Category Archive for: ‘Occasions By Shangri-La’
2013 Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo
Eager brides lined the hall of the stunning Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center waiting for the doors to open. The Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo, which showcased products and services essential for planning a traditional, cultural wedding in the United States, kicked off to a …
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A Fairy Tale Wedding
They were brought together by garba. And a surprise trip to Venice took their relationship to the next level. A proposal under the Rialto Bridge, an engagement ceremony in India, and a grand wedding in Atlanta – Shruti and Hiren’s wedding is a fascinating fairy …
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Ami weds Raj
The saying goes that neither time nor distance can stop two lovers from meeting. For 28-year-old Ami Vakharia and 29-year-old Raj Gandolia, both radiology physicians, their love story began during their teenage years when they met in the Tibetan Himalayas. Though years passed before the …
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Arjun weds Ronica
Two years after physicians Arjun and Ronica met in medical school, they realized they had much in common, including a love for the Florida Gators, hatred for libraries, and similar tastes in food. Once the realization hit home, they knew they were meant for one …
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Cupid Strikes Rajal weds Jay
Cupid works his magic in many ways. Though many love stories seem similar, no two love stories are really the same. While Cupid may decide to use friends, jobs, a city or even a special occasion to bring people together, you cannot deny that his …
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Design & Décor Spotlight: Occasions by Shangri-la By Chris Vander Kaay
There are many skilled wedding décor and design companies throughout the United States, but when Smita Patel founded Occasions by Shangri-la back in 2005, it was because she recognized a void in the décor market during the weddings of two of her children (and Occasions …
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Groom of Her Dreams
Shivani always nurtured a wish to share her life with the man of her dreams. No one really knows if Amit meets all of her criteria, but there is no doubt Shivani was glowing with happiness the day they married. On that day, she was …
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Hema weds Anand – There’s Always Room For Love
When love strikes, though you may be an accomplished individual dedicated to pursuing a successful career, you will gladly make room in your life. Love is not like a job that can burden the mind, an unwanted chore left unattended, or heartache that leaves your …
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In Love for Eternity – Monali Weds Kenny
Not every love story has a perfect ending with bubbles, candy-colored hearts and magic everywhere. Every once in a while, when you do find the perfect love story that has a befitting end, your faith in love is strengthened. For Kenny and Monali, although their …
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Jesleen and James
Photographer: Sona Photography James (Jim) and Jesleen meet in 2015 via e-Harmony online dating while both lived in New York City. When they finally agreed to meet, they almost didn’t have their first date as Jim got food poisoning in the morning and ended up …
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Kaniksha weds Atman
Kaniksha weds Atman Kaniksha and Atman’s first meeting was a blind date at the Jacksonville Zoo arranged by family friends, and it went so well that almost two years later, they were engaged. They immediately discovered they had much in common, from their love of …
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Knot by Net
Photos Courtesy: Zamana Lifestyles www.zamanaphoto.com Ankur and Rachna Found each other on the internet, only to sign in for a lifelong connection. Rachna just returned home after a 12-hour long shift, hungry and tired. What happened next was least expected. Her friend Ankur was …
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My Shadi Bridal Expo
The MyShadi Bridal Expo has done it again! An extravagant display of wedding canopies, colorful sarees, sparkling jewelry, and floral arrangements adorned the exhibit hall at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel on Sunday, April 25. Sponsored by Desh-Videsh, the 3rd MyShadi Bridal Expo attracted …
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MyShadi Bridal Expo Atlanta 2011
Even before the doors opened, brides eagerly waited to step foot into an exhibit hall adorned with sophisticated, eye-catching mandaps and scattered with vendors artfully displaying the latest jewelry and clothing designs. The MyShadi Bridal Expo held on April 17 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia …
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MyShadi Bridal Expo Orlando 2009
Eighteen thousand square feet of pure, unadulterated wedding bling! That is how one would describe the latest MyShadi Bridal Expo hosted by Desh Videsh. The spectacular event, which took place on Sunday, September 13th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, garnered an attendance of over fifteen …
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