For some, there is a moment in life when you meet someone and know instantly that they are meant to be your spouse. For others, it takes a long courtship before you can really be sure that someone is your soul mate. For Reenal Patel, it was a bit of both. Though Reenal and her boyfriend, Saurav Sharma, knew that …

Viral and Aarohi were lucky to know each since high school, when Viral visited a friend in New York and Aarohi was in school in New Jersey. They remained briefly in touch, but a surprising flame rekindled many years later when they both ended up in Florida, and the flame is still burning bright. Viral proposed after five years, when …

Photographer: Digital Dream Studio Mignon McLaughlin once said, “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” Alisha Basil and Ravi Shastri’s love story dates back to 2013 when they realized their feelings for each other after two years of friendship. After dating for two years, Ravi popped the question to his sweetheart in May …

Indian Wedding ceremony 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 …

  The love story of Amritha and Jis is classic: college sweethearts and dating for five years before marriage crossed their minds. Both studied at the University of Florida, their mutual interest in the arts brought them together. Amritha needed t-shirts designed for her dance team, and Jis was an artist and photographer. Mutual friends introduced them, and the rest …

From being classmates to becoming partners in life, the journey for Avani and Sandesh was a beautiful one. It was at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Maryland where love first blossomed between the two. After dating for three years, Sandesh proposed to Avani on the boardwalk at Fells Point, Maryland, a quaint neighborhood frequented by the couple during medical …

Bhavika, anesthetist, and Rushil, consultant, first met at the House of Spices in Orlando where both their families had gone for Janmashtami Samaiyo grocery shopping in 2009. Bhavika saw her friend Roshni in the naan aisle and went over to say hello. Roshni’s brother Rushil was also there, and so introductions were made. However, the two didn’t become friends until …

By Rina Shah, CEO and founder of The Arpan Group Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right person or team to capture …

Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right person or team to capture memories to last a lifetime. Most experts agree that style …

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 work plays an important role in our lives. Giving us a new lease on life, …

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 free of the usual wedding nightmares – that Amit might leave in the middle of …

Though doctors may be able to diagnose and know instinctively what is going on with the body, matters of the heart and love are entirely different. Ask Payal and Parag, who knew each other for months before they even began to date. Although both are doctors, the symptoms of love were not obvious to either. After a few months of …

Friendship morphed into a lifelong relationship for Jinal Choksi, a Pharmacist, and Pujan Patel, a Senior Accountant, who first met at a wedding in 2014. Their love showed no bound as Jinal lived in Florida and Pujan in Maryland. From Facebook to FaceTime and flying kisses to flying airplanes, they believed that true love could reach across any distance. In …

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 traveling to hiking and trying new restaurants. While dating, they went on many vacations together …

The play of life is truly miraculous. We often unsuspectingly fall victim to circumstances, and often life deals out the most magnificent hand of cards when you don’t see them coming. Kavitha traveled to Washington, DC to attend a friend’s wedding with no inkling that life was at this moment conspiring to plan hers. It was inWashington, DC that Kavitha …

When Kruti first saw Viresh at a graduation party, she had a feeling she would marry him one day. Over two years later, the two met again, this time during Navratri celebrations. This time, Kruti and Viresh exchanged numbers, and they made it a point to talk every day. The couple began dating soon after that eventful festival and four …

Photos Courtesy: Digital Dreams Studio www.digitaldreamstudio.com They met and fell in love at first sight… marriage followed a decade later. Tejal was at dinner at a family friend’s place in London when cupid struck. For her, angels sang, birds chirped, and the sun brightly shone off Nirav, the guy with a big smile, dining with her. Both were in London …

Indian Wedding Photography MUST HAVE PHOTO MOMENTS Bursting with vivid and bold hues, opulent décor and intricate but elegant designs very well describe Indian weddings. Also known as Shaadi or Shadi, Indian weddings are best known for their grandeur, traditions, grace, colors and almost carnival-type celebration. Unique photographs taken at an Indian weddings are made up of warm glances, shared …

Like many young women, Priya dreamed of the day she would find her Prince Charming, but she never thought she would meet him on Shaadi.com. The two began talking online and dated for about six months before deciding to make their relationship official. Ankit asked Priya’s parents for permission before planning the perfect surprise proposal. The couple traveled to Mexico, …

Sometimes, life change can occur during the simple act of enjoying a cup of coffee together. For Pablo and Rinita, this was certainly the case when they met at a local coffee shop in Orlando, Florida. Sparks flew, and their romance blossomed. Six years later, they made a lifelong promise to share the rest of their lives together as husband …

Photos Courtesy: Fine Art Productions www.fineartproductions.net Nirmal and Hemali were enjoying a romantic evening at the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City. The iconic Manhattan skyline offered the perfect backdrop. Nirmal started with a speech, but his words were ruthlessly subdued by the noise of a train passing by. The noisy scene ended as Nirmal offered a ring. Hemali …

The two families from two neighboring countries brought out long lists of traditions, almost doubling the civilities, and so the complications. The Beginning It all started with casual phone conversations. Nazreen would ring her friend Nida. Every time, Nida’s cousin Sharjeel would receive the call. The phone would eventually reach Nida, but not before Sharjeel flirted (decorously though) with Nazreen …

Serendipity brought Aditi and Mital together. Mital, born and raised in New Jersey, visited Vadodara, Gujarat, in 2011 to play professional cricket and decided to settle there permanently. Aditi was born and raised in Vadodara, and though she had a green card since childhood, decided to give the card up to settle permanently in India. For Aditi, it was love …

One right swipe on the online dating app, Dil Mil, is what led Ami Shah straight to Vikas Shah. After some nonstop chats and a quick trip, the two knew this was definitely something special. And 15 months later, Vikas proposed to Ami. On December 22, 2018, Ami and Vikas tied the knot at the breathtaking Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay …

Even despite the rigors of medical school, Cupid can manage to work his magic. Anjali Shetty and Anil Ladhani met on the first day of medical school and grew close when they realized the numerous common interests they shared. They became study buddies and love slowly crept its way to them as they spent numerous hours together at the library. …

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 another. Arjun coordinated a heartfelt proposal during a vacation trip to Orlando. Knowing that swimming …

By Rina Shah, CEO and founder of The Arpan Group Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right person or team to capture …

Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right person or team to capture memories to last a lifetime. Most experts agree that style …

Ask any bride how and when she met her groom, and she will remember it as clearly as it happened just yesterday. And so this Indian wedding story goes with Christena Singh. A teacher from Miami, Christena clearly remembers the morning when social media played cupid in her love story. “It all began one early morning in September 2016, around …

Weddings are always special for the couple who is about to begin a new life together. When families are woven into the wedding story, the magic and fun that occurs multiples. Two years after dating Diana, Ananta sought the blessings of her parents and let his family in on his plans for a grand proposal. In the presence of his …

During the summer of 2012, Ekta and Vipal met through a mutual friend. Six months, hours of phones calls, and a few weekend meetings later, they knew they were meant to be together. Vipal proposed to Ekta at the Newport Levee on a dinner date. His sister Priya accompanied Ekta, and as the two women entered the hotel after spending …

Sparks flew all around when Simit Parikh, pharmacist, met Esha Soni, nuclear medicine technologist, on a blind date. Little did they know that a conversation over Mexican food and margaritas would change their lives for the better! The couple kept in touch as they shuttled between New Jersey and Florida, and it became increasingly clear that they had an incredible …

When you are in love, it is impossible not to say ‘yes’ when the question of marriage arises. Even if it comes in the form of an informal question over dinner or as a part of conversation, the moment is always special. When Rahul proposed during a vacation to Italy with violinists playing in the background, the setting was perfect. …

INDIAN CATERING Signature Weddings & Events Inc A chance meeting, a dinner, and an instant connection this is all that it took for Meera Ghayal to find her life partner Mickey Gupta. Meera and Mickey’s instant connection was so strong that even their friends thought they had been friends forever. pre-wedding ceremonies Grah Shantak ceremony Indian wedding decorations Three and …

Monica and Luv met in medical school, just as Luv was beginning his second year. Monica was a new student, but the two began studying together and soon, their study dates turned into real dates. Almost two years later, Luv planned a surprise proposal with the help of Monica’s sister, Lisa. No detail was forgotten: they used the clever ruse …

Indian Wedding Photographer MUST HAVE PHOTO MOMENTS Bursting with vivid and bold hues, opulent décor and intricate but elegant designs very well describe Indian weddings. Also known as Shaadi or Shadi, Indian weddings are best known for their grandeur, traditions, grace, colors and almost carnival-type celebration. Unique photographs taken at an Indian weddings are made up of warm glances, shared …

Indian Wedding Photography MUST HAVE PHOTO MOMENTS Bursting with vivid and bold hues, opulent décor and intricate but elegant designs very well describe…

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 over 1,500 brides and grooms, who sought to mark a few items off their wedding …

Narissa and Nirmal were friends for several years as University of Central Florida students, while Narissa was also working at a nearby bank. Nirmal cleverly came in to open an account one day, giving him a reason to see Narissa regularly and work up the courage to ask her on a date. Narissa’s “yes” turned into a beautiful romance that …

Marriages are made in heaven, but weddings are made on Earth! Neha and Hemang’s wedding, like any other, was experienced on Earth, but the celebration was filled with so many beautiful moments that the occasion was out of this world. From a fun photo booth with a scooter at the entrance and a swing for the couple to a bobblehead …

When a brief meeting with someone leaves a deep and lasting impact on you, it is definitely a connection worth exploring! This connection is exactly what Khusbu Patel and Parth Shah pursued. Khusbu and Parth met each other briefly through mutual friends and started dating in 2016. Two years later, Parth proposed to Khusbu at the majestic Akshardham temple in …

 When Waqas Memon first saw Mariam Kiran Mirza at a local mosque, the attraction was instant. He knew he had to find some way to meet her and get to know her better. When he saw her again at a mall, he asked for her help in finding a birthday present for his cousin. Whether they found that present or …

Congratulations to the Vendor Facebook raffle winners from each of our March MyShadi Bridal Expos. Many of the MyShadi Bridal Expos are active participants on social media, be it Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. These lucky social media participants won the raffle for their respective Expo: Atlanta MyShadi Bridal Expo: Peter Nguyen Photography Tampa MyShadi Bridal Expo: Idham Fashion South Florida …

Some of the best love stories are the tales of childhood sweethearts, like Anita and Chirag Patel. Friends since the 8th grade, the two saw each other grow up and were finally engaged after 10 years. Chirag planned his proposal for six months, between picking the perfect spot at the park and choosing a beautiful ring. Anita was nervous and …

By Rina Shah, CEO and founder of The Arpan Group Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right person or team to capture …

Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right person or team to capture memories to last a lifetime. Most experts agree that style …

Shadman and Farah may have been introduced to one another through mutual friends, but the bond they developed thereafter made them inseparable. One and a half years after they first met, an engagement followed. Shadman and Farah may have been introduced to one another through mutual friends, but the bond they developed thereafter made them inseparable. One and a half …

Rosanna Barsati Indian restaurant in South Florida belly dancer Cedars restaurant Mount Etna world’s most active volcano Rosanna Barsati and Christopher Fontana, both attorneys, met at a local restaurant in South Florida. A belly dancer by night, Rosanna was performing at Cedars restaurant where Christopher was helping a friend in the kitchen. Christopher asked his friend about Rosanna, the two …

Is love at first sight possible? Two strangers meet each other at a party and there’s an instant attraction, an electric spark, and suddenly they’ve found their match and never look back. Believe it or not, this is exactly what happened to Anu and Darshan. The two met eight years ago at a birthday party and instantly knew they were …

Friends played cupid to get Bhavika and Dhaval together in Little Rock, Arkansas. Once the arrow struck, the two dated two years and four months. The couple, along with friends, went on a vacation to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. On a lovely beach there, Dhaval arranged a romantic dinner just for the two of them. After the wonderful …

Bhumi has known Nikhil since she was nine. Not then, or all throughout college when they both studied on the same campus, did she believe she would marry him. It was when their families suggested the alliance that both Bhumi and Nikhil decided to focus their attention on getting to know one another better. The more they found out, the …

Love does not always hit you in the face. You may not notice the love of your live, even if he or she is right there by your side. If you are lucky, you may someday realize where love lurks, while some tragically let it go away. Luckily for Nilam, she eventually found she had a soft spot for Jetash, …

Planning a wedding is never an easy task. But what makes the day memorable is when both partners come together to plan a celebration that is nothing short of perfection! Khilna and Sunny Patel did all they could to be sure their wedding was perfect! Khilna and Sunny met through mutual friends, and after a while realized that their bond …

There are several moments in our life that are simply priceless, memories on which we look back fondly, and stories that we enjoy telling over and over. While birthdays, friendships and holidays are treasured, what we never let go of is the magic of our own wedding. Beginning with courtship, continuing all the way to the proposal and wedding planning, …

Mehndi is an art of applying decorative designs on hands, feet, and arms. It is an integral part of Indian traditional weddings so much that the ritual has a dedicated day to its name that is celebrated in its full entirety. Festive music, vibrant dance, lavish decor, and mouth-watering delicacies with great pomp have everyone thoroughly enjoying this beautification ritual. …

Couples who keep their love alive even after having been together many years have truly found themselves the perfect soul mate. Finding love is rare, and when it is as special as what Guru and Neha share, it is truly unbelievable. Neha and Guru dated for nearly nine years before they got married. Despite the fact that they would be …

Nilima and Raj’s romance began during college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, dating through college and graduate school. After dating for four years, Raj planned an elaborate surprise proposal during a trip to Puerto Rico; Nilima was showered with gifts, and on the fourth day, Raj asked Nilima to solve a puzzle to open a locked …

For Amit and Nisha, both 28, one wedding eventually led to another – theirs. The couple met one summer at Nisha’s cousin’s wedding, and almost immediately, began talking every day like best friends. When the time came for Amit to leave to begin his medical residency in Detroit, he knew he had to see her one last time. They made …

Some people believe that you cannot have all that you have dream of on your wedding day. They think that you can imagine, and then probably some of it will come true. For Shetal Patel, a physician from Georgia, her dream wedding came true, complete with all that she wanted, and it was truly larger than life. Introduced through common …

Sometimes friends and family play a pivotal role in helping a couple come together. In other cases, a wonderful platform called shaadi.com does the trick. This is just what brought Neil and Paloma together. It seemed destined to be, as Paloma met Neil almost instantly, on the first day that she registered a profile. Although they knew each other for …

At 27-years-old, Priya Patel was enjoying being a Physician’s Assistant and never thought that she would find the love of her life in the realm of banking and finance. But, destiny had other plans, and Priya ended up marrying 31-year-old Kunal Shah, a CPA. When the two met in 2013 in Chicago, little did they know that the interaction would …

Priya and Yogin’s beautiful love story began when they met through mutual friends. After a few Facebook messages and dates, the couple knew they were onto something special! The two got engaged July 2017 and planned a wedding for December 2018. Priya and Yogin wanted to be sure their wedding celebrations were everything that they had dreamt of and more, …

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 …

Though they attended the same college, Reema Patel, 27, a clinical research coordinator, and Chandresh Vallabh, 26, IIT Consultant, first met on Facebook and after a year of eyeing each other from distance, eventually began dating. After getting to know each other for over six years, Chandresh planned a unique proposal in their apartment amidst friends and family. Using a …

Richa and Neal Richa and Neal began as college sweethearts, after being lucky enough to end up at the same party one night. The two found they had much in common, and went on to date beyond college, for over six years, before Neal surprised Richa with a romantic proposal. Neal secretly invited their family and friends to Stone Mountain …

Sarika weds Kishan Mutual friends from Alabama brought Sarika and Kishan together, who dated for four years until their surprise engagement. Sarika had just taken her first CPA exam, and the couple was enjoying a well-deserved Florida beach vacation when Kishan surprised Sarika with the big question. He set up an elaborate sand sculpture on the beach, complete with rose …

Seema and Himanshu’s story began the way many Indian romances do; they met through family, as Seema’s sister was college friends was Himanshu’s brother. After a chance meeting, the older siblings planned to set them up, and they connected via Facebook. Just two months later, Seema and Himanshu were boyfriend and girlfriend, and after four years of happily dating, were …

For Shreya and Sagar, a friends trip to Washington, D.C., with 18 people changed their lives forever. It was on this trip that Shreya, from Nashville, met Sagar, from Florida, for the first time, and they instantly clicked! After dating nine months, the two got engaged. Shreya and Sagar married on September 15, 2018, at the Gujarat Cultural Association in …