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A Hindu wedding at Villa Aurelia in Rome with a western twist

September 11, 2019
Hindu wedding fashion

Any Cakies planning a wedding with both western and Indian traditions? Meghna + Naveen, who are from India but grew up in Hong Kong and London, weren’t into the idea of a full traditional Indian wedding, but they did want to include a Hindu ceremony and traditional fashion. So, they found a way to “deconstruct” the traditional wedding, and be a little more playful with the design. Rather then having two ceremonies, for example, they set it up like a western wedding, but performed a Hindu ceremony at the end of the aisle. Cherry On Top helped them execute their vision to a T, so it fit in perfectly with the grandeur that is Villa Aurelia Rome.

Thanks to Monica Leggio & Giuseppe Marano for sharing the photos!

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Isn’t this venue so gorgeous?

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The bride wore a Banarasi Silk Lengha and jewelry from Sabyasachi.

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They adorned the venue with flowers from Tuscany Flowers for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.

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Gah, imagine walking down the aisle to this!

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Saying I Do surrounded by flowers and pampas grass? Yes, please.

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Love how M + N chose traditional Indian style with a soft color palette.

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Such a fun cocktail hour.

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For dinner, their style was rustic, natural, and organic with a cool Mediterranean flair.

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Had to share a few shots of the bride’s stunning Galvan London reception dress.

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See more photos from their wedding in our gallery below!

All the best to Meghna + Naveen!

Photography: Giuseppe Marano & Monica Leggio / Videography: Ay Video / Venue: Villa Aurelia Rome / Event Stylist & Planner: Cherry On Top / Florist: Tuscany Flowers / Makeup: Sandhya Shekar / Catering: California Catering / Paper Goods: Nocturnal Paper / Bar Rental & Services: Mercury Events / Furniture Rentals: Preludio & Ele Light / DJ: DJ Friction / Sound & Light & Neon Sign Fabrication: Techno Service 2000 / Bride & Bride’s Mom: Sabyasachi Clothing & Jewelry / Bride’s Bangles: Anita Dongre / Shoes: Needledust / Reception Dress: Galvan London / Groom’s Fashion: Manish Malhotra / Shoes: Joy Shoes