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Real Wedding: Bushra + Osama (Part Two) by Adnan Ansah Photography

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:06:58 GMT

Bushra's and Osama's Nikah Ceremony (part one) was nothing less than colourful, splashed with deep red hues. Her walima stuck true to our colourful nature with vibrant purple and large bold accessories.

Read through to find out all the vendors involved. Pictures are courtesy of Adnan Ansah Photography.

The Magic of Love in Marrakech by Emotion

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:27:39 GMT

Destination weddings are increasing becoming popular and we love it when brides choose exotic locales and stray away from the norm. Marrakech is a bustling city in Morocco and also happens to be the backdrop of this romantic engagement teaser video to Dipan & Alpa's wedding.

The couple who are based in London, U.K. chose Alexio and his team from Emotion to create the ambiance through film for their love story.

Abid + Shainoor E-Shoot by Limelight Photography

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:57:51 GMT

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Another e-shoot up on our blog this week! It's amazing what hair, make-up and change of clothes can completely transform your look. This bride-to-be looks very ethnic in her Indian lengha and jewellery. Switch locations and she's classy chic in neutral pumps, loose curls and a lace top. Which look do you prefer for your e-shoot?

All photographs are courtesy of Limelight Photography based in Calgary, Alberta. The photographer shot the couple around the neighborhood in Inglewood.

Her make-up and hair was provided by Merle Norman, Quarry Park location in Calgary.

Don't forget to have fun at your e-shoot and smile!

Shayan + Cendu E-Shoot by Treasured Photography

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:10:10 GMT

There's no shortage of locales in Toronto for your e-shoot backdrop. Popular locations include the Toronto Skyline, Downtown Toronto, Distillery District, and High Park. If you can get a chance to drive further, do also check out the spectacular Hamilton Falls. The best part about all these areas is that you don't need a permit as its open to the public.

Some of these backdrops have been used in the most recent e-shoot captured by Kumar from Treasured Photography. This bride to be totally embraced her colourful side – a very summary e-shoot!

Happy Friday!

Real Wedding: Sunny + Andrew (Part One) by Qiu Photography

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:15:14 GMT

If you have ever been to the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, Canada, you'll know that you feel like royalty as soon you step in. For a bride looking for a luxe and lavish wedding venue, the Ritz-Carlton is also a convenient location for you and your guests to stay and get ready beside downtown churches.

The bride decided to stay classy with pearls and crystals. I couldn't help but love her touch of colour in her blue pumps accented with crystal and henna adorned hands.

Sunny & Andrew's luxe ceremony highlights from their fusion wedding were shot by George of Qiu Photography:

Real Wedding: Sheehan + Alex (Part One) by Images by Hannah K

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:09:40 GMT

I can't count how many stunning outfits this bride adorned throughout her wedding events! Our next real wedding comes from Brisbane, Australia, photographed by Images by Hannah K. ModernRani asked Hannah about her experience shooting the couple and this is what she had to say:

Sheehan, Alex and I met for the first time during their consultation and we hit off immediately. What impressed me about them, was their enthusiasm and passion for photography. When your clients are just as passionate about wanting beautiful images, you in turn are just as passionate about delivering them. Sheehan and Alex allocated me the time I required to shoot their wedding photos and this, along with trust and rapport, is one of the main factors for a successful couples shoot during a wedding.

Enjoy the snaps from their henna function held at the Greek Orthodox Hall in Mt Gravatt, Queensland Australia. Read through to find out all the vendors involved!

Sheehan is a versatile bride who took care of most of the decor, her attire and hair. Her make-up was by Marni from The Foundation.

Hair & Make-up Inspiration from Model Me Up

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:12:30 GMT

At ModernRani, we are always happy to feature beauty vendors, particularly up and coming talent such as Model Me Up Make-up Artistry based in Toronto, Canada.

Take a look at some of her work for off-beat bridal hair & make-up inspiration!

Real Wedding: Snehal + Rimmel (Part One) by f5 Photography

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:37:29 GMT

Fuschia/Magenta is my favourite colour and it disheartens me when I see amazing bridal wear that is not given proper treatment in the photographs. That's not the case in Snehal & Rimmel's real wedding! Rahul from f5 Photography has beautifully framed all the vivid colours of their wedding, particularly the bride's attire and accessories, giving everything a bright, airy feel. Rahul is based in London, United Kingdom but that doesn't stop him from covering destination weddings.

Read through to find out all the vendors who were part of their big day!

Guest Post: Sakhi Fashions - Hand Block Printing On Sarees

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:46:26 GMT

Neeta Rajendran is our guest blogger who along with her mother, runs Sakhi Fashions, an online fashion house based in India.

India has a rich tradition in ancient arts and crafts, and hand block printing is one of them. They have been used to adorn home linen and garments and can be found on daily wear cotton salwars to more festive silk sarees.

Hand block printing involves a series of processes. First, wooden blocks are hand carved or etched with a pattern on the surface. The blocks are then dipped in dye, and transferred on to the textile, such as a cotton or silk saree, which is stretched on a flat work surface and fixed with pins to prevent the fabric from shifting during the process. Usually, the border of the saree is printed first, followed by the body.

Design trends for hand block printed textiles change frequently, just the way fashion does, but the art doesn't lose its allure. From traditional motifs to geometric patterns, large prints to intricate designs, there are a variety of styles. As a result, Indian women can't ever have too many hand-block printed sarees in their wardrobes – some for different seasons and others for special occasions. These include designer hand block printed sarees, such as the ones below, from Sakhi Fashions.

Real Wedding: Pooja and Krisha (Part One) by Sidd Rishi Photography

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:31:11 GMT

I've always wondered the process behind photographers choosing their own wedding photographers for their important day!

When Pooja and Krisha, photographers from Australia were about to tie the knot, they left their wedding up to the capable hands of Sidd Rishi Photography. He told us that capturing their wedding was an honour for him. Sidd quoted that the couple were organized and very down to earth. Their radiant smiles made the shoots all the more fun to capture.

We couldn't agree more with Pooja and Krisha's choice as Sidd has done an amazing job, particularly at highlighting all the fine details.

Enjoy Pooja & Krisha's pre-wedding shots and part one of their wedding day ceremony!