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Karishma & Rushi
Karishma &
Rushi
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Joseph Kang Photography
Dates arranged by friends and family don’t often work out, but sometimes… well, the chemistry just might be there. It was Bansry, the cousin of Rushi Shah, who played the matchmaker in pairing him with Karishma Kadakia. Bansry and Kadakia were classmates in med school, and Bansry could envision Kadakia as a potential bride for Shah, so she invited her to her birthday party on July 13, 2018. It was here that the eventual lovebirds would first meet, date for several years, and finally tie the knot.
Shah proposed to Kadakia at a rooftop party during the Covid 19 Pandemic. He took her away from the party crowd and proposed to her at a specially decorated, picturesque location on the pool deck floor. Entering a new level of the relationship, they decided to tie the marital knot in the presence of family and friends.
The duo wanted a destination wedding at a beautiful place far from the inquiring eyes of fans. They chose the beautiful Hard Rock - Punta Cana Resort on the shore of the Caribbean Sea in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Their choice was a gorgeous one, overlooking the beach, and the resort provided a comfortable stay for all 270 guests.
The celebrations began on April 21 and 22, as the lucky couple engaged in the pre-wedding ceremonies of Mehndi, Pithi, and Sangeet before the big day on April 23, 2022.
The Mehndi ceremony was combined with a welcome event for all the guests. The innovative celebration took place on a water canal at the resort, featuring a raised platform atop the pool, where guests could watch as Kadakia’s hands and feet were adorned with her special henna design. It was such a hit that the couple celebrated their Haldi ceremony in the same location with orange and yellow flowers. Finally, the Sangeet capped off the pre-wedding ceremonies with the families uniting on an outdoor terrace embellished with an Italian theme.
The Big Day finally arrived! Rushi Shah and Karishma Kadakia became husband and wife on the beach with the beautiful ocean waters as the backdrop. The couple tied the knot under a mint-colored Mandap adorned with flowers and a white canopy. Much like a prince in a fairytale, Shah rode in on a horse.
Contemporary Hindi songs and Bhangra dominated the music selection throughout the night. The groom entered with the bride’s parents to a Tere Bina “Girls Like You” mashup song by Jeffrey Iqbal, and the bride entered to Kaise Hua. The two enjoyed their special day before leaving the beach as husband and wife in an antique Bentley.
The party was just beginning! The reception in the evening featured a Harry Potter theme. Tables boasted chocolate golden snitches for every guest. Beside each place setting lay a mini broom with a love quote from the Harry Potter books while the backdrop of the hall presented a candlelit decoration in “Hogwarts” style. Floating candles added an extra bit of romance to the Harry Potter theme. The theme, however, paled in comparison to the bride and groom’s dance performances. The couple and their families danced the night away to a melodious mix of Bollywood and Hip-Hop songs.
The beautiful destination wedding at the Hard Rock - Punta Cana was the perfect beginning to what promises to be a wonderful life for the newlyweds.
BANQUET HALLS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana 809-687-0000 www.hardrockpuntacana.com
BEAUTICIANS Laura Franco - Chicago thefaceprobrides@gmail.com
CATERING Pranama Restaurant 829-768-6262 www.facebook.com/PranamaRestaurante
ENTERTAINMENT desiBel Entertainment 847-873-5552 www.facebook.com/desibelent
EVENT PLANNER Xanath Banuelos +52 1 984-165-38-25 www.xanathbanuelos.com
INVITATIONS Pink Whistle Man +91 90048-97770 www.pinkwhistleman.com
MEHNDI Lemons and Mehndi 984-116-4514 www.facebook.com/lemonsandmehndi
VIdEoGRAPHy Paraagon Films 847-800-2323 www.paraagonfilms.com
photos Courtesy Joseph Kang photography
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