Pandemic US Wedding With Friends Who Became Family

The pandemic ruined wedding everywhere- but here is an Indian couple in the US who had to go ahead with their wedding, but without family. Unfortunately, no thanks to COVID, neither the bride's or the groom's family could fly down, but their friends made sure they had an absolute blast. The celebration was all about love and happiness, and a celebration of Akanksha and Hiren! We also really liked her dainty engagement lehenga by Chamee and Palak★ 4.9 , which was simple and elegant. Take a look at this intimate wedding that happened in Salt Lake City. 

Meet Akanksha and Hiren

Hiren and I were in the same master's program at the University of Utah in the United States of America. Our journey from being batch-mates to friends and then eventually falling in love has taken its sweet time. The saying, "Opposites attract" has turned true for us. Despite being opposite in nature, we found some commonalities like our love for food, traveling, movies & each other!

Engagement 

Mehendi

Wedding 

Reception 

From The Couple:

Due to Covid-19, we decided to get married here in Utah, United States. No one from my or Hiren's family could fly to attend the wedding. But our friends made it the most memorable event of our lives!

Vendor Reviews 

Venue: The Grand America Hotel 

The Grand America Hotel is a perfect destination for a dream wedding. It's one of the best hotels in the Salt Lake City area. The Chef catered the Indian cuisine for an Indian wedding! The food and the venue made our wedding a memorable one.

Photographer: James Erick Photography 

James did a great job with the pictures. He was on top of his game to capture an Indian wedding beautifully. He was always on time and didn't miss capturing a single moment. The picture quality was perfect and his photography sense is top-notch. 

Decor: Magic Lamp Decors

Shravya managed to pull an Indian wedding decor in Salt Lake City, USA. The mandap for pheras, Phoolon ki chadar was a custom requirement and she did an amazing job in converting them into a reality.

Vendors: Venue: The Grand America Hotel; Photographer: James Erick Photography; Decor: Magic Lamp Decors; Bridal Makeup: Laura Loves Hair; Wedding Jewellery: Om Sons Bridal Store★ 4.8 ; Bridal wear: Chamee and Palak★ 4.9 ; Groomwear: Manyavar★ 4.7 ; Wedding Cake and Catering: The Grand America Hotel; Wedding Cards: Paperless Post; Pre wedding Photography: Tyler Westphall; Videography: Petit Four Films; Henna Artist: Henna by Preethi; DJ: DJ R-Star (Abraham Rosale); Wedding Pandit: Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple Priest (Sathishji)