Kara and Mrig's Eastern India and New England Fusion Wedding
Mrig and Kara’s wedding day aesthetic is a blend of Eastern India and New England - the regions that their families call home. While being a world apart, with one region ancient and the other nascent by comparison, the overlapping hallmarks of the regions are compelling. Both are the bedrock of their countries' histories. Water is the lifeblood of both. And both have been home to notable philosophers, writers, academics, artists and global leaders.
It was so fun to find different ways to bring out both of Kara and Mrig’s cultures through the design and experience of the wedding. We love helping couples make their wedding day an authentic celebration of who they are as individuals and as a unit.
Here’s how both Eastern India and New England have been represented in the design for Mrig and Kara’s wedding:
Garlands dripping of richly colored buds - particularly carnations - gesture to the flower markets of Kolkata
Fabric draped from the ceilings are inspired by saree markets across Eastern India as well as the sailcloth found in New England ports
Candle and lantern treatments are inspired by sea lanterns
Cushy velvet furniture like that found in a university library, with the furniture’s rich colors inspired by saree and flower markets
On the tables, accents of beach glass and mercury glass as well as the lush feel of colorful velvet and flowers
The Joinery, with handcrafted accents that lean into history, is the perfect backdrop for the blended design
Fierce Moments
The couple even had a traditional Haldi ceremony at The Robey before hosting the wedding ceremony. A Haldi is a pre-wedding ceremony that blesses the couple before their big day!
Vendors involved with Haldi:
Designer and Event Planner: Fierce Productions | Venue/Catering: The Robey | Photographer for Haldi: Mike Alcazaren | Photographer for Cocktail Party: Allison Williams Photography | Floral Design: Leelee's Garden | Henna Artist: Hennaz Art Shop | Signage/Calligraphy: XO Art and Design | Peacock Chairs: Bowery and Bash | Linens: Tablescapes Event Rentals | Dupatta for Welcome Cocktail Party: Tilfi Banaras
Wedding Team:
Designer and Event Planner: Fierce Productions | Venue: The Joinery | Photographer: Allison Williams Photography | Catering: The Caterist | Floral Design: Leelee's Garden | Signage/Calligraphy: XO Art and Design | Dessert: ECBG Cake Studio | Officiant: Cantor Joanna P. Lind | DJ: Cage and Aquarium | Beauty: Fearless and Bella | Furniture Rentals: Bowery and Bash | Linens: BBJ Linen | Video: Vanilla Video | Get Ready Location: The Robey | Transportation: Signature Transportation | Dress Shop: Lovely Bride | Dress Designer: Louvienne | Suit: Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits | Safa and Sherwani: Manyavar | Dupatta: Harleen Kaur | Rings: Windy City Diamonds |
