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Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Celebrate your love in midtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, where weddings and receptions of a lifetime have taken place in our spacious ballrooms and open-air foyer. Our newly renovated spaces are the perfect complement to our many years of experience and service. …
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Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
Discover a stunning Atlanta luxury hotel offering a dramatic 14-story atrium and recently renovated accommodations, at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center. Directly connected to Cobb Galleria Convention Centre, this AAA 4-Diamond hotel in the Atlanta area is the crown jewel of this shopping …
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Ayurvedic Secrets: Beauty Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is not just a superstar spice when it comes to Indian cooking, but also an amazing Ayurvedic ingredient. It is filled with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. Turmeric not only has health benefits, but also has many beauty benefits. #1. Delay Signs of …
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Wedding Trousseau: South Indian Sarees for Indian Brides
When it comes to an Indian bride’s wedding trousseau, sarees are a must-have. A part of India that is especially rich in terms of the different varieties of sarees it produces is South India. While everyone knows about Kanjeevaram and Mysore silk sarees, there are …
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Indian Dishes you can Serve in Shot Glasses at your Wedding
When it comes to their wedding, every couple wants to add some element to wow their guests and stand out from the rest! Wedding trends are constantly changing. One of the latest trends in weddings is the use of Shot Glasses. And, we are definitely …
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Tips to Choose Perfect Varmala or Jaimala for your Wedding
Indian weddings are filled with so many colorful customs and rituals. One such beautiful ritual is the varmala or jaimala ceremony, where the bride and the groom exchange garlands to symbolize the start of their new journey together. Remember, this garland will be a part …
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Things to Keep in Mind while Deciding your Wedding Hairstyle
On the wedding day, every bride wants to and should look impeccable from head to toe. It is a day when all eyes will be on her, following her every step. Dear brides, just as you take time out to prepare for your outfit, your …
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How to Make your Mehendi Darker & Last Longer
Be it a wedding or any festival, Indian women love to adorn their hands with mehendi. Mehendi or henna is a token of good omen and is also known for its medicinal properties, such as soothing headaches and stress. Every woman wants dark mehendi. This …
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Best Bollywood Songs for Groom’s Entrance
Indian wedding entrances are often grand, festive, and fun! More often than not, though, the bride is the first to come to mind when thinking of entrance songs. How she enters the venue, who will accompany her, and most importantly, what song will play as …
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Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors for Your Guests
Many of us have become more environmentally conscious and aware of the resources we use and couples planning their weddings are no different. Eco-friendly weddings are on the rise, and if you are a green couple, then you are likely making conscious choices to incorporate …
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Two Most Important, Essential Rituals in Hindu Weddings By Raj Shah
In earlier wedding special issues of Desh-Videsh, I have discussed the importance of wedding rituals in Hindu weddings. A wedding for a Hindu family is not just a party and celebration, but it also fulfills one of the nine sanskars of life. In other words, …
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Tips to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue
You’re excited that he proposed, and a date has been set! Now what? The last thing you want is unnecessary stress during this exciting time with the hassle and confusion of logistics and accommodations. Trust us when we say, “Work with Professionals!” On your wedding …
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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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Pooja weds Mahul Indian Wedding at The Plaza Resort and Spa Photographed by Fine Art Productions
In August 2017, mutual family friends introduced Pooja Patel and Mahul Amin, and their love for food, movies, and college football helped them bond instantly. In November 2018, Mahul proposed Pooja. At a gazebo near a pond in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, with the Atlanta …
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Vaishali Weds Shivraj Indian Wedding at Sheraton Orlando North Photographed Fine Art Productions
When Vaishali Thakkar and Shivraj Patel connected through the dating app Dil Mil, little did they know that this connection would turn into a lifelong bond. After texting for a couple of hours, Shivraj, who was in New York, decided to call Vaishali, in Chicago. …
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