1. Real Weddings

A Colorful Wedding at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida

Rosalyn, a rn case manager, 34, and Govind, a senior consultant, 31, met when they went to lunch in September 2012. (This was after Rosalyn's friend h

Rosalyn, a rn case manager, 34, and Govind, a senior consultant, 31, met when they went to lunch in September 2012. (This was after Rosalyn's friend hacked her Match.com account and "winked" at Govind.) The pair were wed about two years later."Even though we were both born and raised in the U.S., we value our families traditional Indian culture," says Rosalyn. The couple kept this in mind when planning their wedding. Their day included a Baraat, traditional Indian attire, and entertainment at the reception by their friends and family.The couple's exit was memorable as they were covered by a canopy of light by guests' sparklers before riding off in a horse-drawn carriage.

A horse was decorated in yellow and white adornments as part of Govind's entrance.
Before the ceremony began, the couple wanted to acknowledge their culture. "Govind made an grand entrance during the Baraat on the wedding day riding a regal ,white horse as Indian Maharajas did in ancient times," says Rosalyn.
Following his horseback entrance, Govind was carried by his groomsmen.
Rosalyn paired her wedding sari with an elegant jeweled white headpiece and matching necklace.
The couple was wed in the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, in front of their friends, family and various ocean wildlife swimming in the background.
Rosalyn wore a white sari from the Indian boutique, Gro Styles, in Tampa, Florida. Seeing the wedding clothes on display, she tried them on. The sari fit like a glove, says Rosalyn.
Rosalyn chose traditional Indian saris in her favorite jewel tones for her bridesmaids.
Rosalyn and her bridesmaids crafted each silk rose and peacock feather bouquet.
The groom and groomsmen dressed in colorful kurtas for the ceremony.
Both the bride and groom changed for the reception. Rosalyn wore a multicolored sari and Govind wore a classic black suit and tie.
Complementing their oceanic venue, Rosalyn and her bridesmaids made sea glass and sea turtle figurine centerpieces for the reception.
Each table was set with black and white linens and silver chairs. Color was added with sea themed centerpieces.
The couple's cake was topped with two penguin figures that "reflected our unique personalities," says Rosalyn.
The couple's five-tier confection featured a shark, dolphin, octopus and various other fish.
Family and friends danced at their wedding. "Our breath was taken away by the entertainment provided from our talented friends and family," says Rosalyn.
Guests were given sparklers to provide Rosalyn and Govind with a festive exit.
After walking through a canopy of sparklers, the bride and groom rode off in a horse-drawn carriage.