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Empowering stylish couples across Australia and the world to follow their dream wedding vision for a breathtaking celebration which truly reflects their personality.

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Who Are We?

Elegant, sophisticated and timeless…

Welcome, your wedding planning begins here.

The Maharani Diaries is a renowned, wedding planning service that goes beyond just the couple.

We’re all about empowering stylish couples across Australia and the world to follow their dream wedding vision for a breathtaking celebration which truly reflects their personality. It’s about creating once in a lifetime experiences.

From expertly managed pre-wedding events to seamlessly perfect wedding day planning and on the day of coordination, Poonam and her team will guide you every step of the way to create a unique and unforgettable wedding.

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Interviews

Introducing Luxury Tent Hire Specialists Glamacamp Weddings And Events

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Planning & Inspiration

Top 10 Wedding Dessert Trends for 2021

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Planning & Inspiration

5 Wedding Planning Tasks To Do In Lockdown

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Fashion

Summer Indian Bridal Fashion for the Minimalist Bride

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Planning & Inspiration

How to Plan a Small and Intimate Wedding

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Planning & Inspiration

9 Health and Wellness Tips for Brides during Covid-19 Pandemic

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What others say about us…

“Poonam has formed more connections with vendors, suppliers, wedding planners and small businesses than that of anyone I know in the South Asian wedding space in Australia.”

– Natasha Shah

“Poonam took the time to get to know us as a couple and provided the best advice. You definitely get much more than just a planning service with The Maharani Diaries.”

– Krishna Gohil

“I could not have planned my wedding without the support, guidance and assistance from Poonam. I went from not knowing how I could plan and organise a
wedding, to having the whole event organised within a couple of months!”

– Shilpa Bhim

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It’s that time again, when we start feeling refl It’s that time again, when we start feeling reflective and looking back on the year that was.. Here are just a few highlights from some of the beautiful weddings I have worked on, some personal milestones and I’m also filling you all in on some exciting news for 2023. 💫 We kicked off January with a prestigious book launch at Sofitel Darling Harbour, featuring local and international delegates. We were quite chuffed to be honest that we managed to screen a recorded video message from former President and Prime Minister of East Timor, Xanana Gusmao and current President of East Timor, Dr José Ramos-Horta. 💫 Weddings were back baby! From planning a beautiful 3 day Bengali wedding at the beginning of the year to coordinating and styling our second Melbourne wedding and an epic 4 day Bengali wedding in regional New South Wales, it truly was quite special. 💫 I made a brief come back on the blogging scene and published my first article in a pretty long time. I was thrilled to be asked to pen an article for one of my favourite online wedding publications, Polka Dot Wedding. 💫 We finally went on a holiday after 4 long years! Like so many other Aussies, we traveled to Europe and visited my in-laws in Singapore. Hubby and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. Boy was it hot though! 💫 I made a lot of new friends and built new industry connections along the way. One of the highlights was finally meeting a few extremely talented ladies, who I had connected with virtually during the lockdowns. Shout out to @decorasian_uk @niche_weddings @theweddingtouchuk and @anjlislookbook for spending time with me in London back in July. 💫 This milestone kind of slipped my mind to be completely honest with you, but I finally celebrated 5 years in business. It’s been a wild ride and there’s so much more to look forward to, including a destination wedding in Bali in 2023! To all my amazing clients, beautiful and talented colleagues and partners, my supporters and friends, from the bottom of my heart, thanks for all your continued support. It’s been an honour to serve you. Wishing you happy holidays and happy new year! See you back on the ‘gram bigger and better in 2023.
Alright, here it is.. Halloween 2022 and another e Alright, here it is.. Halloween 2022 and another edition of “Scary Things That Could Happen At Your Wedding.” 👻 Strange how I happen to have a wardrobe full of Moira Rose-esque items! I got 4 this year. 😬👇🏽 1. Bride and groom arguing wedding 2. Photographer changes the coordinator’s run sheet on wedding day 3. Mum acting crazy on wedding day 4. Raw meat served at pre-wedding event Have a guess if any of these are actually true? What do you think?? 🎃
Bright and bold.. Pastels and greenery may be tim Bright and bold.. Pastels and greenery may be timeless, but I personally love my tablescapes to pack a punch. Give me colour all year round please! . . . Planning, styling and design: @themaharanidiaries Photography: @emmawright.weddings Floral design and props: @florist_law @fablestudioco Napkins and cutlery: @clothandconfettievents Garlands: @saigarlands Stationery: @leena_ratanjirani Catering: @themoderndesi.co Sweets: @ohthatbegood
Oh, the places you’ll go! Since moving back to Oh, the places you’ll go! Since moving back to Australia (I lived in Ireland for 3.5 years before Sydney FYI), I haven't had a proper break to be honest. This week I'm off to Europe and Singapore to catch up with family and just simply breathe. Today I'm grateful that after a long and gruelling 4 year break, I'm finally on a vacation! I started this business with the intention of broadening my horizons, but it’s taken me so much further! What a gift! On that note, where’s your favourite place to travel? ✈️
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Here’s your weekend reminder that you’ve got t Here’s your weekend reminder that you’ve got this. ✨ Tag a bride or groom below who needs to hear this pick-me-up today! . . . Coordination/Design: @themaharanidiaries Photography: @karenliuphoto for @themaharanidiaries Florals: @fablestudioco @florist_law Decorator: @vip_decorating Venue: @springfieldhousedural HMU: @sana_hairnmkup Henna: @hennabyhura Bride: @medhs9
Who is in need of some wedding planning therapy? Who is in need of some wedding planning therapy? Nothing kills your wedding plans more than overthinking. The number one killer - indecisiveness. My advice.. Trust your gut and feel confident that what ever you have envisaged from the very beginning is going to work out just fine. No more scrolling on Instagram or Pinterest.. You are going to have the most unbelievable, most fabulous wedding celebration ever and self-doubt ain't going to kill your day(s). Hands up if this sounds like you? Let me know in the comments please. 👇🏽
How do you give your very best ideas the steam the How do you give your very best ideas the steam they need to become reality? I usually start by sharing them with my team of experts of course! It really simplifies my job when a bride or groom has a clear vision in their mind. The brief for this mandap was "regal with a touch of traditional and modern elements" and thankfully I knew just the right group of creatives to help me achieve that! The fabulous Venita of @vipdecorating decorated this mandap for Anjali and Mudi's wedding beautifully. Lots of florals and drapery and gold accents were reflected through the furniture and the sleek mandap. We combined silk florals with grounded floral arrangements placed on the outside of the mandap. Collectively, I reckon we were a dream team! 😉💯 Most importantly, couple and families were over the moon! Hope you liked this behind the scenes look. Let me know what other BTS would you like to see on the page friends? . . . Planning, coordination, design: @themaharanidiaries Decorator: @vip_decorating Florals & Stationery: @fablestudioco @florist_law Garlands: @saigarlands Photography for @themaharanidiaries: @karenliuphoto Photographer/Videographer: @siddrishi DJ/Musicians: @joe.johar Venue: @sergeantsmess Catering: Blue Elephant and @getwhippedtreats
As small business owners, we all deserve a round o As small business owners, we all deserve a round of applause every once in a while, right? Especially during the times we are currently living in! Today, it’s coming from the lovely Caajal who recently celebrated her 1st year wedding anniversary! Belated anniversary wishes to Caajal and Arnel! I don’t usually feel comfortable clapping for myself, but I’m making an effort to practice what I preach. ✌🏽 Who do you know deserves a round of applause today? Please share in the comments below and tag their accounts. 👇🏽
Where are all my fresh flower lovers? Leaving you Where are all my fresh flower lovers? Leaving you with some prettiness on this dull Friday evening.. Happy Friday lovelies! 🌹 Planning and coordination: @themaharanidiaries Florists: @fablestudioco @florist_law @limetreebower @ivylanecollective @owlandpussevents
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