Wedding Story – Nilu and Jay Patel
~ by Nilu Patel ~ THE BEGINNING: We met exactly one year before our wedding date, at a restaurant in downtown Chicago. We decided to get married about three months later. As soon as we met, we knew we were made for each other. THE …
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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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Magical Moments wedding of Pareeta & Maran
Most memorable moment during wedding When I was walking down the aisle and saw my mom, sister, brother, and brother-in-law at the mandap and the smiles on their faces. And of course my adorable nephew, Rishav, who had no clue what was going on! Q. …
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Christina Patel’s Wedding Story
Next, was respect and appreciation, as I saw my parents and brother smiling from cheek to cheek. My final emotion was that of awe, as I saw a gorgeous golden Mandap with aromatic flowers and vibrant colors that I felt were literally taken out of …
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Bridal Jewelry Don’t get Married without it
As a South Asian bride, it is your birthright to adorn yourself with the most extravagant jewels on your wedding day. Anything less would just be a waste of time, not to mention, take away some of the most fun and girly moments of your …
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Vidya Maharaj’s Wedding Story
I know women often say that they’ve been planning their wedding since childhood. I can honestly say that I am a testament to that. I used to watch Bollywood movies and dream of having my very own Bollywood wedding. I even travelled to India to …
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Shivon’s Wedding Story
Proposal Amit planned a surprise trip to Lake Tahoe, NV. He chose Lake Tahoe because I had never seen snow. He never told me where we were going – just that it would be cold and to pack accordingly. Meanwhile, he was secretly planning a …
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Soniya’s Wedding Story
THE BEGINNING: We both moved to NYC for a dental residency program. There was an instant bond that grew stronger over the year that we worked together. THE PROPOSAL After 3 years in New York City we both moved to different cities. He came to …
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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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MyShadi Bridal Expo in South Florida
Brides-to-be lined up to sample scrumptious squares of moist, but tery wedding cake. Creative florists displayed extraordinary arrangements that defied the laws of gravity. Wedding planners erected spectacular displays of their unique decorations and colorful table arrangements. And giddy grooms-to-be anxiously gripped their raffle tickets, …
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Perfect Wedding
II did not understand the utter craziness associated with wedding planning until it was my turn, which then involved my morphing into the mythical bridezilla! When I began trying to figure out how I wanted our once-in-a-lifetime day to unfold, I was at a complete …
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Bridal Jewelry Don’t get Married without it
As a South Asian bride, it is your birthright to adorn yourself with the most extravagant jewels on your wedding day. Anything less would just be a waste of time, not to mention, take away some of the most fun and girly moments of your …
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Invitations Set the tone for your wedding
What can be more inviting than a beautiful wedding invitation card wrapped with ribbons and bows accompanied by a box of mithai or scrumptious chocolates, a wine bottle, or a special souvenir? Nothing perhaps as the warmth that a beautiful invitation card along with a …
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The Perfect Wedding Planner
Congratulations!!! You are about to start a new life … one filled with the promise of happiness and dreams coming true. Your wedding is meant to be a momentous affair, but one that will demand a lot of planning and decision-making. This Wedding Planner Guide …
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The Art and Soul of finding your Wedding Photographer
Most people think that pictures are important; however, when it comes to weddings, often emphasis is placed more on other details of planning, while underestimating the most lasting artifacts from your wedding: the photographs. While looking for the photographer that is right for you, and …
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