2019 MyShadi Bridal Expos: Year in Review
For over 10 years, MyShadi Bridal Expo has been a community event not to be missed by those planning a South Asian wedding. What began as a small bridal show twice a year in Florida, has now grown into a platform for over 85 event vendors taking place in over six different cities across the Southeast US. Hosted by Desh Videsh Media Group, the MyShadi Bridal Expo offers vendors a chance to showcase their products and services as well as the latest trends in South Asian weddings. Instead of driving around town meeting vendors weekend after weekend, brides, grooms, and their families can spend one afternoon checking items off their wedding to-do lists. Raj and Aruna Shah, founders of Desh Videsh Media Group, dreamed up the idea of a South Asian specific bridal show soon after their youngest son’s wedding. At their most recent show at the Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel on Sunday, August 25, 2019, the Shahs were humbled by the large crowds. “It’s so great to see so many young couples making plans for their futures. We love meeting couples as much as we do working with vendors,” said Mrs. Shah. The MyShadi Bridal Expo has evolved over the years, and now hosts event planning vendors such as photographers, decorators, DJs, caterers, venues, clothing/jewelry boutiques, hair/makeup/henna artists, and more in one exhibition hall in one afternoon. Bold, inviting colors and a festive atmosphere provide a backdrop for the display of the many elements in a South Asian wedding. Beautifully designed mandaps with gorgeous floral arrangements and intricate reception table settings are just some of the wedding components attendees get to see in person. Many couples now blend tradition with modern elements, and the MyShadi Bridal Expo is the place to be inspired and create a unique wedding vision. When it comes to bridal and formal wear fashion, the exclusive designer fashion shows provide a stunning look at the latest styles. Whether a wedding guest or the bride, the designer clothing and jewelry boutiques attending the show allow attendees to purchase items on site. Over the years, the MyShadi Bridal Expo has become a place not only for wedding planning, but for all event planning needs. Attendees planning baby showers and anniversary and graduation parties are able to find photographers, venues, caterers and more at the show making the process that much easier. MyShadi Bridal Expo offers something for all members of the family! For those hoping to check items of that wedding to do list or just feel inspired, the Desh Videsh Media Group team hopes to see at the next show on Sunday, September 15, at the Hilton Orlando! Be on the lookout for 2020 show dates to be announced soon. For a look at what to expect at the MyShadi Bridal Expo, visit www.myshadibridalexpo.com and click on Past Events.
Atlanta
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Platinum Sponsor Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel www.renaissancewaverly.com
MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com
The Arpan Group www.thearpangroup.com
Fashion Show Sponsor Clothing & Jelwelry Simrans Designer Wear 843-304-0145 info@simrans.us
Choreography Shubhra Singh Chohan 470-774-8240
Makeup And Hair Sponsor Yasmin Hetherington of Blushing Bride 404-454-6946 hetherington.yasmin@yahoo.com
Stage Decorated By Mital of Myar Decor Inc 404-268-7342 www.myardecor.com
Dj Sponsor Exclusive Entertainment Events 678-643-6056 www.exclusiveentertainmentevents.com
Raleigh
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Platinum Sponsor Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley www.raleighmarriott.com
MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com
The Arpan Group www.thearpangroup.com
Fashion Show Sponsor Coordinator D The Event Planner 205-568-2104 www.dtheeventplanner.com
Clothing & Jewelry Banjara Indian Boutique 919-200-3408 www.facebook.com/banjaraofusa
Model Hair & Makeup Wedding Hair by Liz 919-902-8242 www.weddinghairbyliz.com
Dj Sponsor Royal Event DJs 803-404-1088 www.facebook.com/RoyalEventsDJs
Stage Decorated By Vikwabs Decor 908-205-5377 www.vikwabsdecor.com
Orlando (Spring 2019)
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Platinum Sponsor Hilton Orlando www.thehiltonorlando.com
MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com
The Arpan Group www.thearpangroup.com
Fashion Show Sponsor Coordinator Rosanna Barsati rbarsati@yahoo.com
Clothing & Jewelry Le Trend Boutique 407-288-3304 www.letrendboutique.com
Model Hair & Makeup Michele Renee Hair & Makeup Artist Group 813-531-7770 www.michelereneethestudio.com
Dj Sponsor Dudha Productions 727-418-8498 www.dudhaproductions.com
Charlotte
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Platinum Sponsor Hilton Charlotte Center City www.charlottebestwedding.com
MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com
The Arpan Group www.thearpangroup.com
Fashion Show Sponsor FASHION SHOW Coordinator Ritu Bhat 704-858-0782 info@rituselects.com
Clothing – Jewelry – Hair & Makeup Ritu Selects Our Exclusive Fashion Show Partner Model Coordination by
Heartfelt Fashion 704-910-6940 www.rituselects.com
DJ Sponsor DJ Pawan Entertainment & Events 703-362-9286 www.djpawan.com
Ft. Lauderdale
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Platinum Sponsor Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel www.marriott.com/FLLMC
MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com
The Arpan Group www.thearpangroup.com
Gold Sponsor House of Masaba 829-151-8061 www.houseofmasaba.net
Fashion Show Sponsor
FASHION SHOW 1 Clothing And Jewelry Devam 561-368-0985 www.houseofdevam.com
Choreography Parita Patel parita2000@hotmail.com
Makeup And Hair Anju Thaker 954-554-8749
FASHION SHOW 2 Clothing And Jewelry Miami Ethnic 305-302-4317 miamiethnic@gmail.com
Choreography Rima of Dil Se Dance 425-533-5861 rima.aries@gmail.com
Makeup And Hair Beauty Cafe Salon 786-486-9665 www.beautycafesalons.com
DJ Infinite Soundz Entertainment 862-686-8283
Stage Decor Anand Event Services 954-214-5807 www.anandphotoandvideo.com
Orlando (Fall 2019)
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Platinum Sponsor Hilton Orlando www.thehiltonorlando.com
MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com
The Arpan Group www.thearpangroup.com
Fashion Show Sponsor Clothing Le Trend Boutique
Model Hair & Makeup Michele Renee Hair & Makeup Artist Group 813-531-7770 www.michelereneethestudio.com
DJ Sponsor Infinite Soundz Entertainment
MyShadi Bridal Expo community event
South Asian wedding
Southeast US
Desh Videsh Media Group
Raj Shah
Aruna Shah
South Asian specific bridal show
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel
Indin Wedding photographers
Indian Wedding decorators
Indian Wedding DJs
Indian Wedding caterers
Indian Wedding venues
clothing/jewelry boutiques
hair Style
makeup Artist
henna artists
Hilton Orlando
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
Simrans Designer Wear
Shubhra Singh Chohan
Yasmin Hetherington of Blushing Bride
Mital of Myar Decor Inc
Exclusive Entertainment Events
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
D The Event Planner
Banjara Indian Boutique
Wedding Hair by Liz
Royal Event DJs
Vikwabs Decor
Rosanna Barsati
Le Trend Boutique
Michele Renee Hair& Makeup Artist Group
Dudha Productions
Hilton Charlotte Center City
Ritu Bhat
Heartfelt Fashion
DJ Pawan Entertainment & Events
House of Masaba
Devam
Miami Ethnic
Rima of Dil Se Dance Beauty Cafe Salon
Infinite Soundz Entertainment
Myshadi Bridal Expo in Charlotte
Myshadi Bridal Expo in Orlando
Myshadi Bridal Expo in Fort Lauderdale
Myshadi Bridal Expo in Raleigh
Myshadi Bridal Expo in Atlanta