Nupur & Ryan's wedding was the epitome of a fairytale fusion celebration, blending traditional Hindu customs with a vibrant New England flair. Nestled along the serene shores of Lake Pearl in Wrentham, this wedding had nature, love, laughter, and a baraat entrance that shocked everyone.
The couple met in the Bay Area, where Ryan proposed after a day of seaside bliss in Santa Cruz. So, it was only fitting that their wedding was filled with scenic beauty and water views. Talk about making an entrance! Nupur walked down the aisle in a stunning outfit by Annu's Creation, a masterpiece of white silk adorned with intricate red and green peacocks and golden florals. Wait for it—tiny painted faces! Ryan matched his bride's color scheme in a custom sherwani by Swati Couture, looking like he'd just stepped out of a movie. Henna Cafe truly elevated the beauty of this celebration with intricate mehndi that was nothing short of artwork. Soraya Events masterfully coordinated each element to harmonize with the stunning lakeside setting, curating a seamless experience from the baraat to the final dance.
The ceremony was nothing short of magical. With Zuzu's Petals transforming the lakeside venue into a floral paradise, guests were immersed in the couple's unique love story, amplified by the personal touch of Ryan's mother, who collaborated with the florist to create a jaw-dropping decor. But the magic didn't stop at the ceremony. Nupur swapped her traditional attire for the reception for a midnight blue lehenga by Seema Gujral. Under the evening sky, she sparkled as she twirled with Ryan, both of them stealing glances that said a thousand words. And yes, the sapphires in her jewelry set added an extra layer of "Wow!" Their first dance had everyone cheering, thanks to Boston Light and Sound's impeccable DJ skills and a playlist with guests hitting the dance floor all night.
Each moment was beautifully captured by Nicole Chan Photo & Video, who expertly froze the essence of this vibrant fusion wedding in time. Nicole's work involved taking photos and weaving a visual story reflecting their journey. With every glance and each precious detail captured, Nupur & Ryan's love story unfolded like a beautifully crafted tale, leaving family and friends with memories to cherish forever. Here's to a lifetime of love and endless celebrations for this unforgettable duo!
Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
I love spreadsheets, so that’s how I kept track of all the planning. The very first tab was a checklist that I found on Google and modified for our specific needs. It had all the due dates for everything that needed to be done, and I marked each item as completed. Other tabs in the spreadsheet included our ever-evolving guest list, vendor list with quotes, song list, and more. Having this centralized file made the process feel more manageable.
We wanted an outdoor wedding, so this was the basis for our venue search. We enlisted the help of our families to visit locations in Massachusetts for us while we were living on the West Coast.
For the decor theme, my only desire was to have bright colors. Ryan's mom and our florist took charge of the "colorful" theme with little other direction, and they were able to create the perfect flower arch, swags, centerpieces, mandap draping, and even matching flowers on our cake.
Our photographer and videographer were our biggest splurge. It was important to us that our pictures captured the day candidly and naturally, without our wedding turning into a big production or movie set. Photography was a priority for me because I knew the photos and videos would be one of the only concrete things remaining for us to revisit after the wedding was over.
Choices for desi hair and makeup artists that could also help with lehenga draping were surprisingly limited. I was lucky to have found someone who was easy to work with and was able to create the look I wanted without even having had a trial session. In hindsight, my hair and makeup artist was also instrumental in helping me stay on time for both the wedding and reception, which included an entire outfit/hair/makeup change on a tight schedule.
Our DJs were true, long-time professionals in the New England wedding business world, and they were able to provide countless insights to help us vet and select our other vendors. They were also critical to making the day’s events flow smoothly and keeping our guests entertained, starting from the baraat and continuing through the last song at the reception.
Finally, we hired a month-of coordinator who was essential in bringing everything together in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the day of. This afforded us peace of mind so that Ryan, my family, and I could focus on enjoying the festivities with as little stress as possible.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
My ceremony outfit was a modern take on a traditional Gujarati wedding dress that I fell in love with on Pinterest one day and eventually tracked down to find the designer. I wanted a white base with red and green accents, and the designer was able to customize the dress’ colors per my request. Ryan's ceremony outfit was a custom sherwani from Swati Couture in Palo Alto, CA, made to match my outfit’s colors.
My reception outfit was a midnight blue sequined lehenga. I wanted a dark color that would look elegant and something that would sparkle on the dance floor. Ryan's reception outfit was a custom Jodhpuri suit from Swati Couture, made to complement the blue of my dress. Ryan picked the material and cut it specifically to be comfortable for him. It had a timeless look with a modern fit.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We heard from several guests that they enjoyed our ceremony. For many, it was their first time attending an Indian or Hindu wedding. Our officiant did an excellent job of explaining each step of the wedding to the guests, translating the meaning of the traditional Sanskrit words into English. This kept our guests engaged and involved throughout the hour-long ceremony.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Not just one, but many - the ceremony itself, hearing each of our brother’s thoughtful speeches at the reception, and dancing with friends and family.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
There are countless decisions to be made throughout the planning process. Focus on the aspects that are most important to you and your future spouse, and try to leave the other details to your planner/friends/family, who can help unload some of the burden.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
The best part of the wedding was being able to celebrate with all the people we care about in the same place at the same time.
It is a fairytale where two cultures intertwine, creating a vibrant celebration of togetherness.
