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Published: Shri & Deepak on Maharani Weddings | Virginia Photographer

Congratulations to Shri and Deepak (who had their Sangeet River Creek Club in Leesburg, Virginia at and Wedding Celebrations at Westfields Marriott in Chantilly), for being featured on Maharani Weddings.

Shri and Deepak's Wedding Feature on Maharani Wedding Blog

Excerpt from Maharani Wedding

Happy Wednesday dear readers! Today we are being honored with the grand Indian wedding of Shri and Deepak, an incredible celebration photographed by Regeti’s Photography! This clever couple brought in SW Events‘ professional planning staff to tailor their big nuptials that kicked off with a joyful Sangeet night! Among the many bright highlights from the evening, we love the beautiful drapery that served as background for the sweetheart swing as well as how the venue was brilliantly decked out in the vibrant pre-wedding decor by the creative L’AmbianceMOD Girl Studios made our Maharani the prettiest bride-to-be thanks to a glowing and fresh makeup and made her updo look extraordinary by adding some tropical flowers as hairpieces! The colorful blooms on her hair matched her peach color choli and dazzling fuchsia lehenga skirt she twirled as she danced with her prince Deepak who also donned an elegant Silk sherwani in blue! We are about to unveil the ceremony grandeur but first, make sure to peruse through all the dance performances, the multicolor decors and more in our complete gallery

Ok, Maharanis now that we have seen some pretty Sangeet portraits it’s time to join Shri and Deepak during the blessings and rites of their Indian marriage which was beautifully planned by SW Events! The wondrous affair took place at the lavish rooms of the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles and the extraordinary service of their staff ensured the event came off exactly as desired. The incredibly enchanting ceremony decor by L’Ambiance is beyond words! And speaking of beyond words, the beautiful bride’s look is to die for! Shri looked like a dream come true from head to toe; dressed up in red, jeweled in gold and beautified with a flawless her hair and makeup by MOD Girl Studios! In the meantime, Deepak stole all the show with the ‘prince charming’ look wearing his splendid heavy brocade sherwani! The highlights from the happy couple’s first look photo session and some of their most sweet ceremony moments captured by Regeti’s Photography are all in our full gallery! See you at the reception!

Shri and Deepak’s last feature today is dedicated to their big wedding bash! The happy couple beautifully planned a charming soiree with the expert help and production of SW Events! The planning firm executed the fabulous event at the always elegant Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles that once again offered the newlyweds the best spot to celebrate their marital bliss! The exclusive premises were decorated by L’Ambiance with an inviting ambiance that incorporated a beautiful floral wedding stage, warm candlelights and magnificent blooms on each table! Bollywood Bistro‘s fresh and excellent cuisine offered all attendees a delectable feast right before they all packed the dance floor all night long. Deepak’s white tuxedo dinner jacket made him stand out in the crowd while Maharani Shri was a goddess with a head-turning evening makeup look and an equally effortless beautiful evening hairstyle by MOD Girl StudiosRegeti’s Photography created some long-lasting memories of the night and we have our gallery filled with all these great stills just for your delight!

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Photography: Regeti’s Photography | Venues: Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles | Planning & Design: SW Events | Catering: Bollywood Bistro | Floral & Decor: L’Ambiance | Hair & Makeup: MOD Girl Studios | Mehndi Artist: Shazia

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