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An Intimate LA Wedding Followed By A Gorgeous First Anniversary Celebration

BY Sakshi | 21 Sep, 2021 | 2423 views | 5 min read

Oh we absolutely adored this idea! This couple couldn't have the wedding of their dreams no thanks to the pandemic- so they came up with a fab idea! They had a pretty intimate celebration on their wedding day, and a grander, 'official' reception with more family and friends on their first anniversary- all at the same venue! And needless to say, both were drop dead gorgeous, and totally different! Take a look at Mehaik and Imaad's stunning Los Angeles functions, and we are sure you'll fall in love with it too!

Meet Mehaik and Imaad

Three years ago, we met on a dating app called Hinge. Imaad liked my story about how a bear broke into my family car during a camping trip to steal our leftover biryani in Yosemite Park and the rest was history :) We had our first day at the Misfit Restaurant a few days later. Imaad knew that once I walked through that door and saw me for the first time in real life, I was going to be his wife. 

The Wedding

                             

First Anniversary Reception

                   

From The Couple:

We wanted our wedding to be classic and timeless and since our venue really felt like we were transported to Tuscany, Italy we wanted to lean into that. The color palette was creams and golds with a touch of green that was provided in the florals and the natural surrounding. The dinner reception took place inside the wine cellar which is a stunning space reminiscent of Tuscany. The room has alcoves with doors that open up onto the lake with unobstructed views. The alcove doors were kept open all night long to welcome the gentle breeze. Lake provided the perfect backdrop with tall trees casting beautiful shadows. Sweetheart table was set up with China, stemware and flatware, the effect was decadent. The room was a glow with tons of candles and amber lighting and was truly magical and so romantic. The night was spent showering the couple with love from both families and lots of dancing. To honor our marriage we planned our wedding reception (at the same venue but in the provence room) on our 1 year anniversary that sparked more bright and happy colors. Watching summer sunsets is our favorite hobby so we wanted to transform the room into what felt like a summer night. With large pampas grass center pieces, touches of Orange Ranunculus and Deep Pink Lisianthus it showcased the happiness of our marriage.

My favorite moment from our wedding was that despite our wedding taking place during a pandemic and had to keep our wedding a intimate ceremony, we truly felt the love all around. From those who were able to join in person and from those who sent their love from afar. What really put a bow on it was being able to celebrate officially with our closest family and friends 1 year later with a wedding reception on our anniversary! It was probably the happiest moment of our lives.

Vendor Reviews

Wedding Planning

Exquisite Events (@xquisiteevents) planned and designed both our ceremony and reception and truly connected the dots for each event. Representing different stages of our marriage at that moment- they truly listened to what we wanted to feel and brought it to life. With every detail planned and design walk-through's - we felt so comfortable with Madiha and Nikki Khan to plan our events.

Henna Artist

Neha Assar is a true artist (@nehaassar)- I wanted to have a piece of art for my henna that represented our marriage and she designed a beautiful couple (bride on one palm and a groom on the other palm) that was so different compared to what I've seen before. In addition to that, she makes her own organic henna that came out to be so dark and deep and lasted me a month so I felt like I could admire the work even after our Nikkah ceremony.

DJ/Band

Ronobir (@ronobirla) played his sitar for our Nikkah ceremony and it was just the perfect touch to really make our ceremony so special. His voice and talent was exactly what we wanted. He was easy to work with and even played both Bollywood and American music which is rare to find.

 

Vendors: Ceremony- Venue: West Lake Village Inn; Event Planning, Design and CoordinationExquisite Events; Florals: Butterfly Floral; Bride's Outfit: Umar Sayeed Couture; Grooms OutfitShehla Chatoor; Photography: Vinuthna Garidipuri; Bride Henna: Neha Assar; Videography: Chris J Evans; Bride's MakeupJacob MirelezJewelry: Sherezad Jewellery; Bride's Shoes: Louboutin World; Grooms Shoes: Gucci; Grooms Watch: Cartier; Bride Duppata and Tikka Setting: Linda C

Reception- Venue: West Lake Village Inn; Photographer/Videographer: Balerina Films; Bride's Attire: Sabyasachi Mukherjee★ 4.9Groom's AttireShehla Chatoor; Design & PlanningExquisite Events; Florals: Butterfly Floral; HMU: Linda C; RentalsMTB Event Rentals; Stationary: Unmeasured Events; DJ/Lighting: Special Occasions DJ; Cake & DessertsJoanie & Leigh's CakesHenna: Henna By Sheetal; Drummer: Moris; PianistAngelo A. ArcePhotobooth: Pixster Photobooth

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