I don’t even know where to start when looking at Shalini and Rajan’s reception at The Bentley Reserve. From the brides beautiful mermaid shaped blue lengha paired with the grooms blue tie, to the orange, yellow, and red floral arrangements on each table and in between the cake layers, down to the Izze sparkling juice display complete with color coded fruit garnishings, the team at Thor Swift Photography captured the special touches perfectly. I have to be honest though, after I saw the cable car baraat pictures, I really didn’t think there was another way that Shalini and Rajan could floor me…that is until I saw their card box—it’s a mini technicolored dream home complete with green grass and a silver picket fence- seriously unbelievable!

A big thank you to Thor Swift Photography for sharing this beautiful wedding, and congratulations to Shalini and Rajan! Don’t forget to check out an inspiration board from this wedding over on our Facebook page later today!

San Francisco California Indian Wedding Vendors:

Photographer-Thor Swift Photography
Ceremony Venue- The Golden Gate Club San Francisco
Reception Venue- The Bentley Reserve
Wedding Planner- Avant Planners
Pandit- Dhilip Bhatt
Makeup & Hair-Gita Shah
Caterer- New Delhi Restaurant
Dhol Player & DJ- Toofansound
Mandap Rental- Avasar Rentals
Limo & Cable Car- Classic Cable Car Sightseeing
Florist- Floramor
Lighting- Got Light
Cake- Schuberts Bakery

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I’m a total sucker for details so between the ornate carvings and pearls lining the mandap, the peacock feather print on the programs, and the etchings on the light posts, Shalini and Rajan’s wedding ceremony had me giddy with excitement! Of course the only thing outshining the décor was Shalini’s jaw dropping red lengha. The gold bead work on it is exquisite and I’m particularly obsessed with the borders around her chunni and lengha. She looks like the perfect Indian bride!

Next up catch the finale to this San Francisco wedding!

San Francisco Indian Wedding Vendors: Photographer-Thor Swift Photography/Ceremony Venue- The Golden Gate Club San Francisco/ Reception Venue- The Bentley Reserve/ Wedding Planner- Avant Planners/ Pandit- Dhilip Bhatt/ Makeup & Hair-Gita Shah/ Caterer- New Delhi Restaurant/ Dhol Player & DJ- Toofansound/ Mandap Rental- Avasar Rentals/ Limo & Cable Car- Classic Cable Car Sightseeing/ Florist- Floramor/ Lighting- Got Light/ Cake- Schuberts Bakery

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Hi readers! Today I have a special little riddle for you. What do you get when you mix a San Francisco cable car and an Indian wedding? Give up? You get one ridiculously fun baraat! If you don’t believe me just ask today’s couple Shalini and Rajan whose cable car (courtesy of Classic Cable Car Sightseeing) baraat was captured by the talents over at Thor Swift Photography! I seriously cannot stop looking at these pictures—look at the joy on every single person’s face, including the bride who is getting a sneak peak at the action from afar!

Stay tuned the fun is just beginning!

San Francisco Indian Wedding Vendors: Photographer-Thor Swift Photography/Ceremony Venue- The Golden Gate Club San Francisco/ Reception Venue- The Bentley Reserve/ Wedding Planner- Avant Planners/ Pandit- Dhilip Bhatt/ Makeup & Hair-Gita Shah/ Caterer- New Delhi Restaurant/ Dhol Player & DJ- Toofansound/ Mandap Rental- Avasar Rentals/ Limo & Cable Car- Classic Cable Car Sightseeing/ Florist- Floramor/ Lighting- Got Light/ Cake- Schuberts Bakery

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I found the perfect shoes to feature for today’s Tuesday Shoesday and then realized we had featured them in another color earlier. But frankly, I just don’t care because these glittery pink heels are just too gorgeous to pass up! Kate Spade gets it perfectly right for the Indian bride. I can just see these beauties twirling on the dance floor under a flowing pink lehnga!

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We just love giveaways, don’t you? Get ready to enter ladies!

3 Bees Paperie is three years old this week! The eco-friendly stationery company that is inspired by South Asian designs is celebrating this birthday by giving away 50 Save the Dates from their ready-to-order wedding collection!

The Couture Weddings collection is printed on eco-friendly, FSC certified and recycled papers. Each of the 10 designs is inspired by South Asian elements – from Persian emblems to Rajasthani architecture to henna patterns. In addition to save the date cards, the 10 suites include wedding cards, inserts, rsvp cards, and thank you cards.

One lucky IndianWeddingSite.com reader will win:

• 50 save the dates with 50 matching unprinted envelopes from the Couture Weddings collection
• Complimentary ink color change
• Free shipping (Contest open to residents of USA only)

To enter:

1. View the full collection and pick your favorite from the 10 designs.
2. Click onto this picture on our Facebook page and let us know which design is your favorite
3. Like the 3 Bees Paperie’s facebook page to get one additional entry!

The giveaway ends on Friday, May 18 at 6 PM EST. One lucky winner will be picked at random and we will post the winner’s name in the comments section of this picture.

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I have always been a huge fan of outdoor-tented weddings – and Mona and Sean definitely did not disappoint! I love the incorporation of the color black to the reds and whites that were displayed during the ceremony. The floral work is creative and classy in a clear vase with red flowers (by Little Shop of Flowers), complementing the black and the white linens seamlessly (by Carolina Events and Tents, Inc.). I love the whimsical and non-traditional cake, also incorporating the color theme. The cake designer, Incredible Edibles, took small cylinder wraps, filling each individually with a different variation of light and dark mini chocolate cakes- all displayed on a multi-tiered cake holder.

Mona and Sean make such a ravishing couple! You can just feel how “Truly, Madly, Deeply” in love they are with each other (their first dance song choice)!

Thanks to Paula Player Photography for sending over the incredible images of this beautiful wedding. A special thanks to the groom, Sean, for putting together details of their meeting, proposal and wedding. I loved reading about your story and your wedding planning experiences. I wish you both all the love and luck in your future together!

Don’t forget to check out the Inspiration board for this wedding on our Facebook page!

South Carolina Indian Wedding Vendors:

Photography- Paula Player Photography
Venue – Brookgreen Gardens
Jewelry- Bijuju
Florist- Little Shop of Flowers
Linens- Carolina Events and Tents, Inc.
Cake- Incredible Edibles

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I’m back with some more images of Mona and Sean’s South Carolina wedding.  The gorgeous outdoor venue in Brookgreen Gardens was cleverly decorated to bring some Indian inspiration into the American wedding. The couple’s good friend, Derick, performed the wedding march using Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s “Somewhere over the Rainbow” poignantly instrumented on his guitar.

Sean, a former Marine, was dashing in his black suit with rose-colored tie. The reds and whites play nicely with bride’s red bouquet and the red drapes on the deck where the wedding was held. I love the red chair that was skillfully used by photographer Paula Player.  What a gorgeous couple!

South Carolina Indian Wedding Vendors: Photography- Paula Player Photography / Venue – Brookgreen Gardens / Jewelry- Bijuju / Florist- Little Shop of Flowers / Linens- Carolina Events and Tents, Inc. / Cake- Incredible Edibles



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I am in love with Mona and Sean! The couple’s story is so sweet and the American wedding with an “Indian twist” was captured perfectly by Paula Player Photography. Mona makes a beautiful, chic bride in her classic A-line, white wedding gown. I love the white lace accent outlining the dress– but my most favorite details are her adorable crystal clutch and the amazing silver-feathered hair piece (handmade by Bijuju)!

Mona looks complacent as she’s getting ready and I could not help but tear up when I saw the image of Mona and her mom sharing a special moment before the wedding. What a gorgeous mother-daughter pair!

I’ll be back with more!

South Carolina Indian Wedding Vendors: Photography- Paula Player Photography / Venue – Brookgreen Gardens / Jewelry- Bijuju / Florist- Little Shop of Flowers / Linens- Carolina Events and Tents, Inc. / Cake- Incredible Edibles

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Last month we asked our photographers to dig through their photos and submit their best shot of the bride showing off her wedding jewelry. As usual, our photographers did not disappoint!

A record number of entries poured in and we carefully selected the ten photos we thought best followed through on the theme and caught our eye with their level of quality.

Congratulations to Photography by Anika for winning the May 2012 competition with this beautiful photo below!

This month’s contest was generously sponsored by Saris and Things who will be giving away a $100 gift certificate good towards any rental on their website! Stay tuned to our Facebook page later today as we announce the winner of this month’s contest!

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I love how Binsy and Siju  took their engagement photo session as an opportunity to showcase their romantic and playful side.  The first set of photos is literally a walk in the park. It’s incredibly romantic and you can really feel their love for each other.  The canopy of arched trees showcases their blue outfits beautifully.

Photographer Shawna Hinkel captured their lighter and playful side in the next two sets of photos.  Look at those two lovebirds on the park bench! The best photos are always where the couple is able to relax and have fun and they nailed it.

Finally they show us some basketball skills where it appears that Binsy has the upper hand. Speaking of hand, the engagement ring closeup with the basketball is priceless.  These photos will definitely bring back cherished memories for years to come. Thanks to Shawna Hinkel Photography for submitting the photos and congratulations to Binsy and Siju!

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