Sharn's It's My Wedding Desi Bride Dreams

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WEDDING MR&MRS KANG - MAY 24TH 2015

CELEBRATING

& Kang The Wonderful Union Of

Sharn Darvinder

Desi Bride

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...Introducing

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The Love Story

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Our Union

Cutting The Cake

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Plan Your Wedding

A MATCH MADE IN

HEAVEN arvinder and I met in March 2013 through mutual friends, and we instantly clicked. I knew Dav was the one, as soon as I started to speaking to him such a cliche! Our first date was on the 30th March 2013 in the courthouse hotel in London which was then followed by drinks at the Jewel bar. We finished off with a lovely meal at the Cinnamon club in Westminster, it was truly romantic!

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When did you realise it was love and when did it dawn on you that you wanted to get married??

Well the love emerged a few months into our relationship but I knew he was the one before I had even met Dav! I knew it from our connection on the phone - gosh sounds so cheesy! I’ve always known he was the one right from the beginning. It’s amazing to have a best friend and husband in one.

“My family thinks that Dav is the perfect man for me.

He is calm, cool and very kind, and both of our families were really pleased that we married within our same culture.”

-Sharn Kang, Desi Bride Dreams

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I had many friends and family which travelled from Canada, India, Hong Kong and Amsterdam and it was amazing to see them all and celebrate my wedding with them.

On the actual wedding day itself I would say our spectacular entrance with our 10 piece Band Baja was my favourite memory.

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My makeup really was amazing. I had the renowned Ravita Pannu do my hair, makeup and styling of my chunni and she did a fantastic job of creating my dream look.

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From London to Delhi...globe trotting Sharn knew exactly what she wanted and where to get it... any self respecting bride-to-be A sknows, the bridal preparations

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gold sequin top and a combination of a two tone chunni, it was a mix of pinks and corals. It was very a difare an exciting start of the festivities.

Tell us about your make-up and styling... ferent couture piece and it definitely wasn’t traditional. I really did look “My makeup really was amazing. It was both flawless and bold at the at 50 different bridal pieces before I same time and she used hues of coral found the one! My search started in Punjab in India and although there to compliment my outfit. I went for dramatic eyes and bold lips. I went for were some very beautiful and stunning pieces they were all very similar a very vintage high bun with a midnothing really wowed me. My cousin, dle parting and it was very clean and sleek. I also opted to have my chunni aunt, mother and I then took a trip to Delhi, India’s shopping capital and on my head throughout the day as I wanted to be traditional but also look soon as I walked into Asiana Couture I knew it would be in there somelike the bride.”

Describe your gown, including the where! These couture pieces were very different and unique and my material and any style details? cousin and I could see it hiding in the “My gown was a beautiful coral and back.” mint green lehngha from Dehli.

It was very heavily embroidered in “As soon as I saw it I knew gold work and I opted for a plain it was the one!”

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Stylish Diva; Sharn’s bridal shoes were Jimmy Choo’s from London and the accessories were from Avari London.

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Make sure you go to at least three-five trials before you book your makeup artist so that you can get an idea of different looks and which makeup artist’s styles you prefer.

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Left; Dav prepares for his entrance with a touch of topiary Below; That anxious wait for his beloved wife-to-be

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I can't believe it,

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...WOW

The big day is HERE!

- Darvinder’s thoughts whilst preparing for his big debut

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y bridesmaids were my old friends Charlotte Hancock, Radhika Nathwani, Rohima Begum and nieces Inderjit Tak, and Gurvinder Liddher.

They each had two outfit changes. We opted for traditional churidaar suits in the morning which were a bright turquoise - my favourite colour -and for the afternoon we selected metallic grey and baby pink plain sarees but we accessorised to the max! The bridesmaids wore beautiful long pearl necklaces with matching earrings. They looked stunning! Radhika, Rohima and Charlotte have been my best pals for years now and I even lived with Radhika at university so I knew they had to be the bridesmaids. I am extremely close to my nieces and I knew they had to be bridesmaids as well.

Special Moments Revealed

How did the proposal happen and what was your reaction?

“It was the most dreamiest proposal ever! Dav took me away to New York in January 2014.

We had the most perfect day being driven round snowy central park on a horse carriage.

We then headed back to our hotel and Dav tricked me by saying that we should take a look at the roof top as it’s meant to be amazing.

He then led me onto the rooftop which was empty - he had arranged it with the hotel and it was so snowy and beautiful! There was a bottle of champagne propped up on a table as well as a personal photographer - it was such a romantic setting! He then popped the question and of course I said yes!”

Describe one of your shared romantic moments...

“Ahhh there are so many! My New York proposal was probably the most romantic and it was topped off with a beautiful meal at the most romantic restaurant in New York called If one by land, two by sea. That he is very caring, completely committed to our marriage and extremely hard working.

What more could a girl ask for?”

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FU EA SING ST T ME RAD ET IT S W ION ES S T

efore my wedding I had two pre wed events and a religious event. My first pre wed event on the Friday before my wedding was the “Maiyan” this is where close family and friends gather and get the bride ready for her wedding and apply traditional turmeric powder mix to “beautify” her before the wedding! We also had a sangeet two nights before the wedding where the ladies such as family and friends get together and sing and dance to traditional Punjabi songs. The night before the wedding we also had a pre party which again was just for my side of the family and we danced and celebrated my last night of freedom!

We love exploring! Whether that is travelling or just experiencing new adventures, we both have very curious minds. We are both very business minded, so a lot of our topics of conversations can be focused around our next investment strategy!

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York S “My cake was beautifully extravagant. It was a larger than life five tier cake which had been embellished with beautiful jewels and intricate icing. It was inspired by a couture cake I had seen in Amsterdam and I knew I wanted something similar as soon as a I saw it!�

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Special Things...

Welcome to New York! From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, this industrious bride wanted guests to be in a NY frame of mind

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ur theme was very extravagant and luxurious. We opted for a New York theme as I’m completely obsessed with the city and my husband proposed in New York. We truly did recreate “An evening in New York” experience for our guests. book of our love story.

I really am not a flower type girl and sometimes in Asian weddings flowers hardly play any role at all. However I decided to have a bouquet as I wanted something beautiful for my pictures. made with coral foam roses, brooches, jewels, crystals, beads and diamanté trails.

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e had a lavish Indian affair to say the very least! We had a gourmet menu; which consisted of seven starters, seven main courses, two desserts, New York themed cupcakes and cookies as well as Indian Chai. We had three speeches which were beautifully executed by my cousin Sandeep, my husband’s cousin Randeep and of course my husband Dav. The most memorable moment was when my cousin shared so personal insights into my life such as being the rock of my family from a young age and a strong woman because I was the only Khaira girl in my generation. Also saying that I love a good old party no matter what the occasion may be!

What was your first dance song and entertainment?

It was Tujhe Dekha from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. We had so many different types of entertainment. We had a Bollywood string quartet for our drinks reception and starters.

We also had stilt walkers which welcomed guests into the venue and this really gave that wow factor!

We had a 10 piece traditional baja band for our entrance. We also had Ritzy DJ but the star of the show was the famous Punjabi Bhangra singer Jazzy B! Wow, what a performance!

He made sure the dance floor was packed until late into the evening and he had so much energy. It truly was a spectacular performance.”

Tell us about your honeymoon “We went to Thailand first and stayed in the beautiful and luxurious Sarojin.

This was a boutique beach resort and it was set against a backdrop of lush greenland and a private beach. We had our own private pool and butler service. The attention to detail at the Sarojin was second to none and the surroundings were very lavish.

We stayed here for seven nights and then our next adventure was Hong Kong! Hong Kong was truly amazing and we enjoyed so much sightseeing.

We stayed in the Harbour Grand hotel and it was steps away from the Victoria Harbour, showcasing Hong Kong’s magnificent cityscape as a backdrop.”

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his couple certainly don’t do things by halves. From three dresses and three ceremonies to the entertainment booked for their wedding day(s!) extravaganza.

“My friends surprised us with a video about us - which was amazing and Bhav’s family also surprised us with a hilarious song and dance performance of “Bhav and Prina style” in the tune of Gangnam Style!

We also had Shiv Gopal in attendance who is a wedding DJ, specialising in playing background music whilst the ceremony is conducted.

Shiv was personally one of my favourite aspects of the wedding, his music was phenomenal and perfectly timed.

We didn’t have a wedding band as that’s not really our style but we found fabulous DJs, and we also had a special dhol (Indian drums) performance which lasted around 15 minutes. The DJs were great, and made sure they played all of our favourite songs, so we couldn’t have been happier with the entertainment!

We had quite few speeches - the best men, my friends, my Dad and of course, the groom.

They were all a combination of funny, emotionfilled and thoughtful - and I definitely shed a tear on more than one occasion. I couldn’t have wished for a better celebration.”

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MEET SHARN...

Blogger, Planner, New Bride

My name is Sharn Khaira, and I dream big without settling for anything less. Influenced by my own wedding planning journey, I created the popular UK-based Asian wedding blog Desi Bride Dreams to inspire couples as I highlight tips to guide you as you plan your wedding.

I’ll introduce you to professionals I don’t want you to live without, as well as real engagement parties and weddings that are nothing short of stunning.

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Achieved...

Having been so heavily involved in planning herself with the fulfilment of a dream wedding and a successful wedding blog, just how can this Desi Bride help you to achieve your dreams?

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n order to inspire brides on an even greater scale, I am also thrilled to welcome you to Desi Bride Dreams Wedding Planning!

Just as I adore sharing gorgeous weddings on my site, I’m also beyond passionate about designing and planning weddings that are glamorous and completely unforgettable As a UKAWP trained wedding planner and bride (now wife!), I strive to become your most trusted wedding planning source.

Whether through the inspiration I provide via my site or the assistance I can offer in person as your planner, I want your guests’ jaws to drop as they are welcomed to each of your pre wed events and opulent wedding reception, because every detail tells your unique story.

Highlighted by my mission to promote honesty, brilliant customer service, and creativity, I want your wedding planning journey and modern, stylish wedding day to feel magical.

I’m honoured that my journey has propelled me to become a trusted source on the BBC Asian Network, Bride Hour, and the Asian Leader. For the Asian bride by the Asian bride, let’s plan your celebration together. Every wedding is unique. As a result, each package I offer is completely customisable for you and your needs.

From décor planning to choosing your makeup artist, I simply cannot wait to work with you!

Sharn was responsible for planning every element of her New York themed extravaganza and can help you bring your vision to life

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I creatively source every detail for your wedding, put the final touches on your bespoke soiree, coordinate your celebration, or assist you in finding a makeup artist that will make you feel even more stunning than you have ever dreamed.

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Packages As the DJ plays and guests’ eyes are cast upon your event space for the first time, your greatest hope is they pause to take in the truly incredible scene in front of them.

They see a bespoke theme that speaks to who you are as a couple. After just a few moments of taking in the impeccable design, one thing is certain: guests will never forget how welcomed your design made them feel; it’s unforgettable...or should be...

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I will always keep your personality and ideas at the forefront as I think big, dream bold, and design creatively to make your celebration brilliantly yours, and one your guests talk about for years to come. I will fully plan every element of your wedding (outfit fittings, invitation copy, food tastings, executing your dream theme, creating a meticulously organised wedding day timeline, and more!). I’ll be the first to arrive on your wedding day, and the last to leave long after the last memory has been made.

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If organisation fuels you, you’re head over heels for design, or you enjoy planning your wedding with help from your fiancé, family, and friends, you may decide you simply need my assistance with a few areas of your wedding planning. I’m here to help!

Let’s talk about videography, catering, or finding the perfect makeup artist.

Let’s finalise your wedding theme and pre wed events. Let’s make sure your wedding day timeline is exactly on point.

Whatever your needs, I’m eager to start tying your wedding details together with you, becoming the point of contact for your vendors, and executing your beautiful wedding day as your coordinator to sure you enjoy a stress free experience!

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s your month of coordinator, I will handle all of the details for you starting 30 days prior to your wedding. I’ll ask to review all of your contracts, I’ll pour over every detail to make sure everything is just right, and I’ll create your wedding day timeline. On your wedding day, I’ll arrive early to assist with setup and ensure every professional executes your design wonderfully, be a point of contact for family and friends, make sure you and your new husband are always having an unforgettable day, and return all of your personal items

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I loved my wedding photography, we had the very professional SalShan do my shoots and he really knew how to bring out our best sides and allow Dav and I to feel really comfortable.

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Introducing Our Latest

TRY SOMETHING UNIQUE...

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t’s My Magazine ensures that your love story is told, from meeting to honeymoon,within your very own luxury magazine heirloom.

Who better to entrust with this task than Sharn of Desi Bride Dreams?

“As soon as I discovered It’s My Magazine I knew that it was something I needed to capture all of the details of our big day. When I saw how beautiful an heirloom it was, I just had to offer it to my clients too.

I couldn’t keep something so good to myself!”

- Sharn, www.desibridedreams.co.uk

Afterall, this heirloom is designed to inform, inspire and captivate long after we’re gone.

Sharn and our professional designers and photographers are trained to ensure that no better care can be dedicated to capturing your family’s slice of history.

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YOUR STORY DESERVES TO BE TOLD:

You are one of the amazingly fortunate few to have found their true soulmate.

Now, elegantly document your story for generations to come as trust us, the grand children will want to know.

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NO MEMORY GETS LEFT BEHIND: After all that hard work and planning, once the cake has been eaten and the dress packed away, often your photo album is the only reminder of your gorgeous occasion. Ensure that you capture it all.

HIGHLIGHT YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE STYLE IT DESERVES: With thick luxurious pages, stunning images, and well written editorial, It’s My Magazine is a stylish accompanyment to any coffee table. Why should the biggest day of your life be relegated to the cupboard, only to be retrieved annually, if ever at all? Be limited no longer by large, cumbersome albums.

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MORE PICTURES THAN YOU CAN THROW A BOOK AT: Standard photo albums contain roughly 90 images, however our standard 80 page It’s My Magazine contains roughly 200 well placed images. Many photographers are also specific about their photo albums consisting of only their own work. We however, welcome contributions from your guests that you’d like included. As we all know that whilst many photographers’ shift ends after the first dance, the party doesn’t stop until you say it does.

It’s your big day so capture it your way.

NO ONE MISSES OUT: Your best friend’s recently emigrated to India and can’t attend? Aunty Mai too infirm to travel? Worry no longer, they can both be a part of your day AND experience a slice of it too. We can interview or include their greetings without them being there in person, and as you can order anything from 10 to 1000, you can send them a copy electronically or by post.

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WE DON’T FORGET YOUR LOVED ONES: Many photo albums focus purely on the couple, yet weddings are also so much more.

It’s My Magazine allows a greater inclusion of family and friends. Optional articles such as GuestWatch and StyleFile will also have you admiring (or giggling) for years to come.

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TRADITIONAL ALBUMS TELL ONLY 50% OF THE STORY: Imagine your favourite novel reduced to a collection of images. Whilst interesting, it wouldn’t hold anywhere near the depth or convey the true meaning of the author.

Same goes for standard photo albums. It’s My Magazine’s well written editorial gets to the parts that cameras can’t reach.

ROMANCE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE BORING: We are strong advocates of a stylish, classic elegance, however where appropriate, we strive to inject humour, and fun, providing a light hearted twist on your every day romantic shots.

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You deserve it

Why do we work so hard 24/7 if not to treat ourselves when it really matters? You’ve invested so much financially and timewise, that you need to ensure your day is successfully captured and remembered forever. This is the one day of your life where you can never feel guilty for celebrating life and love, so go ahead and indulge, you’re worth it!

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Here at Desi Bride Dreams we provide bespoke, tailored services to stressed brides who want a magical, memorable and stress free wedding, which above all is brilliantly organised.

We offer a variety of packages, from full wedding planning to just on the day co-ordination, because we believe in bringing your dream day to life. Let us try...

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