A Vibrant Cultural Fusion Wedding Weekend on the Shores of Lake Washington

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Kelsey and Ramana had a stunning western/Indian fusion wedding weekend on Lake Washington located in Kirkland, Washington. Their rehearsal dinner was on Friday, September 20, western ceremony on Saturday, September 21, and Indian wedding ceremony on Sunday, September 22. “A lot of my inspiration came from a trip to India we went on earlier in the year, and I was stunned by the beauty. The colorful textiles, buildings, and art inspired us to add more color and patterns to our florals and linens at our Indian ceremony. “

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Kelsey and Ramana met on Bumble, and their connection was instant. Introducing Ramana to Kelsey’s dog Daisy sealed the deal. After many trips together and meeting their families, they knew it was meant to be. They were engaged in Maui.

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The bride’s stunning gown for her American ceremony had detached sleeves that added a romantic detail to her modern take on a traditional silhouette. “A detail that I completely forgot about but ended up working out perfectly was not bustling my train during the wedding. I had a bustle AND a dress change for Saturday and neither of them happened. I was so caught up in dancing that I forgot all about them. But I’m glad I did because the photos we took at the end of the night with my train jumping in the wind while Ram and I ran on the dock completely encapsulated romance and fun, and looking back at our wedding, I wouldn’t change a thing.” For her Indian ceremony, she wore a traditional sari in red with gold details and later changed into a pale green lehenga.

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The couple provided traditional Indian cuisine to their guests and celebrated their cultures in their desserts, including Indian, Norwegian, and Japanese. “I loved that our dessert table included desserts from our cultures: Indian (Kaju Katli), Norwegian (Lefse and Krumkake), and Japanese (Mochi).”

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“I had so many favorite details from our wedding, but one of my absolute favorites was the florals. I felt like I was floating through a fairytale, walking through our tent with the different colors, variety of flowers, and the different heights of each stem. The different heights allowed for each flower to be seen and added such a sweet touch. And the way they subtly swayed in the wind was so charming – it gave me a feeling I’ll never forget. Our amazing florist, Simply By Tamara Nicole, included a few daisies in my bouquet and on my side of the altar in honor of my dog, Daisy, who passed away earlier in the year.”

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The wedding cake was designed to incorporate the architectural floral inspiration, matching the reception decor.

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“The entire Indian ceremony was a favorite because of all the different traditions and customs, but a few extra special moments were being showered with rice to announce our marriage, putting flower garlands on each other, and my dad reciting Sanskrit almost perfectly are all such beautiful memories. I also loved that I had mehndi (traditional Indian art) on my hands for both days. To me, it represented the fusion of our cultures and the blending of our families. “

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“I loved our boat ride because it was a short time that we got to spend together, just the two of us. The whole weekend was so fast, but the boat ride was a time for us to slow down and soak it all in. I highly recommend some sort of short getaway for every couple on their wedding day.”

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At the end of their two-day event, the couple had a dance company perform and teach them traditional Indian dances. It was a fun way to wrap up their amazing weekend.

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