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Anita Gandhy & Randy Sid | April 25, 2009 | San Francisco, CA |
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CEREMONY LOCATION
Old St. Mary's Cathedral (Catholic Ceremony) and City Club of SF (Hindu Ceremony)
San Francisco, CA
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| RECEPTION LOCATION
City Club of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | PHOTOGRAPHER
Sandhya Photography
Milpitas, CA | | | | | | EVENT COORDINATOR
Purvi Shah, Avant Planners
San Jose, CA | | | | | | CAKE DESIGNER
Sibby's Cupcakery
San Mateo, CA | | | | | | CATERER
New Delhi Restaurant
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | FLORAL DESIGNER
Aurora Floral Designs | | | | | | HAIR DESIGNER
Gina Khan Salon
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | MAKEUP DESIGNER
Gina Khan Salon
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | MUSIC / RECEPTION
Toofan Sounds
Sunnyvale, CA | | | | | | OFFICIANT
Father Daniel McCotter
San Francisco, CA
Vasant Malshet
Washington, D.C., | | | | | | VIDEOGRAPHER
New Age Entertainment | | | | | | WEDDING STATIONERY
Your Printer
San Francisco, CA | | | | |
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THEIR STORY |
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| HOW THEY MET
Anita and Randy met in medical school in the Caribbean. They were waiting in line to get food from a local vendor.
| | | | BRIDE'S PROFESSION
Internal Medicine Doctor - Hospitalist | | | | | GROOM'S PROFESSION
Internal Medicine Doctor - Primary Care | | | | LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT
1 year | | | | THE PROPOSAL
Randy took Anita to the San Francisco Zoo. They both have a fascination with monkeys and he proposed to her in front of the monkey cages. | | | | THE GOWN
Hand made Indian Wedding sari designed and made by Ruchika Nischal.
The Wedding Sari is composed of two artworks; one is stone work from Japur and the other Rajasthani patch work. Vegetable color dyes are used to
maintain organic and itch free cloth.
| | | | NUMBER OF GUESTS / ATTENDANTS
150 / 4 bridesmaids / 4 groomsmen | | | | THE THEME
Chinese and Hindu cultural traditions
| | | | THE CAKE
The cake was a "Mocha Misu" from Citizen Cake, frosted with white vanilla buttercream and pearl piping at the base of the cake. It was decorated with green and burgundy colored Calla Lilys. The Cupcakes were from Sibby's Cupcakery. They were assorted red velvet, buttercup, and chocolate coconut. They were decorated with either a Henna or Chinese Double Happiness design.
| | | | CULTURAL TRADITIONS
Two days before the wedding the couple had a Mendhi Party where henna is applied to the hands and feet of the bride. The henna artist was magnificent and made beautiful designs for over 7 hours.
The day before the wedding the couple had a Chinese Tea Ceremony, which is a ceremony in which the bride is welcomed to the Chinese family. It was a private affair with few guests.
| | | | WHAT MADE THE DAY UNIQUE
The wedding day was like a journey for the guests.
It began with a beautiful, traditional and formal Catholic wedding followed by a mini-reception with a Chinese Wedding Lion Dance and both Indian and
Chinese hors d'oeuvres.
Then the event was moved to the City Club of San Francisco which hosted an elaborate yet casual and animated Hindu Ceremony. The Hindu priest is a real character and a terrific person who flew down from Washington D.C. to be there. The Hindu Ceremony was full of laughter and joy.
The celebration also featured the performance of Flaming Fusion, a dance company who strives to blend dances from around the globe into creative fusions. And by the end of the evening all were dancing to Bhangra and hip hop until midnight.
| | | | HONEYMOON DESTINATION
Mediterranean cruise
Spain, Sicily, Greece, Egypt and Malta USA | | | | THE WEDDING
The groom is Chinese and Roman Catholic. The bride is Hindu. They really wanted to blend both cultures throughout the day's events. There were foreign and familiar elements for each guest. The newlyweds wanted each person to enjoy the unique experience of their wedding. | | |
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