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A Fusion Indian-Western Wedding at Snow Canyon Country Club in St. George, Utah

When they met as roommates in Washington, DC, it was “like a real-life sitcom,” says the bride. “We hit it off as friends for a long time before datin

When they met as roommates in Washington, DC, it was “like a real-life sitcom,” says the bride. “We hit it off as friends for a long time before dating, but eventually realized we were crazy about each other and have been together ever since.” They were married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in front of the red cliffs at Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club, in the bride’s hometown of St. George. Although the couple met and live in DC, they wanted a destination wedding for guests. The couple’s favorite part of the reception was a sparkler entrance and first dance. “The DJ announced us for the first time as a married couple and we rushed down a staircase into the patio full of cheering guests, all holding sparklers,” the bride says. “Surrounded by friends, family, and fireworks, we danced for the first time as man and wife. It was magical.”—Chrissy Sorenson

A great gift for bridesmaids is cute, matching getting-ready robes.
Strappy sandals add sophistication to the bride's ensemble.
Guests Dance During Groom's Processional Baraat
The bridesmaids wore blue and gold saris; the groomsmen wore a cream color palette.
The Hindu ceremony included an adorable Indian flowergirl.
The bride’s bouquet included loose white peonies, ranunculus, gold roses, and foliage.
Family and friends helped hand-string the draped carnation curtain surrounding the wedding mandap, representing a temple. The four-pillar canopy and raised platform is a universal component of Hindu weddings.
Traditional Indian Wedding Ceremony
The couple bow in honor of their guests at the end of their traditional Hindu wedding ceremony.
The night before the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a sangeet, a traditional Indian wedding event where friends and family where entertained with performances, enjoyed Indian food, and were adorned with henna designs.
Henna on hands and feet is a common part of Hindu ceremonies.
Red rock vistas make the perfect backdrop for a wedding.
The bride wore a custom Neiman Marcus wedding gown at the reception; the groom wore a blue tuxedo created by Enzo Custom in Washington, DC.
One of the couple's favorite memories of their wedding reception was a sparkler entrance for their first dance. “Surrounded by friends, family, and fireworks, we danced for the first time as man and wife," says the bride. "It was magical.”
Chandeliers and twinkle lights add a touch of glamour to the tent.
The color scheme included slate grey and navy as well as dark woods. Contrast and color was added with metallics and greenery. The couple's wedding planner had access to their Pinterest board, with creative liberty to make the most of the decor.
The couple created personalized cocktail napkins with “Fun Facts” about them as a couple, including where they went on their first date, some of their unusual talents, and their first dance song. For favors, they stamped small bags with a custom rubber stamp and filled them with one of Adria’s favorite childhood treats, Utah Truffles, as well as recommendations for their visit to St. George.
One large bright flower really stands out in a simple centerpiece.
A simple olive branch on the wedding cake adds a touch of cost-effective greenery.
Chandeliers are an unexpected decor element in the outdoor tent.
At the dance, the couple had shawls and flip-flops available for cold shoulders and tired feet. “The little details helped make our family and friends comfortable, and let them know how glad we were to have them with us on our big day.”