We Can't Stop Dreaming About This Couple's Romantic Wedding at Santa Barbara Historical Museum in California
Three months after a serendipitous introduction to Mudra Patel (34 and a VP of product management), Paul Cressman (35 and an attorney) knew he wanted to marry her. “In fact, I told his little sister that very thing. She was just such an amazing person, with such a kind heart, and everything just ...
Indian and Jewish Traditions Blend in an Autumnal Wedding at Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina
Blending cultures together is a challenging feat. Nevertheless, sweethearts Binata Ray and Seth Brown were equal to the task. The bride’s Bengali and Jewish background and the groom’s Christian religion were expertly represented at their alfresco October nuptials in Durham, North Carolina. “Our i...
This Couple Blended Cultures for Their Private Estate Vineyard Wedding in Calistoga, California
Sentimental wedding venues provide an extra-special backdrop for anyone’s “I dos”—especially when the venue is family-owned. “I had decided on the venue before Antik and I were even engaged,” recalls bride Jill Lorack. “I asked my mother if we could get married at our family’s home and she agreed...
One Couple’s Lavish and Luscious Indian Wedding at McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston, Texas
“Gurprit and I met in the most millennial way: a dating app,” laughs bride Sheena Kohli, speaking about her relationship with Gurprit Singh. “We did long distance (Texas and California) for two years, and I give full credit to him for making it feel like we were closer.” When it came time for Gur...
Pops of Color Wowed at This Three-Culture Wedding at Casa de la Guerra in Santa Barbara, California
For graduate school sweethearts Tara Mohseni and Rishi Gupta, wedding planning was all about focus. “Start your planning with a couple of high-level intentions for your wedding day and when you inevitably get bogged down in details, come back to those,” Tara advises of future couples. For them, t...
Fashion Was the Focus at This Extravagant Four-Day Indian Wedding at the W South Beach in Miami, Florida
After cultivating a long-distance relationship, Aditya Patel was able to pull off a spectacular proposal to his girlfriend, Yamini Mada, in February 2020. They flew to Miami under the guise of celebrating a friend’s surprise birthday. “Adi hired an event planner to coordinate the most perfect pro...
Blue and Orange Wowed at This Couple's Indian-English Fusion Wedding in Calgary, Alberta
Vibrant tangerine, dark teal and dusty sage green set the scene at Tila and Jake’s private residence wedding in Calgary, Canada. To honor Tila’s Bengali heritage and Jake’s English heritage, the couple tied the knot with an Indian-English-fusion wedding ceremony before celebrating with a romantic...
A Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Wedding at Potomac View Terrace Overlooking Washington, DC
Asha and Rene celebrated their marriage with a rooftop garden party-inspired reception at Potomac View Terrace in Washington, DC. However, before the city-view event the festivities kicked off with a Sangeet that doubled as a welcome party at Glenview Mansion in Rockville, Maryland inspired by A ...
Jewel Tones Filled This Luxurious Beach Wedding in Mayakoba, Mexico
Mili Shah (31 and a VP of corporate strategy) and Jaidav (Jai) Reddy (32 and an investment banker) wanted a destination wedding so they could gather loved ones in a unique location where attendees could make memories of their own. Thanks to five events and ample entertainment, they were able to d...
Terracotta and Orange Anchored This Hindu-Christian Fusion Wedding at the Four Seasons Baltimore
To celebrate their marriage, Aimee and Ayush planning a Hindu-Christian fusion wedding filled with vibrant shades of red and orange at the Four Seasons Baltimore in Maryland. "My fiancé, Ayush, is originally from India and is a Hindu, and I am from the United States and am Christian. We knew from...
This Couple Blended Lutheran and Hindu Traditions Into Their Parrish Art Museum Wedding in New York
Angeli works professionally as a journalist so it was no surprise that she approached her wedding to Robert through the lens of storytelling. The couple's summer wedding at Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, was like a book with each event taking place as a distinct chapter in the overal...
A Mountaintop Sangeet and Celestial Reception Were Both Part of This Seven-Event Aspen Wedding
Balancing cohesion and distinction can be a tricky task when planning not one but seven wedding events. However, the beautiful backdrop of Aspen, Colorado, simplified the task for Suniti Mehta (32 and a lawyer) and Samuel (Sam) Philipsek (33 and a lawyer) who allowed the beauty of nature to inspi...
A Luxe Red-and-Gold Wedding at Peace Arch International Park in Blaine, Washington
Ayush and Apoorva chose a vibrant, luxe color palette of dark red and gold as a way to "embrace the park’s gorgeous surroundings and incorporate colors and a vibe that would work well with the outdoors. We took inspiration from the colors of the flowers, embraced the rustic vibe of the stage and ...
One Couple's Blush-and-Gold Sikh Wedding in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Amrita and Amar tied the knot with a romantic blush-and-gold backyard wedding at Amrita's parent's home in Fairfax Station, Virginia, amid the pandemic. Because of the pandemic, the couple was forced to postpone and then "reinvent the entire wedding," but that didn't stop Amrita and Amar from cre...
This Couple Had a Peach-and-Green Wedding at The Dalcy in Chicago, Illinois
Neena and David celebrated their union by fusing their diverse backgrounds together. “We wanted to plan most of the events ourselves to make sure they were the right blend of Western and Indian traditions,” Neena says. The pair kicked off the weekend with a mehndi party, followed by a Hindu cerem...
Candelabras and Roses Filled This Hindu Wedding at The Astorian in Houston, Texas
Rhuju and Vijay both have Indian roots, but their similarities end there. “Our families are from two different parts of India—Gujarat and Telangana—with different languages, food and traditions,” Rhuju says. “We tried our best to make everyone happy.” At their shortened Hindu ceremony, they playe...
Vibrant Red Hues Set Apart This Wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York
Isha and Adam's vibrant red-hued wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York, was equal parts traditional and glam, and all-around stunning. For the past year, the couple has been through "a roller coaster of uncertainty with COVID-19 and the possibility of moving our wedding date. I never re...
An Epic Charcuterie Display Wowed at This Couple's Vintage-Glam Elopement at the Anderson House in DC
When the pandemic forced Jessica (Jess) Zayas (28 and a consultant) and Neal Raaz (31 and a financial systems manager) to cancel their 120-person wedding, the couple decided to get married on their front doorstep and consider having a big celebration later on. “With all the uncertainty brewing, w...
Navy and Pink Wowed at This Wedding at the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, California
Sima and Nikhil let Indian traditions guide their wedding at the Montalvo Arts Center. They kicked things off with a musical baraat processional and married under a mandap, but shortened their ceremony to a brief 45 minutes. Sima wore a jeweled lehenga in peach rather than the typical red (“It’s ...
One Couple's Romantic Greenery-Filled Multicultural Wedding at San Francisco City Hall in California
San Francisco native Salima wanted a classic San Francisco wedding for her celebration with Matthew. “San Francisco City Hall is such an iconic part of my hometown,” she says. The couple honored Matthew’s heritage with a traditional Jewish wedding, while incorporating subtle Indian elements like ...
This Wedding at the Lodge at the Rock in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Was Filled With Shades of Blue
For their wedding at Lodge at the Rock in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Taylor and Ahbi filled their celebration with a variety of serene blue shades that befit their natural surroundings. "Our wedding was truly a showcase of us," says Taylor. "We just wanted everyone to have a blast and enjoy some of ou...
This Wedding at McDonald Mansion in Santa Rosa, California, Had a Vintage Tintype Photo Booth
John and Tanay threw a celebration with one foot in the past and the other decidedly in the present. “We wanted our wedding to be a fusion of both our traditions and cultures—Maharashtrian and Californian—but with every ritual, we added our own modern twist,” John says. Take Tanay’s arrival: As i...
A Multicultural Wedding at BRICK in San Diego, California, With a Burgundy-and-Cream Palette
“We wanted our wedding to honor and merge our cultures, while staying true to our personalities,” Vishwarupa (Vish) says of her marriage to Randall. The result was a mash-up of Indian and American traditions, including a Hindu and Christian ceremony that ended with the newlyweds jumping the broom...