March 2010
Desh Videsh March 2010 – Cover Story
Wedding Stories
Love, hope, excitement and a new beginning are words that come to mind when you think of newlyweds. In our previous Wedding Resources Guide, the wedding story of Annvi, a recent bride, was featured. Due to overwhelming response, we are including several personal stories in this special edition. It is our pleasure to present the personal experience of Christina Dalsania, …
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Christina Patel’s Wedding Story
Next, was respect and appreciation, as I saw my parents and brother smiling from cheek to cheek. My final emotion was that of awe, as I saw a gorgeous golden Mandap with aromatic flowers and vibrant colors that I felt were literally taken out of my dreams and placed right in front of me. That short walk down the aisle …
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Vidya Maharaj’s Wedding Story
I know women often say that they’ve been planning their wedding since childhood. I can honestly say that I am a testament to that. I used to watch Bollywood movies and dream of having my very own Bollywood wedding. I even travelled to India to help realize this dream; to make it a day my husband and I would remember …
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Magical Moments wedding of Pareeta & Maran
Most memorable moment during wedding When I was walking down the aisle and saw my mom, sister, brother, and brother-in-law at the mandap and the smiles on their faces. And of course my adorable nephew, Rishav, who had no clue what was going on! Q- How did both of you meet? I walked into a friend’s birthday party in NYC …
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Shivon’s Wedding Story
Proposal Amit planned a surprise trip to Lake Tahoe, NV. He chose Lake Tahoe because I had never seen snow. He never told me where we were going – just that it would be cold and to pack accordingly. Meanwhile, he was secretly planning a fabulous surprise and I had no idea. The day of the proposal, we went up …
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Soniya’s Wedding Story
THE BEGINNING: We both moved to NYC for a dental residency program. There was an instant bond that grew stronger over the year that we worked together. THE PROPOSAL After 3 years in New York City we both moved to different cities. He came to visit me in Florida and planned a weekend in Key West. It was a gloomy …
Bridal Beauty
Bridal Jewelry Don’t get Married without it
As a South Asian bride, it is your birthright to adorn yourself with the most extravagant jewels on your wedding day. Anything less would just be a waste of time, not to mention, take away some of the most fun and girly moments of your wedding preparations! Whether you are Hindu, Christian, Sikh or Muslim, the bride often wears a …
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