wedding:
Perfect union East and West came together for this multicultural Whistler wedding
by: BRIGITTE MAH
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hile all weddings are a blending of families and customs, Jordan McGovern and Harjas Panesar’s Whistler union on Sept. 24, 2021 was a true fusion of their distinct cultures. “We come from different cultures and religions, so [Whistler] gave us a good neutral
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space,” said McGovern. “Harjas comes from a Sikh background, and they have very elaborate weddings with a thousand people, and it’s a five-day event. My family got married in churches and always had traditional Western weddings. We wanted to combine them in a way and in a space that was neutral.” Whistler has always been a special place
for Coquitlam-based pair because it was the destination of their first trip together as a young couple. “We aren’t skiers or snowboarders,” said McGovern, “but we just love it there in the summer.” Whistler was also where the couple got engaged. Panesar proposed in the bedroom of the Fairmont the year prior.
