Monthly Archive for: ‘September, 2019’
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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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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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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Gopita weds Ruby Indian Wedding at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa Photographed by Rob Hurth Photography
A right swipe on a dating app Coffee Meets Bagel led Gopita Patel to her life partner Ruby Patel. When Gopita saw Ruby’s profile on the app, she almost did not swipe right as she thought he was too good looking. But fate had different …
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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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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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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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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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