puja

Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Of Mehndi

Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Of Pithi

Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Of Haldi

Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Of Sangeet

The incessantly rainy night had a magic touch. It was the first real meeting between Binny and Dewang after virtual dating. They met at a Wine Bar in Garwood, NJ. A Rainy night and glass of wine created an instant bonding between them and they could feel that they had found their soulmates. Binny being a great fan of wine, Dewang arranged the proposal at Unionville Vineyards for a private wine tasting where Dewang put a sticker with “I love you, will you marry me” on the bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, Binny’s favorite wine.

The couple wanted a destination wedding within the USA. Binny is a lover of greenery and Dewang is a beach person. Wild Dunes Resorts in Isle of Palms, South Carolina had the perfect coordination of both greenery and beach, which fascinated both the bride and groom. Hence It became the destination of their wedding ceremony on November 21, 2021.

BANQUET HALLS Wild Dunes Resort 844-888-9789 | BEAUTICIANS Arfana Jasar 201-496-9001 | CATERING District Events and Catering 888-922-8377 | DECORATOR Nirali Decor 609-703-5879  |   DISC JOCKEY M4U Events 732-771-9648  |  EVENT PLANNER Pearls Events 973-830-9327 | MEHNDI Manasi Art LLC  502-370-6284  | PHOTOGRAPHER Franzi Annika Photography 843-714-1170 | PRIEST Ranjan Ravaliya    339-234-0582 | VIDEOGRAPHY LVL 13  908-415-2379

The venue is so beautiful with an outstanding location, they did not give much emphasis on the decoration, keeping the natural beauty of the surroundings intact. They had a combined welcome party and Mehndi night at the poolside. Vidhi and Haldi were celebrated at the beach and the Sangeet was on the rooftop of one of the buildings of the resort.

The wedding ceremony was in the morning. Binny and Dewang wrote letters to each other which they opened during the first look. The outdoor wedding was on a grassy area overlooking the beach. The palm trees and the greenery all around with a cool sea breeze created a soothing atmosphere. Both Binny and Dewang were dressed in shades of purple and the theme color was also shades of purple, yellow and white.

Dewang arrived at the wedding site in a 1965 Red Ford Mustang, with all of his family and friends. The music consisted of hip hop and EDM songs with a blend of Bollywood.

The color theme for the reception was black and gold. There was a lot of enjoyment, music, dancing and a skit on the love story of Binny and Dewang. All the 220 guests including the family and friends of the bride and groom had a gala time. There were first and last dances, Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances were synchronized together. 90s hip hop, EDM and Reggaeton dominated the musical background.

The exquisitely creative bride designed all the invitations, wedding signs and above all her own, the grooms, and the bridesmaids’ outfits! Among all the festivities, both of them loved the exchange of letters the best. It was an exclusive expression of love and a sense of belonging for each other.

Virtual Dating

Wine Bar In Garwood

Nj

Unionville Vineyards

Destination Wedding

Wild Dunes Resorts In Isle Of Palms

South Carolina, Indian Wedding Banquet Halls

Indian Wedding Beauticians

Arfana Jasar

Indian Wedding Catering

District Events And Catering

Indian Wedding Decorator

Nirali Decor

Indian Wedding Disc Jockey

M4u Events

Indian Wedding Event Planner

Pearls Events

Indian Wedding Mehndi

Manasi Art Llc

Indian Wedding Photographer

Franzi Annika Photography

Indian Wedding Priest

Ranjan Ravaliya

Indian Wedding Videography

Lvl 13

The dating app Bumble played the matchmaker for Noveen Moinpour and Arpan Bajaj. Following a number of years together, Arpan decided to propose to Noveen on the fourth anniversary of their first date. It was a pleasant surprise for Noveen as Arpan proposed to her during their Napa trip in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

At the next stage of their relationship, the couple decided together to follow rituals from both the bride’s and the groom’s sides. Noveen being Persian and Arpan Indian, they had two dates and separate venues for two sets of weddings and receptions. The wedding weekend began with the Indian wedding which they celebrated on November 19, 2021, at Pier 27 in San Francisco. The Persian wedding followed the next day on November 20, 2021, at Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco. The lengthy guest list of 450 required hotels large enough to accommodate them.

BANQUET HALLS Fairmont San Francisco 415-772 –5171 | Pier 27 415-652-9764 | BARTENDING SERVICE
Bartenders Unlimited 415-454-3731 | BEAUTICIANS Sherrie Long 415-608-9220 | CAKE Jasmine Rae Cakes 415-621-2464 | CATERING Jalsa Catering  408-480-3825 | DISC JOCKEY Nirvana Entertainment 510-938-0677 | EVENT PLANNER 2 the 9s Events 415-948-1219 | FLORIST Soulflower Design Studio 15-971-8507 |  FOOD DISTRIBUTOR Parisa Karimloo  916-203-6388 | INVITATIONS Splash of T Design | KULFI/ICE CREAM Gol Ice Cream 925-803-6964 | LIGHTING Got Light 415-863-4300 | MEHNDI Toral Suthar 408-685-4228 | MUSICIAN Owl Vision 408-857-8096 | SODJLA  714-253-3118 | Tom Duarte Music 707-217-4549 | PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY David N. Sachs Photography 949-874-4073 | PRIEST Nilou Weddings 408-659-6133 | Panditji Nilesh 408-482-0908  | RENTAL SERVICES Abbey Party Rents 415-715-6900  | Bright Event Rentals 415-570-0470 | Club Sportiva 866-719-1600 ext. 9  

The marriage was a perfect blend of Persian and Indian cultures where traditions, music, and celebrations were a happy combination of both traditions and ethos. Indian pre-wedding ceremonies, such as the Pooja and Mehndi, were celebrated at Arpan’s parents’ house. Despite being a Persian, Noveen participated in the Mehndi beautifully decked up in bright jewel tones of pink and yellow.

The Hindu wedding ceremony began at 4:00 p.m., followed by a cocktail and reception. With the San Francisco skyline as the backdrop, there was a simple mandap featuring burgundy and green flowers representing fall. Arpan arrived in a red Ferrari and the music was a blend of Hindi, Persian, and English songs. The Indian reception was a combination of both reception and Sangeet highlighted by speeches and dance performances from family members and friends. There were Mehndi artists and a bangle bar for the guests.

The Persian wedding ceremony was held inside the Gold Room at the Fairmont Hotel. A platform decorated with gold and white accent pieces was set. The flowers were green and white. The pillars had love poems in Persian calligraphy. The theme colors for the reception were black, gold, and white.

The entire theme and festivities of the dual-culture marriage made it all the more memorable for the couple. They received blessings from almost everyone for this beautiful marriage and both of them embraced and enjoyed each other’s traditions with love and respect.

Napa Trip, Golden Gate Bridge

Persian And Indian Wedding

Pier 27 In San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco Hotel

Pooja And Mehndi

Red Ferrari

Hindi Songs

Persian Songs

English Songs

Indian Wedding Banquet Halls

Fairmont San Francisco

Indian Wedding Bartending Service

Bartenders Unlimited

Indian Wedding Beauticians

Sherrie Long

Indian Wedding Cake

Jasmine Rae Cakes

Indian Wedding Catering

Jalsa Catering

Indian Wedding Disc Jockey

Nirvana Entertainment

Indian Wedding Event Planner

2 The 9s Events

Indian Wedding Florist

Soulflower Design Studio

Indian Wedding Food Distributor

Parisa Karimloo

Indian Wedding Invitations

Splash Of T Design

Indian Wedding Kulfi/Ice Cream

Gol Ice Cream

Indian Wedding Lighting

Got Light, Indian Wedding Mehndi

Toral Suthar

Indian Wedding Musician

Owl Vision, Sodjla

Tom Duarte Music

Photography

Videography

David N. Sachs Photography

Priest Nilou Weddings

Panditji Nilesh

Indian Wedding Rental Services

Abbey Party Rents

Bright Event Rentals Club Sportiva

It took a little time – high school years, college years, and then some, but Rina and Rikhil finally found love when they got in touch with each other after college. Despite going to the same high school, the friends lost touch during college. Their friendship eventually turned into something more. They dated for four years, and Rikhil proposed to Rina after Thanksgiving in 2019. The couple shared the night of their  proposal with family friends at the City Winery on the Chicago River Walk. All of them celebrated the engagement of the loving couple the entire night. It was a happy and memorable event for the couple… and their loved ones!

Their planned wedding date of August 2020 was delayed due to the pandemic, but a year later on  August 21, 2021, the big day finally arrived. Both Rina’s and Rikhil’s families live in the Chicago area, so they wanted a venue nearby. However, since many of Rina’s extended family members were supposed to travel, they also wanted a hotel for their stay. They finalized The Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca as their ideal venue.

BANQUET HALLS The Westin Chicago Northwest 630-773-4000 |  BEAUTICIANS Nadia Hira Beauty 773-818-8283 | CAKE Lovin Oven Cakery 224-788-9558 | CATERING Annapurna Chicago 733-383-636 |
Saffron Restaurant 847-278-1955 | DECORATOR Shukan Events + Designs  630-338-6221 | DISC JOCKEY DoItAll Entertainment 847-708-5113 | FLORIST Vivek Flowers 224-277-1223 | INVITATIONS Rolex Cards  +91 90221-50157 | PHOTOGRAPHER Sapan Ahuja Photography 815-793-2032 | VIDEOGRAPHY Rush Productions  312-265-1911

The pre-wedding ceremonies were simple with a personal touch. The Mehndi was celebrated in the park district, with an indoor area that included a playground. The décor was simple featuring the couple’s hashtag and a colorful backdrop. A flower-studded white bench was there for Rina. There was also a live dosa counter at the playground. Rina’s Grah Shanti was at the Westin while Rikhil had his at his parent’s house.

The wedding ceremony was in the morning. It was an outdoor function with the couple’s color theme of peach, red, mint, and cream. The groomsmen were color coordinated with the bride while the bridesmaids coordinated with the groom. Rikhil arrived at the wedding in a Lamborghini Huracan. However, he had to walk halfway along a lake to reach the Mandap! Thankfully, when he got there, a perfect blend of Indian and American music at the wedding uplifted the festive spirit and entertained all  200 guests in attendance.

The reception was in the grand ballroom of the hotel. The color theme consisted of navy and gold with floating candles and flowers as centerpieces. Uplighting and sparklers set the party mood. There were beautiful dance performances by the parents of both the bride and the groom, their brothers, and touching speeches by friends and cousins.

The pandemic may have upset many of their plans, but both Rina and Rikhil were happy to finally celebrate their big day that was enjoyed by one and all.
                      

wedding banquet hall The Westin Chicago Northwest

Bridal beautician Nadia Hira Beauty

Indian wedding cake by Lovin Oven Cakery

wedding caterer Annapurna Chicago

wedding caterer Saffron Restaurant

Indian wedding decorator Shukan Events + Designs

Disc Jockey for wedding DoItAll Entertainment

Wedding Flowers by Vivek Flowers

Indian wedding Invitation by Rolex Cards

Indian wedding photographer Sapan Ahuja Photography

Indian wedding videographer Rush Productions