{Karishma + Suraj} Suraj proposed at Disneyland and they planned their wedding within 10 months. Relying mainly on their friends’ recommendations and experiences, they put together a fun celebration of their love. {Suraj Hua Madham} Narrowing down a song … Continue reading Suraj Hua Madhham, Karishma + Suraj’s Wedding, Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove
Anand’s last name is Bhatt too, so I’m all set – no name change! Woohoo! Arti and Anand Bride and Groom: Both are Gujarati, Hindu Mehndi: Bhima’s Restaurant Garba: Brookhurst Community Center Wedding and Reception: Hyatt Regency Long Beach Photography: … Continue reading #Bhatt No Matter What: Arti and Anand, Hyatt Regency Long Beach
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
Neena and Chintan Hotel Irvine Gujarati-Hindu wedding Photography: Greycard Photography Videography: Avec Lumiere Productions Why did you split your wedding and reception over two days? We got married on a Friday and had the reception on Saturday. We thought it … Continue reading A Flutist During Cocktail Hour, High Heel Favors and Wedding Day Rain, Neena and Chintan, Hotel Irvine
Enjoy the flash mob vidai, life size Scrabble and Connect Four, and S’mores Bar! #Rishkee full wedding feature Videography: AKI Visuals Photography: Greycard Photography Continue reading Rakhee and Amrish’s Highlight Video
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
Catholic ceremony: Church in Dana Point, CA Hindu ceremony: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, CA Reception: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, CA Photography: Lin and Jirsa Ami, can you share a little about your planning environment? I live on the East Coast and knew … Continue reading Ami and AJ, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
Jaime and Teemir Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu and Gujarati Jain Ceremony: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Reception: Sheraton Cerritos Photography: Randery Imagery How did you decide on these venues? We wanted a winter wedding and therefore an indoor … Continue reading The last sibling to get married: Jaime and Teemir, Cerritos, CA
Sipra and Kevin Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa Photography: Wedding Documentary Photo + Cinema Highlight Video First Dance Video What were your wedding events? Thursday Mehndi – in Pleasanton Friday: during the day was a rehearsal with our family and … Continue reading Sipra and Kevin, Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort, Livermore, CA
Shreta and Bharat Bride and Groom: Gujarati-Punjabi InterContinental Dallas We got married on Thanksgiving weekend. One of our priorities was for our guests to have a really good time. A big part of that was how accommodating our venue was … Continue reading Shreta and Bharat, InterContinental Hotel, Dallas
Reha and Vijay Bride & Groom: Gujarati/North Indian; Hindu/Jain Wedding & Reception: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa Photography & Videography: Aaron Eye Photo & Video For us, selecting the venue was the most important decision as everything else was … Continue reading Decision Making for Better Planning, Reha and Vijay, Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
Avni and Taylor Wedding and Reception: Oak Creek Golf Club Photography: Paul F. Gero Photography Videography: Watt Pak Studio Our theme was “Home is wherever I’m with you” which emphasized not only the love between Taylor and I but for … Continue reading Game of Thrones Theme-Song Baraat; Avni and Taylor, Oak Creek Golf Club
Payal and Sahil Bride and Groom: Hindu; Gujarati/Punjabi Wedding and Reception: Hilton Long Beach Photography and Videography: Payal Photo & Video Clothing Design: Dreams Collections What did you like about the Hilton Long Beach? How flexible they were and how … Continue reading The Custom-Everything Wedding; Payal and Sahil, #Pahil, Hilton Long Beach
Tanvi and Deep Wedding: Marina del Rey Marriott Reception: Marina del Rey Marriott Bride and Groom: both are Gujarati Hindu Memorial Day Weekend Photography:Braja Mandala Videography: Avec Lumiere Productions Can you share what your main wedding events? Tanvi: Thursday: Mehndi at my … Continue reading Arrived by Helicopter! Tanvi and Deep, Marina del Rey Marriott
Yesha and Raj Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu and North Indian/Filipino Hindu Wedding and Reception: Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove Photography: Samson Productions Jose Zakany Photography Shilpa of Shilpa Patel Events and I worked together quite a bit on the weddings … Continue reading Yesha and Raj, Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove
Mika and Neil Bride and Groom: Bengali Hindu – Gujarati Jain Photography and Videography: IQ Photo Mika and Neil celebrated their wedding over 10 days in Tucson, Arizona and SoCal (Orange County & Los Angeles) How did you incorporate Bengali … Continue reading Wedding celebrations in two cities over two weeks, Mika and Neil
Amie and Chirag Bride and Groom: Gujarati and Marathi Wedding and Reception: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Photography and Videography: Lin and Jirsa Were there any surprises or unexpected circumstances at or while planning your wedding? My grandmother fell the day … Continue reading A Celebrity MC, the bride’s dog was in the wedding…and their DJ cancelled last minute! Amie and Chirag, Laguna Cliffs Marriott
Seema & Roshan Hilton Costa Mesa Orange County Bride and Groom: Hindu (Bhakta) Gujarati and Hindu (Shah) Gujarati What were your wedding week events? Roshan and I are both the youngest in our families so this was the last ‘hurrah’ … Continue reading Beautiful Bhakta Wedding, Seema and Roshan, Costa Mesa, CA
Ankit and Shailvi Mumbai-themed Engagement Party Photography: Greycard Photography Videography: Robles Video Productions Engagement slideshow I’m very excited to share this story, as I’ve known Shailvi for a long time. And she and Ankit were one of the very first users … Continue reading Mumbai in Cali! Shailvi and Ankit’s Engagement Party
Kaanan and Anand Wedding and Reception: Hotel Irvine Bride and Groom: Gujarati Jain and Marwari Jain Cinematography: Robles Video Productions Photography: GreyCard Photography What were your wedding week events? Anand’s family arrived Monday night. Tuesday night we had them over … Continue reading #Kaanand: Kaanan and Anand, Hotel Irvine
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
Kate and Saagar Hindu ceremony + garba: Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Center Chicago Western ceremony + reception: Adler Planetarium, Chicago Saagar and Kate met in high school and knew each other for a very long time before they got married. … Continue reading We had a wedding orientation night; Kate and Saagar
Jaimini and Mehul Bride and Groom: both are Gujarati Swaminarayan Ceremony: BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills What was your vision for your wedding? We were very relaxed about the whole thing. We wanted it to be really simple. We knew … Continue reading Simple, stress-free, and fun! Jaimini and Mehul, Chino Hills, CA
Sonia and Ravi Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu and Punjabi Hindu Garba, Wedding and Reception: Hilton Irvine Photography: Randery Imagery Did your families meld your two cultures together? Even though Ravi and I are both Hindu, I was surprised at … Continue reading Gorgeous Golden Gown, Sonia and Ravi, Hilton Irvine
Neelima and Nick They had a Jain as well as a non-denominational ceremony San Mateo Marriott How many venues did you consider before finalizing the San Mateo Marriott? We reached out to 20 and visited about 8 venues. We loved … Continue reading Smooth Scheduling: Nick and Neelima, San Mateo Marriott
Ceremony: Embassy Suites Reception: Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort Bride and Groom: both are Gujarati Hindu Photography: Randery Imagery Learn more about the Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort What did you like about the Embassy Suites? I really … Continue reading Reena and Kapil, Anaheim, CA
Sangeet, Ceremony and Reception: The Fairmont Newport Beach Bride and Groom: Both are Gujarati-Hindu It was a pleasure to interview Silvy, as I’ve known her since she was a teenager. Here she is as a beautiful married woman to share her … Continue reading Silvy and Chirag, Fairmont Newport Beach
Garba: Jain Center of Southern California Hindu wedding and reception: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu – Gujarati Jain What advice would you give to a couple considering the Newport Beach Marriott for their wedding … Continue reading Dharmi and Veeral, Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa
Ceremony: Private Hindu ceremony with family Reception: 7 Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA Bride and Groom: Malayalee Hindu-Gujarati Hindu What was your vision for your wedding events? We had our Hindu ceremony in Virginia for immediate family only. The reception was … Continue reading Ramya and Apoor, Seven Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA
Hindu Ceremony and Reception: Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA Bride and Groom: Gujarati Jain-Gujarati Hindu Photography: Randery Imagery How did you decide on Pacific Palms for your wedding and reception? I wanted something with an open feel and … Continue reading Nishita and Jay, Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA
