Desh-Videsh Indian wedding Resource Guide Spring 2019 by Indian wedding

Contents Cover Feature Rakhi & Ravi

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Rakhi and Ravi’s wedding can best be described as a typical grand wedding of a match made in heaven. What better match than a finance expert and mathematician? Rakhi and Ravi’s story began when they both met through an app suggested by the friends of the bride. The relationship took its time to mature and develop into love and in precisely one year they were closer to the altar.

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Rakhi & Ravi

Priya & Yogin

Khusbu & Parth

Ami & Vikas

Shreya & Sagar

Shivali & Nimish

Priya and Yogin’s beautiful love story began when they met through mutual friends. After a few Facebook messages and dates, they knew this was something special! They got engaged in January 2017 and married in December 2018.

Krishna & Dillon

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The cover of the March 2019 Wedding Resources Fall Issue features the wedding of Rakhi & Ravi. The cover photo for the March 2019 Wedding Resources Fall Issue is provided by Castaldo Studios LLC (www.castaldostudio.com)

Priya & Yogin

Khusbu & Parth

When a brief meeting with someone leaves a deep and lasting impact on you, it is definitely a connection worth exploring! This connection is exactly what Khusbu Patel and Parth Shah pursued. Khusbu and Parth met each other brief ly throug h mutual friends and started dating in 2016.

Ami & Vikas

One right swipe on the online dating app, Dil Mil, is what led Ami Shah straight to Vikas Shah. After some nonstop chats and a quick trip, the two knew this was definitely something special. And 15 months later, Vikas proposed to Ami. 6

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Edito râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s V iew Dear Readers, Recently, I was listening to a lecture by one of my favorite Gujarati writers and motivational speaker, Kajal Oza Vaidya, about marriage and relationships. One interesting point she discussed was about the seven vows the bride and groom take the wedding ceremony. She pointed out that during the wedding so many other activities are going on so most guests do not hear the bride and groom take these sacred vows. She added that the way some Panditjis recite these vows make them hard to understand even for the bride and groom! Last, but most important, for brides and grooms who do listen to these vows, how many of them remember them and practice them? Per the Vedic scriptures Rigveda, friendship between a man and a woman develops after walking seven steps together. I strongly believe that every couple should not only chant the vows, but must also strongly believe them and try to follow the promises made in their married life. It is only then they will witness love, affection, trust and prosperity growing among themselves in leaps and bounds. In present day circumstances, where one often finds that love, trust and patience is gradually fading away between married couples, the vows taken during Saptapadi will help them to remain steady and eliminate any shreds of misunderstanding or differences that grow among couples. Pardon me for going on so long on this topic! As you know from earlier columns, when I start discussing a subject I am passionate about, I can not stop myself! This wedding resource special issue brings readers new real wedding stories. We hope these serve as inspiration for those who are planning their weddings. With customized, personal touches to stunning decor, these stories are sure to give you the fuel you need to continue planning. In reading the real wedding stories, you can see that all the time and effort that goes into planning really is worth it in the end! Last but not least, we are excited for the first MyShadi Bridal Expos of the year! Our first will be in Atlanta on March 10 from noon - 5 pm at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. Our next will be in Raleigh on March 31 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Our final show for the spring will be in Orlando at the Hilton Orlando on April 28. Join us to meet with event planning vendors and see the latest South Asian wedding trends in person. Register to attend online at myshadibridalexpo.com - admission and parking are both free! We hope to see all you newly engaged couples there!

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RAKHI & RAVI Photographer: Castaldo Studios LLC

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Rakhi and Ravi’s wedding was perfectly planned, enriched with lovely memories for them to cherish on their path towards a blissful married life.

akhi and Ravi’s wedding can best be described as a typical grand wedding of a match made in heaven. What better match than a finance expert and mathematician? Rakhi and Ravi’s story began when they both met through an app suggested by the friends of the bride. The relationship took its time to mature and develop into love and in precisely one year they were closer to the altar. The proposal was extremely sweet on a date night when Ravi surprised Rakhi by decorating his entire apartment with candles and roses and popped the big question leading to the big day.

With extended family spread across the midwest, the couple wanted a location that was accessible, but also fun. The couple chose Tampa Bay, where Rakhi’s parents had recently moved. Through the Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo hosted by Desh Videsh, Rakhi and Ravi were able to decide on their venue and many other vendors. After visiting many venues in the Tampa Bay area, the couple chose the beautiful Innisbrook Resort to hold their wedding celebrations. Having planned their siblings’ weddings, the couple was confident in taking on the task of planning their own! They did en

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Through the Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo hosted by Desh Videsh, Rakhi and Ravi were able to decide on their venue and many other vendors. list the help of a day-of coordinator to assist during the events. The celebrations began with individual Ganesh pujas held at the Innisbrook Resort. Myar Decor took on decor for all functions, and the garba/sangeet night was a beautiful representation of the colors of Gujarat. The wedding ceremony was held indoors in an atrium where the morning rays of sunlight shone through skylight windows. A rustic mandap and special floral chandelier were highlight of the wedding decor.

For the reception, the entire hall was infused with vibrant hues of gold and burgundy flowers and candles to bring an ethereal feel to the setting. The glitter of chandelier and ornate drapery peppered with hydran24

geas and roses slender vases, unleashed a riot of floral fanfare. Rakhi and Ravi added personal touches throughout, the most notable being the table cards. They spent hours finding photos of each guest and us-

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ing these as the customized table cards. What a sweet gesture to make guests feel special! Rakhi and Raviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding was not only filled with love, romance, fun and laughter but also special attention for all guests.

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Priya &

Yogin Photographer: Zamana Photo & Videography

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Priya and Yogin’s beautiful love story began when they met through mutual friends. After a few Facebook messages and dates, they knew this was something special!

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riya and Yogin’s beautiful love story began when they met through mutual friends. After a few Facebook messages and dates, the couple knew they were onto something special! The two got engaged January 2017 and planned a wedding for December 2018. Priya and Yogin wanted to be sure their wedding celebrations were everything that they had dreamt of and more, so they planned the events on their own with help from their families. As both of them are from Atlanta, they chose the gorgeous Sheraton Atlanta Hotel as the venue. Yogin’s family hosted the mehndi and sangeet night. The couple chose colorful décor for both events, which were simple yet vibrant. The wedding ceremony was held during the day indoors. The elegant and royal theme matched Priya and Yogin’s wedding attire. The aisle leading to the mandap was decorated with flower petals and candles. Priya and Yogin also had a personalized hashtag that they made a part of the décor - #YoPriMarryMe. Their wedding ceremony was filled with many beautiful and fun-filled moments. The couple 34

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After the wedding, the couple made a grand entry at their reception on the song ‘Bring Em Out’ by T-Pain. For the reception, they chose a modern and contemporary theme. had their first look at the pool courtyard. During the varmala ceremony, while Yogin stood on his friend’s shoulder, Priya’s family brought out a ladder for her to match his height. And after the saath pheras were over, Yogin picked Priya up in his arms, which was definitely an “aww-worthy” moment for their guests. At the reception, the couple made a grand entry to the song “Bring Em Out” by T-Pain. The couple’s first dance was to Haley Reinhart’s version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Both families had something special prepared for the reception. Yogin’s nieces and nephews did a special dance performance. Priya’s brother-in-law entertained everyone with his melodious singing. Priya also danced with her bridesmaids and was joined by Yogin for one of the songs. But the highlight of the evening was when Priya’s sisters and cousins surprised her with a special dance tribute with a medley of songs to which she had danced at other events.

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Khusbu & Parth

Photographer: Infinite Loop Photography

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Khusbu and Parth said, “Live in the moment! The wedding will fly by and things will not go as planned all the time. But even despite this, just remember to enjoy it otherwise you will regret it.”

hen a brief meeting with someone leaves a deep and lasting impact on you, it is definitely a connection worth exploring! This connection is exactly what Khusbu Patel and Parth Shah pursued. Khusbu and Parth met each other briefly through mutual friends and started dating in 2016. Two years later, Parth proposed to Khusbu at the majestic Akshardham temple in Delhi. He proposed to her in front of God, literally! As both of them are very religious, Parth proposed in front of the Shri Nilkanth Varni’s statue in the Akshardham temple with both their families present.

With Khusbu’s immediate family in Florida, the couple chose the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel in West Palm Beach. Their pithi and sangeet ceremony were also held at the same venue. Khusbu and Parth’s sangeet ceremony was fun, colorful and vibrant. Both of them are big Harry Potter fans, so they had a photo booth that printed Harry Potter themed photos. What’s more? Given Khusbu’s love of games, the sangeet also included customized games, such as cornhole (bean bag toss), giant Jenga, and giant UNO for their guests to enjoy. The décor was done in a rustic green theme, with candle walls, tassels of white flowers, and a beautiful swing decorated with pink flowers.

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With Khusbuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate family in Florida, the couple chose the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel in West Palm Beach. Their pithi and sangeet ceremony were also held at the same venue.

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For their wedding, the couple chose a marsala, rustic floral theme. Flowers and greenery were wrapped on the mandap pillars, with white wisterias and rose petals hanging around the structure. The aisle was lit with candles. They went with a simple white cake with floral wreaths, adorned with a Superman and a Superwoman cake topper.

When asked to give advice to other couples planning their wedding, Khusbu and Parth said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live in the moment! The wedding will fly by and things will not go as planned all the time. But even despite this, just remember to enjoy it otherwise you will regret it.â&#x20AC;?

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Ami & Vikas

Photographer: Fine Art Productions

ne right swipe on the online dating app, Dil Mil, is what led Ami Shah straight to Vikas Shah. After some nonstop chats and a quick trip, the two knew this was definitely something special. And 15 months later, Vikas proposed to Ami. On December 22, 2018, Ami and Vikas tied the knot at the breathtaking Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Hotel. While they did hire an event planner to help them get in touch with vendors and ensure all the pieces fell smoothly into place all the way through the wedding day, Vikas and Ami took care of planning smaller details themselves.

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Ami and Vikas tied the knot at the breathtaking Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Hotel. While they did hire an event planner to help them get in touch with vendors and ensure all the pieces fell smoothly into place all the way through the wedding day, Vikas and Ami took care of planning smaller details themselves. 56

The couple chose to have a traditional wedding filled with the usual ceremonies. Their wedding celebrations began with separately held mehndi ceremonies. While Vikas’ mehendi night was held at the Grand Hyatt, Ami’s mehndi and maameru function was organized at her parent’s home in Tampa Bay. All the decorations at Ami’s mehndi night were handmade by her family. MARCH 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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The next morning, Ami and Vikas held their individual Manglik Prasango ceremonies at the hotel, followed by garba and raas in the evening. For the colorful cultural night that was filled with dancing and singing, the couple chose a peacock garden theme. The wedding ceremony was decorated in simple yet elegant décor of rich ivory, peach and rose gold colors. The entrance of the venue was adorned with two large white and gold elephants to welcome guests. The aisle to the mandap was lined with rose petals, candles and miniature ivory, and gold elephants. Both Ami and Vikas’ entry to their wedding venue was quite regal and royal. Vikas made his way on a horse carriage along with his baraat. Ami entered the venue in a doli carried by her maternal uncles and cousins, with her brother dancing to the song “Meri Pyari Behaniya Banegi Dulhaniya.” The reception followed a similar color them to the wedding. The hall was decorated with vases filled with flowers and candles, and tables were donned with shimmery rose gold tablecloths. They went with soft, dim lighting to end their wedding celebrations with a romantic ambiance.

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Shreya & Sagar Photographer: Zamana Photo & Videography

or Shreya and Sagar, a friends trip to Washington, D.C., with 18 people changed their lives forever. It was on this trip that Shreya, from Nashville, met Sagar, from Florida, for the first time, and they instantly clicked! After dating nine months, the two got engaged.

Shreya and Sagar married on September 15, 2018, at the Gujarat Cultural Association in Nashville, Tennessee. They planned their entire wedding themselves along with help from family and friends. Their wedding celebrations began with a colorful mehndi ceremony. Shreya chose a Moroccan theme for the function, where the venue was decorated with many colorful umbrellas. They went with matkas and diyas as the centerpieces for the tables. The couple had an indoor daytime wedding, where they followed a traditional color theme of red, cream and gold. Shreya and Sagar chose an open oval-shaped mandap, which was decorated with floral cages lined along pillars that were donned with lotus flowers. A suspended Ganesha done with carnation flowers provided a beautiful backdrop to their mandap. The aisle was one of the best parts of the wedding dĂŠcor. It was a 2-foot raised platform that was about 60 feet long and was decorated with red rose petals and lined with floating candles. For the reception, Shreya and Sagar chose a more elegant and modern color theme with touches of black, crĂ¨me and gold. They used accented bookshelves to provide a backdrop for their stage, which was decorated with 66

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Shreya and Sagar chose an open oval-shaped mandap, which was decorated with florals lined along pillars that were donned with lotus flowers.

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floral-shaped cylinder glasses and candles. The centerpieces gave the room a fresh floral feel, complete with cascading flowers, hydrangeas, roses, orchids and Manzanita branches. The bride and the groom danced their way into their reception, with their DJ providing them with special lighting effects and Bhangra dance beats. For their first dance, Shreya and Sagar chose country singer Brett Young’s “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Their dance playlist included Punjabi and Bollywood tracks, along with American hits from the 80s and 90s. What’s more? As Shreya has a huge sweet tooth, there was a 32foot long dessert table at the reception filled with a large variety of Indian and American sweets.

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lassic yet modern is one way to describe Nimish and Shivaliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding. Living in Florida and always facing uncertain weather conditions, the couple hosted a grand wedding despite the odds! These medical professionals celebrated their love with great fanfare with over 500 guests. In 2012, the two met at a garba event while in graduate school and sparks flew instantly. Five years later, Nimish knowing he was with the girl of his dreams, knew the time had come to pop the question! The couple chose a destination wedding at the Hilton Orlando. The auspicious week began with multiple pre-wedding events including mehndi night and pithi ceremonies. The garba night was filled with MARCH 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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energetic colors lit up across the ballroom. All the guests came dressed to impress as they danced and indulged in variety of delicious Indian, Mexican and Chinese street foods! The main wedding ceremony and all other festivities were made into starry events with the help of wedding planners, family & friends. Beautiful flowers MARCH 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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and a natural setting on the garba night was made vibrant and lovely with the addition of many colorful hanging fabrics. The wedding ceremony was celebrated against a backdrop of peach and ivory along with crystals 80

shining on a sunlit outdoor mandap with a live waterfall background. The reception was done in a navy blue, ivory, and gold theme. The stage had an elaborate backdrop with hanging floral centerpieces and archways.

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Some unique personalizations created by the couple included the wedding newspaper and key cards for guests that detailed events, themes and fun facts about the wedding. The guests were surprised as Nimish made his helicopter en-

trance into the Baraat ceremony. For Nimish, one wow moment came when he saw Shivali for the first time in her bridal outfit on their wedding day! From Garba to Mandap, life for the newlyweds will be filled with music as they live happily ever after!

Krishna & Dillon Photographer: Peter Togel Photography

ou know what they say about opposites attract? Sounds too clichĂŠ and right out of a Yash Raj movie right? Well for couple Krishna and Dillon from Geor-

gia, that is how their journey began. The two met at the University of Georgia at a freshman event. Initially, they did not click and were total opposites. As their university years passed by, the time to part ways had come and the two realized that there was something more to their connection, a spark that started it all!

The proposal was simple and took place in the Dallas Botanical Gardens, a throwback to when the couple used to gardens in Athens while dating. The gardens represented a special location for both, filled with nostalgia! There was no place better for a proposal setting, and the couple enjoyed a romantic picnic once Krishna said yes! The wedding took place at the Ridges Resort in Georgia. The couple did not hire a wedding planner as there was sufficient time between the proposal and the wedding to plan. Krishna and Dillon planned the entire wedding themselves and made the event special by hosting some pre-wedding functions at home. The wedding was planned to be against an absolutely beautiful setting outside on the green lawn with natural sunlight. Unfortunately, it rained on the wedding day, and the festivities were

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From not clicking to moving towards eternal love, this is a couple that will withstand the tests of marriage and devotion.

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moved under a tent. Still, guests enjoyed the wedding and were in awe of the beautifully implemented decor despite the weather challenges. The wedding reception took place at the same venue. Each table was decorated with a travel theme of the places where the couple had travelled adding a personal touch to the wedding festivities. One wow moment during the celebrations was when the groom first saw the bride and was speechless. For a couple that moved from opposites to attraction as well as a wedding that overcame bad weather will also withstand the test of love and patience. Krishna and Dillonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding will be remembered by guests, family members and friends with fond memories.

Bollywood Celebrity Couples On the 2019 Wedding Watch List

edding bells began ringing loud last year for Bollywood and the faint echoes are still tinkering into this year. With #couplegoals trending since 2018 the last year literally marked itself as the “Celebrity Year of Marriages in Bollywood” with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja having taking holy vows. Stepping into 2019 isn’t going to be sans chatter-mutter-rant from Bollywood celebrity couple marriages. In fact, this year is going to be bigger and better with the anticipation and excitement of larger than life Bollywood weddings. Here are the celebrity couples expected to make it to the wedding hall colloquially known as the “Mandap!”

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt The most touted celebrity couple is rumored to be getting more serious about their relationships. Their bonding reflects in their involvement in each others families last year when Alia Bhatt reportedly spent a lot of time with Ranbir’s family in New York during father Rishi Kapoor’s medical treatment. Recently, on being asked about marriage with Ranbir, Alia reportedly said, “I think people should now take a break. We have had two beautiful weddings last year. I think we can chill now, watch movies, work in movies, and rest can be seen later.” Will they make it to be alter before the trilogy of Brahmastra production ends?

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal While nothing is confirmed or made public, it is believed that the childhood sweethearts are going to be ringing in weddings bells in the month of November this year, the rumored date is November 2. According to tabloids, bride-to-be Natasha has already started wedding shopping. Varun continues to maintain silence and has not yet confirmed his plans. He did however speak about Natasha in Karan Johar’s show Koffee with Karan about dating her!

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha This simple but much in love Bollywood couple has been closed lipped about their marriage plans. Their relationship started on the sets of Fukrey and is still going strong. Richa Chadha on being questioned about her marriage said that they have not planned anything as yet as both Ali and her are focusing on their career. Ali, on the hand, said that, if it happened it wouldn’t be hush hush! The couple seems to be going strong and has no qualms about declaring their love for each other. Will they make it or no? 92

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Rajkumar Rao and Patralekha

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades

The rustic charmer Rajkumar Rao known for this critically acclaimed roles and movies is open about his love and relationship with actor Patralekha. This Bollywood couple has been steadily dating each other for quite a while. On being asked about marriage recently, Rao said that marriage with Patralekha is on the table, but not now as they are currently focused on there career goals. Guessing that wedding bells will ring in a little for this lovely couple!

Arjun and Gabriella have been in a relationship after Arjun’s divorce from his 20 year old marriage with Mehr Jessia. While this couple may not be tying the knot soon they sure could be hinting at things. Recently, Arjun posted a picture of both of them having attended a wedding. Social media noticed this fun and cheeky post when Arjun posted a photo with Gabriella that said, “at a wedding, not mine!” Wedding may not be on the cards but could be on the mind?

Nargis Fakhri and Matt Alonzo This good looking couple hasn’t really confirmed anything about their plans like all the others. But, recently the two showed some PDA on social media featuring tattoos with their initials MN on a king and queen crown. While Nargis commented on the picture saying, “meant to be,” Matt, an American director posted emojis of engagement rings in response to her. Emojis are a new language these days, no?

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora are all over the place and are painting the town red. The couple has been spotted at parties, events, and dinners together. Arjun even went on air on Karan Johar’s show saying he was open to the idea of marriage. Rumor mills are rife that the couple is planning to tie the knot in April 2019. Adding to the fuel, recently Malaika Arora has dropped ‘Khan’ from her social media handles...hmmm! This couple sure seems to be in the mood to bring in 2020, but married! 94

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Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar Recent rumors suggest this power couple have just secretly tagged themselves as â&#x20AC;&#x153;engaged!â&#x20AC;? Supposedly tying the knot as soon as March or April 2019, the couple has been shying away from making their relationship public. The couple has been dating for a while and reportedly Farhanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids are now opening up to Shibani as well. Of late, the two have been showing up at parties and events together as well as expressing their love quite a bit on their social media profiles! For the moment they are looking out for wedding planners and caterers for the upcoming celebrations!

Freida Pinto and Cory Tran

The much in love and serious couple Freida and Cory are planning to tie the knot this year. Apparently sources suggest that Frieda was thinking about marriage and Cory has also proposed to her. The two are expected to marry with close family and friends in an intimate ceremony. They have been going strong in a long standing committed relationship. Rumor mongers suggest they could even be engaged!

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Leasing for Commercial Real Estate

ne of the most important concepts in commercial real estate investments is leasing. There are several different types of leases in commercial real estate. I will discuss the basics of three types of commercial real estate leases- Gross Lease, Net Lease and Modified Gross Lease. The gross lease typically allows a tenant to paythe landlord one total amount for rent that includes the base rent and the operating expenses.For example if the base rent is three thousand dollars ($3000.00) and the proportionate monthly operating expenses are two thousand dollars ($2000.00), the gross lease amount the tenant would pay the landlord is a total of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) plus any applicable sales tax. In this type of lease, the landlord bears the risk for any increase in operating expenses on a year to year basis. This type of lease is more common for industrial properties. The net lease is a type of lease that allows the landlord to charge the tenant for each portion of the rent separately. The total rent is the sum of the base rent, plus the operating expenses paid by the tenant and any applicable sales tax. Operating expenses are the sum of the proportionate property taxes, plus the sum of the proportionate property insurance plus the sum of the proportionate common area maintenance charges.For example, if

the base rent is three thousand dollars ($3000.00) and the operating expenses are two thousand dollars ($2000.00), the tenant

would pay a total of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for the monthly rent plus the applicable sales tax. The main difference between the gross lease and the net lease is that the tenant bears the risk of increasing operating expenses on a year to year basis. For instance if the property taxes increased from one year to the next the tenant would be liable for the proportionate increase in property taxes with a net lease. There are several different types

of net leases-Single Net, Double Net and Triple Net. Net leases are more common for commercial retail properties. A modified gross lease is a combination of the gross lease and the net lease. In a modified gross lease, the tenant agrees to pay any increase in the operating expenses from the base year. For example, if the base rent is three thousand dollars ($3000.00)in year one of the lease and the proportionate operating expenses are two thousand dollars ($2000.00) per month in the year one, the tenant agrees to pay the landlord five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) plus any applicable sales tax. However, in a modified gross lease, the tenant further agrees to pay the landlord for any increases in the operating expenses in any year after the base year. In our example case, if the property taxes increased in year two of the lease, the tenant would be responsible for the proportionate increase in the property taxes from the base year. There are several different types of lease documents and each lease document is made up of several different clauses. The most important rule of commercial leases is for landlords and tenants to read their lease documents carefully. All lease documents should be reviewed by a real estate attorney prior to entering into any lease agreement. If you are interested in Commercial Real Estate Investments and Commercial Property Management, please call Arif Amirali, CCIM, Real Estate Broker, REMAX UNITY (305) 962-2631 Email-aamirali@remax.net .

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MUST HAVE PHOTO MOMENTS Bursting with vivid and bold hues, opulent dĂŠcor and intricate but elegant designs very well describe Indian weddings. Also known as Shaadi or Shadi, Indian weddings are best known for their grandeur, traditions, grace, colors and almost carnival-type celebration. Unique photographs taken at an Indian weddings are made up of warm glances, shared laughter, loving stares, bold colors, elegant mandaps, and unique table settings. Whether a stolen glance or a planned pose, couples and their families can relive the celebrations through heartfelt moments captured by photographs. Weddings are special events that are celebrated for an entire lifetime through photographs. Article sponsored by Peter Nguyen Photography (www.peternguyenphoto.com).

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Florida

Tampa

Gainesville

Annual India Fest

India Fest & Health Fair When: 03/16/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave., Gainesville,32601 Contact: 352-275-2276 Host: India Cultural & Education Center

Orlando Natyam 2019 When: 03/09/2019, 4:30 PM Where: Windermere High School Auditorium 5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windermere,34786 Contact: Daveena Langton 724-467-0540 Host: Natyatharu Performing Arts

Isha Inner Engineering When: 03/07/2019, 6 PM Where: Rosen JCC 1184 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando,32836 Contact: Isha Foundation 407-906-6929 Host: Isha Foundation 120

Georgia

Atlanta Metro

When: 03/23/2019, 11:00 AM Where: Estero Community Park 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero,33928 Contact: Suresh Bheemanapalli 937-270-9596 Host: India Association of Fort Myers

Bollywood Beats When: 03/23/2019, 4:00 PM Where: Mountain View High School 2351 Sunny Hill Rd, Dacula,30043 Contact: 678-799-7521 Host: Access Life America

Anoushka Shankar - Atlanta

Carnatic Vocal Concert

When: 03/16/2019, 8:00 PM

When: 03/30/2019, 5:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple of Florida Hall 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa,33624 Contact: 813-787-2265 Host: Swaralaya

Where: Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta,30303 Contact: 404-413-9849 Host: Rialto Center for the Arts and Anoushka Shankar

Indiafest - Featuring - ‘Mystic East India’ When: 03/09/2019 , 6:00 PM Where: Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne,32935 Contact: Nina Gadodia 321-779-0110 Host: Manav Mandir

Holi Rang Barse 2019 When: 03/30/2019, 11.30 AM-3.30 Where: South Miami Dade Cultural Arts centre 10950 sw 211st , cutler bay, FL 33189, Miami ,33189 Contact: Arunima 13055094070 Host: Anaak Events and Production & South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center MARCH 2019 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

Bhagatji Maharaj Birthday Celebration

Sonu Nigam In Florida When: 06/07/2019, 7:30 PM Where: Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Contact: Kash 954-214-3830 Host: Kash Patel Productions

When: 03/24/2019, 3:30 PM Where: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 460 Rockbridge Road NW, Lilburn,30047 Contact: 678-906-2277 Host: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Kathak Workshop When: 03/14/2019, 6:00 PM Where: 11925 Jones Bridge Rd. Ste.102, Alpharetta,30005 Contact: 404-987-6397 Host: Chandra Dance Academy

Arijit Singh in Florida! When: 04/27/2019 , 8:00 PM Where: CFE Arena 12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando,32816 Contact: Krish Patel 407-454-3334 Host: Krish Patel

5K Run/Walk When: 03/30/2019 , 6:30 AM Where: 16000 Stirling Rd., Southwest Ranches,33331 Contact: 954-766-4501 Host: Sikh Society of Florida & Town of Southwest Ranches

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Stand Up Comedy

Atlanta Kathak Workshop!

Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam

When: 03/03/2019, 5:00 PM

When: 03/14/2019, 6:00 PM

When: 03/16/2019, 6:30 PM

Where: North Gwinnett High School

Where: 11925 Jones Bridge Rd., Ste.102, Alpharetta,30005

Where: Global Mall - Impact Conference Center

20 Level Creek Road, Suwanee,30024 Contact: 971-770-2740 Host: Global Media

Contact: 404-987-6397 Host: Chandra Dance Academy

5675 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross,30071 Contact: Shiv Aggarwal 404-456-2973 Host: Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation

Karthik Kumar Comedy Show

Vahu Hi Fi Sasu Wi FI

When: 03/03/2019, 5:00 PM

Where: Gujarati Samaj Atlanta

Where: North Gwinnett High School 20 Level Creek Road, Suwanee,30024 Contact: 971-770-2740

Mallika Sarabhaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colors of the Heart When: 03/08/2019, 8:00 PM Where: Berkmar H.S. Auditorium 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn,30047 Contact: Nazeera Dawood 404-583-7138 Host: Hope & Sheth Family Foundation

Boiridesher Rupkotha When: 03/03/2019, 4:00 PM Where: Red Clay Music Foundry 3116 Main St, Duluth,30096 Contact: Shantanu Basu 404-314-6711

When: 03/16/2019, 6:30 PM

Kathak Workshop When: 03/17/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Kalaxya Institute of Performing Arts

5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker,30084

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Contact: Nisha Patel 404-642-3694

Contact: 404-840-1359

Host: Gujarati Samaj Atlanta

Host: Kalaxya Institute of Performing Arts

Asian Trade 2019 When: 03/16/2019 Where: South Florida Fairground 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Bch,33411 Contact: 561-985-3162; 786-339-4424 Host: Bangladesh Association of Florida

Ustad Zakir Hussain in Florida When: 04/12/2019 , 7:30 PM Where: 11515 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs,34135 Contact: Shaila 262-366-9369 Host: Raaga

Host: Actors Company

Anoushka Shankar

Amar Photo Studio

When: 03/17/2019 , 7:00 PM Where: South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay,33189 Contact: 786-573-5300 Host: SMDCAC and The Rhythm Foundation

When: 03/10/2019, 4:30 PM Where: Berkmar High School 405 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lilburn,30047 Host: Chai Samosa Cinema 122

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Surya Kriya When: 03/21/2019, 6:30 PM Where: Hilton Garden Inn Windward 4025 Windward Plaza Drive, Alpharetta,30005 Contact: 678-390-4742

5675 Jimmy Carter Boulevard,

Host: Isha teacher trained by Sadhguru

Norcross,30071 Contact: Dr. Sujatha Reddy

Sai Health Fair

478-320-5136

When: 03/23/2019, 8:00 AM

Host: Gergia Association of

Where: Impact Hall - Global Mall

Physicians of Indian Heritage

Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam with Hearbeat Group Orlando When: 03/03/2019, 5:30AM Where: Olympia High School Auditorium 4301 S Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32835 Contact: Suresh Gupta 407-619-1500

South Florida When: 03/08/2019, 6:00 PM Where: Hollywood Performing Arts Center 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood,33020 Contact: Nirupama Kasam 954-235-888

Host: Ekal Vidyalaya South Florida Chapter

MyShadi Bridal Expo Atlanta Sunday, March 10, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339

Raleigh Sunday, March 31, 2019 Noon to 5:00 PM Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612

Orlando

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Holi / Dhuleti & Mahashivratri Festival Florida

Orlando

Mahashivaratri - Casselberry

When: 03/04/2019 Where: Chinmaya Mission Orlando 1221 Chinmaya Way, Casselberry,32707 Contact: Chandra Brahmasandra 407-699-7331 Host: Chinmaya Mission Orlando

HOLI - Bonfire 2019

When: 03/20/2019, 7:00 PM Where: Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir 4907 West South Street, Orlando,32811 Contact: 321-689-4075 Host: Gujarati Society Central Florida

Holi 2019

When: 03/23/2019, 11:00 AM Where: Bill Frederick Part @ Turkey Lake Park 3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando,32835 Contact: Hari Singh 321-662-1887 Host: Indian Horizon of Florida & Lotus Insurance Group

Holi Celebration

When: 03/24/2019 Where: Chinmaya Mission Orlando 1221 Chinmaya Way, Casselberry,32707 Contact: Chandra Brahmasandra 407-699-7331 Host: Chinmaya Mission Orlando

Dhuleti - 2019

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Georgia

Atlanta Metro

Maha Shivratri - Norcross When: 03/03/2019, 8:00 AM Where: Siddhi Vinayak Mandir, Atlanta 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Suite 710, Norcross,30071 Contact: 770-912-0332 Host: Siddhi Vinayak Mandir, Atlanta

Color/Holi Festival

When: 03/23/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Atlanta Cricket Fields 5325 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming,30041 Contact: 708-872-7392 Host: Sewa International USA

Holi - Shree Shakti Mandir When: 03/20/2019, 7:30 PM Where: Shree Shakti Mandir 1450 Huie Road, Lake City,30260 Contact: 770-968-3490 Host: Ambaji USA - Shree Shakti Mandir

Holika Pradipan When: 03/20/2019, 6:30 PM Where: Gokuldham Haveli Atlanta 2397 Satellite Blvd, Buford,30518 Contact: 770-492-4346 Host: Gokuldham Haveli Atlanta

NIACA Holi Yugul Kunj

Holi Festival

When: 03/23/2019, 9:00 AM Where: Atlanta Cricket Fields 5325 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming,30041 Contact: 708-872-7392 Host: Sewa International USA Atlanta

When: 03/23/2019, 11:00 AM Where: Yugal Kunj - Radha Krishna Temple and Community Centre 2769 Duluth Hwy, Duluth,30096 Contact: 678-920-6669 Host: Anoop Kapoor

Mahashivratri

Rang Barse Holi

When: 03/04/2019, 6:00 PM Where: Sadhana Mandir 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 733, Norcross,30071 Contact: Acharya Joshiji 770-310-5944; 770-921-6889 Host: Sadhana Mandir

When: 03/23/2019, 11:00 AM Where: Gokuldham Haveli 2397 Satellite Blvd, Buford,30518 Contact: Sharmila Captain 678-687-6835 Host: Sharmila Captain - DJ Ameet Productions - Gokuldham

Holika Dahan

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