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Tradition Makes the Cake, but Lifestyle is the Design Key

By Chef Robbie E. of Robbie E. Custom Cakes For todays’ modern Bride and Groom – Tradition makes the cake, but when it comes to design – Lifestyle plays a big role in determining the look. The wedding cake was originally a luxury item and …

Bridal Beauty Tips for the Month Before Your Wedding

By Pareen Merchant, Sanctuary Salon & Med Spa All brides have their perspective Wedding To-Do list! Your wedding planner, maid of honor or mother has already given this to you months ago! However below we have put together a check list of salon services that …

A New Tradition on the Horizon- Indian Wedding Registries

By Brittany Ellis Cole, Owner of Eventrics Weddings Indian weddings are rich in tradition and age-old rituals that have been practiced for hundreds of years. However, some western wedding customs have influenced the way Indian couples are doing things, especially the wedding registry. Traditionally, …

Off-site vs. On-site Venues: Choosing the Perfect Venue

By Brittany Ellis Cole, Owner of Eventrics Weddings Venue : Hilton-Orlando Decorations Suhaag Garden In planning a wedding, one of the biggest decisions for a couple is choosing a venue. We know that finding the perfect venue can seem impossible at times. Rest assured, the perfect …

Choosing the Right Photographer to Capture Your Memories

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 …

Dulhan the Diva

The avant-garde bridal collection in all its glittering glory showcased during the recent fashion weeks by internationally acclaimed Indian designers corroborates that lehnga-cholis, still the most sought-after wedding trousseau, have undergone scintillating twists. What’s more, with its fast-evolving fashion trend, the bridal sari fad refuses …

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Choosing a Wedding Caterer By Rina Shah, The Arpan Group

For South Asians, weddings are just as much about celebrating a couple’s nuptials as about the festive food! Chances are guests may not remember intricate details from a wedding, but they will certainly recall memorable dishes and delectable desserts. One to five or more events …

Pre-Wedding Photo Shoots are a Must

One of the latest trends in wedding photography is the pre-wedding shoot and by the looks of it, it’s here to stay. By Taniya Talukdar By now you must have figured out what we mean by a pre-wedding photo shoot – when soon-to-be-newlyweds select a …

Five Must-Haves at an Indian American Wedding

Hosting an Indian American wedding and not sure how to “Indianize” it? Fret not! Read on to know the five must-haves that will make your’s an authentic one.By Taniya Talukdar Indian weddings are grand and memorable, so even someone who hasn’t attended an authentic one …

2016 Atlanta MyShadi Bridal Expo: Vendor Profile

Congratulations to the Booth Décor competition winner from the 2016 Atlanta My- Shadi Bridal Expo – Sterling Décor by Kalpana Patel! A native of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Kalpana Patel has been “living the American dream” for the past 30 years in Atlanta, Georgia. Patel, owner of …

Amanda weds Rajesh

They say that the heart recognizes its soul mate, but the mind may take time to process. While at first glance of Amanda on his 30th birthday, Rajesh immediately recognized his destiny, it took Amanda, then 28, a year to recognize the same for Rajesh. …

Ritisha weds Abhishek

January of 2014 brought together the lives of Orlando-based 26-year-old Ritisha Chhaganlal and Australia-based 23-year-old Abhishek Khatri. Love bloomed for the duo at a social gathering when Abhishek was in Orlando on a medical rotation. Abhishek took things to the next level by executing a …

Shelly weds Amit

Dynamic opposites, Shelly Tiwari, 26, and Amit Shah, 30 met through mutual friends in 2010 and dated for five years. Amit planned a romantic proposal by Amit on his birthday in March 2015 with the help of Shelly’s sister and best friend. She said yes, …

A Journey Down the Aisle to Fitness by Nisha Jani

While you work backwards on your wedding planning, keep your health and fitness in mind. It can make all the difference during the actual event- as well as in those photographs you’ll cherish forever. Whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or mother of the bride, this …

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 …