For a Hindu family, a wedding serves as the fulfillment of one of the nine sanskars of life, in addition to being a festivity and celebration. In other words, marriage is a duty that every Hindu must fulfill since it is a matter of moral and religious obligation, and is…
The original text of the saptapadi was written in Hindu scripture in Sanskrit language. For many, it can be too complicated to understand practical meaning. One Hindu Scripture and English Scholar (whose name is unknown) put these slokas of saptapadi in a romantic way as follows: Walk with me…
With sacred fire and holy chants,Two hearts beat as one,As they make vows of eternal love,Under the bright, shining sun. With Saat Phere, they take seven rounds,Promising to walk hand in hand,Together they vow to build a life,That’s filled with love, trust, and stand. With the Mangal Sutra, they seal…
Le Trend Boutique – Fashion Show Participating Models JULIA BALES A graduate of Furman University with a degree in computer science and Chinese, Julia spent 2 years in Beijing and 8 years in Hong Kong developing the Asian cruise market. Julia is now chief digital officer for Go Travel in…
For over 10 years, MyShadi Bridal Expo has been a community event not to be missed by those planning a South Asian wedding. What began as a small bridal show twice a year in Florida, has now grown into a platform for over 85 event vendors taking place in over…
The following Hindu wedding vows were recited at Anamika and Atharv’s nuptials and were sent to us by the couple, who mentioned how much the Desh-Videsh wedding-specific issue helped in planning their wedding. This poetry was composed by Anamika. We are publishing here with their consent. Additionally, they have informed…
HAMDA AwAn Hamda Awan, a Pakistani American, has been modeling for a few years. Hamda has always tried to find my way around life by balancing both of her cultures. She real-ized that modeling and acting allowed her to connect both worlds while staying true to herself. She loves broadening…
Banjara is a South Asian Boutique located in the RTP area since 2013! We offer worldwide services to those who need a custom, last minute, or even casual outfit for their big day! Banjara also carries a wide variety of hand selected jewelry for any occasion. We specialize in creating…
Elizabeth Perniciaro (Liz) got her start in 1980 when a friend asked Liz to style her hair for her wedding day. Ever since then, she has been on an exciting journey navigating through the wedding business, collecting a breadth of skills from photo shoots, school dances, pageants, fashion shows, theater…
“Royal Events have been providing professional DJ & Entertainment services to the South Asian Community for the past 10 years. We don’t just provide services, we provide a dedicated and talented team for your event. We strive to provide industry’s highest quality of entertainment and top-notch equipment. We offer LED…
JULIA BALES A graduate of Furman University with a degree in computer science and Chinese, Julia spent 2 years in Beijing and 8 years in Hong Kong developing the Asian cruise market. Julia is now chief digital officer for Go Travel in Orlando and enjoys training in aerial silks and…
About Ritu Bhat Ritu Bhat is the Owner and Chief Creative Director of India inspired clothing brand, Ritu Selects. Ritu Selects was founded in 2012 and currently has two designer showrooms in the USA (Charlotte, NC and Houston, TX)and a sourcing team and workshop located in Mumbai, India.Ritu grew up…