kritika ROGER &

The Wedding

Kritika and Roger had a stunning Indian Fusion fall wedding Kalero Vineyard. Their wedding was full of vibrant colors and beautiful Henna designs.

The couple wanted their wedding to honor a combination of their cultures – the bride is Hindu and the groom is German American. Their ceremony perfectly combined important pillars of a traditional Indian and western wedding.

Hindu weddings traditionally use bright, vibrant colors accessorized with gold jewelry as white is for mourning. The bride’s forehead and neck were adorned with lots of jewelry. The bride also has at least two dress changes throughout the wedding. Kritika changed out of her ceremony dress and into an equally stunning and intricate reception dress.

The groom wore a long shirt extended to the knees and a Kafni with Pijamo leggings. The bride wore a red sari which represents happiness and good luck.

During the ceremony, the bride and groom joined hands and circled around the sacred fire in a ritual fire called Mangalphera. Their Hindu Priest then officiated for an hour or so. Once the Hindu ceremony was over, Kritika, Roger, and their wedding party quickly transitioned to a short and sweet western-style ceremony with their friend Greg officiating.

Henna is traditionally applied on the bride’s hands and feet, as Henna is believed to promote fertility and evoke evil spirits for the couple. The stronger the color of the henna the stronger the bond between the newlyweds. The deeper the henna color, the better the relationship with the mother in law.

Henna is believed to promote fertility and evokes evil spirits for the couple. The stronger the color of the henna the stronger the bond between the newlyweds.

VENUE

Kalero Vineyard

ACCOMMODATIONS

Loudoun Valley Manor

PHOTOGRAPHER JOFFOTO

COORDINATOR

Honey & Lavender Events

HAIR & MAKEUP

Best Face Forward

CATERER

IndAroma

WEDDING PIE

Livin’ the Pie Life

DECOR

Amoda Decor

RENTALS

C & G Event Rentals & Service

ENTERTAINMENT

Shivish Entertainment

TRANSPORTATION

Road Yachts