Chic Cross Cultural wedding
Our next bride envisioned her wedding as a cross cultural celebration tied in with an adorable chic backyard setting. Using a color pallet of coral, mint and gold this wedding blends traditional and Hindu customs seamlessly.
Don't miss a moment of this chic cross cultural wedding! View the full gallery here to see every detail. Captured by Caroline + Ben Photography. Thoughtfully coordinated by Pearl Events Austin.
Mix n' Match Bridesmaid dresses
The bridesmaids all picked their own white dress and neutral shoes. I wanted an eclectic mix and to incorporate white dresses into the day since I was not wearing one!
Hints of Hindu
I wanted an outdoor ceremony and dinner with Hindu touches throughout- the Mandap, Ganesh figurine, gold elephants. We loved the idea of long tables and a family style dinner to encourage our guests to mingle. Our colors were mint, coral and gold.
Ceremony Traditions
The ceremony started with a prayer to Ganesh, who presides over new beginnings in Hinduism. We also had a few Hindu traditions incorporated into our ceremony including garland exchanges, tying of a knot between our scarves, and seven steps around a ceremonial fire (candles in this case).
Advice from the Bride
Once the wedding weekend arrives, don't sweat the small stuff. Be flexible if you are thrown any curve balls- it will be the best day of your life. It goes by quickly, so enjoy every moment.
- Flowers: STEMS Floral Design
- Beauty: Maris Malone Calderone
- Beauty: Pearl Salon
- Cakes: Tiny Pies
- Catering: East Side King
- Catering: Spec's
- Event Planning & Design: Pearl Events Austin
- Fashion: Sahil Boutique
- Groom & His Men: Brooks Brothers
- Groom & His Men: Bruno Magli
- Hotel Accommodations: W Hotel
- Lighting & Entertainment: Buzz and the Blue Cats
- Lighting & Entertainment: Intelligent Lighting Design
- Lighting & Entertainment: Musical Discovery Chamber Players
- Lodging: Four Seasons Austin
- Lodging: Hilton Austin
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Fig. 2 Design
- Photographers: Caroline + Ben Photography
- Rehearsal Dinner: Max's Wine Dive
- Staffing: Austin's Elite
- Travel & Honeymoon: Uptown Valet & Transportation
- Venues & Officiants: Bonnie Connor
- Venues & Officiants: Mercury Hall