Desh-Videsh Indian wedding Resource Guide Summer 2019 by Indian wedding

Contents Cover Feature Bharvi & Mithil

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Fate and chance work in mysterious ways, especially when it comes to meeting the love of your life. In 2010, Bharvi Patel and Mithil Patel resided in dorms at Georgia Tech, just three minutes away from each other. It wasn’t until 2011 when the two met. One day, Mithil met his roommate’s study partner, Bharvi, and the two became friends and slowly their friendship blossomed into love.

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The cover of the June 2019 Wedding Resources Summer Issue features the wedding of Bharvi & Mithil. The cover photo for the June 2019 Wedding Resources Summer Issue is Provided by Cassie Valente Photography (www.cassievalente.com)

Rosanna & Christopher

Rosanna Barsati and Christopher Fontana, both attorneys, met at a local restaurant in South Florida. A belly dancer by night, Rosanna was performing at Cedars restaurant where Christopher was helping a friend in the kitchen.

Nadia & Prem

Nadia and Prem’s Suwanee, Georgia, wedding was a humble affair. Nadia, a model turned entrepreneur, is founder of Blush by Nadia. Prem, also an entrepreneur, runs his own choreography school.

Meera & Mickey

A chance meeting, a dinner, and an instant connection this is all that it took for Meera Ghayal to find her life partner Mickey Gupta. Meera and Mickey’s instant connection was so strong that even their friends thought they had been friends forever. 6

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Bharvi & Mithil

Rosanna & Christopher

Nadia & Prem

Meera & Mickey

Manali & Nikesh

Hilton Orlando Vendor Profile

Reshma & Roshan

Roshan & Peter

Avani & Naresh

Jaina & Umesh

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Destination Wedding: Dream or Nightmare?

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Community News

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Wedding Directory 2019

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Edito r’s V iew Dear Readers, A medley of vibrant colors, slew of events, Band-Baaja-baraat and bollywood style naach gaana, nothing quite compares to the rich spectacle of an Indian wedding. It is that time of the year, when wedding season is just around the corner. That means our summer wedding resource issue is right on time! Congratulations to all our newlywed couples, top notch vendors, dedicated clients and industry insiders on a winning wedding season. We are genuinely honored to celebrate you in this issue. And for newly engaged couples, we hope your big day is filled with lots of love and laughter and we wish you a lifetime of happiness. Our most exciting section in this issue features real weddings of nine brides and grooms, each talking about her or his special day, and all that went into creating moments to build cherished memories. Readers, you will love how our Real Weddings capture the range of emotions at weddings on camera. Our team has assembled an astounding issue filled to the brim with inspiration from real weddings across the Southeast US. On a personal note, we’re so excited to feature the wedding of Rosanna and Chris in this issue. You have no doubt seen Rosanna’s pictures in Desh-Videsh each time we cover our MyShadi Bridal Expos. She has been modeling in our fashion show for the past 10 years, and many times, she is the bride/showstopper in the show. This time around, you will see her pictures as an actual bride at her own wedding! Whether you are the bride yourself, gearing up to attend a friend’s wedding or feeling confused about what to wear at your colleague’s wedding, this issue will be your ultimate guide. We know how despite all the glam associated with weddings, planning one from scratch can be a daunting task. With a long list of things to do, it can be hard to keep track. Fear not, our Wedding Resource Guide will help you. From references for candid wedding photography, to the venue and decor, invites, cake, entertainment, rituals and more, with this Wedding Resource Guide, you will not need to look anywhere else. If you’re thinking of planning a destination wedding, you’ve come to the right place! Destination weddings have become extremely popular over the past 10 years, and it’s no wonder. Gathering all your family and friends in a fabulous location for your special day is appealing for so many reasons. We are excited to present destination wedding planning tips from industry veteran and Destination Wedding planning expert, Nirjary Desai, who herself had a destination wedding in Mexico! Our wedding issue is not complete without announcements of our upcoming MyShadi Bridal Expos! Please mark your calendars for Charlotte on August 4, Fort Lauderdale on August 25, and our flagship Expo in Orlando on September 15! See you there! Raj Shah Managing Editor

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Bharvi &

Mithil Photographer: Cassie Valente Photography

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Bharvi and Mithil wanted an outdoor wedding, so they chose the Hilton Marietta Hotel in Marietta, Georgia, as they fell in love with the venue’s outdoor veranda that overlooks the golf course.

ate and chance work in mysterious ways, especially when it comes to meeting the love of your life. In 2010, Bharvi Patel and Mithil Patel resided in dorms at Georgia Tech, just three minutes away from each other. It wasn’t until 2011 when the two met. One day, Mithil met his roommate’s study partner, Bharvi, and the two became friends and slowly their friendship blossomed into love.

As Mithil is the adventurous sort, he organized a puzzle hunt for Bharvi when they went to Destin, Florida, for some beach time fun. For every successful answer, Bharvi got closer to the treasure chest, which held a key to Mithil’s heart (in this case it was a giant ring!). Bharvi said yes, and the couple were joined by dozens of friends waiting to surprise them!

Bharvi and Mithil wanted an outdoor wedding, so they chose the Hilton Marietta Hotel in Marietta, Georgia, as they fell in love with the venue’s outdoor veranda that overlooks the golf course. Since Bharvi’s brother recently got married, she was well aware of the wedding planning process. So, the couple decided to plan the wedding themselves. Bharvi also designed all the wedding invitations herself. Pre-wedding ceremonies included a mehndi held at Bharvi’s parents house, where Mithil surprised his bride-to-be with a grand 10-minute firework show! The garba evening was held in the ballroom at the Hilton and was decorated with a hand painted tree/branch backdrop with parrots and a rickshaw where guests enjoyed taking photographs. Due to rainy weather, the wedding was held indoors, but ended up feeling like the outdoors with the decor. The

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mandap was lined with blush pink flowers and greenery and white floral arrangements hung from the ceiling. The aisle decorations were rustic lanterns filled with pink flowers. Mithil arrived to the wedding in Georgia Tech’s mascot car, the Ramblin’ Wreck. He entered the ballroom to “Harry Potter Indian Flute Remix” playing in the background. Bharvi entered to “Din Shagna Da.” The rustic outdoors carried on to the reception. Centerpieces were a mix of 30-inch tall floral arrangement that looked like

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floating bouquets, and geometric terrariums with white and blush roses and hydrangeas. The couple’s first dance was to the iconic “Stand by Me” by Ben E King, the father-daughter dance was the classic “Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye” instrumental, and the mother-son dance was to “Nae Nae” by Silento along with a mix of Bollywood songs. As a surprise, Mithil and his mom joined Bharvi and her father halfway through the father-daughter dance and turned it into an unforgettable father-daughter and mother-son medley. Bharvi also joined her bridesmaids towards the finale song of their performance to surprise Mithil. He returned the

surprise by joining his groomsmen for the final song of their performance. Bharvi and Mithil advise couples to “Take your time with the planning. Perfection isn’t possible, but fun and memorable is.”

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Rosanna

Christopher Photographer: Peter Nguyen Photography

osanna Barsati and Christopher Fontana, both attorneys, met at a local restaurant in South Florida. A belly dancer by night, Rosanna was performing at Cedars restaurant where Christopher was helping a friend in the kitchen. Christopher asked his friend about Rosanna, the two went on a date, and the rest was history! After dating for about five months, the couple planned a trip to Sicily, Italy, with Christopher’s parents. Rosanna and Christopher drove to the top of Mount Etna, the world’s most active volcano. While taking in the awe-inspiring scenery, Chris nonchalantly asked Rosanna to marry him. It took a few moments and the drive back down the mountain for it to sink in, but Rosanna knew she was an engaged woman!

Wedding festivities began with a mehndi celebration at Rosanna’s mother’s home. Rosanna’s mom and family decorated the home while tassa drum and hit music created a festive atmosphere.

Given the couple is from the Orlando area, they chose the Henry P. Leu Gardens to be their wedding venue. Rosanna’s favorite flower is the rose, so it was only fitting they married in the venue’s Rose Garden! Decor was

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kept simple as the garden was so picturesque with handmade touches to the arch by Rosanna’s mother and friends. Rosanna’s father was the officiant for the wedding ceremony adding a meaningful and personal touch to the occasion. The dinner and reception were held at the place where it all began - Cedars Restaurant! Rosanna’s mom and friends created beautiful centerpieces of pink and white roses. The bride and groom danced to the classic Frank Sinatra song “Fly Me to the Moon.” Guests celebrated into the night to a medley of Arabic, top 40s Reggaeton, and Indian Chutney music. Rosanna and Christopher assure couples planning a wedding quickly that it can be done, so don’t stress when planning the wedding of your dreams!

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Nadia & Prem Photographer: Studio Dew Drops

Nadia and Premâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suwanee, Georgia, wedding was a humble affair. Nadia, a model turned entrepreneur, is founder of Blush by Nadia. Prem, also an entrepreneur, runs his own choreography school. The two met at a fashion show through their mutual friend, DJ Bobby. At this show, Nadia provided makeup for the models while Prem organized the entire event. Quite unlike the end of the story, there were no initial sparks or love at first sight. Their meeting was quickly forgotten.

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It was only later when Prem saw Nadiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo on Facebook that he thought of asking her to model for an upcoming fashion show he was hosting. It was at their second meeting when firecrackers did spark and the two began chatting. One thing led to another, and Nadia and Prem began dating. It was at the Sushmita Sen Show of Empowerment where Prem proposed.

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The pre-wedding festivities included mehndi and sangeet that were held at Prem’s uncle’s house. The wedding was celebrated with much fanfare with Bollywood music being the highlight.

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The wedding was a simple affair planned by Nadia, Prem and a few of their professional wedding planner friends. The venue of the Nikaah was indoors at Premiere Event Hall. Pre-wedding festivities included a mehndi and sangeet that were held at Prem’s uncle’s house. The wedding was celebrated with much fanfare with Bollywood music being the highlight. There were notable performances by Nadia, Prem, and his friends. Prem’s choreography team too handled the sangeet well with one hour of non stop performances that the guests truly enjoyed. This was definitely the big highlight of the wedding. The entire act done by Prem’s team showed how the couple met and how their love led them to the wedding stage. The couple recommends that everyone should enjoy their wedding and be sure to truly cherish the wedding planning and festivities as much as the wedding. After all, the journey as beautiful as the destination itself.

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Meera & A Mickey

chance meeting, a dinner, and an instant connection this is all that it took for Meera Ghayal to find her life partner Mickey Gupta. Meera and Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instant connection was so strong that even their friends thought they had been friends forever.

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Three and a half years after dating, Mickey was ready to propose to Meera. To celebrate Meeraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th birthday, the couple went on a cruise to the Bahamas with their close friends. During sunset while on the top deck overlooking Nassau, Bahamas, Mickey got down on one knee and proposed. Meera said yes! JUNE 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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The venue’s 16th floor Sky Terrace offered a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. Meera and Mickey’s pre-wedding ceremonies were held in their respective hometowns. Meera’s Grah Shantak ceremony was held at her home, where decorations were flown in from India. The couple hosted a Welcome Dinner for their guests at the Hyatt the evening before the wedding. For their daytime wedding ceremony, Meera and Mickey chose a very soothing color theme, with soft pink, ivory, and gold fabrics. Ivory elephant statues welcomed guests to the rooftop venue. As it was an outdoor, daytime wedding, guests were provided with sunglasses and Japanese hand-held fans monogrammed with the couple’s hashtag - #MGsquared.

After the wedding, Meera and Mickey were whisked away in a Cinderella carriage that added a perfect moment to their fairytale wedding. During cocktail hour, a classical violinist provided soothing background music. A navy blue and ivory color theme, with hints of gold provided the ambiance for the reception. Centerpieces were candelabras and tall floral pieces. The couple’s first dance was to “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. Their DJ used amazing lighting and a fog machine to make their first dance seem like a magical fairytale moment. Meera and Mickey looked as if they were dancing on clouds, which left their guests amazed. Their DJ played a mix of Bollywood, Punjabi and Hip-Hop to entertain their guests. Their Dholi Jupji also en-

tertained with his LED dhol and phenomenal skills. Meera and Mickey advise couples to “Take a few moments at the wedding and reception to focus on each other and soak in all the love you’re receiving.”

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Manali & W Nikesh

hen 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.

Photographer: Asaad Images

Making use of airline voucher tickets that were about to expire, Manali and Nikesh booked a trip to New York City. Nikesh used this as the perfect opportunity to pop the big question. He planned a memorable evening at a lovely New York City rooftop restaurant complete with candles and music! For Manali, the night was a dream come true. The couple chose to host the wedding in Orlando, Florida, as Manaliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family lives in Melbourne and Nikeshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Tampa. The Hilton Orlando was the perfect venue, and the couple enlisted the help of a wedding planner. The pre-wedding events included a Moroccanthemed mehndi, vidhi ceremony, and sangeet.

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The groom entered the main wedding event in a helicopter accompanied by his cousin sisters. He surprised Manali with a small dance performance especially for her with his friends and some of her bridesmaids. The wedding ceremony took place outdoors and the mandap was adorned in white, red, pink, and green florals. Waterfall effects in the background along with an aisle lined with candles and greenery pedestals enhanced the atmosphere. Music at the wedding events was a mix of Bollywood and western hits. Manali and Nikeshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration included many surprise dance performances making the day memorable. The evening reception was held indoors and featured a black and white dance floor along with a neon lit chandelier and matching centerpieces. Personal touches

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made the event more intimate with pictures of the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding photo shoot in Jaipur and Jodhpur at the entrance. Nikesh and Manali feel that the process from dating to the wedding can be long and drawn out filled with hard decisions, but in the end, it is all worth it when the love of your life stands before you in the mandap.

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Vendor Profile

Hilton Orlando is the perfect place to start your journey together as a couple. Tucked away in the heart of Orlando is where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover Hilton Orlando, a vibrant, contemporary resort with an exciting personality to complement an exceptional location. Centrally located to all major themeparks and attractions, this resort features lush landscaping and tropical inspirations. Choose the perfect backdrop for your big day with 3 marvelous ballrooms, private Baraat locations, or picturesque outdoor venues, featuring The Promenade, or our secluded pool deck. From traditional ceremonies to elaborate receptions, you will enjoy the comfort and convenience of hosting your wedding weekend in one fabulous location. Each of your guests will be welcomed with the personalized service with the goal of creating unforgettable memories. From our 1,424 luxurious guest rooms and suites, to a little R&R, the heart of the resort is the expansive recreation area featuring a tropical oasis with sweeping waterfalls overflowing into two pools and a lazy river lined with luxurious cabanas. For more activity, take a plunge down the winding waterslide, or enjoy an afternoon on one of the sports courts. Inside, take the time wellness and enjoy eforea, the onsite spa and fitness center. Hilton Orlando is truly a destination with a unique experience in of its own.

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Bringing two people together in marriage is one of the most important traditions for every culture and religion. We look forward to working with you and appreciate all the friends and families that we have had the pleasure to meet along the way. At Hilton Orlando, we cater to Indian weddings and celebrations, and have experience creating events that respect and showcase cultural traditions and customs, including customized Indian Wedding Packages to meet all of your needs. Let our wedding specialists show you have we can coordinator all the details to make your special day truly represent your heritage and help you celebrate as you begin your life journey together.

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Reshma &

Roshan Photographer: Castaldo Studios LLC

The beauty of life is that you never know how you might meet your life partner. Sometimes all you need is a right swipe, as was the case for Reshma Patel and Roshan Patel, who met through a dating app. After dating for a while, the couple planned a weekend trip to Charleston, South Carolina, where Reshma attended dental school. It was in front of the famous pineapple water fountain that Roshan found the perfect moment to propose Reshma. In front of the fountain surrounded by beautiful oak trees, Roshan got down on one knee and asked Reshma to marry him. The couple chose the Hyatt Regency at Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida for the wedding venue, and the SUN ‘n FUN Expo in Lakeland, Florida, as the reception site. Reshma enlisted the help of her brother Neil, who owns his own event company, NJP Events and Design as well as Eventrics Weddings to plan the wedding. Reshma and Roshan had separate pre-wedding ceremonies in their hometowns. Roshan had a vidhi ceremony at his family home. The bride’s family hosted a mehndi night and a vidhi ceremony. For mehndi night, their family home’s backyard was transformed into a mini Indian village, decorated with colorful flowers and lanterns. They also hung colorful torans to add a more traditional touch.

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roses. The aisle was covered in parts, leaving an ombre effect as you went closer to the mandap. The first part had large fresh floral bouquets with red and white roses mixed with hydrangeas and lilies. The second part of the aisle was covered with fresh rose petals gradually fading into white. The mandap was decorated with floating floral chandeliers with traditional brass bells hanging with white and green wisteria flowers. The backdrop was a screen layered with candles, silver and gold candelabras, and gold elephants. The wedding ceremony was held in the Grand Cypress ballroom at the Hyatt. Ganesha statues at the entrance welcomed the guests into a crimson red draped room, decorated with brass diyas and red and pink

Their starry-night themed wedding reception at the SUN â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n

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FUN Expo was a black-tie event. The dĂŠcor included fresh florals, mirrors, candelabras, candles, and a black and white dance floor. The couple opted for a classic and romantic vibe for the reception in contrast to the bold, colorful wedding events.

Roshan & Peter

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hen Roshan Nebhrajani, a Sindhi medical student, and Peter Bransden, a British VP at a insurance company, met at a bar, little did they know they would be bringing together families and cultures in the name of love! After dating for a year, Peter began searching for engagement rings. Peter organized a surprise party for Roshanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 28th birthday on a rooftop bar, where he projected a video on an adjacent building. He dropped to one knee, Roshan said yes, and the planning began! Their incredible multicultural wedding weaved Sindhi, American, and English traditions and took place in south Florida. Wedding festivities began with a haldi ceremony, mehndi, and sangeet. The haldi ceremony was a new experience for Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family as

they had never seen someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bare body rubbed with tumeric paste. The sangeet and mehndi party were celebrated at the Microtheater Miami, an outdoor venue featuring performances in shipping containers.

The wedding ceremony and reception were held at the Historic Walton House in Homestead, Florida. The outdoor afternoon wedding took place under a mandap decorated to enhance the natural lush greenery. Red and

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orange flowers and foliage made the wedding location picturesque. One special moment at the festivities was the baraat. In a unique touch, the baraat was lead by Peter along with his high school marching band! Though the couple originally thought to host their wedding in the United Kingdom, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out. So, the effect of the English marching band was quite appreciated by the couple and the guests. A wow moment for Peter was when he saw Roshan in her wedding outfit. It simply blew his mind away. As most couples who plan their wedding on their own, Roshan and Peter recommend that not hiring a wedding planner adds a touch of personalization. This is provided you have the time for it I They also recommend that you have good relations with vendors in the wedding for a smooth and hassle free wedding.

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hen technology meets medicine, the end product can be wonderful. Such was the case when Naresh, a technology entrepreneur and author, met Avani, a physician.

These days, is is not uncommon for couples to meet through dating apps. Naresh and Avani met through one such app, Coffee Meets Bagel. The two went through a series of interesting dates and nearly two and a half years of a loving relationship before reaching the wedding mandap. The engagement proposal took place in Tampa after careful planning by Naresh. He led Avani to believe they were attending a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party at a hotel penthouse rooftop. She sat there alone (with a photographer snapping pictures) watching a special tribute video. She then followed a trail of chocolates and flowers to a balcony where Naresh was waiting in a heart of roses and candles to propose. She said yes! The wedding festivities were also held in Tampa. Over the course of the wedding week, most guests came in from out of town, while approximately 100 guests were locals.

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The engagement proposal took place in Tampa after careful planning by Naresh. He led Avani to believe they were attending a friend’s birthday party at a hotel penthouse rooftop.

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The wedding festivities were also held in Tampa. Over the course of the wedding week, most guests came in from out of town, while approximately 100 guests were locals. The sangeet, wedding, and reception all took place in the hotel ballroom. The wedding was celebrated with beautiful flowers and a decorated mandap. For the reception, Avani designed centerpieces made of trees and crystals for the tables. Naresh choreographed dances and coordinated with most of the vendors. The South Indian and Gujarati priests narrated the series of vidhis perfectly, along with live shehnai, nadaswaram, and thavil musicians. This was the most surprising â&#x20AC;&#x153;wow!â&#x20AC;? element of the wedding!

Month and day coordinators helped tremendously, but the couple did their own long-term wedding planning. Naresh utilized his tech savvy background to digitize the wedding preparations and improve efficiency and execution. Therefore, Naresh and Avani recommend month-of and day-of coordinators for budgetconscious families. They do not advise anyone attempt any decor on their own, as it is cheaper and easier to rent from professionals. Naresh and Avani believe couples should enjoy their weddings instead of being stressed! They also urge couples not to worry too much about little wedding details, for the future of a healthy marriage is what is most important!

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aina Patel, a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, was introduced to Umesh Patel, an Aerospace Engineer, through a mutual friend in 2011. Little did the two know that a casual introduction will lead them down the aisle to their “happily ever after!” The couple’s first date was so special that Jaina and Umesh remember it as if the date was just yesterday. Umesh wanted to be sure he chose the right moment and place to propose to Jaina, so he planned a summer trip to Chicago. However, on the day he planned to pop the question, Jaina fell ill. Before their trip came to an end, they went to see Millennium Park, and it was there that Umesh asked Jaina to marry him. Jaina and Umesh chose the Signature Ballroom in Suwanee,

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Georgia, to be their wedding venue. The couple took on planning the entire wedding themselves, with the help of their family and friends. Jaina’s pre-wedding events included a mehndi night, pithi, and grah shanti ceremony all at her

home. Since she is from Zimbabwe, all these events had an African theme, and her family members handmade all the decorations themselves. Her cousin, Rajuben, made paper lantern centerpieces, with an African sunset and elephants painted on

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Jaina and Umesh chose the Signature Ballroom in Suwanee, Georgia, to be their wedding venue. The couple took on planning the entire wedding themselves, with the help of their family and friends.

them. Her brothers-in-law made the stage backdrop, and her aunts and cousins made garlands and small flower arrangements for the decoration. Umesh’s family celebrated by doing a pithi and grah shanti ceremony at his home. For the wedding, Jaina and Umesh chose a traditional color theme of red, white and gold. Umesh came to the venue in a Mercedes driven by his best friend. For the baraat and ceremony, their DJ played a mix of Bhangra, Bollywood and hip-hop music.

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At the reception, the hall was decorated in a peacock theme, in colors of blue and turquoise. Two types of centerpieces adorned the tables – one was a vase with blue orchids and blue stones in them, and the other had blue and purple flowers with peacock feathers. The couple’s cake fit the theme with a peacock on top of it and edible

feathers going down one side. At the reception, their parents entered first, followed by their siblings and other close family members. Umesh and Jaina entered to “Mauja Hi Mauja” from their favorite movie Jab We Met. Their first dance was to the classic Elvis Presley song “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Effective Gross Income (EGI) Effective gross income is the potential gross income adjusted for additional income and potential expense factors. Formula The simple formula to determine the EGI is Potential Gross Income + Other Income-Vacancy and Credit Losses. For example if the potential gross income is $250,000 and other income is estimated at $50,000 the potential gross income is $300,000. And if the vacancy loss factor is estimated at $30,000 and credit loss factor is estimated at $15,000 the effective gross income would be $255,000. $250,000+$50,000-$30,000 -$15,000=$245,000 Why should an investor calculate the Effective Gross Income? Effective gross income is a very important calculation because it allows the investor to qualify the potential gross income of the property by making adjustments. By making adjustments to the potential gross income number for additional income and potential losses, the result is a more accurate reflection of the actual income. Therefore, it is very important to make the right adjustments to the potential gross income to determine accurately the effective gross income. Factors to consider when calculating Effective Gross Income Additional Income - Some of the sources for additional income are vending machines, laundry machines, parking income, storage income, pet fees, and late fees.

Vacancies-As I had mentioned in my previous article, even though the objective of all commercial property owners

is to maintain 100% occupancy for their properties the reality is that all commercial properties maintain some vacancy. For multi-family and retail the vacancy factor is usually calculated at 10% but for hotel and motel properties the vacancy factor is usually around 30%-35%. There are several different types of vacancies-Market vacancy, Physical vacancy and Economic vacancy. Market vacancy is the number of units available for rent divided by the total number of units. Physical vacancy is the actual vacancy of the building and Economic vacancy is defined as a unit not collecting rent, for example-Manager’s unit, model unit or units being prepared for occupancy. Credit Loss - Credit loss occurs when a tenant occupying the property does not pay rent or is not paying rent fully.

Loss to Lease - Some effective gross income calculations include loss to lease which refers to income a commercial property owner loses when they offer financial incentives to a tenant in order to induce them to sign a lease. Downtime - Cost of having unoccupied rental units due to construction work Turnover - Anytime a commercial property owner loses a tenant and has to replace with a new tenant there are several costs involved. First, the leasing commissions payable to the real estate agent securing the new tenant. Second, tenant buildouts that are necessary to accommodate the new tenant. Third, the concessions offered to the new tenant in form of free rent or reduced rent for a short period of time so that the tenant can stabilize their cash flow. Turnover is the largest expense that a commercial property owner may incur. The most successful commercial property owners are able to maintain turnover to a very minimum number. Effective gross income can be calculated in two different ways. A simple EGI calculation that would involve taking the potential gross income, adding other income and subtracting the property’s vacancy. A detailed EGI calculation would involve most of the factors mentioned above while adding any other income generated by the property. If you are interested in Commercial Real Estate Investments and Commercial Property Management, please call Arif Amirali, CCIM, Real Estate Broker, REMAX UNITY (305)-962-2631 Email: a a m ira li@ re m ax. n et . Please visit our website: www. remaxunitycommercial.com

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Destination Wedding: Dream or Nightmare? By Nirjary Desai of KIS (cubed) Events

outh Asian Destination Weddings have become the latest trend globally especially with the influence of Bollywood & Hollywood celebrities. Studies have shown that with over 350,000 destination events each year, there is no doubt how South Asian weddings keep climbing the ladder of over the top high dollar productions. These iconic productions globally are orchestrated by mastermind planners and event producers who know what they are doing and have the experience selling a Dream & Delivering a Fairytale and not a Nightmare! We see so many new suppliers in the market that are offering destination event services, but is it because they know what they are doing, or do they see the dollar signs? How truthful are they to you about the actual costs of your destination wedding? Are

you informed of challenges when you are booking the resort or the destination? These points are important to remember since there are so many moving parts to a South Asian wedding. And there are many more when you consider a Destination Wedding in another part of the world with the week long celebrations, traditions, rules, regulations, and cost involved in pulling it off flawlessly. Here are some of my top tips when considering a Destination Wedding: Hire a Professional Wedding/Event Planner This is important because someone who is a professional and has years of experience is not going to be cheap, but comes with years of knowledge. Espe-

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cially for a South Asian wedding, find someone who understands both families’ background and needs and can work collaboratively with you to give you a stress-free experience. Often, I get calls from clients who hire new planners that don’t have the knowledge in full scale production events in destinations and are looking to get a notch on their belt. Beware of this because do you really want to have your most important day be someone’s trial and error? This also applies to your family friends who are trying to get into the industry. Remember it is so important for you to hire a professional to give you a stressfree experience and not add to your emotions. Selecting the Right Venue When selecting a destination event venue, don’t just look at price, but also look at the service. South Asian weddings and events have so many moving parts and the last thing you want is to be a number and sign up to be at a resort that is a factory of weddings. My clients want exclusivity and service and I believe that’s what all clients want. It is also important that you don’t just go for what is the lowJUNE 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

est price, because that will determine your experience from all aspects, especially if you are going to another country for better service. Having realistic expectations is so important, so go on a site visit to the resort when they are conducting events. How do you bring Design, Décor, Production to life in a Destination? Many destinations have great local suppliers, but if you don’t speak the language its harder to get your point across. Our company has a particular style and look that our clients are attracted to, so we offer design services with our team of designers to give the clean finesse and creative touch that our client’s expect. Spending time going back and forth due to a language barrier may be a waste of your time and money. It’s better to pay a professional who knows design and can bring your vision to life by using local resources. On-Site Resort Planners/Travel Agents Many clients believe that when they book a resort, they will get a wedding planner! What you actually 115

get is a hotel appointed individual called a wedding coordinator. He or she will not be able to help you with your event details such as ceremony flow, puja items, timeline, photo list, menu, overall design, décor, or vendor management. Some travel agents specialize in destination weddings, but more so they are travel planners. Often, they are not at the destination to oversee the checkin guest experience or help execute your event. They specialize in travel and may charge you an additional fee to oversee your event, but don’t have the experience running event logistics like they do travel logistics. Catering This is a huge concern for South Asian clients. Some destinations have Indian/Pakistani options available, but are they based on what you expect? Absolutely not, this is only possible in highly Indian populated destinations. In Mexico and the Caribbean, for example, there are restaurants, but depending on the distance to the resort from the restaurant, the food may be prepared in advance to be transported hours later, affecting the quality and taste of the food. I highly recommend if you are at an all-inclusive resort take your own chef with you. This allows you to customize your menu based on

the region and dietary restrictions, and you will have the resort staff assisting your food provider to make the food fresh and on-site. Speak to a Past Resort Client Before Booking I highly recommend speaking to a past South Asian wedding client of the resort. Once they have done an Indian Wedding, some resorts will sell it as if they are experts, but they might not be. Talking to past clients will bring up issues like being short-staffed. With so many new resorts popping up everywhere, many resorts can’t retain their staff because someone else is willing to pay them more. Is a Destination Wedding Cheaper? No it is not! It is true that your guests will be paying for travel and hotel accommodations. You will still have to pay for all of your vendors, such as planner, caterer, entertainment, décor, vendor travel, etc. A destination wedding may be cheaper, but the only way it can be is if you take the simple offerings the resort offers for American style weddings and not customize anything for your South Asian wedding or by cutting your guest list down and the number of events. Some resorts also have a high tax rate ( 3040% ) on luxury goods rentals, which is what event

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goods are considered. Some vendors will accept cash, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend traveling with large amounts as that will give you trouble in customs. Average Destination Wedding Cost for 3-5 Events Most clients believe a destination wedding can be budgeted below $50K, but the reality depends on your expectation. If you are a client who loves a designer look, want a 5 star experience, and plan on multiple events at the destination, then the minimum starting point is over $100k. Remember, if you have 100 -200 guests for 3-5 events, you are servicing and planning for over 500 hundred guests. So come up with a realistic budget to avoid disappointment when you start seeing all the numbers come together.

eryone, but some guests will cut themselves out because of the cost of travel and accommodations. It is also appropriate to ask your guests before you send out invites to find out if they will come or not. If they give you a no, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to send them an invite out, unless you are doing digital invites, which can help you keep up with RSVPs.

Controlling Your Guest List Most clients opt for a destination wedding to cut down on the number of guests and have a more intimate experience, so the couple can enjoy the event and focus on everyone there. Once you evaluate your guest list, we recommend starting to send out invitations. Often, clients send the invite out to evJUNE 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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budget to eliminate a lot of back and forth with your team of vendors. It’s so important that when you are looking to work with event professionals you decide on experience and knowledge of the destination and also on a team that has a can-do attitude to make magic happen for you. Your event is an investment and the right team is required to execute and pull off something amazing with all be bells and whistles.

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Know What You Want Out of Your Day. Often clients come to us and have elaborate and elevated taste, but are misinformed about cost. Some clients will ask family or friends who are already married how much they spent, but don’t realize that 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 years later costs have changed due to the cost of goods, service and labor. Be informed that basing your budget on past events that have occurred in your network and expecting the same is not practical. As a client, be transparent about your

About the Author My name is Nirjary Desai, I am the Owner/Founder & Chief Experience Officer of KIS (cubed) Events. We are a premier Luxe Boutique Agency providing Elevated Experiences to our client’s world-wide one couple & family at a time! We pride ourselves in the 15 years in the event industry especially the Luxury Wedding market, we have traveled the globe producing events not only for our clients, but one of our latest productions was my very own wedding taking place in Los Cabos, Mexico.

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Florida Jacksonville Musical Night with Surabhi When: 06/23/2019, 4:00 PM Where: The Bolles School 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville,32207 Contact: Kris Pandit 904-728-2656 Host: Gujarati Samaj of North East Florida

Orlando Bollywood Karaoke Night When: 06/08/2019, 5:30 PM Where: Laxminarayan Temple 4907 W. South St, Orlando,32811 Contact: Pallavi Patel 407-756-7138 Host: Orlandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Singers

International Yoga Day

South Florida Bowling With A Twist When: 06/06/2019, 7:00 PM Where: Bowlero Davie 8200 W State Rd 84, Davie,33324 Contact: 786-245-4646 Host: Net HP SFL

Amit Tandon Stand-Up Comedy When: 06/22/2019, 7:00 PM Where: Plantation High School 6901 NW 16th St, Plantation,33313 Contact: 512-788-5300 Host: Pecan and Palm

Tampa Yoga with Swami Mukundananda When: 06/08/2019, 5:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple of Florida

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Mandir Anniversary When: 06/09/2019, 8:00 AM Where: Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida 12552 Plantation Road, Fort Myers,33966 Contact: 239-225-0319 Host: Hindu Temple of SWFL

Odissi Dance & Hindustani Flute When: 06/15/2019, 4:00 PM Where: The Hindu Temple of Florida 509 Lynn Road, Tampa,33624 Contact: 442-229-6776 Host: Odissi Academy

When: 06/22/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple 460 Oberry Hoover Rd, Orlando,32825 Contact: Pt. Praveen 321-424-7551 Host: Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple

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150 YEARS OF GANDHI: IMPACTS AND APPRAISALS When: 10/18/2019 to 10/27/2019 Where: Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431 Contact: 561-297-3000

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Host: Florida Atlantic University & International Hindu University Surya Kriya - Hatha Yoga When: 06/15/2019, 8:00 AM Where: Holiday Inn 8009 15th St E, Sarasota,34243 Contact: 941-500-3383 Host: Isha Sarasota

25th Anniversary Celebration When: 06/08/2019, 3:30 PM Where: Bob Carr Theater 401 West Livingston Street, Orlando,32801 Contact: 407-857-0091 Host: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Orlando

International Day of Yoga When: 06/30/2019 Where: India Cultural Center 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa,33624 Contact: Jaimin Amin 813-283-8125

Georgia Atlanta Metro Summer Youth Camp When: 06/03/2019, 8:00 AM Where: Yugal Kunj 2769 Duluth Hwy, Duluth,30096 Contact: 678-920-6669 Host: Yugal Kunj

Sonu Nigam In Florida When: 06/07/2019, 7:30 PM Where: Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale,33312 Contact: Kash 954-214-3830 Host: Kash Patel Productions Indian Classical Vocal Recital

Vishu Sahastra Naam Paath

When: 06/08/2019, 3:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple of Atlanta 5851 Highway 85, Riverdale,30274 Contact: Divya Rajagopalan 512-826-3564 Host: Akshaya Patra USA

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Startalk Hindi Camp When: 06/06/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Lakeside Middle School 2565 Echols Rd, Cumming,30041 Contact: Manju Tiwari 770-962-2669 Host: Balvihar Hindi School VHPA 122

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Sabha with Pujya Dr. Swami When: 06/15/2019, 4:30 PM Where: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 460 Rockbridge Road NW, Lilburn,30047 Contact: 678-906-2277 Host: BAPS - Atlanta

Mata ki Chowki When: 06/15/2019, 5:00 PM Where: Sadhana Mandir 5675 Jimmy Carter Boulevard Suite 733, Norcross,30071 Contact: Acharya Ved P. Joshi 770-310-5944 Host: Sadhana Mandir

IFA Womens Fest When: 06/15/2019, 11:00 AM Where: The Forum (Infinite Energy Center) 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth,30097 Contact: Lakshmi Theesam 404-512-9579 Host: IFA

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Free Spiritual Talks by Swami Prakashananda When: 06/16/2019, 6:30 PM Where: Sawgrass Inn & Conference Center 1711 North University Drive, Plantation,33322 Contact: Ananth Venkatachalam 561-843-2818 Host: Chinmaya Mission

The Fabric of India When: 07/07/2019, Daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM, Thursday until 8:00PM Where: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota,34243 Contact: 941-359-5700

Kajal Oza Visit to Sanatan Mandir Atlanta When: 06/16/2019, 4:30 PM Where: Sanatan Mandir 1281 Cooper Lake Road, Smyrna,30082 Contact: Bharat Desai 770-316-1055 Host: Sanatan Mandir

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Mata Amritanandamayi in Atlanta

Ahobaan When: 06/22/2019, 11:55 AM Where: Mountain View High School 2351 Sunny Hill Road, Lawrenceville,30043 Contact: Subho 678-823-5738 Host: The Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta

R P Patnaik Musical Concert When: 06/22/2019, 3:00 PM Where: Lanier high school 918 Hwy NE, Buford,30518 Contact: Viju Chiluveru 678-557-6468 Host: Suneetha Potnuru

Bollywood Gharana When: 06/23/2019, 6:00 PM

When: 06/28/2019, 10:00 AM Where: Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta,30303 Contact: 770-609-4860 Host: AMMA Where: Buford Community Center - Town Park & Theatre 2200 Buford Hwy, Buford,30518 Contact: Reva Banka 404-200-1098 Host: Anand and Reva Banka

International Day of Yoga When: 06/23/2019, 7:30 AM Where: Heritage Sandy Springs Park 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE,

Atlanta,30328 Contact: 404-851-9111 Host: Consulate General of India

Music of India When: 06/24/2019, 7:00 PM Where: India Cultural Center 1281 Cooper Lake Rd SE, Smyrna,30082 Contact: 404-963-5902 Host: India In USA (Consulate General of India)

MyShadi Bridal Expo CHARLOTTE

Noon to 5:00 PM

Hilton Charlotte Center City 222 E. Third Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

FORT LAUDERDALE

Sunday, August 25, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076

ORLANDO

Sunday, September 15, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

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Sunday, August 4, 2019

Contact: Aruna Shah (954) 784-8100 www.myshadibridalexpo.com Host: Desh-Videsh Media Group Inc. JUNE 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

Book More Weddings! Reserve your booth today!

MyShadi Bridal Expo The Largest Event of its Kind Expo showcases the latest trends and products essential for Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh weddings. Hundred of brides and families attend each show! CHARLOTTE Sunday, August 4, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Hilton Charlotte Center City 222 E. Third Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

FORT LAUDERDALE Sunday, August 25, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL 33076

ORLANDO Sunday, September 15, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

Attention Exhibitors:

Destination Wedding Fashion Show Pavilion Booths Available Sponsorship Available

75% repeat vendor rate Over

Photo Courtesy: Peter Nguyen Photography

Several years experience producing the best bridal shows in the Southeast. • Mass-advertising through TV and Radio advertisements on some of the National South Asian Radio and TV channels. • Opportunity to market to hundreds of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Indo-Caribbean Brides. • Pipe and drape booths arranged in classy and elegant layout to create an ambiance of splendor. • City and statewide print/radio advertising • Direct mailing to thousands of households • Outbound phone calls to households • Contact "lead list" provided after the show in digital form. • Did we mention thousands of brides will attend?

Free Admission and Parking

Presented by

Desh-Videsh Media Group Inc. (954) 784-8100 www.deshvidesh.com

Reserve Your Booth Online Today

www.myshadibridalexpo.com

Platinum Sponsors MyShadi (954) 784-8100 www.myshadi.com

Hilton Charlotte Center City (704) 377-1500 www.charlottebestwedding.com

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel (954) 753-5598 www.marriott.com/FLLMC

The Arpan Group (703) 651-6670 www.thearpangroup.com

Hilton Orlando (407) 313-8458 www.thehiltonorlando.com

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BANQUET HALLS Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center www.marriott.com/ATLPC 770-730-2678 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................55 Bonaventure Resort & Spa www.bonaventureresortandspa.com 954-349-5723 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................49 Coral Springs Marriott www.marriott.com/fllmc 954-227-4119

Hilton Daytona Beach www.daytonahilton.com 386-254-8200 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................23

Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort www.innisbrookgolfresort.com 727-942-5541 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................17

Hilton Orlando www.thehiltonorlando.com 407-313-8458 See Our Ad on Page No. .................... 4-5

Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort www.newportbeachside.com 305-949-1300 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................28

Hilton Orlando - Altamonte Springs www.orlandoaltamontesprings.hilton.com 407-830-1985 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................45

Novare Events www.novareevents.com 404-962-8700 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................27

See Our Ad on Page No. ......................39 DoubleTree by Hilton-Orlando at SeaWorld www.doubletreeorlandoseaworld.com 407-352-1100

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay www.grandhyatttampabay.com 813-207-6630 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 132 Gulf Stream Park www.gulfstreampark.com 786-291-7938 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................59 Hilton Charlotte Center City www.charlottebestwedding.com 704-331-4380 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................65 130

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Palm Beach Gardens Marriott www.marriott.com/PBIPG 561-630-1304 See Our Ad on Page No. ............... 74-75 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley www.raleighmarriott.com 919-571-5345 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................97 Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel www.renaissancewaverly.com 770-303-3123 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................57 St. Augustine Renaissance www.marriott.com/JAXBR 904-940-8635 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................40 Waldorf Astoria Orlando www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com 407-597-5500 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................12

BEAUTICIANS-COSMETICIAN Anju Thaker www.anjuthaker.com 954-554-8749 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 123

Vee Jovan- Hair Stylist www.bridesandgrooming.com 915-443-0856 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................48

Caramel GlamOur Spa www.facebook.com/CGOspa 813-520-0279 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 103

BOUTIQUES Chhabra’s Fashions chhabrasfashion@hotmail.com 954-578-0093 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................92

Diva’ni Beauty & Spa rkshah830@gmail.com 407-802-6261 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................91

Le Trend Boutique www.letrendboutique.com 407-288-3304 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................38

Niki Creations www.nikicreations.com 954-257-1918 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................94

Parul’s Beauty & Boutique www.facebook.com/parulboutique 407-968-6090 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 121

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Rukshmaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tijori www.rtijori.com 336-613-8777 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................70 BRIDAL SHOW MyShadi Bridal Expo 2019 www.myshadibridalexpo.com 954784-8100 See Our Ad on Page No. ...........128-148 DECORATOR Anand Event Services www.anandphotoandvideo.com 954-214-5807 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................87 Dreams To Reality www.dreamstorealityflorida.com 407-592-9261 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................29 Linen Connection Decor www.linenconnectiondecor.com 786-295-1969 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 139 Myar Decor Inc www.myardecor.com 404-268-7342 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................26 Nikun Events www.nikunevents.com 407-448-7128 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................50 NJP Events & Design www.njpeventsanddesign.com 321-474-4078 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................77 Occasions By Shangri-la www.occasionsbyshangrila.com 407-614-2977 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................31 Z Designs www.zdesignsevents.com 321-305-0262 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................56

DISC JOCKEY Dudha Productions www.dudhaproductions.com 727-418-8498 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 125 Empire Entertainment www.empireentertainment.ca 416-991-7205 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................11

Pavan Events www.pavanevents.com 954-494-3567 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 139 E-MARKETING The Arpan Group www.arpangroup.com 202-294-6184 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................13

ENTERTAINMENT Music by Melody www.musicbymelody.com 386-767-7862 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................94 EVENT PLANNER Divine Occasions www.yourdivineoccasion.com 678-458-1199 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 103 Eventrics Weddings www.eventricsindianweddings.com 863-397-0547 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................82

Devam www.houseofdevam.com 561-368-0057 See Our Ad on Page No. ........................ 2

Malani Jewelers www.malanijewelers.com 404-298-7811 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 146

Highglow Jewelers www.highglowonline.com 404-296-2714 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................61

Rivaz Jewelers www.rivazjewelers.com 407-856-0190 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................88

Legacy Jewelers www.legacyjewel.com 678-699-7366 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 147

Zevar Jewelers www.facebook.com/zevar22kt 954-742-5305 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 129

Two Ladies and Events www.twoladiesandevents.com 727-772-3491 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 125 HOME FURNISHING Gallery Furniture www.shopgalleryfurniture.com 407-438-8756 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................35

HORSE - CARRIAGE Orlando Horse & Carriage www.orlandocarriage.com 321-278-8007 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 137 Wind Chase Farm www.horse-drawncarriage.com 772-285-3480 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 123 JEWELERS Bhindi Jewelers Inc www.bhindi.com 404-325-8755 See Our Ad on Page No. ........................ 7 JUNE 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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Home Decorators of America www.thesonalfurniture.com 800-567-5686 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................43

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MEHNDI Farah’s Mehendi www.facebook.com/ farahsmehndiflorida 786-208-2277 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 140 Niki Creations www.nikicreations.com 954-257-1918 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................94 Tejal Henna www.tejalhenna.com 407-415-7994 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 137

Fine Art Productions www.fineartproductions.net 407-979-4749 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................15

Krishna Video & Photo Studio www.krishnavideophoto.com 863-651-8899 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 139

Infinite Loop Photography www.infiniteloopphoto.com 954-665-6835 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................47

Navyug Digital Studio & Color Lab www.navyugstudio.com 863-667-6999 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 140

JB’S Cinematic Creations & Photography www.jbccp.com 410-917-9280 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................95

Nima Film Photography www.nimafilm.com 813-885-5555 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 102

The Henna Company Miami www.thehennacompanymiami.com 786-368-2034 See Our Ad on Page No. ................... 129 MUSICIAN Music by Melody www.musicbymelody.com 386-767-7862 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................94

PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHY Ami Video and Photography www.amiphotovideo.com 732-372-7191 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................67 Anand Event Services www.anandphotoandvideo.com 954-214-5807 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................87 Blink Media Weddings www.blinkmedia.com 888-300-2944 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................18 134

Photo Courtesy: Castaldo Studios LLC

P R COMPANY The Arpan Group www.arpangroup.com 202-294-6184 See Our Ad on Page No. ......................13

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Maa Vimla Catering maavimlallc@gmail.com 407-408-6030 See Our Ad on Page No........................78

Zamana Photo & Videography www.zamanaphoto.com 678-860-2921 See Our Ad on Page No........................25

New Punjab Indian Restaurant www.punjabindianrestaurant.com 407-352-7887 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 137

PRIEST Acharya Ramesh Mehta www.facebook.com/ramesh. mehta.7564 813-453-9334 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 139

Punjab Kitchen Indian Cuisine www.punjabkitchenorlando.net 407-501-0289 See Our Ad on Page No........................89

Mahesh Gor www.facebook.com/maheshgor61 407-699-7966 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 139 Priest Chakravarthy www.priestchakravarthy.com 954-353-4543 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 140 Priest Ramachandra Bhat www.floridahindupriest.com 248-526-1620 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 140 RESTAURANT/CATERING 5th Element Indian Restaurant www.my5thelement.com 904-448-8265 See Our Ad on Page No........................14 Ashoka Indian Cuisine www.ashokamiami.com 305-456-8566 See Our Ad on Page No........................16 Chowpatty Restaurant www.chowpattyfoods.com 732-283-9020 See Our Ad on Page No.......................... 9 Lemon N Spice abe3313@aol.com 954-388-5193 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 112 JUNE 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

Taste Buds of India www.tastebudsofindia.com 954-603-6996 See Our Ad on Page No........................34 SARIS Devam www.houseofdevam.com 561-368-0057 See Our Ad on Page No.......................... 2 TRAVEL AGENCY Beez Tours www.beezphotoandvideo.com 954-496-5555 See Our Ad on Page No................. 84-85 ExploraTours www.exploratours.co.uk 0208-202-0944 See Our Ad on Page No........................51 Puja Travels www.pujatravels.com 813-344-0744 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 100 WEDDING ALBUM Elegant Wedding Album www.elegantweddingalbums.com 954-784-8100 See Our Ad on Page No....................... 37 WEDDING BUSINESS MARKETING Desh Videsh Media Group Inc www.deshvidesh.com 954-784-8100 See Our Ad on Page No.............104-105

The Arpan Group www.arpangroup.com 202-294-6184 See Our Ad on Page No........................13 WEDDING INVITATIONS Invites & Events www.invitesandevents.com 954-797-8022 See Our Ad on Page No........................41 WEDDING PORTAL MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com 954-784-8100 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 145 WEDDING STATIONARY Elegant Wedding Stationary www.elegantshaadicards.com 954-302-2489 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 119

WEDDING WEBSITES MyShadi.com www.myshadi.com 954-784-8100 See Our Ad on Page No..................... 145

Photo Courtesy: Studio Dew Drops

Sai Photography www.saiphotography.org 321 315-1831 See Our Ad on Page No........................58

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Desh-Videsh Distributors

Lil Buddy’s Caribbean Market • Fresh seafood • Halal meat • Groceries • Fresh Produce • Barrel Shipping to the Caribbean & More! 123 Ridge Center Drive, Davenport, FL 33837

(863) 353-2654 Facebook.com/LilBuddysCaribbeanMarket

AR- RAHMAN

GROCERIES & HALAL MEAT 678-226-9997

4315 Abbotts Rd, Suite #5 & 6 Duluth, GA 30097 Located next to Gokul Sweets arrahmangrocery@gmail.com • www.arrahmangrocery.com

WE SELL ZABIHA HANDCUT HALAL MEAT

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• Bakery times • Beer & Wine • Bulk Foods • Dairy • Dine In or Carry Out • Grocery • Fresh Meat & Seafood • Health & Beauty 5111 W Colonial Dr., Orlando, Florida 32808 407-523-1308 • naraine@caribbeansupercenter.com www.caribbeansupercenter.com

820 East State Road 434, Suite 150, Longwood, FL 32750

Store Hours: Monday thru Saturday 8:30AM to 9:00PM Sunday 8:30AM to 7:00PM

info@intfoodmart.com • www.intfoodmart.com

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advertisers’ index aCCOUNTaNT Astute Accounting ................................................................ 139 ENV’s Accounting ................................................................ 125 asTROlOGeR Pandit Mahendra Ji.............................................................. 144 aTTORNeYs Dehra Miotke ......................................................................... 95 Neelofer Syed ESQ ............................................................... 69 BaNQUeT Halls Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center .......................................... 55 Bonaventure Resort & Spa .................................................... 49 Coral Springs Marriott............................................................ 39 DoubleTree by Hilton-Orlando at SeaWorld .......................... 83 Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay ...................................................... 132 Gulf Stream Park ................................................................... 59 Hilton Charlotte Center City ................................................... 65 Hilton Daytona Beach ............................................................ 23 Hilton Orlando....................................................................... 4-5 Hilton Orlando - Altamonte Springs ....................................... 45 Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort ............................................ 17 Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort ....................................... 28 Palm Beach Gardens Marriott .......................................... 74-75 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley............................................ 97 Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel ...................................... 57 St. Augustine Renaissance.................................................... 40 Waldorf Astoria Orlando ........................................................ 12

Nikun Events ......................................................................... 50 NJP Events & Design ............................................................ 77 Occasions By Shangri-la ....................................................... 31 Z Designs .............................................................................. 56 disC JOCKeY Dudha Productions .............................................................. 125 Empire Entertainment ............................................................ 11 Pavan Events ...................................................................... 139 e-MaRKeTiNG The Arpan Group ................................................................... 13 edUCaTiON Broward Tutor ........................................................................ 99 Kumon North America FL ................................................. 62-63 eNTeRTaiNMeNT Music by Melody .................................................................... 94 eVeNT PlaNNeR Divine Occasions ................................................................. 103 Eventrics Weddings ............................................................... 82 Novare Events ....................................................................... 27 Two Ladies and Events ....................................................... 125 fiNaNCial seRViCes Atlantic American Partners ...................................................... 3 Smithdeal & Barry................................................................ 125

BeaUTiCiaNs/COsMeTiCiaN Anju Thaker ......................................................................... 123 Caramel Glamour Spa ......................................................... 103 Diva’ni Beauty & Spa ............................................................. 91 Niki Creations ........................................................................ 94 Parul’s Beauty & Boutique ................................................... 121 Vee Jovan- Hair Stylist .......................................................... 48

fOOd disTRiBUTOR Commerce International Inc .................................................. 71 Sky Speed Distributor .......................................................... 101

BOUTiQUes Chhabra’s Fashions............................................................... 92 Le Trend Boutique ................................................................. 38 Niki Creations ........................................................................ 94 Parul’s Beauty & Boutique ................................................... 121 Rukshmani’s Tijori ................................................................. 70 Shop Solo Miami ................................................................... 79

GROCeRY AR- Rahman Groceries & Halal Meat.................................. 138 Caribbean Suppercenter ..................................................... 136 House of India-Greenacres ................................................. 138 House of Spices ............................................................. 95-138 India Bazaar ........................................................................ 136 Lil Buddys Caribbean Market .............................................. 138 New India Bazaar Indo Pak Grocery ................................... 136 Patel Brothers ...................................................................... 136 Spice House of Longwood................................................... 136

BRidal sHOW Desh Videsh Media Group Inc............................................. 107 MyShadi Bridal Expo 2019 ........................................... 128-148 CRediT CaRd PROCessiNG North American Bancard ....................................................... 19 Patel Processing.................................................................... 30 deCORaTOR Anand Event Services ........................................................... 87 Dreams To Reality ................................................................. 29 Linen Connection Decor ...................................................... 139 Myar Decor Inc ...................................................................... 26

fUNeRal seRViCes Trinity Memorial Gardens .................................................... 129 Wages & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory .......................... 60

HealTH & fiTNess Planet Smoothie Tampa ...................................................... 103 HOMe fURNisHiNG Gallery Furniture .................................................................... 35 Home Decorators of America ................................................ 43 HORse - CaRRiaGe Orlando Horse & Carriage ................................................... 137 Wind Chase Farm................................................................ 123

advertisers’ index iNsURaNCe aGeNTs American Family Insurance-Lilburn ..................................... 139 Bill Daly Insurance ............................................................... 140 Indemnity Public Adjusters .................................................... 66 SDK & Associates Insurance Service .................................... 99 State Farm Insurance-Hollywood ........................................ 121 iT CONsUlTiNG Contract Engineers .............................................................. 123 JeWeleRs Bhindi Jewelers Inc.................................................................. 7 Devam ..................................................................................... 2 Highglow Jewelers................................................................. 61 Legacy Jewelers .................................................................. 147 Malani Jewelers ................................................................... 146 Rivaz Jewellers...................................................................... 88 Zevar Jewelers .................................................................... 129 MeHNdi Farah’s Mehendi .................................................................. 140 Niki Creations ........................................................................ 94 Tejal Henna.......................................................................... 137 The Henna Company Miami ................................................ 129 MUsiCiaN Music by Melody .................................................................... 94

P R COMPaNY The Arpan Group ................................................................... 13 PesT CONTROl Pest Depot.com ..................................................................... 93 PHOTOGRaPHeR/VideOGRaPHY Ami Video and Photography .................................................. 67 Anand Event Services ........................................................... 87 Blink Media Weddings ........................................................... 18 Fine Art Productions .............................................................. 15 Infinite Loop Photography...................................................... 47 JBS Cinematic Creations & Photography .............................. 95 Krishna Video & Photo Studio ............................................. 139 Navyug Digital Studio & Color Lab ...................................... 140 Nima Film Photography ....................................................... 102 Sai Photography .................................................................... 58 Zamana Photo & Videography .............................................. 25 PRiesT Acharya Ramesh Mehta ...................................................... 139 Mahesh Gor ......................................................................... 139 Priest Chakravarthy ............................................................. 140 Priest Ramachandra Bhat ................................................... 140 PRiNTiNG Desh Videsh Media Group Inc.......................................107-111 RadiO sHOW Manoranjan.......................................................................... 141 Radio Asia ........................................................................... 141

RealTOR 21 Day Closings Inc............................................................... 81 AmeriTeam Realty Inc ........................................................... 81 Charles Rutenberg Realty ..................................................... 94 Coldwell Banker-Jyoti Laungani .......................................... 139 Future Home Realty ............................................................ 140 Keller Williams-Pembroke ................................................... 140 Marcus & Millichap; Kabani Hotel Group ............................. 123 Sunny Beautiful Homes ....................................................... 140 Unity Real Estate Services LLC .......................................... 113 ReliGiOUs PROGRaM Mata Amritanandmayi Center .............................................. 109 ResTaURaNT/CaTeRiNG 5th Element Indian Restaurant .............................................. 14 Ashoka Indian Cuisine ........................................................... 16 Chowpatty Restaurant ............................................................. 9 Lemon N Spice .................................................................... 112 Maa Vimla Catering ............................................................... 78 New Punjab Indian Restaurant ............................................ 137 Punjab Kitchen Indian Cuisine............................................... 89 Taste Buds of India ................................................................ 34 sWiMMiNG POOl seRViCes Pool Centers USA................................................................ 119 saRis Devam ..................................................................................... 2 sCHOOl Kumon North America FL ................................................. 62-63 TeMPle Mount Soma ........................................................................ 121 TRaVel aGeNCY Beez Tours........................................................................ 84-85 ExploraTours.......................................................................... 51 Puja Travels ......................................................................... 100 WeddiNG alBUM Elegant Wedding Album ........................................................ 37 WeB desiGN/e-COMMeRCe Global AMS.......................................................................... 127 WeB HOsTiNG seRViCes Global AMS.......................................................................... 127 WeddiNG BUsiNess MaRKeTiNG Desh Videsh Media Group Inc...................................... 104-105 The Arpan Group ................................................................... 13 WeddiNG iNViTaTiONs Invites & Events ..................................................................... 41 WeddiNG sTaTiONaRY Elegant Wedding Stationery ................................................ 119 WeddiNG PORTal MyShadi.com ....................................................................... 145 WeddiNG WeBsiTes MyShadi.com ....................................................................... 145

Photo Courtesy: Peter Nguyen Photography

MyShadi Bridal Expo The Largest Event of its Kind Expo showcases the latest trends and products essential for Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh weddings. Hundreds of brides and families attend each show!

Charlotte

Fort lauderdale Sunday, August 25, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM

Sunday, August 4, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Hilton Charlotte Center City

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel

222 E. Third Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

orlando Sunday, September 15, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Attention Exhibitors:

Over

Attention Brides, Grooms & Family Members: v Free Admission and Parking v Free Food Sampling v Interactive sessions v Wide variety of top vendors v Designer runway fashion show

Exclusive Shopping Boutiques:

75%

repeat vendor rate Reserve Your Booth Online Today

www.myshadibridalexpo.com

100 Vendor Booths Over

v Find creative ideas and designs for all your events v Interview multiple vendors in one afternoon v Mehndi, hair & makeup demos v Taste scrumptious appetizers and wedding cake v Show discounts only for Expo attendees

Indian and Pakistani Clothing: Designer Saree, Designer Blouses, Lehenga Choli, Lehenga and Lacha Saree, Evening Gown, Party Wear, Churidar, Salwar, Tops, Kurti, Tunics & Indo-Western wear diamond, Gold & Silver Jewelry: Fashion, Costume and Designer Jewelry Men’s attire: Sherwanis, Jodhpuris and Kurta Pyjamas

Destination Wedding Pavilion Booths Available

Presented by

desh-Videsh Media Group Inc.

(954) 784-8100 • www.deshvidesh.com

Fashion Show Sponsorship Available

Platinum Sponsors MyShadi (954) 784-8100 www.myshadi.com

hilton Charlotte Center City (704) 377-1500 www.charlottebestwedding.com

Fort lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs hotel (954) 753-5598 www.marriott.com/FLLMC

the arpan Group (703) 651-6670 www.thearpangroup.com

hilton orlando (407) 313-8458 www.thehiltonorlando.com