{About Poonam and Jayson} Jayson proposed to Poonam the day she returned from a trip to Shanghai. When she arrived at LAX and neither he nor her family were there to pick her up she was disappointed…until a limo, stocked with … Continue reading Big Gujarati Wedding! Poonam + Jayson, Hilton Anaheim
{How Palak & Vaibhav Met} This is a story of how a New York Boy ran into a California girl, in the middle of Michigan…at an ice cream social! Did someone just say cherry on top?! Palak and Vaibhav met at … Continue reading It Was Fate, Palak & Vaibhav Get Married!
{About Sucheta and Rohan} Sucheta and Rohan are an adorable couple! Their smiles light up a room and they were all smiles on their wedding day at the Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort! Sucheta started a part-time MBA program while Rohan … Continue reading Konkani Wedding! Sucheta and Rohan, Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort
While planning her wedding, (pre-ShaadiShop), a bride did what all brides do – called venues one-by-one to find out if they could accommodate a South Asian wedding. One particular bride was on the phone with a Catering Sales Manager at … Continue reading How a Venue Lost a $40k Indian Wedding in One Phone Call
{Nikita and Karthik} Nikita and Karthik, SF Bay area residents, came to ShaadiShop interested in a wedding that would create a staycation feel. We helped them look from Napa to Santa Barbara. They had two weddings! A South Indian wedding … Continue reading Nikita and Karthik’s Santa Barbara Beach Wedding
{How Sonal and Sohil Met} Sohil and I met 8 years ago through an outing with common friends. I was a senior at UCI and he was working in the area. I always knew him as bartender guy because his … Continue reading The Yacht Reception; Sonal + Sohil, Marina del Rey, CA
{Amy and Peter} Before we dive in to this feature, we HAVE to talk about their super unique baraat…with a parade float. Definitely a first from what we’ve seen! So cool! Amy shared: My husband, Peter loves everything unique and … Continue reading Parade Float Baraat! Amy + Peter, San Diego Marriott Marquis
{Payal and Ankit} {Selecting the Venue: Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa} For us, selecting the right venue was one of the most important decisions. With 500 guests we needed a venue that could comfortably accommodate that many guests, South Asian-friendly … Continue reading Big Bhakta Wedding, Payal + Ankit
{About Hinal and Zach} Hinal and Zach had back-to-back wedding weekends celebrating each of their cultures and traditions. The Hindu ceremony was first, followed by a Western ceremony, with Jewish aspects, the following weekend. How lucky is Hinal to get to walk … Continue reading Some Mazel Tov for that Mandap!, Hinal + Zach
{About Bina and Neel} Bina and Neel have known each other pretty much all of their lives. Their families are friends, though they themselves were not in touch with each other. Through some family events they reconnected and their friendship blossomed … Continue reading Romantic Summer Wedding, Bina and Neel, Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, Newport Beach, CA
{About Priyanka and Anuj} Priyanka and Anuj replaced a garba/sangeet with a fun cocktail party at a lovely Italian restaurant that they rented out. It was all Western attire and a nice way to add a Western flare to the wedding. Priyanka … Continue reading Cocktail Parties Are The New Garba; Priyanka and Anuj, Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, CA
{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
{About Divya and Raminda} Divya is Punjabi and Raminda is Sri Lankan. Divya is Hindu and Raminda, Buddhist and they incorporated both cultures/religions into their wedding. For instance Raminda had a baraat and wore a sehra. And they opened their wedding reception … Continue reading Peacock Themed Reception; Divya and Raminda, Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort, CA
{About Nina and Gautam} Nina and Gautam were amongst the first of their friends to get married. Not only were they new to wedding planning but Nina was in law school in the SF Bay area during most of it too. … Continue reading Post-Ceremony Dove Release; Nina and Gautam, Avenue of the Arts Wyndham, Costa Mesa, Ca
Rakhee and Amrish Bhakta-Jain, Gujarati, Hindu wedding Saddlerock Ranch Malibu Photography: Greycard Photography Videography: AKI Visuals Why a USC Trojan mehndi design? I’m a die-hard USC Trojan and football fan. My sister, Uncle, and I all went there. I got … Continue reading Trojan Mehndi, DIY Decor, Life-Size Games and more! Amrish and Rakhee, Malibu, CA
{The Title?} You might be wondering about the title of the article. Read on, it’ll make sense! Karishma shared how Suraj proposed. On a day that the suraj (sun) shone brightly, Karishma became engaged to her Suraj! And don’t skip … Continue reading Eyeliner-Disneyland Proposal
True story. It was mid-July in sunny, southern California. NO ONE would’ve guessed that it would pour rain one Saturday afternoon…but it did and it changed the day for one couple’s wedding. What happened? 1. The ceremony was setup in … Continue reading Wedding Day Rain; What Could Go Wrong?
{About Maneka and Mayur} Maneka and Mayur met at work. Mayur is the CEO of Keller Williams Newport Estates and Maneka is a realtor and the owner/designer for Officially Couture by Maneka in LA’s Little India. Their love blossomed and they … Continue reading When An Indian Fashion Designer/Reality Star Gets Married, Maneka and Mayur, Temecula/Costa Mesa, CA
{About Komal and Ankush} So you might be wondering what the title of this wedding feature is all about. Scroll down. You’ll see the {cute} story behind the title of our latest feature – Komal and Ankush’s wedding. They got married … Continue reading When the Bride & Groom Fall For Each Other…Literally! Komal and Ankush
{About Poonam and KJ} Bhangra brought these two Bhangra Empire dancers together. Poonam and KJ, aka The Jolly Sidhus, met at a team practice. Poonam was immediately smitten as KJ rode in on a motorcycle in true Bollywood hero fashion. Hence the … Continue reading Surprise Celebrity Guest! Poonam and KJ, Phuket, Thailand
This wedding and reception were at Avenue of the Arts Wyndham Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA. {The Avenue of the Arts Wyndham} The Avenue of the Arts Wyndham in Costa Mesa, CA, is a four-star ’boutique-like” hotel near the world-famous South Coast … Continue reading Royal Blue, Teal & Hot Pink Decor
Selecting the perfect venue for a South Asian wedding can be overwhelming. There are several types and lots of options and most planning can’t move forward until the venue and date have been finalized. Here are some basics to help … Continue reading Basics of Wedding Venue Selection
South Asia is full of ancient traditions and cultures. As South Asian-Americans get married in the melting pots of the US, Canada, Aus, and other countries, we’re seeing more cross-culture weddings. This means twice the fun and twice the celebrations! … Continue reading ProTip: 2 Officiants for 1 Wedding
Sonia and Sunny Punjabi Hindu and Punjabi Sikh Wedding: The Turnip Rose Reception: Hilton Costa Mesa Photography: Greycard Photography Videography: Robles Video Productions Did you have a sangeet? mehndi? Yes, and they were combined and held at my Aunt’s home. … Continue reading Bhangra Regiment, Dholnation, and more! Sonia and Sunny, Turnip Rose Hilton Costa Mesa
Indian weddings aren’t typically ON the beach. They’re usually overlooking the beach. Why? Wind: If it’s windy, the fire required for a Hindu ceremony can be difficult to light/stay lit. Noise: It’s difficult to control ambient noise from other resort … Continue reading Beach Indian Weddings
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
Check out the full story of Preeya and Pramod’s dream destination wedding! Cinematography: Marrone Films Continue reading Destination Wedding Maui, Preeya and Pramod’s Highlight Video
Smita and Aravind Bride and Groom: Oriya and Tamil Wedding and reception: Palmdale Estates How did you find your venue? I always dreamt of having a fairytale wedding – outdoors, blue sky, surrounded by green and red hues. My mom … Continue reading Smita and Aravind, Palmdale Estates
Shilpa and Utkarsh Bride and Groom: Maharashtran/Punjabi; Hindu Wedding and Reception: Hyatt Regency Orange County Photography: Greycard Photography Tell us about your wedding planning environment. I was living in SoCal. We decided to give ourselves plenty of time … Continue reading Shilpa and Utkarsh, Hyatt Regency Orange County
Vik and Vilasini Hindu wedding ceremony, Villa Francesca, Malibu, CA Bride and Groom: Telegu and Kannadiga Photography: Natalie Obermaier Our vision was to have a simple and fun wedding that also honored our heritage. And as Southern Californians we took … Continue reading Ocean Views at a Private Estate Wedding, Malibu, Vik and Vilasini
