Fusion Indian Wedding Part 2

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I married the love of my life. We are currently in Scandinavia right now celebrating our first anniversary together. I have been meaning to share photos from our fusion Indian wedding for awhile now, so hope you all enjoy!

Five years ago, I would have never dreamed that I would find myself a goofy, handsome man, who loves me so much that he carries a pocket knife around Irvine (one of the safest neighborhoods in the country) to protect me. Marriage is one big adventure – figuring each other out and learning how to compromise and work together is challenging at times, but so rewarding. I love being with someone who pushes me to be my best self. I am not going to lie – blogging is difficult for me since writing doesn’t come as easy as taking photos and editing. However, Akshay has pushed me to keep my blog alive. In fact, I wouldn’t be following my dreams if it wasn’t for him. I have to say our first year has been great together, and I cannot wait to see what life has in store for the both of us!

I wrote part 1 of our Fusion Indian Wedding a while back, which was mainly about our Sangeeth. I think it’s time to write Part 2:

I still remember almost two years ago trying to explain the definition of a “rustic chic” wedding to my parents. When we were in India, I swear they pointed to every hut in every village and asked if that was what I meant by rustic. I still don’t think they get it, but it’s all good – the vision happened! For ten straight months, my life revolved around wedding planning. I spent hours researching color schemes, table settings, seating charts, etc. It can be a scary process because each decision is separate from the next. Will the flower arrangements go with the table settings? Will the bridesmaids dresses offset my wedding dress nicely? All I can say is be confident in your decisions, create as many mood boards as possible to stay organized, and keep calm. In the end, it will all come together.

If you are anything like me and love décor and event styling, then these are the three key pieces of advice I can give:

1. Stick to your gut and don’t second guess yourself. You will learn very quickly that everyone has an opinion on what looks best. However, you’ve done your research and you know what you want, so don’t forget that.
2. If you love the rustic welcome signs, the wooden block table numbers, or anything custom, make sure to start researching at least four to five months ahead of time. On Etsy, there are a huge selection of shops. However, many of them get pre-booked months in advance. I started looking in July, which was cutting it close for a September 2nd wedding. I remember getting quite a few rejections even then.
3. On the day of the wedding, trust your family and your wedding planner. I remember feeling so peaceful that day. At that point, everything is out of your hands. The focus should be enjoying your time with your partner, your friends, and of course your family.

In the end, everything came together and it really ended up being my dream wedding! Here are some of my favorite shots:

A glimpse of the details:

Tika