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Jessica and Shyam
Shyam fell in love with Jessica the moment he laid eyes on her… picture. It was a chilling January night when he met her at a mutual friend’s party. Within a few days, they met again and began their love story. The utterly romantic Shyam proposed to Jessica at Bunkers of Carmel in Barcelona. It was November 23, 2019, when the couple traveled to what is considered by many the most scenic viewpoint in the entire city even before the crack of dawn, allowing Shyam the opportunity to propose to his lady love with the rising sun as a witness.
The couple decided to tie the knot two years later — almost to the day — in 2021. November 27 would be the special day. They chose The Bibb Mill Event Center in Columbus, GA, since Jessica and her family were from Columbus and Shyam and his family were from Madison, GA.
Among the pre-wedding festivities, both the bride and the groom celebrated Ganesh Puja, Graha Shanti, and Haldi at their residences with simple and traditional decorations created by their mothers.
The wedding took place in the morning, inside a banquet hall. Fortunately, the big windows of the banquet room allowed sunlight to enter and create a positive and festive vibe. Apart from the Bollywood (old school and new), bhangra, American/Indian like Jalebi Baby, and American hip-hop set the musical mood. A solo performance by professional Bollywood/classical dancer, Maria, before either the groom or bride entered kept all the 250 guests mesmerized. Wedding decorations were simple and elegant with pastel shades and fresh flowers. Shyam arrived in a G-wagon, with the baraatis dancing on the way to the ceremony.
BANQUET HALL The Bibb Mill Event Center 706-225-9309 | BEAUTICIANS Bharti Hair and Makeup 678-559-4040 | DANCE CHOREOGRAPHER Dancin’ Gandhi 678-522-2272 | DECORATOR 5th Season Décor 678-386-2585 | DHOL PLAYER Smiley Singh 224-217-3828 | DISC JOCKEY DJ Sonny Productions 404-915-6658 | EVENT PLANNER Pixel Events by Divya 404-750-2135 | MEHNDI RR Henna Tattoo and Design 678-791-6037 | PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHY Pixel Collection Photography 404-750-2135 Raj The Foto Pavilion 863-280-1618 | CATERING Hyderabad House Atlanta 678-404-7597 Umesh Patel 256-283-3992 PRIEST Sashtriji 205-705-5531
The reception was a gala event with lots of music and dancing by the bride and groom and all of their family and friends. The decoration was simple with pastel shades featuring three-tier floating candles at each table for the centerpiece. There was a cake-cutting ceremony with music while a live dhol player and DJ created the joyful ambience with almost all of the 300 guests joining the celebrations.
It was a happy and fun-filled event that created countless memories for the couple.
Indian Wedding Banquet Hall
The Bibb Mill Event Center
Indian Wedding Beauticians
Bharti Hair And Makeup
Indian Wedding Dance Choreographer
Dancin’ Gandhi
Indian Wedding Decorator
5th Season Décor
Indian Wedding Dhol Player
Smiley Singh, Indian Wedding Disc Jockey
Dj Sonny Productions
Indian Wedding Event Planner
Pixel Events By Divya
Indian Wedding Mehndi
Rr Henna Tattoo And Design
Indian Wedding Photographer
Indian Wedding Videographer
Pixel Collection Photography
Raj The Foto Pavilion
Indian Wedding Catering
Hyderabad House Atlanta
Umesh Patel
Indian Wedding Priest
Sashtriji, Ganesh Puja
Graha Shanti
Haldi
Traditional Decorations
Bhangra
American/Indian Like Jalebi Baby
American Hip-Hop
Classical Dancer
Wedding Decorations
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Divya and Kush
Both of them are physicians and have known each other formally. However, it was the rhythm of the dance that made them fall for each other. Divya Aickara and Kush Shah fell in love as competitors in a dance competition in Fort Lauderdale in October of 2013. Divya won both the competition and Kush’s heart as they began dating. After a six-year relationship, Kush proposed to Divya on New Year’s Eve, 2018, in Miami.
Divya said “Yes” and the couple started planning for their marriage. However, the Covid-19 pandemic upset the celebration plans initially. After the restrictions were over, they decided to have the formal wedding ceremony on January 22, 2022, at Omni Orlando Resort.
Both Divya and Kush are great supporters of wedding planners to ensure a stress-free and organized function. Among the pre-wedding ceremonies, they had the Mehndi, Pithi, and Sangeet/Garba. The Mehndi was an intimate affair with close family and friends in attendance. The backdrop was beautifully decorated with bells, roses, and multi-colored umbrellas. There were two canopies where the artists applied Mehndi to the guests.
The Pithi was also an intimate event where the couple appeared in matching yellow outfits, Converse All-stars, and Aviator sunglasses. The Sangeet was full of energy, color, and fantastic décor with a canopy of multi-colored kites and flags as well as market lights. Excellent dance performances from both families and fantastic food made the event a major hit.
BANQUET HALLS Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate 407-238-6539 | BEAUTICIANS Michele Renee The Studio and Salon 813-531-7770 | CATERING Khasiyat Restaurant 407-252-8756 Saffron Indian Cuisines 407-674-8899 | DECORATOR Forever Flowers Events 727-656-5583 | Nikun Events 407-448-7128 | DISC JOCKEY Awaaz Entertainment 407-902-9639 | EVENT PLANNER Apsara Events 813-530-6566 | MEHNDI Henna Allure 321-444-5911 | PHOTOGRAPHER Asaad Images 407-221-3333 | PRIESTAcharya Ramesh Mehta 813-453-9334 | VIDEOGRAPHY Foraged Films 850-559-5086
The wedding ceremony was supposed to take place outdoors, but cold weather and rain shifted the celebration to inside the ballroom. It featured a dark wood Mandap with a floral frame highlighted by portraits of both Divya and Kush’s grandparents opposite the Mandap as a mark of respect. Kush arrived at the venue dancing with his family and friends on a Jeep while the groomsmen carried an elephant on a stick. Live Dholi and Bollywood songs dominated the music.
Just after the ceremonies were complete, the couple went out on the Baraat Jeep for an intimate photo session. It was the most precious memory for both of them during the entire ceremony and celebrations.
The reception theme was elegant and classic with shades of champagne, gold, and white featuring pink and white flowers. Candlelight was used extensively through the background and along the stage edges. Light pink and golden yellow up-lights were lit throughout the room. The couple along with the bridesmaids and the groomsmen gave stellar dance performances with Bollywood, Hip Hop, Pop, Reggaeton, and other music. All 260 guests had a wonderful time.
This was how the newlyweds celebrated their memorable day — with excitement dominating.
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New Year’s Eve
Covid-19 pandemic
Mehndi
Pithi
Sangeet
Garba
Indian wedding Banquet Halls
Omni Orlando Resort At Championsgate
Indian wedding Beauticians
Michele Renee The Studio And Salon
Indian wedding Catering
Khasiyat Restaurant
Saffron Indian Cuisines
Indian wedding Decorator Forever Flowers Events
Nikun Events
Indian wedding Disc Jockey
Awaaz Entertainment
Indian wedding Event Planner
Apsara Events
Mehndi
Henna Allure
Indian wedding Photographer
Asaad Images
Indian wedding Priest
Acharya Ramesh Mehta
Indian wedding Videography
Foraged Films
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Marvi and Ibrahim
They came from different backgrounds and cultures. Yet, their mutual love and eternal bond made each the perfect companion for one another. Marvi Qureshi and Ibrahim Gul were introduced to each other in their medical school in Orlando and felt chemistry right away. Both families were delighted with their bond and wanted them to tie the knot.
Ibrahim proposed to Marvi following the traditional Islamic culture known as Mangni. The wedding took place in a Mosque according to the religious customs in the pre-Covid time of December 2019. After this, they exchanged rings at Waldorf Astoria. The Covid pandemic and the related restrictions delayed the celebrations. Hence, the wedding and reception took place more than a year later, on June 19, 2021.
The duo enjoyed elaborate pre-wedding ceremonies organized by their close friends. Marvi had the privilege of celebrating at four different bridal showers hosted by her four bridesmaids. They also had four Dholkis celebrated at their friends’ places. There was the Mayoun event, too, where they had a flower separation sitting on the same couch while Marvi was putting on the bridal Mehndi.
The wedding ceremony at the Hyatt Regency-Orlando proved to be a grand event attended by 500 guests. Ibrahim arrived on a BMW i8 along with his family. Marvi appeared on a moon for her entrance driven by her brothers Mansoor and Kamran with songs and smoke permeating the room. “Floating” through the aisle and dance floor on the moon, Marvi dismounted and walked down to her groom. They cut a beautifully decorated five-tier cake and enjoyed songs and dance performances by family and friends of both. The couple left the venue with sparklers in hand as they entered the baraat car.
The reception, or Valima, venue was at Waldorf Astoria-Orlando. It took place during the day with beautiful décor that featured floating lanterns in the Waldorf Astoria’s gardens near the fountains in the back. The couple performed two dances highlighted by a special moment in which Ibrahim lifted Marvi, who looked gorgeous in her Mehndi-colored outfit and heavy bridal jewelry. It was Father’s Day and so the darling daughter enjoyed a father-daughter dance to the song “Dilbaro.” The Kashmiri tea stall at the wedding and reception was a grand success. It was indeed the melting pot of two different cultures united by love.
BANQUET HALLS Hyatt Regency Orlando 407-825-1327 | Waldorf Astoria Orlando 407-597-5500 | BEAUTICIANS Ruqs Salon 321-682-9273 | CATERING Chaat House 407-240-4922 | DECORATOR Dreams To Reality 407-592-9261 | DISC JOCKEY Echobell Events 321-666-9907 | PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHY NSPG Media 407-301-8648
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Radha and Aalok
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.
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Rajsee weds Abhinav
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