Lusting for more beautiful eye-candy from Nitasha and Amar’s wedding? Yesterday we shared the colorful Sangeet, and today we’re back with the beautiful ceremony and reception posts. {Both AH-MAZ-INGLY photographed by Tara Sharma Photography }!
The second part of Nitasha and Amar’s wedding was a Hindu ceremony and was based on a temple theme. It incorporated brass temple bells in the décor, and white plumeria flowers covered the aisle. Nitasha and Amar both grew up in Long Island and spent a lot of time in New York City. Their families are from India, and wanted the wedding to capture the sensibilities of our roots as well as the charm of New York. By doing so, they had both by holding a traditional ceremony at the historic Hempstead House overlooking the Long Island Sound, and celebrate in the evening amidst the artistic beauty of the museum for the reception.
The couple wanted to find interesting ways to combine East and West, such as presenting the wedding favor bags, which were block printed with a traditional plumeria motif on the baby grand piano in the foyer of the house. They chose to use natural fiber paper and twine for our programs and favor bags in keeping with the organic beauty of the location.
Nitasha wore a vintage silk sari that her mother wore on her wedding day. It was fuchsia with antique gold “zardosi” embroidery and beading, accompanied by antique family jewelry and traditional jewelry gifted by the groom’s parents. The bridesmaids wore traditional cream saris, designed by “Deepti & Sunaina” {Hyderabad, India} with bold antique gold accents and jewel toned jewelry.
Amar wore a traditional sherwani in cream and antique gold with fuchsia and emerald green accents by Indian designer, Sagar Tenali.
The most eye-popping portion of the ceremony had to be the groom’s procession including an adorable elephant and a fusion brass band.
The altar itself was designed by the mother of the bride and created by a team of carpenters and florists. It included antique gold voile fabric, brass bells, and a natural arrangement of fuchsia and orange flowers, ivory hydrangeas, and deep red plum branches, so as to be a part of the rose garden setting. Romantic wrought-iron candelabras covered with flowers flanked the aisle.
The floral elements were in fuchsia and saffron hues to accent the jewel tones of antique Rajasthani pieces. Nitasha and Amar wanted to bring in a flavor of India while still highlighting the beauty of the Gatsby-era estate.
The most memorable moment for the bride and groom was when the rain momentarily stopped and the sun shone as they walked down the aisle.
“My favorite photo was a candid shot taken on a Brooklyn street,” said Nitasha. “When our plans to take photos at Brooklyn Bridge Park were foiled by weather and traffic, we seized the chance to enjoy an unexpected moment of quiet in an unusual spot outside of a local deli!”
All photos courtesy of Tara Sharma Photography
Vendor List:
Ceremony site: Hempstead House
Photography: Tara Sharma Photography
Videography: Timeless Films New York
Officiant: Pandit Balu Dixit
Gown: Gaurav Gupta
Hair: Commisso and Company
Makeup: Sister of the Groom
Invitations: The Entertainment Design Company
Programs/Menu cards: Creativiti
Flowers: Unique Image Design
Rentals: Nassau Tent & Party Source
Catering: Nirvana
Entertainment: Magic Mike DJ’s
Transportation: City Link Corp
Accommodations: Hyatt Place
