Sawina + Karan's wedding celebration in Pittsburgh was a two-day affair full of tradition, bold colors, beauty + endless memories. {SHE} was honored to work with a dream team of vendors such as Elegant Affairs Inc. who was responsible for all of the stunning floral + décor + Jorge Santiago Photography who fabulously captured the weekend of events. Friday night, the festivities started with a sangeet that completely transformed the Pittsburgh Rivers Casino banquet hall into a room full of life + magnificent color. The night started with traditional dances + ended with a replica of a marketplace from India opening for guests to either trade in their custom keys, which they were handed when they walked in, for an intricately beaded purse, or shop for other items.
Saturday, the ceremony + reception were held at the historic Omni William Penn hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. The ceremony was held in the Urban Room which connects to the main ballroom where dinner + dancing took place. Before guests even went to the wedding ceremony, they participated in the baraat tradition where the groom processes in on a white horse. The ceremony space was truly breathtaking, with a gorgeous white porcelain elevated aisle + flowers lining the makeshift altar, it looked amazing from every angle. As guests processed into the main ballroom, twinkling lights, massive floral arrangements + makeshift trees took guest’s breath away. The sides of the ballroom were separated by a custom marble dance floor + a sweetheart lounge for Sawina + Karan that included not 1 but 3 hanging chandeliers. It was truly a weekend to remember + {SHE} wishes the happy couple a lifetime full of love.
Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Omni William Penn
Sangeet Venue: Rivers Casino
Caterer: Taj Mahal
Photography: Jorge Santiago Photography
Videography: Trillium Wedding Films
Floral Design: Elegant Affairs Inc
DJ: Elite Entertainment LLC
Drums: Notorious Entertainment
Photo booth: Emme Fatinma Olaleye
Dessert: Bethel Bakery
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Bridal Fashion: Brides of Sabyasachi
Hair + Makeup: Mod Girls Studio
Hair + Makeup: Julie Lash + Beauty Bar
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