After two years of planning, rescheduling, postponing and finding a new venue, Emily and Akshai were finally able to get married with a multicultural celebration along the Northern California coast. The night before, the couple celebrated with a sangeet and mendhi party at the Mill Valley Community Center featuring henna artists and delicious Indian food. After the meal, Emily and Akshai sat back to watch performances by their family and close friends before kicking off the evening with their own dance performance.
The next morning began with everyone getting ready at the Acqua Hotel in Mill Valley where a few aunties helped Emily get dressed in her traditional wedding sari. Afterwards, we all headed over to Slide Ranch in Muir Beach, Marin County. Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean made the perfect backdrop for Emily and Akshai’s traditional Hindu ceremony which began with baraat parade lead by Akshai’s brother and best man, Ashwin and live drummer keeping the mood festive. The South Indian ceremony was lead by Sri Viswanathan and live streamed to their friends and relatives in India who were unable to attend. Afterwards, the couple and their wedding party changed into Western outfits before mingling with their guests. The sun began to set behind the horizon as everyone settled in for a delicious meal and dessert while Emily and Akshai’s maid of honor and best man shared hilarious stories and well wishes for the couple. The party moved inside the yurt where Emily and Akshai shared a first dance before everyone else joined in the celebration. Truly a magic day at an equally magical location!
Venue: Slide Ranch // Event Planning & Design: Limelight Productions // Florals: Sweetness and Light Flowers // Catering: Jalsa Catering & Events // Cake: Cake Expressions | Hair & Make-Up: Dream Catcher Artistry // Henna: Henna Traditions // Lighting, Photobooth & DJ: Verducci Event Productions // Rentals: BYG Events & Fancy Flush // Transporation: Destination Services Charter Transportation Services // Videographer: Sesno Media Productions
