Real Wedding

  • Ruhi and Parag

    Dance played the role of a catalyst in the relationship of Ruhi Vasavada and Parag Patel. The college mates knew each other. It was a Raas dance program in 2011 and perhaps the eternal love story of Radha-Krishna associated with it, which made them closer to each other. They started dating at the end of 2012. For a permanent bonding between the lovers, Parag proposed Ruhi on the Brooklyn Bridge at Manhattan.

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    The wedding date was fixed for 28 February 2021. Following the Covid restrictions, they limited the number of guests to 100. The couple chose Rosen Shingle Creek at Orlando, Florida as their wedding venue. Pre-wedding ceremonies were full of surprises and festivities. 

    Mehndi was done at home. But Pithi had a grand celebration preceded by the traditional ‘Mosaru’ celebration innovatively. Mosaru involves the welcoming of the bride’s paternal family by her maternal side of relatives. Ruhi’s maternal uncles made a gala baraat like procession for the bride and reached the Pithi ceremonies. The color theme and dress code for Pithi comprised of the traditional shades of Maroon, gold, orange and yellow. 

    Sangeet décor was natural and simple with touches of gold and green. The spectacular part was the wonderful dance performances by the couple. Parag and Ruhi performed a skit dance program narrating the story of their relationship from their childhood to marriage.

    The wedding color theme was comprised of rustic flowers in shades of white, light pink with a touch of magenta. The couple took a unique decision in their marriage rituals. They changed the ritual of ‘Antarpat’ wherein the groom’s face is covered while the bride walks down the aisle. 

    To enjoy the surprise and appreciation of seeing his bride, the ‘Antarpat’ was done after Ruhi walked down the aisle. The exchange of looks between the two lovers was a moment of joy and satisfaction for both. The wonderful dance performances by all the friends of the couple were a real celebration of the wedding of a couple bonded by the rhythm of the dance.

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  • Mamta and Arjun

    The wedding was supposed to be a big party of more than 400 guests in July 2020 at a big hotel near Disney and Universal Studios. Ultimately the marriage of Mamta Purohit and Arjun Patel had to be organized with 50 guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport on 23 January 2021.  

    Mamta and Arjun’s hearts became loving partners through the dating app ‘Dil-Mil’ meaning meeting of hearts. After a few months of virtual dating, they had their first real date in Orlando. Arjun proposed to his lady at Central Park, NYC, two years later. Mamta was touched by this gesture and elated to say ‘Yes. It was April 2019 and the couple decided to tie the knot in July next year. 

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    Like many others, the Covid Pandemic jeopardized their plans too. However, it was their wedding planner Carly who did not deem their enthusiasm and organized an excellent traditional Indian event on 23 January 2021 with 50 guests. Among the pre-wedding ceremonies were the Mehndi, Ganesh Puja and Pithi. All were celebrated inside the Hotel. 

    As a prelude to the beginning of the new life the next day, they organized a welcome dinner with royal attires in navy blue and golden. In tune with the royal style, the centerpieces had lanterns with white flowers. The couple and their friends also danced to various Bollywood songs along with Latin American pop, Bhangra and Garba. 

    This was a kind of reception for them as Covid restrictions prevented them from having a reception. To Mamta’s utter surprise, Arjun performed really well. Arjun was completely mesmerized at the look of Mamta at the Welcome dinner. Both were spellbound to see the excellent décor at the welcome dinner.        

    The wedding was a simple indoor ceremony with organic greenery and Mandap with roses of different colors. The groom came on a horse carriage with a dholi player and both the parties dancing to the beats. After the wedding, they enjoyed an after-party with their friends. 

    It was a perfect wedding ceremony of two persons belonging to the same tradition of a close-knit Indian family, who preferred to celebrate with people who wholeheartedly blessed and wished Mamta and Arjun lifelong happiness and marital bliss.

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  • Dhara and Mitesh

    The  wedding of Dhara Patel and Mitesh Patel was a traditional Gujarati wedding ceremony, with colors of love and festivity all around. These two love birds became real-life partners, festooned with the blessings and best wishes of their family and friends. 

    The bold and brawny Mitesh Patel and the delicate and charming Dhara Patel had one thing in common: They both believed in the “nobody has got time to waste” principle. They started dating online; and – after texts, chats and video calls – wasted no time in quickly arranging a meeting with each other’s families. It was an instant hit with both sides. Such compatibility created the concept of #DhaTesh2020Vision in Dhara’s mind, and she decided to let it happen. 

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    It was time for Mitesh to take the next step: proposing to his lady love. He proposed to Dhara with the wedding ring in the presence of family and friends. Thus, #DhaTesh2020Vision saw the light of reality. 

    The marriage took place on 29 May 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando. The wedding rituals were held in the morning, and the reception was held in the evening. 370 guests were invited. Following traditional Indian rituals, they had the pre-wedding ceremonies of the Grah Shanti, Mehndi, Pithi, Garba, and Sangeet.

    For the marriage, both Dhara and Mitesh chose red and golden clothing. Matching with it, the Mandap was a beautiful peacock in white and gold, with grand dark florals being added to the top corners of the Mandap. A path was created with flowers and candles lining both sides of the grand entrances of the bride, the groom, and others. The groom came in a White Gladiator jeep playing the Ramleela song “Tattad Tattad”. 

    The reception outfits for Dhara and Mitesh were in shades of black and white. Hence, the decorations were set to highlight them in contrast – featuring elements of white, gold, and champagne, with a touch of crystal.  There were centerpieces of crystal trees, and candles on the guests’ tables; and the stage was all in gold, with a Mr. & Mrs. Sweetheart table set quite close to the dance floor.

    And oh, was there dancing! DJ Krish Entertainment rousingly fueled the festive mood. Dance tracks were mixed by the couple, who had chosen heart throbbing romantic and emotional numbers, especially Bollywood hits. With all the positive vibes and festivities, the #DhaTesh2020Vision was truly a blockbuster celebration!

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  • Shanna and Kirill Wedding Story

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    The marriage celebration of the 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’.

    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 the close 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. And, Minneapolis is a specially significant place for them as both Shanna and Kirill grew up there.

    The reception party was in the evening and the decoration was simple and the color theme was all white.  It had an arch decorated with tulle and lighted candles on the floor with flower petals. Classical music was being played along with Bollywood hits and Latin songs. The first dance was with ‘How Would You Feel’ by Ed Sheeran and Shanna and her father danced on ‘My Wish’ by Rascal Flatts.

    They celebrated a year later. They did not take the help of any wedding planner as the family of Shanna helped in the preparation. It was an intimate party with close ones who were absent during the wedding. However, their blessings and best wishes were with them.        

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  • Kristen and Arpan

    When Kristen Wellman met Arpan Patel for the first time, little did she know that they would build a lifetime of love and two different cultures together. Arpan was immediately smitten with Kristen when he met her at a New Year’s party thrown by his friend Andrew, who turned out to play innocent matchmaker for his twin sister! Kristen and Arpan only had time for a one date before Kristen had to return to Indiana for school. During a time of her life where she was traveling to a new city every month for work, Kristen was struck by how caring and supportive Arpan turned out to be and their relationship blossomed through many FaceTimes and phone calls. His consistency won her over, and after a little over a year of dating, Arpan proposed.

    Arpan’s beautiful proposal took place at the Seven Mile Beach at the Grand Cayman Islands. The idyllic holiday planned in advance by common friends of the couple and Arpan included boating escapades, surfing with the stingrays and beach bathing. On the last leg of the trip, the couple dressed up prettily for some photo sessions and Arpan urged his lady love to walk through the waters with him and at a dreamy moment, he got down on one knee and asked that magical question “Will you marry me?” For Kristen, it was a moment full of certainty and peace as she had absolute faith in Arpan. The happy couple proceeded for a romantic dinner at the lighthouse and then went for a thrilling horseback ride through the waters, the next morning.


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    The couple had planned an elaborate wedding that would include several ceremonies and 300 guests. However, the pandemic made them scale down the event to a single day and thirty guests!! Their wedding planner was immensely helpful in planning the event. Naturally, there were two ceremonies and the couple jointly chose the locations for both. While the Hindu ceremony was held at the outdoor Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, the Catholic ceremony took place at the Old St Mary’s Catholic Church at Detroit, Michigan. The location worked for them as it was a mid point for both families and a convenient distance from the airport. Though most pre wedding events were cancelled, the couple did have a beautiful rehearsal dinner after the Church wedding rehearsal. The intimate dinner at Greek restaurant in Detroit was accentuated by lovely pink blooms, glimmering candles and palm plant decorations. Kirsten and Arpan’s wedding were a respectful immersion of both Catholic and Hindu cultures with beautiful ceremonies sourced from both religions. There was a miniature Baraat event where Hindi music was played while conventional catholic music was played at the Catholic wedding. In keeping with the norms of the pandemic, the bride and groom opted for carpool with their groomsmen and bridesmaids.

    The couple originally planned an elaborate wedding that would include several ceremonies and 300 guests. However, due to Covid pandemic restrictions, they scaled down the event to a single day and thirty guests! The Hindu ceremony was held outdoors at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, and the Catholic ceremony took place at Old St Mary’s Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan. The location worked for them as it was a mid point for both families and a convenient distance from the airport. Though most pre-wedding events were cancelled, the couple did have a beautiful, intimate rehearsal dinner at The Greek Restaurant in Detroit. The venue was accentuated by lovely pink blooms, glimmering candles and palm plant decorations. Kristen and Arpan’s wedding represented a respectful blend of both Catholic and Hindu cultures with beautiful ceremonies in accordance with both religions. There was a short, but lively Baraat where Bollywood music was played, while the Catholic ceremony featured traditional wedding music.

    The couple also held a reception at The RattleSnake Club in Detroit. The couple opted to minimize Covid risks by hosting the reception at the club’s outdoor patio, which was located next to a beautiful river. Four to six people were seated at each table and the centerpieces of blooms, candy, shrubs and a gorgeous elephant name holder were handmade by the bride and her mom. Sparkling Edison lights set off reflections on the river water and accentuated the happy smiles of the small gathering filled with light and love. The couple had their dances at a small platform built in the middle of the park. While the bride and her father danced to Heartland’s “I loved her first,” the groom and his mom danced to Atif Aslam’s “Janam Janam.” The couple danced to a beautiful medley of  romantic songs “Pehla Nasha” and “Speechless” by Dan+Shay.

    Kristen and Arpan made sure that everyone who could not attend the wedding in person was still able to celebrate the lovely occasion through live streaming. Kristen also surprised Arpan with a video she made in collaboration with Arpan’s friends, something Arpan will always cherish.

    Kristen and Arpan urge couples to not only enjoy every moment leading up to their wedding, but also enjoy the day to the fullest once it arrives.

    The couple originally planned an elaborate wedding that would include several ceremonies and 300 guests. However, due to Covid pandemic restrictions, they scaled down the event to a single day and thirty guests! The Hindu ceremony was held outdoors at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, and the Catholic ceremony took place at Old St Mary’s Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan. The location worked for them as it was a mid point for both families and a convenient distance from the airport. Though most pre-wedding events were cancelled, the couple did have a beautiful, intimate rehearsal dinner at The Greek Restaurant in Detroit. The venue was accentuated by lovely pink blooms, glimmering candles and palm plant decorations. Kristen and Arpan’s wedding represented a respectful blend of both Catholic and Hindu cultures with beautiful ceremonies in accordance with both religions. There was a short, but lively Baraat where Bollywood music was played, while the Catholic ceremony featured traditional wedding music.

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