Real Wedding

This couple first met in person not at some impersonal mega event but rather at an intimate Pani Puri party at Chahna’s home. Romance blossomed–and they started dating from that moment on.

Previously, they had met online on New Year’s 2018 through a WhatsApp group chat created as a professional networking group for Hindus in the South Florida area. Netting her catch quickly, it took only occasional meetings before Chahna boldly took the lovely step of personally inviting Nikhil to her birthday party (inviting her future spouse to join her in her own home). The rest was, perhaps, due to the magical, romantic enchantment of Pani Puri.

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After dating for only a year (in a mostly long-distance relationship), his heart filled with love, Nikhil offered his heart to Chahna–romantically proposing in a most delightful way: by mischievously and slyly hiding her engagement ring inside a Pani Puri!

The couple had planned to get married in December 2020, but had to temporarily postpone due to the COVID19 pandemic. Finally, the wedding occurred on July 25, 2021. They chose the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel for both the marriage and the reception ceremonies.

The pre-wedding ceremonies were performed at home with family and close friends. The Grah Shanti, Mehndi, Pithi, and Sangeet Night were celebrated using different color themes for each function. Mehndi was celebrated with joyful colors of green, orange, pink, and yellow–a marigold adorned with a yellow and orange theme with home-crafted ornamentation. Sangeet Night was a dreamy vision of white and silver.

Despite the restrictions, some close relatives were able to attend the ceremony. Chahna’s maternal grandparents and Nikhil’s aunt and uncle were able to attend and grace the occasion with their blessings. The wedding occurred in the morning. It was a traditional Hindu ceremony with classical color themes of gold, blush, and peach. Chahna was walked down the aisle by her brothers, cousins, and uncle. A gathering of 140 guests made the wedding an intimate affair. Afterwards, the newlyweds dashingly drove away in a flashy red Lamborghini.

The color theme of the reception was gold and burgundy red, with blush and peach flowers. The event was made even more joyful and festive by amazing dance performances by the families of both the bride and groom. There was a photo booth, and a fresh jalebi station. As an especially intimate touch, one tenderly giving honor to the bride by Nikhil placing her first and thoughtfully tending to her needs–a great start to a beautiful marriage, the very top first layer of the couple’s wedding cake was made vegan exclusively for the bride.

All enjoyed the warm and cordial festivities of the marriage ceremony of this yoga teacher, Chahna and physician, Nikhil. May their marital life be forever blessed with the radiant pink rosette of health and happiness.

INDIAN WEDDING BANQUET HALL

Renaissance Plantation Hotel

INDIAN WEDDING BEAUTICIANS

Beauty Café Salon

Morine Stewart

Sumaiya’s iBrow Studio

INDIAN WEDDING CAKE

Edible Creations

INDIAN WEDDING DECORATOR

Pavan Events

INDIAN WEDDING DISC JOCKEY

Pavan Events

Tewari Productions & Jai Ho Fit

INDIAN WEDDING HORSE CARRIAGE

Wind Chase Farm

INDIAN WEDDING MEHNDI

Beauty Cafe Salon

INDIAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

INDIAN WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY

Zoom Wedding Studio

Miami Wedding Cinema

INDIAN WEDDING CATERING

Khasiyat Indian Restaurant

Palace Indian Restaurant

Grah Shanti

Mehndi

Pithi

Sangeet Night

pre-wedding ceremonies

fresh jalebi station

photo booth

couple’s wedding cake

Chahna and Nikhil’s wedding

The marriage celebration of this couple is unique. They married amidst the pandemic. However, they celebrated their first anniversary at the reception party with all their loved ones.

Shanna Khan, a registered nurse, and Kirill Kiselchuk, a mortgage closer, started dating back in 2015 when they were teenagers. After 4 years, Kirill proposed to Shanna in 2019 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, their favorite place, standing on the bridge of the waterfall. It was an expected moment that came with an unexpected feeling of emotion and fulfilment. Shana said, ‘I do’.

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The couple planned to get married in 2020. However, the deadly pandemic compelled them to refrain from ceremonies involving many people. Abiding by the Covid norms, they had a private ceremony on 23 May 2020 with only 10 people. No pre-wedding festivities could be organized. However, the two lovebirds made their relationship official following the rituals.

As the situation began to improve and restrictions were relaxed, Shana and Kirill decided to celebrate their wedding with their family and friends on the day of their first anniversary, 23 May 2021. This time, they could have the festivities and enjoy the company of their closest loved ones. There were 100 guests, and the venue was Gale Mansion, Minneapolis. The couple carefully chose the central location, keeping in mind the convenience of the guests of both sides of the family. Also, Minneapolis is an especially significant place for them, as both Shanna and Kirill grew up there.

The reception party was held in the evening. The decorations were elegantly simple, and the color theme was a pristine all white. An arch decorated with tulle, and lit candles on a floor strewn with flower petals, added to the romantic ambiance. Classical music was played, along with Bollywood hits and Latin songs. The couple’s first dance was to ‘How Would You Feel’ by Ed Sheeran. Shanna and her father danced to ‘My Wish’ by Rascal Flatts.

They celebrated a year later. They did not involve the help of any wedding planner, as Shanna’s family helped in the preparation of the anniversary festivities. It was an intimate party shared with close loved ones who (due to the Covid restrictions) had been absent during the wedding. Finally, friends and family were able to share their blessings and best wishes in person together while celebrating with the happy couple.

Shanna and kirill fusion wedding at Gale Mansion

Romantic moment captured by Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design

Groom with groomsmen

Fusion wedding banquet hall Gale Mansion

Indian Bride take a look at her wedding gown

Wow!! feeling after looking Indian bride in wedding gown by bridesmaid

Beautiful Indian Wedding Ring

welcome wedding name plate

Indian wedding guest

Welcoming Gorgeous Indian wedding Couple

Indian wedding guest looking at Indian Couple

Indian Bride Dancing with her father

Fusion wedding guest enjoying dj Party

Fusion wedding couple performing their dance in reception ceremony

Guest enjoying dance party

Outlook of Gale Mansion hall

Fusion wedding Invitation card with bridal wedding accessories

Very Pretty Diamond ring and earring with blue gemstone

Happy Indian bride captured by Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design

Indian Bride getting ready for her wedding

Groom knotting tie, Family Photo shoot by Tinker Yan

Beautiful Makeup and hair style by OnSite Beautiful

Indian bride getting ready for her big day

marvelous Wedding gown, Indian Bride posing for photo shoot

Indian Bride giving hug to her friend

Great moment captured by Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design

Indian bride and bridesmaid with wedding bouquet

Indian Couple First look, Gorgeous Indian bride capture

Love Bird with wedding bouquet

wedding couple ready in wedding dress

What a lovely moment of Love birds

Wedding couple kissing to each other

Perfect Indian wedding Bride in white gown

Indian Wedding Cake

Beautiful Flower Decoration

Indian couple posing for outdoor photo shoot

Fusion couple’s Romantic moment captured by Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design

Loving fusion couple

Wedding couple in dancing mood

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BEAUTICIANS-OnSite Beautiful

CATERING-Gale Mansion

PHOTOGRAPHER

VIDEOGRAPHY-Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design, Tinker Yan

The love story of Tulsi and Ravi is a beautiful story that includes the essence of friendship, compatibility, and respect for family values. Introduced through the girl’s cousin, they liked each other from the very beginning. Ravi proposed to Tulsi amidst rose petals on a surprise weekend trip to San Diego. After a year of dating, they formally pledged their love to each other in an intimate engagement ceremony held in the presence of each other’s family members in Destin.

Then it was time for the wedding. The date was fixed for September 11, 2021. Both Tulsi and Ravi are professionally busy, as she is a corporate lawyer and he is an anesthesiologist. So they hired a wedding planner to take care of the intricate details. The Hyatt Regency at Orlando was selected as the venue of choice. (Tulsi had initially been in favor of a destination wedding in Mexico, but COVID restrictions had resulted in their choosing Orlando.)

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Among the pre-wedding celebrations, they had Mehndi, Pithi, Ganepat, Grah Satak, and Garba Night. Garba Night was a festive and colourful celebration full of fun. The entire room was decorated with string lights that all met in the middle of the room where there was a big tree and an idol. The bar was converted to a ‘Sharab Di Gaadi’ or liquor carriage (a multi-colored bus and food station decked out in Indian style).

Wedding ceremonies took place in the morning and indoors. The Mandap was set on a raised platform and had floral designs with flowers of various colors. Ravi came to the wedding venue in a horse carriage; and guests danced their way to him. The music was a perfect blend of Punjabi and Western songs.

The reception party was full of lights, action, and music. Everyone entered with their chosen music, and the newlywed couple entered with the new version of the song ‘Muqabla’. The father-daughter dance song was ‘Papa Mein Chhoti Se Badi Ho Gayi Kyon’, and the mother-son dance song was ‘Ta Ra Ra Ra Rum’. Tulsi was astonished by the extraordinary dance skills of Ravi. Everyone enjoyed the party and blessed the couple.

Despite having the option of merely passively sitting back and receiving blessings on her wedding day, Tulsi (a lovely soul, and someone who is so kind and outgoing and such a blessing to others!) actively insisted on personally taking care of the guests herself. (What a beautiful start to an amazing marriage!) According to her, giving and sharing love is so much more important than the material aspects of a wedding like the décor or the food. It will be the memories of the wonderful times shared with close friends and family that will last forever. Tulsi and Ravi’s humane values and love for family make this pair a truly amazing couple

Indian wedding Banquet Hall

Hyatt International Orlando

Indian Bride Beauticians

Cara Studio, Red Lotus Artistry

Candy Buffet, Florida Candy Buffets

Indian wedding Catering

Aashirwad Indian Cuisine

Mast Masala Caterers

Indian wedding Mandap Decorator

Nikun Events

Indian wedding Disc Jockey

Awaaz Entertainment

Event Planner

Elite Dream Creations

Horse Carriage

Equine Costumes & More

Misty Blue Acres LLC

Mehndi, Henna Allure

Indian wedding Photographer

Indian wedding Videography

Asaad Images Azm Cinematography

Indian wedding Priest

Priest Bhagvatibhai Maharaj

Priest Ronak Maharaj

Rentals

Orlando Wedding And Party Rentals

Indian Wedding Services

Dream Dance Floors

anesthesiologist

San Diego

engagement ceremony

corporate lawyer

wedding planner

Hyatt Regency at Orlando

destination wedding in Mexico

pre-wedding celebrations

Mehndi Ceremony

Pithi- Haldi pre wedding ceremony

Ganepat, Grah Satak

Garba Night

song Papa Mein Chhoti Se Badi Ho Gayi Kyon

song Ta Ra Ra Ra Rum

It was January 2020, their sixth dating anniversary. Devan pre-arranged a surprise trip to Cancun, Mexico with his lady love, Keena. On a starry winter night, he proposed to her on the beach, writing ‘Will you marry me, Keena?’ on the sand. It was an amazingly happy moment for Keena. Devan, too, was ecstatic. After six long years of growing ever closer in their relationship, these two lovebirds finally decided to tie the knot.

The marriage date was fixed for August 29, 2021. The couple decided to seek the professional help of a wedding planner and sought the assistance of Elite Dreams Creation. (Both of them highly recommend hiring a wedding planner in order to help make one’s event hassle free.)

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Rather than opting for a readymade banquet hall, Keena and Devan yearned to discover a paradisical outdoor venue for their wedding. Both agreed they wanted to take their solemn vows under the open sky, with Mother Nature as a witness. Finally, it was Devan’s father who found Paradise Cove, Orlando—a beautiful open-air venue by a mirror-like lake (the depths of the lake mirroring the profound depths of their love for each other). No more searching was needed. Both Keena and Devan had a special affinity for water, and Paradise Cove was perfect for them.

The wedding ceremony and the reception were held outside, as the couple loved the natural rustic beauty of the venue. The wedding took place in the morning, followed by a reception in the evening. The couple insisted on minimalistic décor, highlighting the natural beauty of the surroundings. It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege for all 100 guests to enjoy celebrating the wedding ceremony and reception in such a beautiful ambience.

The Mandap had the color themes of crème with shades of green, shades of yellow and orange, and light purple with light pink flowers. Devan arrived in a seaplane, with the song ‘Tenu Leke’ playing in the background. The bridesmaids’ entrance song was the instrumental version of ‘A Thousand Years’ by Daniel Jang. Keena entered with the song ‘Din Shagna Da.’

In perfect tune with the venue by the lake, the guests came by boat. In the reception, a specially designed sweetheart table was present, with a floral ring centerpiece placed behind it. Hanging globes (with LED lights) pendant on crystal chains with flower bases added a dash of glamor and glitter to the occasion. The couple’s first dance was to the duet song ‘Perfect’ by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé. Father and daughter danced together to the song ‘First Man’ by Camila Cabello.

After dating for more than 7 years, Keena Patel and Devan Patel opened a new chapter of their lives with love and understanding.

Pre-Arranged A Surprise Trip To Cancun, Mexico

Wedding Planner And Sought The Assistance Of Elite Dreams Creation

Indian Wedding Banquet Hall

Paradise, Bartending Service

My Bar Service

Indian Wedding Beauticians Beauty By Jayshree

C Minerva’s Looks

 Hair And Makeup

Indian Wedding Catering

Aashirwad Indian Cuisine

Sudha’s Fast Food Caterer

Indian Wedding Decorator Maharani Designs

Nikun Events

Indian Wedding Disc Jockey Dudha Productions

Indian Wedding Event Planner Elite Dream Creations

Indian Wedding Invitations

Zazzle Inc

Indian Wedding Mehndi

Henna Mehndi Art By Amrita

Indian Wedding Indiabn Wedding

Indian wedding Priest Rajanbhai Bhatt

Indian wedding Priest Bhavinbhai

Indian Wedding Photographer

Indian Wedding Videography

Haring Photography

Hh Films Studio

Rental Services

Fiesta Party Rentals & Events Stages Plus Llc

Din Shagna Da

The marriage of Vijal Patel and Shivam Joshi was perhaps made in heaven, as it is said. Both physicians by profession are in all respects the ideal couple with many things in common. Apart from the profession, they grew up in Central Florida, had more than 40 common friends on Facebook but had to wait till 2017 to meet each other on their first date. The two bird-lovers became love birds very easily and quickly and the bond grew stronger. 

Shivam proposed Vijal in 2019 and that too in a spectacular way. On a trip to Hawaii, he took her on a surprise helicopter trip to Honolulu Island. Stopping at a mountain vista overlooking Oahu’s Ka’a’awa Valley, he got down on one knee and proposed to her. The awestruck Vijal had only one answer: Yes. 

The marriage, reception and pre-marriage ceremonies were fixed for 28-30 May 2021. It was an elaborate and lavish celebration full of festivities and vibrant colors. The venue was fixed at Omni Orlando at Champions Gate, Orlando, FL. The pre-marriage ceremonies included Welcome dinner, Grah Shanti, Pithi and Garba. Each one had its color theme. 

The casual welcome dinner was a combination of golden and black with purple flowers with the couple wearing purple and orange outfits. The theme colors for Grah Shanti were yellow and orange with red as an accent color with a red floral Ganpati for the Pujas.  The Pithi was in front of a flower wall, with red, orange and yellow flowers. The Garba had the colors green and golden. 

There were 230 guests for the marriage and reception. Wedding colors were the autumnal ones; shades of orange, with accent colors of dark purple, maroon, and gold. There was a floral Mandap following the color scheme and walkways with rose petals in orange and ombre. Even the garlands were also in orange and ombre. The food was fully vegan as the groom was a pure vegan. 

At the reception, it was blue with an accent of flowers from the Mandap.  There were golden twinkle lights, chandeliers, and gold glitter/shimmer décor on the stage.  The bird-lover couple included a gold birdcage with flowers as the centerpiece on the sweetheart table. 

The couple danced in Rumba and Bachata style and later Vijal, an ardent Madhuri Dixit fan, danced to her hit songs. They served vegan food throughout the weekend starting from Mexican to pure Indian delicacies. They hired specialists like choreographers, guitarists and catering companies to make everything perfect. 

With the indoor mask restrictions being lifted, the guests could enjoy the wedding freely. It was like a new beginning for the couple as well as the guests.

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