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A Multicultural Wedding in Atlanta, GA

The Bride: Shwetha Gupta, 35, dentist The Groom: Jeff Silver, 32, CPA The Date: October 17 Shwetha and Jeff chose the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Atlant

The Bride: Shwetha Gupta, 35, dentist The Groom: Jeff Silver, 32, CPA The Date: October 17 Shwetha and Jeff chose the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Atlanta for it's intimacy and boutique feel. The wedding honored their Indian and Jewish cultures.

Indian Bridal Makeup and Accessories
Bridal Makeup
Purple Bridal Bouquet
The Jewish marriage contract, or Ketubah, was signed in an intimate ceremony with the close family, friends, and the couple's Rabbi before the wedding ceremony. The ketubah is written in both Hebrew and English, outlining the responsibilities between the groom and his bride, and then signed, including signatures of two non-relative witnesses of Jewish descent.
These silver Stuart Weitzman shoes have a lace overlay, and dotted over the lace are small Swarovski crystal stones. Jeff picked out the silver shoes for Shwetha to wear during the Jewish wedding ceremony.
Jewish Ceremony Huppah
The creative and custom cake topper was a humorous likeness of Shwetha in a purple sari holding a toothbrush, Jeff in his tux and yamulke holding a calculator, and their little yorkie, Macgyver.
Ceremony and Reception Site Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, GA Photography Nadia D. Photography, Atlanta, GA Videography Simply Cinematic, Orlando, FL Planner Nirjary Desai, KISCubed Events, Atlanta, GA Officiants Dr. Bhagirath Majmudar (Hindu officiant); Rabbi Steve Lebow (Jewish officiant) Gown Oleg Cassini, David’s Bridal, Kennesaw, GA Hair and MakeupNirjary Desai, KISCubed Events, Atlanta, GA VeilDavid’s Bridal, Kennesaw, GA Shoes Hindu ceremony shoes, Caparros; Jewish Ceremony shoes, Stuart Weitzman Wedding Rings Bhindi Jewelers, Decatur, GA Jewelry Bhindi Jewelers, Decatur, GA Bridsmaid DressesDavid’s Bridal, Kennesaw, GA Groom and GroomsmenMen’s Wearhouse Invitations Kalash Cards, Bangalore, India Programs, Escort Cards, and Menu CardsDocuments and Designs, Lake George, NY GuestbookSignature Keepsakes, Kennesaw, GA FlowersRagini Patel, Instyle Weddings, Atlanta, GA Rental Equipment Ragini Patel of Instyle Weddings, Atlanta, GA CateringMoksha Indian Cuisine and Udipi Cafe, Roswell, GA; Ritz Carlton, Atlanta, GA Music Hindu Ceremony, Sahil K, Atlanta, GA; Jewish Ceremony and Reception, U.S. Beat, Atlanta, GA Entertainment Bellydancers, Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance, Atlanta, GA Dance LessonsCarrie Tahlor of Academy Ballroom, Atlanta, GA CakeBaker’s Man, Alpharetta, GA DessertsRoyal Sweets, Decatur, GA TransportationBharaat horse, Nottingham Shire and Carriage for Hire, Atlanta, GA Accommodations Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, GA
Their colors were gold and burgundy for the Hindu ceremony, so each favor was packaged up and labeled to coordinate. Inside each box were delicious Indian sweets from Royal Sweets for the guests to indulge in.
Jewel Tone Reception Decor
Ceremony Program
Shwetha and Jeff placed garlands around each other’s neck to kickstart the Hindu ceremony. A large velvet banner that was held up in front of Jeff to block his view of Shewtha walking down the aisle, another Indian tradition.
Henna Tattoo
Can you believe that the Jewish huppah is actually the morning mandap, transformed? It’s amazing how similar Hindu and Jewish traditions can be. The core structure of the mandap remained the same, with only moving the outside pillars to the inside to form the circular roof. Throw in ivory, silver and purple linens, ornaments, and flowers, mood lighting, a pianist and a flute musician, and together you have the makings of a very elegant Jewish wedding.
Purple roses, orchids and the like dressed each pillar of the huppah, which also matched the flowers of Shwetha's wedding bouquet.
The couple's wedding mandap for the Hindu ceremony was held up by four pillars. The mandap represents the couple's first home together (very much the same as a huppah represents in Jewish tradition). This was a breathtaking display of gold, orange, and burgundy, all the warm and inviting colors of India. The mandap was the perfect stage for the morning ceremony.