Andrea & Mihir's wedding at the iconic Chelsea Piers, overlooking the sparkling Hudson River, was nothing short of a fairytale. Hosted at The Pier Sixty Collection, this Indian-themed celebration blended timeless traditions with modern elegance, creating a magical day that no one will soon forget. From jaw-dropping fashion moments to a first look that left everyone a little teary-eyed, their wedding was the perfect blend of love, style, and fun. Let's dive into the details, shall we?
Every bride dreams of looking like royalty on her big day, and Andrea is no exception. But what happens when you have BridalGal, led by the legendary Lilly Rivera, on your beauty team? Well, magic happens! Lilly, known for her groundbreaking work in multicultural weddings, worked her artistry on Andrea, turning her into an absolute vision. As the morning unfolded, Lilly and her beauty magicians buzzed around, ensuring flawless every detail. And let's just say Lilly didn't just make Andrea look stunning—she made her feel like a queen.
With her skin glowing after BridalGal's personalized bridal facial therapies and her makeup perfectly in place, Andrea slipped into her NDNY and Vintage India-designed outfits. Mihir was all about classic elegance in his regal sherwani by Yesshwant Dresses, perfectly complementing his bride's glam. The moment everyone had been waiting for—the first look—was nothing short of a wow moment. Mihir stood at the edge of the pier, anxiously waiting, while the talented team from Ellie Mae Photo captured every heart-thumping second. As Andrea tapped his shoulder, Mihir turned around, and the look on his face? Pure love. Let's just say there wasn't a dry eye in sight.
Damselfly Designs knocked it out of the park with an elegant and enchanting setup. Picture this: a mandap draped in soft florals and twinkling lights, set against the backdrop of the Hudson River. Sejal from Trendy Henna crafted an intricate mehndi design. Each swirl and symbol in the henna was a tribute to their love, and Andrea's hands looked like a work of art.
Want more sneak peeks into their love story? Check out their stunning wedding photos on our Social Media channels! You'll want to double-tap on these swoon-worthy moments.
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I first met Mihir in one of our neighborhood bars in 2019, except he was my bartender and I was on a date with another person. We hit it off before my date got there, but once the date officially started I didn't see Mihir again for another year. A year later, I bump into him again. And again, we hit it off. I start seeing him around the neighborhood over and over again to the point I started avoiding bars and cafes so it didn't seem like I was stalking him. Turns out he not only worked near my apartment, he also lived a few blocks away. Knowing that COVID lock-down was going to happen, I went out one last time before everything shut down in NYC on March 15 and was able to finally get his number. We talked everyday via Zoom as his parents took him back home to NJ and we didn't see each other for 6 months (until his parents gave us the ok!). So long story short - I knew he was the one when he surprised me with flowers at my apartment door. We hugged for the first time and it felt like I was hugging someone I knew a lifetime.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Honestly, there's no scoop! He popped the question 5 minutes before my therapy session because he got too excited after buying the ring. He was no longer able to propose in my hometown as our flight was cancelled due to a snow storm, so he improvised.
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.
It was important for my husband, Mihir, and I to find a venue that was accessible with all food diets. The second we saw the food menu with Pier Sixty/Current, we knew the were the right venue for us. We wanted a venue that was in NYC as we wanted our non-city family to be able to enjoy and love the city we adore. To have a venue on the water was just an added bonus!
All of our vendors were amazing, and would recommend them anyday.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I went to a few bridal shops in NJ and NYC, with both family and friends. I didn't have a favorite color in mind, but I was avoiding one color - pink. I purchased my lengha from NDNY in NYC and there was some miscommunication on the base color. When I opened the box, to my horror, it was all pink!
But Vaishali from NDNY convinced me to stay with the color vs purchasing a new lengha and I'm glad I did. I have never been one to wear colors other than black. Now, I see pink as a color that brings back wonderful memories of our wedding and I'm much more comfortable and happier wearing it. Thanks, Vaishali :)
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
So many things - we connected with our vendors a lot. Our photographer, Ellie Mae, had a few calls with us to chat photo ops but also to just check in on us. She was great and chatting with her always reminded us how much we love each other even if things felt stressful.
Lilly Rivera, my MUA, and I had so much fun during my hair and makeup trial that it lasted around 4 hours (oops)! We really did love our vendors and how down to earth they are!!
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The food, the dancing, the music and the company. To this day, we still are told that our wedding was one of the best weddings they have been to.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Two moments, actually. The first special moment was when Mihir, my MIL and I had an impromptu dance scene once didi tera devar deewana started playing. Everyone thought we rehearsed it. People weren't expecting it, and honestly neither did we.
Second moment was when a guest convinced the DJ to stay at the venue to play Mr. Brightside. I had no idea people loved that song so much - everyone went crazy and it was the moment we both realized how much fun everyone was having.
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 wanted to highlight our Indian and Italian backgrounds when it came to the food at the venue and for the wedding favors. I'm gluten and dairy intolerant, so food was a huge detail when choosing a venue. The venue totally killed it and did an amazing job combining flavors, dishes and adapting on the spot to guest's dietary restrictions. People still rave about it to this day.
For our wedding favors, we chose brass elephant tea light holders and brass pomegranate dishes for guests to take home.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Take it a day at a time. Wedding planning can be extremely stressful and things will go wrong, that's just life! But when those moments where things go wrong happen, just remember that you and your partner are in it together. Those moments will be the ones that will strengthen and test your relationship.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Our henna artist, Sejal is the best! You can view her work at @trendyhenna.
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