For over six years, MyShadi Bridal Expo has been offering newly engaged couples and their families a firsthand look at the latest trends in event and wedding planning. Hosted by Desh Videsh Media Group, the bridal show takes place on one afternoon, with hundreds of attendees taking advantage of having…
Most people think that pictures are important; however, when it comes to weddings, often emphasis is placed more on other details of planning, while underestimating the most lasting artifacts from your wedding: the photographs. While looking for the photographer that is right for you, and after all of your questions…
Half an hour before doors were set to open, excited brides, moms, and (even some dads!) were lined up in front of the ballroom entrance at the Hilton Orlando. The 2015 Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo, which showcased the latest in South Asian wedding and event trends, kicked off to a…
Zainab’s Haute Collections is a boutique consisting of items ranging from clothing to jewelry. Sabera Hussain founded the company in 2011. Sabera Hussain was always fond of art such as designing, painting, and even curating jewelry during her free time. While Sabera Hussain was also an entrepreneur, she always made sure…
Congratulations to the Vendor Facebook raffle winners from each of our March MyShadi Bridal Expos. Many of the MyShadi Bridal Expos are active participants on social media, be it Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. These lucky social media participants won the raffle for their respective Expo: Atlanta MyShadi Bridal Expo: Peter…
Shaheen’s Collection first began about 10 years ago, at first, it was more casual and semi party. My clothing line was liked by all and it was the people’s overwhelming response that encouraged me to venture into bridal wear. In Bridal wear there are dresses for the brides of Mehndi, Barat…
Dreams to Reality, a full-service decor and event planning company, is the winner of the 2014 Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo Booth Decor competition. Mehjabeen Memon, President, originally hails from Pakistan, and now resides in Orlando with her husband and two sons. She feels fortunate to have grown up around many…
When you have a spectacular Hawaiian backdrop complete with mountains in the distant background, palm trees swaying perfectly to every movement, birds chirping synchronically and creating heavenly music, you can be fairly certain that this wedding is going to be very different. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI 2nd District) really…
Recently, Desh-Videsh sat down with the winner of the 2012 Fort Lauderdale MyShadi Bridal Expo Mehndi Competition, Amber Emkin. Owner of HennaParty.com, Amber has been a mehndi artist for over eight years. Her background in fine arts lends itself nicely to her creative and elaborate designs. Learn more about Amber…
As a South Asian bride, it is your birthright to adorn yourself with the most extravagant jewels on your wedding day. Anything less would just be a waste of time, not to mention, take away some of the most fun and girly moments of your wedding preparations! As a South…
Ateeqa’s Couture Fashion designer Ateeqa has become the epitome of Pakistani fashion in Florida. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Ateeqa dreamed of becoming a fashion designer ever since childhood, as she loved prints fabrics and style. But, she got married at an early age and became busy with motherhood. Then, in…
Multi-talented and multi-dimensional Shaveta Jain embraces a wide range of roles including IT professional, loving wife, caring mother of two daughters, cultural ambassador, and tireless, compassionate social activist. Shaveta earned her Masters in Mathematics from IIT Delhi and R&D program from IIT, Powai, India. She began her career with HSBC…