A Rustic Barn Wedding at Cross Creek Ranch in Dover, Florida
Ariel Chantachote (25 and an anesthetist) and Rishi Agarwal (31 and an anesthesiologist) celebrated their cultures with an Indian-American, Thai and Singaporean affair enhanced by earthy tones and gold accents. “Our style is very organic and down to earth,” Ariel says. “We wanted to complement an...
A Glamorous Indian Wedding at the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis
For their wedding, Shreya Rao (32 and an event manager) and Nevin Arora (35 and works in marketing) took décor inspiration from the art and history of the Mughal Empire of India. The couple incorporated the rich colors and gold accents of the period into palette of their day. All the while, Shrey...
A Glamorous Multicultural Wedding at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C.
When it came to colors, Courtney Kraus (34 and a pediatric ophthalmologist) and Shaun Desai (34 and a facial plastic surgeon) took their palette inspiration from Washington D.C.'s iconic pink cherry blossoms, adding the blooms as accents to both their Hindu and Christian ceremonies, as well as th...
A Culture-Inspired Wedding at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Both working in the event industry, Sacha Bouchard and Sohan Jammu used their insider know-how to pull off an unforgettable bash that celebrated their Franco-Canadian and Punjabi roots. To show off both cultures, the pair centered the festivities around a "Paris to Punjab” theme, which they dress...
A Traditional, Bold Indian Wedding at SmogShoppe in Los Angeles, California
Madhvi Rajani (27 and a graphic designer and owner of The Geofilter Shop) and Daniel Samimi's (27 and an account manager for an entertainment media company) three-day wedding was as much a celebration of their Indian culture as it was of their love. “We felt the bright color scheme and florals ad...
A Contemporary and Bright Multicultural Wedding at Mason Fine Art in Atlanta, Georgia
Cobalt-blue linens, vibrant marigolds and plenty of fresh fruit lent a pop of color to Anita Krishnan (30 and a doctor of physical therapy) and Weston Reid's (33 and a video game developer) contemporary gallery venue. With jasmine flowers in her hair, Anita wed Weston in a fusion ceremony focused...
An Indian Double Wedding at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, Michigan
Sisters, Shruti Kumar (26 and an engineer and supply chain analyst) and Tripti Kumar (29 and a pathology resident) and their grooms Anup Bhandiwad (27 and a doctor) and Sankalp Bhatnagar (29 and a family medicine resident) joined forces to host a blowout bash at The Fillmore Detroit. The day bef...
A Vibrant Multicultural Destination Wedding at Playa Fiesta Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mariecar Frias and Jason Sharma’s winter wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was a celebration of color and their Filipino and Indian heritage. “We chose to do a destination wedding because as much as it was our wedding, we wanted everyone to feel like they were on vacation too!” Mariecar says. “P...
A Vibrant, Multicultural Wedding at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio
Amy Molnar (26 and a dental hygienist) and Samir Shah (34 and a periodontist) integrated American and Indian traditions into a multicultural celebration complete with vibrant colors, tropical florals and gilded details. Amy and Samir tied the knot in a greenhouse under a wood mandap covered with ...
A Colorful Indian Wedding at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Sheila Kumar (34 and a doctor) and Russ Davis (34 and a lawyer) decorated with sunny florals and served up an East-meets-West meal that honored both their backgrounds. Embracing Sheila’s Indian heritage, the couple infused their short-but-sweet Hindu ceremony with rituals like chenda melam drummi...
A Modern-Glam Indian Wedding at Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York
Inspired by Parrish Art Museum’s modern-industrial vibe, Nimi Idnani (29 and an executive recruiter) and Rushabh Patel (30 and a business owner) invited guests to dine at tables set with copper flatware and flanked by acrylic chairs. POBSavory fare made the 350-person fete an affair to remember. ...
A Bright, Modern Indian Wedding at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah
Mamta Chaudhari and Jay Dandapani’s summer wedding was a vibrant, modern affair laced with Indian tradition.<br><br>The three-day affair was a celebration of vibrant color, with a palette of orange, gold, yellow, pink, red and purple infusing the elegant Grand America Hotel with fun, festive feel...
A Luxe Indian Wedding at The Henry in Dearborn, Michigan
Bollywood and vibrant blooms ultimately inspired Pooja Satish (25 and a dentist) and Nitin Gandhi (25 and a neurology resident) to plan a timeless yet luxe celebration. Compact bunches of pink peonies and roses adorned the mandap where Pooja and Nitin became husband and wife. “Our whole wedding w...
A Luxe Indian Wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York
A stunning castle set the scene for Rekha Mahale (35 and a pediatrician) and Mihir Patel's (33 and a corporate bond trader) storybook spring celebration. “I didn’t think a fairy-tale wedding was possible unless we wed somewhere in Europe,” Rekha says of her search for the perfect venue that could...
A Glam Indian Wedding at Denver Center for the Performing Arts in Denver, Colorado
Set in the ballroom of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Bijal Shah (33 and vice president of analytics and data science at Ibotta) and Amit Shah (33 and head of operations at Virta Health) planned an elegant, traditional wedding in the new city they call home. “It felt like an incredi...
A Hindu-Christian Fusion Wedding in Grassy Key, Florida
“I wanted to incorporate beachy details, but still wanted the elegant look of a sunset wedding,” Michelle says of their destination affair. For the mid-morning Indian ceremony, they opted for vibrant shades of pink, then transitioned to white and cream for the events that followed. Michelle and S...
A Colorful Indian Summer Wedding at the James J. Hill Center in St. Paul, Minnesota
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A Classic Pink Indian Wedding at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Siri Kalburgi (28 and a business development project manager) and Kyle Wiggins (30 and an account manager) embraced Siri’s Indian background with a traditional Hindu ceremony that was followed by a cocktail-style reception filled with plenty of dancing, delicious small plates and gold accents.<br...
A Glamorous, Modern Indian-Filipino Fusion Wedding at the Navy Pier Aon Grand Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois
Elegant gold details and crystal-draped centerpieces lent a regal feel to Nikita Vashi (28 and a physician) and Chris Baclig’s (29 and a software developer) opulent Indian-Filipino fusion wedding.<br><br>Nikita and Chris kicked off their wedding weekend with a traditional sangeet (welcome party),...
A Colorful Indian-Chinese Fusion Wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch in Austin, Texas
Royal blue, hot pink, gold and ivory combined for a bright and elegant affair, blending Ambika Rustagi (26 and an engineer) and Robert Chou’s (27 and an engineer) shared Indian, Chinese and American cultures.<br><br>In Ambika’s family, it’s customary for the bride’s sisters and girlfriends to giv...
A Vibrant, Modern Indian Wedding at the Walker Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rebecca Peterson (30 and a mental health professional) and Jagmeet (Sunny) Singh (31 and an IT consultant) were going for an India meets A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme for their bold, bright and modern nuptials.<br><br>The couple had a religious Sikh ceremony in the morning, and a ring reception...
A Sophisticated, Multicultural Wedding at Addison Park in Keyport, New Jersey
Erin Tinkel (28 and a social worker) and Satvik Patel (28 and in business operations for Big Ten Conference) planned a vibrant, multicultural affair that wove both Jewish and Hindu customs throughout two colorful ceremonies.<br><br>“We combined both ceremonies into one giant day so all of our gue...
A Glam, Classic Indian Wedding at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri
“Red is a color commonly used in Hindu weddings, so we put a modern twist on tradition by using bright pink and more muted details,” Mansai Venkatesh (31 and an attorney) says of her and William (Bill) Hoag’s (38 and a lending consultant) chic fete.<br><br>“We wanted our outfits to take center st...