{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
{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
{Sheela + Nikhil} Sheela and Nikhil had a Maharashtrian, Hindu wedding at the Fairmont San Jose, CA. Join us as Sheela shares her wedding details with us! {Venues} Our sangeet/mehndi night was held at the GlassHouse San Jose, which we found … Continue reading Sheela + Nikhil’s Maharashtrian Wedding, San Jose, 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
There are two things every bride gets done during her wedding week: her nails and mehndi. If the wedding is on Saturday, have your mehndi done on Wednesday or Thursday. That means getting your nails done (gel manicure recommended), on … Continue reading Nails 1st, Then Mehndi
{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 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
{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 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
Don’t let this happen to you One bride shared that she told the designer she wanted three outfits. They did a phenomenal job with the first one and did a horrendous job on the other two. They used lower quality … Continue reading ProTip: Don’t Get Duped By Designers
{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
1990s USA “ew, what is that on your hands? (referring to mehndi). “It looks like hives!” no venues would allow outside catered Indian food for weddings South Asian dance genres were the purview of South Asians only “what’s up with … Continue reading The 30 Year Journey
Ravi and Todd celebrated a rustic fusion Indian wedding at Over the Vines, a barn, on a vineyard, in Wisconsin. The celebrations were held on a beautiful, bright sunny day prior to the US Supreme Court’s groundbreaking ruling last June, on Obergefell … Continue reading Todd & Ravi’s Rustic Barn-Vineyard Wedding
{About Mohini and Neel’s Wedding} If I had to describe Mohini and Neel’s wedding in 1 word it would be original. From the baraat band to the centerpieces – everything was one-of-a-kind. {The Venue} The San Mateo Marriott is a … Continue reading Wedding With Originality; Mohini and Neel, San Mateo Marriott
We hope you’ve been enjoying all the cute proposal stories over the last few days! No South Asian blog would be complete if it didn’t also include a story about a traditional engagement. {About Hinna & Shakeel} Hinna and Shakeel … Continue reading A Traditional Engagement, Hinna and Shakeel
Brides – while getting your mehndi done, opt to wear your eyeglasses instead of contacts. Mehndi can take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours. If you’re wearing your contacts, you can’t touch your eyes nor will you be able to … Continue reading Eyeglasses and Mehndi
We chatted with mehndi expert, Neha Assar from Neha Assar Artistry to get the skinny on just how long mehndi takes. Of course, everyone is different, but is a good guide so brides know what to expect! Hands/Arms heavy coverage … Continue reading How Long Does Bridal Mehndi Take?
Arati and Mark Sangeet: Germantown Community Center Wedding and Reception: Memphis Botanic Garden We got married in Germantown, Memphis where I grew up. It was a perfect Fall day and we were surrounded by our family and friends. We had … Continue reading Elvis Performs At a Sangeet; Arati and Mark
{Shveta + Kunal} Shveta and Kunal, got married at the newly renovated Hotel Irvine. The swanky and chic hotel venue is a relative newcomer to South Asian weddings – and they’re ideally suited for them with their outdoor lawn for … Continue reading Party Bus, Cinderella Coach, Book Invitations and more! Shveta and Kunal, Hotel Irvine
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
ShaadiShop is bringing you the people behind desi weddings. This is the 1st of our NorCal Vendor Spotlight’s, featuring Hiral Henna. How did you get started doing mehndi? My mom used to do mehndi on me when I was … Continue reading NorCal Vendor Spotlight: Hiral Henna
