Elephant Favors

Selecting wedding favors can often be tricky, but our favorite favors never disappoint. As elephants are the ultimate symbol of good luck in Indian culture (especially with their trunks up), elephant favors make perfect wedding favors. Here are some of our favorite elephant-themed wedding favors:



Elephant bookmarks:



Elephant candles:



Ganesh for praying:

We’re on Maharani Weddings!

Take a look yesterday’s blog. We are so happy that this site focuses on inspiring Indian Brides. Congratulations to Beatriz & Gaurav! maharaniweddings/Beatriz&Gaurav


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NYC Indian Wedding by Sonal J. Shah Events and Studio Nine
Posted by Neha

"This New York City ceremony is brimming with love and romance. I love her beautiful, dark mehndi – which they say the darker the color, the more your husband (or mother-in-law) loves you. One look at this wedding ceremony and I might just make red my new favorite color. Captured in such an artistic and alluring manner, these images by Studio Nine, have left me speechless. From the tall pillars draped in red roses leading up to a warm candle to the white and red mandap, the warm and romantic vibe perfectly planned by Sonal J. Shah Events has really touched me."

Our favorite bridal jewelry!

Many of our brides go to India to purchase jewelry for their special day, but if you are too busy or want other options here is a great choice. You can find breathtaking, unique and affordable pieces for sale online. How easy is that? Our favorite of these vendors is Art Karat Jewelry. Check out their website at www.artkarat.com.

Interesting Asian Desserts

After doing so many weddings each year, we really consider Asian Stations to be one of the most popular. The desserts, especially, can be very creative and add a unique flavor to the station.

We recently had Wasabi Sorbet and Green Tea Ice Cream




Here are some others:

Mochi Ice Cream

Japanese Desserts

Rice Balls

Japanese Desserts

Our Favorite Bridal Henna

The mehendi event for our brides is such a fun time for their family and friends, but also for us. There is some sort of trance when watching a bride have the artist design the henna on her hands and feet. It is an art form. Here are some of our favorite bridal henna photos:

Unique Grand Entrances

We always get asked for unique ideas to do grand entrances for the reception. Besides, just walking in, we found some creative photos for some inspirations. The ideas is to surprise your guests. Take a look:


Arriving on horseback or on a carriage

Arriving on the back of your husband’s motorcycle



Climb aboard a tandem bicycle or a Vespa scooter




Arriving with you dog

Our Top 10 Favorite Destination Wedding Locations

Every bride has plans for her dream wedding.Some brides don't want to stick to a conventional wedding ceremony where you may not have much of a choice when it comes to choosing a location. A destination wedding is a good option if you want some novelty in your wedding (as we all know). Here are some enchanting locations where you can celebrate your big day with family and friends.


1. Little Cayman



2. Grand Cayman



3. Aruba



4. Turks and Caicos



5. Paris



6. Santa Barbara


7. Atlantis



8. Napa Valley



9. Half Moon Bay



10. Hawaii

Sweet mini dessert bars!

Sweet dessert display has made the dessert a center of attention in the wedding world. Moreover, last week we got asked by one of our clients for interesting dessert displays. There are so many ideas but here are some new ones we love!

Decor Trend: Damask

We are huge fans of Damask fabric, so we love when our brides incorporate it into their decor. Whether you want to add a little or a lot, this is a great way to give an unexpected impact at your wedding.

Invitations:

Aisle Runner:

Napkins:

Linen:

Cake:

Table Runner:

Chair Pads: