Photographer: Peterson Pictures // Ceremony-UW-Tacoma // Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs // Reception: Tacoma Art Museum & Debora Moore-Arboria exhibition // Ceremony Mandap & Decor: Elegant Mandap // Lunch provided by Sunanda Patel w/ BAPS // Caterer: Curry & Kabab // Rentals: American Party Place // Henna: The Preet’s Artistry // Bride Hair and Makeup: Magdalena Ayon // Bridal party- Cynthia Obertubbesing and Chroma Salon // Florist: Dandy Flower Co. // Photobooth: Styron’s Photography // Cake: Pasteles Finos Del Angel

2019 kicked off when I met our wonderful couple, Jay and Monique. As busy as their lives were between work and travel, they also had a vision, for us to help plan and execute their dream wedding. With family and friends traveling from all over the world to come celebrate the union of these two, Jay and Monique wanted to keep it a vibrant celebration, spanning over several days.

Their wedding was focused on celebrating the Indian customs and traditions, yet reflecting their individual personalities, sense of style, and blending their cultures. Over the course of planning and working with many vendors, Jay and Monique prepared for a busy weekend of festivities with their loved ones.

A couple days before their big wedding, they hosted a beautiful Mehndi (henna) ceremony at their home, followed by a Garba ceremony of dancing and singing at UW-Tacoma. With little to no sleep, the next day was the big day!

Jay and Monique came together under the elegant mandap for their Hindu wedding ceremony, where symbolic sacraments and rituals took place. Following the hour and a half ceremony, was an Indian cuisine for lunch, then all guests and bridal party traveled down to the Tacoma Art Museum, where they gathered for cocktail hour/reception, greeted with a traditional Indian welcome dance to get the party started.

Fun fact, upon arrival to the museum, we snuck Jay and Monique away where they got permission from the artist herself, Debra Moore to take private pictures in her Arboria exhibition. It was such a special and unique gift for them to enjoy! From the jewel tones, metallic decor and details, clothing, traditions, and Indian food, Jay and Monique did not want us to miss a beat. We loved bringing it all together for a beautiful, sacred union of marriage.