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You’re excited that he proposed, and a date has been set! Now what? The last thing you want is unnecessary stress during this exciting time with the hassle and confusion of logistics and accommodations. Trust us when we say, “Work with Professionals!” On your wedding day, you don’t want to be worrying about anything besides walking down the aisle. Here …

Imagine taking a stroll by the water in a park and suddenly you notice rose petals on the ground and a photographer clicking away trying to capture each and every moment of your movements. Before you know it, your best friend and your soulmate is on one knee asking you to marry him. For a moment you want to pinch …

For over 10 years, MyShadi Bridal Expo has been a community event not to be missed by those planning a South Asian wedding. What began as a small bridal show twice a year in Florida, has now grown into a platform for over 85 event vendors taking place in over six different cities across the Southeast US. Hosted by Desh …

Hilton Orlando is the perfect place to start your journey together as a couple. Tucked away in the heart of Orlando is where you’ll discover Hilton Orlando, a vibrant, contemporary resort with an exciting personality to complement an exceptional location. Centrally located to all major theme parks and attractions, this resort features lush landscaping and tropical inspirations. Choose the perfect …

When your first date is at Disney World, the relationship ahead can only be an adventure! For Manali Patel, a physical therapist, and Nikesh Patel, a web developer, their adventure began on that fateful garba night when sparks flew. The two dated for seven years before Nikesh took the next step. Making use of airline voucher tickets that were about …

Classic yet modern is one way to describe Nimish and Shivali’s wedding. Living in Florida and always facing uncertain weather conditions, the couple hosted a grand wedding despite the odds! These medical professionals celebrated their love with great fanfare with over 500 guests. In 2012, the two met at a garba event while in graduate school and sparks flew instantly. …

2018 MyShadi Bridal Expos: Year in Review 2018 was an exceptional year for MyShadi Bridal Expos. This year, four shows took place across the Southeast United States, and Desh Videsh Media Group is proud to be the sponsor for these one-of-a-kind events. Raj Shah, co-founder of Desh Videsh Media Group, shares, “Aruna and I founded Desh-Videsh magazine years ago because …

Indian Wedding Orlando For Richa Desai, chiropractor, and Shashank Gandhi, neurosurgery resident, a day on the beach turned out to be something more. Little did Richa know that the walk would turn into a romantic proposal. When she and Shashank were walking along the Clearwater Beach at sunset, Richa saw bright drapes flowing in the breeze with three large photographs …

Photographer: Castaldo Studios LLC Doctors Katherine Bautista, 34, and Sameer Draviam, 34, tied the knot on November 4 in Orlando, Florida. The couple dated for two years, before getting engaged and getting hitched this fall. Katherine, an OBGYN Resident Physician met Sameer, an Emergency Medicine Physician (EMR) while working at the Osceola Regional Medical Center. Katherine is from Colorado Springs, …

Dazzling mandaps, gorgeous bridal wear, and the buzz of excited couples were a part of each of the MyShadi Bridal Expos this year. Couples along with their families and bridal parties attended the bridal show in the hopes of marking items off their wedding-to-do checklist. With a wide variety of vendors, from banquet halls and photographers to decorators and makeup …

Half an hour before doors were set to open, excited brides, moms, and (even some dads!) were lined up in front of the ballroom entrance at the Hilton Orlando. The 2015 Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo, which showcased the latest in South Asian wedding and event trends, kicked off to a great start as couples and their families filled the ballroom, …

Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Once a couple is engaged, along with the many congratulations and best wishes from family and friends, comes the inevitable onslaught of questions. When is the big day? Have you picked a place yet? Where you choose to host your wedding will likely be one of the most difficult decisions during the planning …

Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group For those who have attended a South Asian wedding in the United States, you know you are in for a sensorial treat. From the moment you step into a wedding venue transformed by colorful fabrics and florals, exotic smells, and beat-filled sounds, your expectations for all of life’s other celebrations take on new …

Shivani Patel, a mortgage processor, and Christopher Carranza, an assistant bakery manager, were first introduced by mutual friends who wanted the two to date. When they actually met, sparks immediately flew. Two years and two months after they began dating, Christopher proposed during a vacation in Orlando. After a romantic dinner on the first night of their holiday, the couple …

The play of life is truly miraculous. We often unsuspectingly fall victim to circumstances, and often life deals out the most magnificent hand of cards when you don’t see them coming. Kavitha traveled to Washington, DC to attend a friend’s wedding with no inkling that life was at this moment conspiring to plan hers. It was inWashington, DC that Kavitha …

In 2010, Kalpeshree (Kelly) Patel and Jaimeen Brahmabhatt met through an online dating website. Jaimeen was in Chicago and Kelly was in Tampa, but they stay connected through e-mails and phone calls. One day, Kelly took their relationship to the next level by arranging a visit to Chicago to see Jaimeen. They officially became a couple one year after their …

Love can strike at any time, anywhere. It happens when you least expect, and embraces you only after you have searched long and hard. No matter what it takes to meet your one true love, it is always worth the wait. In a world that has advanced so rapidly, Kaveri’s journey for love has truly kept pace. Although she and …

Though doctors may be able to diagnose and know instinctively what is going on with the body, matters of the heart and love are entirely different. Ask Payal and Parag, who knew each other for months before they even began to date. Although both are doctors, the symptoms of love were not obvious to either. After a few months of …

When love strikes, though you may be an accomplished individual dedicated to pursuing a successful career, you will gladly make room in your life. Love is not like a job that can burden the mind, an unwanted chore left unattended, or heartache that leaves your heart heavier. Rather, love acts as a catalyst that brings out the best in you, …

At 11:30 am, a half-hour before doors officially opened, nearly 100 brides were lined up waiting to peruse the aisles of the eighth MyShadi Bridal Expo at the Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs Marriott Hotel. On Sunday, April 29th, Desh-Videsh hosted its hugely popular MyShadi Bridal Expo, where over 60 vendors displayed their products and services. In the hotel’s beautiful ballroom, …