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The wedding colors were red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and gold.
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Danielle and Neel were looking to create a regal yet relaxed ambiance for their South Asian wedding, something that felt like a fairy tale but still held close to Hindu customs. A destination wedding seemed the most appropriate setting, and they ultimately settled on Cabo San Lucas: the land of never-ending sunshine, where the rugged Baja desert meets the dramatic Sea of Cortez. They enlisted the help of Del Cabo Weddings, who designed and executed a sumptuous South Asian celebration from the ground up. No detail was spared, from the bridal party’s intricately painted henna hands to the groom’s arrival on horseback.
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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Well before they married, Danielle and Neel shared a private spot, hidden atop a solitary cliff where the rolling hills of Malibu drop down into the Pacific. The evening of the proposal, they had gone there together to watch the sunset, as they often did before having dinner nearby. On this particular occasion, Neel asked Danielle if he could snap some pics of her in the golden hour sunlight. Midway through the impromptu photo session, he dropped to one knee and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him. The next surprise came when they arrived at dinner and were greeted by their closest loved ones, there to celebrate the coming union. [/field]
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Indian opulence, painstakingly crafted by hand, was the order of the day for our stunning bride. The heavily embroidered and beaded outfit, commonly known as a lengha, was custom-designed for Danielle by Manish Malhotra.
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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]As is customary in Hindu wedding ceremonies, there were no bridesmaids or groomsmen, but rather, the bride and groom were accompanied by their loving parents at the altar. The following day, however, Danielle and Neel held a traditional Western ceremony where the bridesmaids wore lovely floor-length chiffon dresses with flattering scoop necks and delicate spaghetti straps in the same deep burgundy of Danielle’s lengha.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Our groom was outfitted in a resplendent Bandhgala suit fit for a prince, with exquisitely embroidered cuffs and a collar. The staid blue fabric perfectly contrasted the deep, rich burgundy of the bride’s lengha. Rounding out this royal look, Neel wore a stately Safa turban.[/field]
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Danielle and Neel chose Nobu Los Cabos as their venue, with its sophisticated Japanese aesthetic and globally renowned kitchen. The open bar served two specialty drinks in honor of the couple’s dogs: a mango margarita with tajín named for Zeus and a Scotch and lemon elixir for Apollo. Nobu’s head chef in Cabo was charged with concocting a dinner menu replete with traditional Northern Indian dishes that had to satisfy some very discerning palates, including Neel’s mom and dad! It ultimately included signature favorites such as a spicy paneer tikka, a slightly smoky tandoori chicken, crispy samosas, succulent lamb chops, and a hearty daal, to name a few.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]
Tables were draped in fine velvet tablecloths and accented with gold cutlery and tableware. Aria Vera Floral handled the floral design, working wonders with roses and wildflowers in deep yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks, a nod to colors often featured in Hindu ceremonies. Fresh flowers in this palette ran like rivers down the middle of communal tables and burst like fireworks above the circular tables. These same flowers were used earlier during the ceremony to create living waterfalls that flowed down either side of the Mandap, a four-pillared covered structure with pillars used as the altar for Indian weddings, which was also adorned with traditional Hindu decorations such as clay pots, sculptures, windchimes, vases, drapes, and wooden figurines.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]A three-tiered white chocolate sponge with dulce de leche filling and decorative floral accents satisfied every guest’s sweet tooth. [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]A Hindu priest officiated Danielle and Neel’s ceremony, which included the reading of traditional Hindu scriptures. Given the diverse backgrounds of the guests, the couple made sure all musical tastes had a reason to get on the dance floor. The reception playlist included modern Indian songs as well as favorites of R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, and Oldies.[/field]
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The sunset was everything. Given the proposal’s setting, Danielle and Neel wouldn’t have it any other way. This meant pinpoint precision regarding timing on the part of the planners at Del Cabo Weddings. As a result of their hard work, the bride and groom exchanged their vows and sealed them with a kiss just as the golden sun dipped below the horizon.
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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]At the ceremony’s close, the bride and groom were showered in fragrant rose petals that guests sprinkled over them by the handful as they made their way back down the aisle.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]The drinks named after Danielle and Neel’s dogs were advertised at the bar by two adorable ink paintings of the pooches dressed in traditional Indian garments.[/field]
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Photography: MC Weddings | Cinematography: MC Weddings | Coordination: Del Cabo Weddings | Design: Del Cabo Weddings | Floral Design: Aria Vera Floral | Wedding Dress: Oliver Tolentino | Wedding Dress: Frontier Raas | Wedding Dress: Manish Malhotra | Invitations: US Creating | DJ: DJ Alex | Wedding Venue: Nobu Los Cabos | Beauty: Luxe Beauty Experts | Planning: Del Cabo Weddings | Rentals: Yaya Rentals
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