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A colorful and elaborate Indian and American fusion wedding

Written by Catherine Clark

◆ At a Glance ◆

This is a wedding in two parts celebrating two cultures combining. You don’t want to miss the ultra-colorful saris, the fluffy red reception dress, the henna (that took 11 hours!), the giant pillow cake, and the sweet first look. So much to see, it’s like sensory overload in the best way possible.

Amber and Sumon had a combined American and Indian wedding, with elements from both cultures including a traditional Indian ceremony and saris and an American-style reception. There were two first looks (one before the ceremony and one more before the reception!), a custom-dyed crimson gown, bridal party henna, and a huge, fabulous cake shaped like jewel-toned pillows.

Smitten & Hooked Photography sent us this wedding and even got in on the henna and sari action. They spent three days with the couple and captured some truly gorgeous moments.

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RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves035 low — It took 11 hours for the henna artist to finish Amber’s arms!

RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves029 low — First look!

RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves004 low — Everyone rocks a sari.

RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves034 low — I so love this pillow cake!

RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves026 low — Extreme close-up time.

RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves050 low — The second dress from Hayden Olivia was actually dyed this gorgeous red color for the reception.

RileyBhowmick Bhowmick Smitten Hooked ambersumonfaves038 low — Sumon and Amber’s first dance was to Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal!’

dsfgg 091912 — They served cookies and milk an hour before the wedding ended, which is such an awesome way to wind everyone down.

For the rest of the story, including loads of photos, check out the blog posts: part one, part two, and part three.

Check out the vendors who made it all happen:

Photography: Smitten & Hooked Photography
Event planner: Carolina Wedding Design
Floral designer: Charlotte Floral Company
Musician: Tony Karasek
Cinema and video: Crown Alley Films
Dress: Hayden Olivia Bridal
Cake designer: Cheesecake Etc.
DJ: Split Second Sound
Equipment rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Makeup artist: Who’s The Fairest? Artist Agency
Photo booth equipment: Shutter Booth
Event venue: Founders Hall
Henna: New World Henna

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