{Officiants/Temples/Gurdwaras/Mosques} ShaadiShop has NO affiliation with any of these organizations. These organizations are listed here as a courtesy to make it easier for couples to locate wedding officiants. Gurdwara: Sikh and Sindhi Arizona Sikh Gurdwara: Phoenix Guru Nanak Dwara: Phoenix Nishkaam … Continue reading Mandirs, Masjids, Derasars, and Gurdwaras in Arizona
{Event Design + Decor} A list of Indian and all South Asian wedding event decorators and designers in Arizona. Apropos Creations: Chandler Avant-Garde: Phoenix AZ Retro Rentals: Tempe Bloom + Blueprint: Event Design + Decor + Coordination Dang! Fine Rentals & Design … Continue reading Indian Wedding Decorators and Designers in Arizona
I’ve read several blog posts and articles in fashion magazines that talk about repurposing a bride’s wedding lehenga(s) into another outfit or pillowcases or picture frames etc. It’s one of those things you hear about but never meet … Continue reading Is It Realistic to Repurpose Your Wedding Lehenga(s)?
Have you ever wondered what a Mangalsutra is called across India in different Indian languages? Did you know some Indian cultures do not have a tradition of wearing mangalsutra? Malayalam: thaali Marathi: mangalsutra Kannada: mangalyasutra thaali Telugu (multiple names): thaali, maangalyamu, mangalasutramu, or pustelu Tamil: thaali Konkani and Goan: dhaaremanior muhurtmani (big … Continue reading What is A Mangalsutra Called Across India?
{Harvinder and Chintan’s Touching Story} Harvinder is Punjabi Sikh and Chintan is Gujarati Jain, however their similarities were greater than their differences. These lovebirds felt an instant connection when they met in 2010. Both are from families that immigrated to … Continue reading When Two Cultures Come Together Beautifully; Harvinder and Chintan
{About Reena and Ateet} We caught up with Reena and Ateet, about their wedding. Ateet is the Founder of Planet DJ Productions, a popular South Asian wedding DJ and event production company in the Washington D.C. metro area. Being in … Continue reading Best Text Message Ever: “Morning Babe! Let’s Get Married!” Reena and Ateet, Allentown, PA
Sikh Ceremony: Buena Park Gurdwara, Buena Park, CA Reception: Sheraton Cerritos, Cerritos, CA Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu-Punjabi Sikh Photography: Lin and Jirsa What advice would you give to couples that are planning their wedding? My advice is to relax … Continue reading Shailee and Simran, Sheraton Cerritos, Cerritos, CA
Poonam and Kiranjit’s e-session Photography: Braja Mandala Location: Pismo Beach, CA The talented Braja Mandala stuns again with this incredibly beautiful engagement session in the sand dunes of Pismo Beach, CA. Anyone else reminded of “Suraj Hua Madham”? Love it! … Continue reading Poonam and Kiranjit’s Romantic Desert Engagement Session
This Punjabi bride and Gujarati groom decided to do their Anand Karaj outdoors at a Southern California resort. Watch the beautiful ceremony and enjoy the beautiful decor! Videography: Robles Video Productions Decor: Shawna Yamamoto Event Design Check out their full … Continue reading Outdoor Anand Karaj, Aakriti and Karthik’s Highlight Video
See more about Simran and Frank’s beautiful wedding here. Continue reading Joining of 2 Families and 2 Cultures, Simran and Frank’s Highlight Video
Simran and Frank Bride and Groom: Punjabi Sikh – French-Canadian Christian Wedding and Reception: Marriott Inner Harbor Baltimore ShaadiShop chatted with Simran, the bride whose wedding video went viral, when her Canadian husband sang a Bollywood song to her, at … Continue reading Canadian Groom Serenades Punjabi Bride to a Bollywood Song, Simran and Frank, Baltimore Marriott
Sikh maryada, usually calls for the Anand Karaj ceremony to take place in a Gurdwara. However, some couples opt to complete the ceremony in other venues for a variety of reasons, including: space capacity desire to be outdoors desire to … Continue reading Tips for Non-Gurdwara Anand Karaj
Poonam and Kiranjit Disneyland, Anaheim, CA ShaadiShop had a chance to catch up with Kiranjit and Poonam to talk about their incredible proposal. They met in 2010 when she joined Bhangra Empire. They rest, as they say, was history. It’s so … Continue reading Bhangra Empire Flash Mob Proposal at Disneyland!, Kiranjit and Poonam
Aakriti and Kartik Pacific Palms Resort Bride and Groom: Punjabi Sikh-Gujarati Hindu Photography: Greycard Photography Videography: Robles Video Productions Briefly share something about your wedding that could be helpful for future couples. We spread out our events over 2 weekends. We … Continue reading The Big Fat Relaxed Indian Wedding; Aakriti and Kartik, Pacific Palms Resort
Romy and Jasmeet Bride and Groom: both are Punjabi Sikh Wedding: Surrey, Vancouver Reception: Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Romy and Jasmeet are both bhangra dancers. They met at the annual Bruin Bhangra competition that takes place in Los Angeles in … Continue reading Bhangra competition w/o the competition; Romy and Jasmeet
Sikh ceremony: San Jose Gurdwara
Hindu Ceremony and Reception: Silver Creek Valley Country Club Continue reading Priya and Raman, Silver Creek Valley Country Club, San Jose, CA
