Bangin' Banga Photography

So ofcourse after I found that beautiful cake from the post prior, I decided to check out Banga Photography -the photographers who captured that nice delicious shot. Once I started taking a look at the Banga Photography Blog (photo's of weddings, engagement photo shoots, family shots) I couldn't stop looking. I'm serious. Not only did I look at the well taken and humourous photo's, I actually read their notes/comments about the couple or event. Humourous is un understatement for these guys. They are sincere, REAL, honest AND entertaining. You should really go take a look... I guarantee you will be hooked.

Can you say Delicious and Exquisite!?

Things have gotten so hectic at work recently, that I have not had the time to post lately or actually in quite some time! And when I came across this beautiful cake below the other day on Maharani Weddings, the first thing I thought about was my blog and how I had to share it. I really have missed blogging and sharing these little things with everyone..and hopefully some time frees up soon so I can update you all with more beautiful and amazing stories, pictures and idea's!

Photo by: Banga Photography

Indoor Fireworks

What a great dramatic idea!

Indoor Fireworks: Illumination Fireworks
Photography: Greg Blomberg Photography
Thanks to: South Asian Bride Magazine

Glamourous Thailand Wedding

This glamourous wedding of Rashmi and Kunal was held in Thailand at the Sheraton HuaHin Resort & Spa near Bangkok. I really just wanted to showcase the bride and groom's outfit's as they are just so beautiful and really fit each night's theme to the core.

Welcome Dinner

The welcome dinner was for close family and friends but the bride still wanted to look stylish. The brides dress was designed by Shantanu and Nikhil. The groom wore grey pants and a black shirt from Arjun Khanna and a maroon waistcoat by Sabyasachi.

Greek theme Ring ceremony/Masquerade ballThis was the first big function for this wedding weekend and all the guests had arrived and would be seeing the couple for the first time. The theme was Greek and the dress code 'Coats and Gowns', since the ring ceremony was to be followed by a Masquerade Ball, the bride and groom picked creations appropriate for both functions. The bride wore royal blue flounced and layered chiffon gown from Mumbai-based designer Pia Gehani. To complement the gown the bride chose a classic diamond set from Popley Eternal and a thick diamond bracelet designed by Varuna D Jani. The groom wore black jodhpuri pants with a band gala jacket from Etro in Mumbai. This was by far one of the most beautiful gown's I have seen!

Indo-Western for Pool Party

This was when the Bride decided to get her mehendi done to her hands and feet, while everyone just relaxed casually by the pool. She chose a white georgette and silk knee length dress with pure gotta and pink pleated detailing, this too was designed by Pia Gehani.

Jodha Akbar theme for Sangeet

The theme for the night was Jodha Akbar and the dress code was Sherwanis and Anarkalis. The bride wore a full-sleeves green anarkali with a green lehenga and a blue dupatta which was designed by Babita Malkani. The groom wore a cream and gold sherwani from Neeta Lulla (this was similar to what Hirthik Roshan wore in Jodha Akbar) which had a touch of green to complement the bride's outfit. To match the theme the bride wore ethnic gold jewelry with coral and emeralds designed by Sabyasachi.

Traditional WeddingThe bride and groom wanted a very traditional look and chose to get both outfits made by Ahmedabad-based Shyamal and Bhumika.  The bride's outfit is an extension of the designers 2010-11 bridal collection and was specially designed keeping in mind the Wedding’s theme and colors. The groom's ensemble was also a part of the same collection and he wore an emerald green velvet sherwani style jacket with a crepe silk gold dhoti.

The bride's gold set with jadhau pieces are made from Popley Eternal and she also wore traditional maroon punjabi chuda's (wedding bangles).



Victorian theme Reception
The bride chose a glamorous Indo-western lehenga by Shantanu and Nikhil for the reception since she wanted something unique. The top was a silver corset with a fuchsia pink flower on the shoulder and crystal chains hanging from it. The lehenga was fuchsia pink with silver work and touches of grey at the bottom. The groom picked a classic black tux from Armani. The bride's diamond set was from Varuna D Jani.

Special Thanks to Wedding Sutra.com for all the details!

Invitation Idea- Intro Video

So I have a question for all the brides getting married in India, or another country BUT having the reception in your native country- What type of invitations do you send? How do you invite people to the reception?

Okay I lied, I didn't really have a question for you, but more of an answer or you could call it a nice solution. Take a look at this very entertaining video BY The Shaadi Story. It's such a cute way to invite your guests, while showing them the personality of your significant other. Also, just imagine what a great conversation starter its going to be for your guests. I mean I can just imagine an uncle asking "So that one big humongous bar with mango lassi's- will the lassi's have vodka beta?" By the way just an FYI, Mango Lassi Vodka's are my favorite!


Pratik and Namrata Intro Video from The Shaadi Story on Vimeo.

I actually found this video on Maharani Weddings, and It's actually the favorite video of the month and I can totally tell why. What a great video and even better couple!

My Concept or Yours?

I remember when my sister got married 10 years ago, her wedding video's were recorded on VHS (all 10 of them)... I don't think people nowadays even know what VHS stands for let alone watch 10 videos of footage. Nowadays, you can not only get your wedding events on DVD, but there's HD, blue-ray and you can even get a video montage or flashback video which can summarize ALL of your events in about 30 minutes.  It's amazing how far we have progressed with technology. "Yipppie" , you say? Well, as I always say things always get better and better. This past year or two, on every imaginable wedding blog or website I have seen numerous "concept video's". Some of them AMAZING, some of them very unique, and some of them that are just out of this world.

You ask, "What exactly is a concept video?" Have you ever imagined making your own music video? Or imagined having your proposal on video for all to see? Well, that's exactly what a concept video is. It's an idea that you make into a short film that you can show at your reception, use as a save-the-date or even send to your guests as a thank you. It's really what you make of it. So start figuring out with your hubby- my concept or yours?

Here's a video all sports fans will love. The couple Sapna and Sanjeev used their concept video as their wedding invitation. Each of these DVD's was included with an insert of all the wedding functions. I must say pretty creative and cute!


Sapna+Sanjeev DVD Invite from Hakim Sons Films on Vimeo.

Video First Seen on: Maharani Weddings
Concept Film Videographer: Hakim Sons Film


And, I found the video below after I stalked Hakim Sons Films online (to be more precise my bff Google helped me out). No, I don't need to be arrested unless I'm arrested for being AWESOME.

Tejal & Shaurin's Concept Film + Instant Edit from Hakim Sons Films on Vimeo.