An Auspicious Occasion in Sarasota – February 22, 2020

Jaina and Amol’s spectacular Sarasota wedding was filled with multiple events, incredible colors, and layer upon layer of amazing details.

Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team was thrilled to be with them throughout the entire weekend.
 
Their weekend began Friday with breakfast, Amol’s Vidhi, the first of many hair and makeup sessions for the ladies throughout the weekend and a Sangeet filled with food, family photos, speeches, and some special family dances.

The décor was a bright, colorful palette, and the evening included a henna artist available to adorn the guests.
 
Saturday started with breakfast, getting ready, and Amol’s Baraat, arriving in a fantastic convertible Bentley.

The bride’s family welcomed him and prepared for the bride’s arrival. She entered under a white lace canopy decorated with flowers and greenery and was escorted to the mandap by her uncle.
 
The ceremony space was filled with gold chivari chairs, gold risers with flickering candles, and the path to the mandap was draped in white fabric and lined with bright red flower petals and hundreds of candles in glass cylinders.
 
The gold-toned mandap was trimmed in a thick, lush blanket of white flowers dotted with red and pink blooms and greenery.
 
After a traditional wedding ceremony surrounded by family, the couple enjoyed lunch and some time exploring Sarasota, taking some outdoor photos.
 
Later that evening, the wedding reception began with the couple’s first dance to “Across the Room” by ODESZA.

The evening included parent dances, several speeches, a delicious dinner, and lots of dancing. The evening concluded with an elegant display of mini desserts, including some Indian sweets and a few less traditional selections like tiramisu, macaroons, and Chocolate Ecstasy Cake.
 
Congratulations, Jaina and Amol, we are so glad your family and friends were able to come together and celebrate with you!

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Sarasota Wedding Venue: The Westin Hotel Sarasota
Catering for Sangeet + Luncheon: Khasiyat Catering 
Ice Cream: Big Cow Creamery
Catering for Wedding Reception: Aashirwad Indian Cuisine, Inc.
Cocktail + Reception Music: WeGoDisco Luxury Event Production
Florals + Rentals: Utopian Events
Lighting + Chair Rental: Palacios Events
Photography + Videography: Namesake Creative
Hair + Make-up: Michele Renee The Studio