Bold Colors & Blended Cultures at this Unforgettable Indian-Fusion Wedding

Elegant couple embrace on wedding day with floral bouquet

Sara and Partha were long time college friends who had met as freshmen long before their official first date during their senior year. After college, they were long distance before both landing in Nashville where Partha proposed in the rose garden of Sara’s childhood church. Scroll on to see all of the bold, beautiful photos by Julia Wade Photography of all of the incredible details planned by Dina Berg Blazek Events. The stunning florals were courtesy of Blossom Shop Florist and Philip James Films filmed this special day at North Corner Haven. You can see all the images in the full gallery here, so be sure to check them out after reading the full rundown below!

Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral details and rings

Assortment of snacks, drinks and treats with welcome message Elegant gold necklace and earrings surrounded by flowers

Intricate henna designs adorn hands, a beautiful bridal tradition

Bridesmaids and Bride in traditional attire holding flower bouquets

Bride holding white flowers in her hand at her wedding in nature Bride shares a tender moment with her father on wedding day

Group of women in traditional Indian saris posing outdoors

Smiling groom in traditional attire with pearl necklace

Happy couple holding hands on their wedding day outdoors

Bride and groom holding hands with intricate henna designs

Sara and Partha's wedding was a perfect blend of both of their cultures and families. Instead of a traditional multi-day ceremony, they combined the Hindu and Christian ceremonies into one, co-officiated by an Episcopal priest and a Hindu priest, calling it an ‘Episcodu’ service. They also customized the music, with a string quartet at the beginning and end of the service with Indian nadaswaram and tabla players during the Hindu portion of the service, creating a unique experience for their guests.

Colorful floral entrance decorates a building doorway

Elegant wedding ceremony setup in a rustic wooden venue

Indian wedding ceremony with flower decorations and the couple

Indian wedding ceremony with groom placing necklace on bride

Indian wedding ceremony with bride and groom in a beautiful setup

Wedding celebration with happy bride and groom and excited guests

The pair was not afraid of color, either, taking inspiration from Partha's Indian heritage. The first decision made was designing the "ghagra choli" outfits for the bridesmaids. Handmade in India, each skirt had a different pattern that they then wove throughout every detail of the wedding, from the linens and lamp shades to the 5-tier cake to the custom dance floor. Each bridesmaid carried a monochromatic bouquet that tied into the bold mix of colors and flowers used throughout the day.

Outdoor event space with tables, bar, and charming barn

Elegant wedding table decor with floral arrangement and gold chairs

Yellow sofa with colorful pillows and flower decorations in a tent Outdoor lounge setting with orange couches and floral pillows

Elegant buffet table with vibrant flowers and white plates

Their blended focus carried over into the party that evening. The food was a combination of both their Indian and Southern cultures, with tandori shrimp next to shrimp and grits, and samosas with pimento biscuits. And because Sara’s dad is in a wheelchair, they did an emotional family dance (instead of a traditional father-daughter dance) to "What a Wonderful World," with both sides of the family joining together.

Bride hugs elderly man in wheelchair on wedding dance floor

Some words of wisdom:

"My number one piece of advice is to embrace the creativity of your vendors. We had so much fun letting them do what they do best and giving them creative license to just go for it! Don't be afraid of doing something different and unique to have your day truly represent yourselves."

Newlyweds celebrate under a shower of rose petals, wedding joy