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A Traditional Wedding in Oyster Bay, NY

The Bride Elizabeth Hall, 26, a graduate student in bioethics at Emory University The Groom Nitin Mariwalla, 29, a neurosurgeon at Emory University Ho

The Bride Elizabeth Hall, 26, a graduate student in bioethics at Emory University The Groom Nitin Mariwalla, 29, a neurosurgeon at Emory University Hospital The Date June 10 The couple used light pinks and lime green accents to complement their traditional red and gold Indian wedding.

Fresh roses decorated the cake’s tiers. The bride-and-groom topper actually resembled the couple.
Banana leaf baskets with pink rose petals adorned the inner aisle chairs.
Red, pink and orange roses got a hint of sparkle from a bejeweled green satin wrap.
Round red and pink rose arrangements stood out in tall cut-crystal vases.
Elizabeth gifted her five bridesmaids their complete look -- dress and jewelry.
The ornate gold Mandap, under an all-white tent on Nitin’s parents’ oceanside estate, set the stage for the traditional ceremony.
The couple hired a DJ and a band to play a variety of songs, ranging from Hindi music to country and western.
The couple transported guests from Oyster Bay via limo buses to Chelsea Piers, where they boarded a luxury yacht for a seated dinner and dancing.
This single pink orchid stood out against Nitin’s white shirt and tie.
Elizabeth wore Indian henna art, which signifies joy and luck.