Late Fall Multicultural Wedding

This one goes out to all those dreaming big ahead of their I do’s. Coming from two different cultures, Nicole and Rohan knew they wanted to honor the marriage traditions of each of their heritages. So they set to work planning an idyllic multicultural wedding weekend of both Hindu and Christian rites.

THE WEEKEND’S EVENTS

After a Friday night sangeet, they held a Saturday morning Hindu ceremony followed by lunch and a cocktail hour. Next came an early-evening Christian ceremony followed by dinner and dancing. And the weekend they chose not only fell during Diwali; it was also the last few days of Daylight Savings. So in celebration of the festival of lights, they requested extra candles—and they partied away the last evening of later sunsets. Now we’d be remiss if we didn’t credit the planning team who expertly balanced all the moving pieces. They’re known as Wildflower Events. (You’re welcome.) 

Photography by Gabby Riggieri

THE HINDU CEREMONY

This wedding was held in November, so we used the fall maple foliage to our advantage. In keeping with the classic red-and-gold palette of many Hindu ceremonies, we wove the leaves along Nicole and Rohan’s arbor among tons of fall blooms: plum- and sepia-tone hydrangeas, red amaranth, mums and dahlias galore… And for the finishing touch, we strung yards and yards of marigold-carnation garlands. 

THE CHRISTIAN CEREMONY

For their Christian ceremony, the bride and groom moved from Cedar Lakes Estate’s mountaintop to their waterside amphitheater. But we kept the colors just as bold. To set this ceremony’s florals apart from the last, we incorporated some soft blues (meet sea holly), more pinks (yay roses!), and muted greens (note the eucalyptus sprigs).

THE BOUQUET

Nicole’s bouquet of sunset-hued dinnerplate dahlias, cheerful blushing cosmos, fuchsia-tone sweet peas, and sun-colored marigolds was ever so vibrant against her evening wedding whites. And it served as a kind of bridge between the ceremonial florals of the morning and evening.

THE RECEPTION

Floral variety was rich on this special day, and we worked hard for a seamless-feeling transition to the Dutch-masters-inspired reception. We did this by maintaining the bold fall hues even while ringing in a fresh vibe of still life-esque table fruits and vintage vessels. Want your own weekend-long, flower-laden multicultural wedding? We’re your gals.

DREAM TEAM

Floral design: Sweet Talk Floral
Planning: Wildflower Events
Photography: Gabby Riggieri
Venue: Cedar Lakes Estate