Kianna & Suhayl's love story began in the summer of 2018 when online dating and mutual friends brought them together. Their first date at Jericho Beach led to several adventurous outings, from cliff jumping to road trips, each bringing them closer. Their relationship blossomed through shared experiences, with Kianna's fearless spirit and Suhayl's meticulous nature complementing one another.
The couple chose Dreams Jade Resort in Mexico for their wedding, creating a perfect destination celebration. They wanted their guests to enjoy a holiday while celebrating their love. The resort team exceeded their expectations, handling the event seamlessly. Kianna & Suhayl also added personal touches by DIY-ing some of the decor, which fit perfectly with their modern yet traditional approach.
Kianna's bridal wardrobe reflected this balance as well. She wore a white gown for the cocktail reception, red for the ceremony, and yellow for the Haldi. However, the most extraordinary piece was her mother's wedding lehenga, worn during the Sangeet, which brought a deep sense of tradition and sentimentality to the occasion.
One of the couple's favorite planning parts was curating the events' music playlist, ensuring a mix of old-school, modern, and Indian tunes. The highlight of the wedding was undoubtedly dancing to "Sadi Gali," with both Kianna & Suhayl lifted onto the shoulders of their guests. It was a joyful and unforgettable moment.
As Kianna looks back on her special day, her advice to future brides is simple: don't overthink the details. "The most important thing is that you are getting to marry the love of your life and share that with everyone you love," she says. It's a sentiment that perfectly captures the essence of her and Suhayl's love story—one built on adventure, laughter, and the joy of shared moments.
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
It was summer 2018 when we got to talking. We first connected through online dating and we had a lot of mutual friends, so we were both curious to see where that road would lead.
We shared our first date at Jericho Beach, a casual picnic by the pond filled with good laughs and a bit of banter, just a little something to test the waters. What would be considered a relatively tame encounter was then followed up by a competition to determine who could organize the more audacious, romantic follow-up date. Cliff jumping, fancy home-cooked dinners, outdoor adventures, flowers, road trips... As we constantly tried to outdo each other, something within began to blossom. A spark began to grow brighter.
Together, we sought out adventure, challenging each other to keep trying new things, to explore the unknown and see what life, and the world has to offer.
Driven by Kianna's fearlessness, and balanced out with Suhayl's meticulousness, we continue to create and share some of the most beautiful moments together.
This is our story. This is our love. This is what it will continue to be. Forever.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
It's a moment to keep between Suhayl and me :)
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.
The most important aspect was that all the guests arrived and had a splendid holiday while celebrating Suhyal and me. I absolutely loved having it at Dreams Jade - their team did an incredible job of setup, organization, and execution once we were in Mexico. I booked primarily through their resort vendors, with the exception of our DJ, Photo/Video, and some decoration. We tried to DIY as much decor as we could to cut down on costs, which ended up working out great! We were really happy with all of the vendors and the overall execution of each event.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew I wanted to wear white for the welcome cocktail and reception, red for the ceremony, and yellow for the haldi. I wanted to keep things semi traditional but with a modern twist that incorporated my upbringing in the states. I ended up deciding to wear my mother's wedding lengha for our sangeet which was incredibly special.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
We curated our playlist for the events, and it was so much fun choosing what songs we were going to have. Suhayl and I love music, and we made sure we had a wide range of old-school, modern, and Indian tunes.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They loved mingling with all of our family and friends from around the world and we had a ton of compliments on the energy everyone brought.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
It's so hard to pick, but our theme song of the wedding was certainly Sadi Gali, and being put up on everyone's shoulders dancing to that will forever be a highlight.
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
We had a less traditional approach to choreographing dances, and it went well. All of my aunties worked together on one, all of my closest girlfriends, and all of Suhayl's closest friends.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Don't overthink it or over-stress about the details! The most important thing is that you are getting to marry the love of your life and share that with everyone you love.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
I absolutely loved my mendhi! It featured so many important areas of my life: cooking, my dog, the mountains (Vancouver), California, and of course, Suhayl's name.
