Asha, a sales and recruiting professional from India, and Daniel, an engineering technician from Baltimore, met in high school. Nine years after a first date—he took her to his family’s carnival and they spent the entire night riding rides and chatting—Daniel proposed on a surprise trip to New York City just after Christmas.
For their September wedding, they chose a “something blue” theme, designed in shades of blue, white, and gold. For an intimate touch, the pair exchanged vows privately, but had them printed on a board—which now hangs in their home—for their guests to see. At the reception, candles and string lights illuminated the clear-top tent. Espresso martinis were served as the signature cocktail at cocktail hour. In addition to an Indian ceremony the day before, Asha says they incorporated Indian elements into the wedding day with traditional lehengas worn by the bridesmaids, and some Indian dishes on the menu.
See all the details from their wedding day below.
The Details
Photographs: Jennie Raff Photography
Venue: Antrim 1844
Planning and design: Elle & Co.
Florist: Floral Impressions
Desserts: Fractured Prune; Cakes Plus
Hairstylist: Chesapeake Salons
Makeup artist: Arielle Lewis Studios
Bride’s Attire: Allison Webb from Gamberdella
Groom and groomsmen’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Music: Mebaa Braha
Rentals: White Glove Rentals
Henna: Bhavna Naik
Videography: Paperboys
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
