Maharani Weddings December 2012 E-Magazine

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maharani weddings magazine | winter 2012

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20 FABULOUS

GIFTSFIT FOR A MAHARANI

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 10

FEATURED WEDDINGS:

Julie & Sachin's Fab Fusion New York City Wedding 14

Mamta & Manu's Timeless Auburn Wedding 30

Tazin & Naveed's Enchanted Columbus Wedding 42

Sunveet & Satwinder's Glam Hollywood Wedding 54

Rupa & Shiva's Imperial Keswick Wedding 66

Pooja and Purav’s Heavenly Houston Wedding 78

20 HOLIDAY GIFTS PERFECT FOR EVERY MAHARANI 24#

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MAHARANI WEDDINGS: WINTER 2012

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to rejoice with friends and family, and to be thankful for all that we have in our lives. 2012 was a record year for Maharani Weddings, and we are humbled and blessed to be surrounded by our loyal group of readers, creative vendors that constantly push the limits, and blissful South Asian weddings that never stop taking our breath away.

The December issue is dedicated to celebrating the one thing that remains at the top of our Christmas list: love.

Our favorite moments from this issue are the way that our gorgeous couples look at one another, and how they are magically captured by their expert photographers. It’s the warmth of Tazin and Naveed, the innocence of Sunveet and Sat, and you haven’t seen true joy until you see Julie and Sachin on their wedding day.

With the season filled with wonder and romance, we hope that you enjoy this issue as much as we do.

xo,

Shawna GohelFounder/CEO

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# Occasions by Shangri-la

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For the multi-event day, we started out simple and built on the glam with each subsequent event.

©fab fusion

New York City Wedding

september 4, 2012

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!We incorporated trees, flowers and candles into the American ceremony for an

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!Don't get wrapped up in the little details of your wedding day. One day you'll laugh at what went wrong -- that only you noticed.


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My favorite part was our Central Park carriage ride at the end. It was the first time alone as husband and wife!


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Vendors Featured: Baraat: Madan Madi for Dhol, Chinese Dragon Dancers / Cakes: Essex House / Catering: Moghul Caterers / Cinematography: Cabana Pictures / DJs & Entertainment: Band - Craig Scott Entertainment / Floral & Decor: Elegant Affairs / Hair & Makeup: Nina Doshi / Ice Sculptures: Essex House / Invitations & Wedding Statio-nery: Patel Printing Plus / Lighting: Levy Lighting / Luxury Bridal Fashions: Om the Origin / Mehndi Artists: Mehen-di Styling / Photography: Adagion Studio / Planning & Design: Rose Events / Registry: Bloomingdale's / Vidai: Horse & Carriage / Venues: Essex House


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!orgeous!ifts20ANY MAHARANI WOULD LOVE

1 Glitter Bali GiaKate Spade New YorkGlitzy enough to be a handheld, yet slim enough to slip into your favorite purse without taking up too much space.Neiman Marcus, $33

3 Skylight Heart Necklace

Engrave an initial, date, or special message on this beautiful necklace.Gemvara, $342

2 Double Trouble Headwrap

Flip it and reverse it! Perfect with jeans on one side, and your LBD on the other!shopbando.com, $65

4 Engraved Thank You NotesCrane & CoBecause every Maharani has SO much to be thankful for this season.Crane, $19 per box

5 AK Inspires Henna Book

A coffee table book you will be mesmerized by!AK Beauty Shop, $19.99


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6 Satin CoverLuxeTM

Don't be surprised if your honey never wants to let go!Little Giraffe, $210

7 Baby Lamb Beige

Once you hold one in your lap you’ll understand why you have to have one.Baby Lamb, $40

8 Fit-and-Flare Lace DressRobert Rodriguez NM + TargetSexy and sweet, this number will turn heads!Neiman Marcus, $99.99

9 Loveable Moose

Anytime and in any language, love is still the best gift.Gump's, $17.99

10 Leather "Walt" BootsVince CamutoAdd an edgy exclamation point to your classic style.Nordstrom, $248.95

NEED HELP DROPPING A FEW HINTS?

Leave your laptop open to Maharani Weddings 20 Gorgeous Gift Ideas, and we guarantee you won't be disappointed!


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Porta Teddy Softcase for iPhoneLove MoschinoThe cutest, easiest way to find your phone in your handbag!Saks Fifth Avenue, $75

Marcie Oversized Faux Fur Coat

Wear it to brunch or date night, it will become your go to for insta glam.Bebe, $89.50

Vintage HankerchiefAll Vintage HankiesPerfect for your purse, every Maharani needs a hanky on hand!Etsy, $8.95

iPad Mini

Planning your wedding just became easier!Apple, $329

A Midsummer Dream Sari

Ideal for all the summer weddings you will attend, this chic number will keep you dancing all night!Borrow it Bindaas, $195


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Polka Dot Textured TightsFoot TrafficA lady like detail for any skirt or dress.Amazon, $14.99

Foolproof

Hostessing has never been easier with Ina in your corner!Barefoot Contessa, $35

Somerset Pima DressLilly PulitzerCasual & elegant, plus it's Pantone's color of the year!Saks Fifth Avenue, $98

Holiday Perfume Giftset in HatboxJimmy ChooYou love the shoes, but who said that Choo was limited to your toes?Neiman Marcus, $145

Mini Lip Glacé, Rich BerriesLaura MercierGive lips extra sparkle, gloss and shine, with these collections of five color coordinated Lip Glacés. A great size to throw in your clutch!Neiman Marcus, $48


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!imelessMamta & Manu's

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The ceremony overlooked a beautiful backdrop of trees -- it felt very organic and natural.


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!We were blessed with great weather and vendors, and more importantly --

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Our wedding is a day that we will remember for a lifetime!

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!Reading our personal vows to one another was a powerful moment.

We all cried happy tears.


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My advice to brides is enjoy every second of the day!

It goes by too quickly.


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Featured Vendors: Cakes & Treats: Gourmet Tiger / Catering: Moore's Mill Club / Cinematography: WalkOnWater Productions / DJs & Entertainment: Sketch Sound Productions / Draping: Design Productions / Favors: Royal Sweets in Decatur, GA / Floral & Decor: The Flower Store / Hair & Makeup: Bridal Elements by Nirjary Desai / Invitations & Wedding Stationery: Invitation Consultants / Lighting: Sketch Sound Productions / Luxury Bridal Fashions: Cer-emony Lengha by Ritu Kumar, Reception Lengha: Frontier Raas / Mandap: Ahana Décor / Mehndi Artists: Bridal Ele-ments by Nirjary Desai / Photography: MIDNIGHT CHAI Photography / Planning & Design: Maria Thacker Events & Consulting / Registry: Bed, Bath & Beyond / Rentals: Special Arrangements / Transportation: Express 85 / Venues: Moore's Mill Club


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Tazin & Naveed's

c o lumbus w edding

may 27, 2012

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c ol umbus we d d ing

We had two engagements: one where he proposed to me and one in front of our families!


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!I wore my late grandma's beautiful antique earrings.

I wanted to feel close to her on my wedding day.


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!There he was! My almost-husband and best friend. In that moment, nothing mattered except that I was going to marry the love of my life.


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!My advice is remember that you're marrying the love of your life.

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As I entered the wedding hall, I kept thinking,

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Featured Vendors: Cakes & Treats: Nanak Bakery / Catering: Cafe Istanbul / DJs & Entertainment: Sajin Reza / Fire-works: Target / Hair: Toria Leslie / Lighting: Haldi at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Wedding at Creekside Conference and Event Center / Luxury Bridal Fashions: Elan Boutique Atlanta / Luxury Travel Concierge: Holiday Inn Hotel Columbus Downtown, Columbus Marriott / Makeup: P. Dylan Snoor / Photo Booths: Encore Entertainment / Photography: Studio Uma / Venues: Haldi at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Wedding at Creekside Conference and Event Center


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HOLLYWOOD WEDDING

june 25, 2012

hollywood, ca

Sunveet &Satwinder's

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HOLLYWOOD WEDDINGI kept my outfits simple, comfortable and light, and emphasized

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My advice for brides is:

be comfortable in your clothing and wear one-of-a-kind jewelry.

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“My favorite part of the day was taking the four lamas, or vows, with my husband.”

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For the reception, we needed space to accommodate 600+ guests. Plus, the lighting at Tagylan is amazing!


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!For my reception, I wanted to portray

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old Hollywood

Featured Vendors: Baraat: Needle Free Pugs / Cakes & Treats: A Sweet Design / Catering: Nawab of India / Cinematographer: Robles Video Production / DJs & Entertainment: Needle Free Pugs / Floral & Decor: Shawna Yamamoto Event Design / Hair & Makeup: Bella & Nella Beauty Salon / Invitations & Wedding Stationery: In-viteInk / Lighting: Taglyan Complex / Photographer: Lin and Jirsa / Planning & Design: PinkRockEvents / Venues: Wedding at Sikh Gurdwara of Los Angeles, Wedding Reception at Taglyan Complex


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keswick wedding

Rupa & Shiva's

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festive, colorful affair.

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and wanted to recreate some of that black and white magic for my wedding!

I grew up watching

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“My favorite part of the day was watching Shiva arrive on the elephant.”!


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Happy marriages are all about the little moments, so enjoy each one on your wedding day.


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Featured Vendors: Cakes & Treats: IndAroma / Catering: IndAroma / Cinematography: Pacific Pictures / DJs & Entertainment: Volcanik Entertainment / Floral & Decor: Partyland Flowers and Event Decor / Hair & Makeup: Studio Sush / Lighting: Volcanik Entertainment / Mehndi Artists: Studio Sush / Photography: StoryMotion Studios / Planning & Design: Working Brides / Rentals: Select Event Rentals & MS Events / Transportation: Albemarle Rolls & Abbott Charter Buses / Venues: Mehndi at Keswick Vineyard, Wedding at Castle Hill Cider

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!Don't stress the details. It’ll all come together because you're celebrating your relationship with your

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The wedding was a candlelit evening ceremony and the reception had fall decor with mirrored accents.

Pooja & Purav's

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It was magical.

My favorite part was seeing each other on the mandap for the first time.


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have our dream wedding.! We searched for venues that could accommodate a large crowd and give us the flexibility to


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My husband and I are

We dated for 10 years before getting married!

high schoolsweethearts.


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We dated for 10 years before getting married!

Featured Vendors: Cakes & Treats: Who Made the Cake / Cinematography: A & A Video Productions / DJs & Entertainment: DJ Yogi-G / Favors: Michael's Cookie Jar / Floral & Decor: Wedding Flowers by Lisa / Hair & Makeup: Hilda Kershman / Lighting: Bright Star Productions / Linens: Elegant Beginnings Inc. / Photo Booths: Image Cinema / Photographer: Erik Clausen / Planning & Design: Schwartz & Woodward / Venues: Sangeet at Las Velas, Wedding at Hotel Intercontinental, Houston


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