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Rachna Weds Siddhant Chehaw Park and Zoo in Georgia
Indian Destination Wedding
Rachna Patel fell in love when she met Siddhant Desai at the Albany Garba in 2009 while they were both in high school.
The duo lived in neighboring towns, but never spoke. They started dating in 2010, got engaged in January 2017 and hitched in Georgia on November 25, 2017.
It was a romantic proposal for Rachna at the picturesque Hoboken Park in NYC. Siddhant hired a professional photographer to snap pictures against the city skyline as he got down on one knee. Rachna was shocked as Siddhant had a proposal ring, and not the engagement ring. She got two rings!
The two were married at Chehaw Park & Zoo in Albany, Georgia, with 400 guests in attendance. Rachna wanted an outdoor wedding and the zoo was their favorite. With tall trees, an open green field and river behind the hall, it was the perfect venue.
The pre-wedding events were pithi and grahshanti and were held in the zoo hall. The mehendi was organized at the Araamda Inn, and the garba at the Hilton Garden Inn & Suite in Albany. Rachna and Siddhant didn’t hire a wedding planner as so many family members and friends helped them. Decor was done by Mandap World.
The wedding began regally with Siddhant arriving in a black convertible Bentley and Rachna in a doli. At the wedding, baby elephant installations were erected at the mandap entrance. The bride and groom were dressed in floral outfits. The tables had flowers and tall crystal candle columns.
BANQUET HALLS Chehaw Park and Zoo 229-430-5275 | BEAUTICIANS / COSMETICIAN Hair by Tina Cash | Shiya’s Glamour 404-388-0571 CAKE Inspirations Unlimited 678-608-6360 | CATERING Janntibhai Catering 828-292-3167 | DECORATOR Mandap World 678-772-0053 | DISC JOCKEYDJ Pawan Entertainment & Events 703-362-9286 | MEHNDI Rozy Beauty Salon 404-935-3645 | PHOTO BOOTH JuxtaPose Or 2 Photo Booth 229-894-9216 | PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHY Zamana Photo & Videography 678-860-2921 PRIEST Priest Nayan Pathak
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Ami Weds Nirav at Hilton Ocala
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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.
BANQUET HALLS Hilton Ocala 352-854-1400 | BEAUTICIANS / COSMETICIAN Lili’s Weddings 813-748-3072 | BOUTIQUES Nazranaa Boutique 732-283-1808 Zimaya Inc 888-526-5516 | CATERING Baps-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 407-857-0091 Tabla Bar and Grill 407-248-9400 | DECORATOR Maharani Designs 813-569-9052 | DISC JOCKEY Dudha Productions 727-418-8798 | EVENT PLANNER Apsara Events 727-687-8185 | MEHNDI Henna By Kesha 630-329-1389 | PHOTOGRAPHER Digital Dream Studio 407-791-6064 | PRIEST Acharya Ramesh Mehta 813-453-9334
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Ruchi and Anand
What happens when two doctors meet on a social networking site? Fall in love, of course. Anand Vakharia, family physician, and Ruchi Amin, surgery resident, met on Facebook. They met in person for the first time after four months of being Facebook friends. Since that time, they have been inseparable.
Anand’s cousin Sachin and his wife Crystal visited them in Milwaukee for the weekend. With their help, Anand meticulously planned the proposal. Sanchin and Crystal told the couple that a friend was having a party at the Boerner Botanical Gardens and wanted to take them along as their guests.
The outdoor proposal was romantic with a violinist playing near the pond with a waterfall. Ruchi realized that Sachin and Crystal who had been walking with them
were no longer in sight! Anand then got down on one knee and proposed, but was so nervous, he forgot to put the ring on Ruchi’s finger. When she said yes, all her friends and family hiding around the trees jumped out to congratulate them.
Anand and Ruchi hired wedding planner Signature Events to plan all the events. The couple was also hands-on in planning the details and securing vendors.
They wanted a semi-destination wedding that would suit their friends and family. Since Anand is from Ft. Lauderdale and Ruchi from Rochester, so they chose Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando. Given the wedding was planned for Thanksgiving weekend 2017, they thought it would also be the perfect vacation for guests.
The pre-wedding functions included Sangeet/Mehendi and Garba. The garba night decor included a Ganesh floral swing centerpiece with hanging ceiling draping and cabanas. Music was a live band, Ritesh from Medley Entertainment, NJ.
Vendors BANQUET HALLS
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
407-239-3931KULFI / ICE CREAM
Big Cow Creamery
941-727-7425CATERING
Baps-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
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407-433-9545Khasiyat Indian Restaurant
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Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals
407-595-1065HAIR/MAKEUP
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407-239-3931The morning wedding was held outdoors at Wing song Greens with 350 guests. The wedding’s theme was coral, pink, green, and yellow with peacock themed fans, having personalized ceremony details. Unique aspects of the wedding were a floral aisle scroll, rotating stage where bride and groom exchanged garlands, and a sky air banner congratulating the couple. The groom even made a rocking entry via speedboat during the baraat that traveled along the waterfront to the golf course.
The reception was done in a royal blue, coral, ivory, and rose-gold theme. The stage had an intricate draped backdrop, and the centerpieces were hanging and floating candles, elephants/circle geometric accents. The dance floor was decorated with a large floral, crystal chandelier with a monogram.
The couple made sure each seat had hand-folded paan, escort cards consisted of a cookie box with a bride and groom frosted cookies. Besides, there was a Waterford vase ice sculpture with initials engraved, fruit carvings with Ruchi and Anand engraved on it. One incredible reception moment was when the bride-groom entered to a self-written rap about their love story.
Ruchi’s advice to couples planning their wedding is to start early to be able to share the special day with friends and family.
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They first met online, where a friendship slowly blossomed into love. After a year of long-distance trips and shared adventures, the relationship reached a beautiful milestone with a surprise proposal during a breathtaking journey to the Grand Canyon. Against the stunning backdrop, Vijay went down on one knee while his soul mate said yes, marking the beginning of their forever. Surrounded by family and friends, the couple later celebrated their union with joy, laughter, and cherished traditions. Their journey from strangers to life partners is a reminder that love often arrives unexpectedly, but when it does, it creates memories to last a lifetime.
Vendors
BEAUTICIANS / COSMETICIAN Destiny and Light – Hair and Makeup 813-476-8386 || BOUTIQUES Traditions Boutique By Kresha Shah 813-334-9114 || CATERING / RESTAURANT Khasiyat Indian Restaurant 407-310-1624 Tabla Bar and Grill 407-248-9400 || DECORATOR Maharani Designs 813-569-9052 || EVENT PLANNER InStyle Event 832-819-1427 || MEHNDI Khairu Lalan 516-545-1361 PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHY Riant Films 407-603-6955 Sona Photography 407-694-6032 || PRIEST Om Vipra 813-900-0190 || VENUE St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater 727-456-1348
