Last month, we had the privilege of working with Randhi & Tim on their Sri Lankan meets American style wedding. Cultural weddings are always such great experiences; the ceremony nuances, the colorful clothing, the dancing and chanting…I love it all!
Randhi & Tim hosted their ceremony at the Green Valley Ranch amphitheater with 400 (yes, really…400!) friends and family from around the world. Getting ready began early for Randhi as she had her hair and makeup done, then dressed in her Sri Lankan wedding sari and jeweled with dozens of bracelets, necklaces, earnings and a stunning headpiece! She and Tim met before the ceremony for photos with their wedding party and family members. We then lined up Randhi, her parents, Tim, his parents and a troupe of dancers and musicians to march the entourage through the hotel, past the pool and down to the amphitheater. It was an amazing sight to witness! Their poruwa ceremony was conducted by a priest from Sri Lanka–Randhi and Tim acknowledged their parents, family members and others during the ceremony by presenting them with gifts. As Randhi & Tim were pronounced husband and wife, they walked down the aisle as guest tossed rose petals over them.
For the reception, the ballroom was dressed by Jovani Linens and traditional Indian food was catered by Mint Indian Bistro. The team of dancers and musicians entertained guests during dinner and during Randhi’s wardrobe change. She traded her sari for a white wedding gown and had a second grand entrance aside Tim in a new tuxedo. They entered to showers of confetti and opened the dance floor with their first dance. Guests partied and danced for hours!
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Las Vegas Day of Wedding Planner: Scheme Events | Venue: Green Valley Ranch Hotel | Catering: Mint Indian Bistro | Photographer: Fabio & Adri | Videographer: Elysium Productions | Table Linens & Decor: Jovani Linens | Lighting: LED Unplugged | Entertainment: Sound Nation LA | Hair and makeup: Farah Menekia | Photobooth: Shutterbooth | Harpist: Kristie Smith
