Payson and Arshad had a wedding unique in merging of their two cultures. They purposely decided not to do two separate events - 1 pakistani, 1 American because that's not how they live their lives together - with a clear dividing line between their two cultures. Rather, they have both adopted traditions of the other and merged their cultures together, while simultaneously respecting their different heritages.
Payson and Arshad said, "While our ideal wedding is a representation of the two of us and our families - we want our guests to enjoy themselves and to maybe walk away having learned or experienced (and enjoyed) something new. As Michele Bernard, our florist put it, "It's going to be an experience." We hope to provide our guests with such an experience, while also being sure to incorporate traditions from both sides. Essentially, our wedding is a mix of old and new, east and west. We've also added lots of personal touches - for example our meal began and ended with dishes inspired by our mothers. The bride, is a fan of Sufi poetry & each table number is a framed Sufi poem. Both the bride and groom enjoy biking around the city and though the bride's dress made it difficult for their first "get away" transportation - our bikes - to be possible, we chose the 2nd best option - a boston pedi cab."
The vendors that were involved are as follows:
Who is your wedding Coordinator?
Longwood Events
What are your wedding colors?
dusy rose, sage greens, golds & some faded apricots
What is the attire for wedding guests? (black tie, white tie, suit & tie,
casual, etc...)
suite & tie - we are an intercultural wedding
Caterer?
Who is your invitation Printer?
Table Linens - Decor Contact?
Our table linens are ivory. Michele Bernard, our florist, did any/all decor.
Entertainment Company or Companies?
Entertainment Specialists
Who is your florist?
What are your favors and Where are they from?
Jordan almonds ordered from Polcari's & we will also be making a donation to the Edhi
Foundation in honor of our guests
Brides Gown Deisgner? and Salon?
Azmeh Ahmed, Karachi, Pakistan
Hair and Makeup Stylist Contact Information?
Where is your Jewelry From? Designer?
It is from Pakistan
Who is your Cake Artist?
Contact Information Officient:
Imam Khalid Nasr
Bridal Gown Designer and Salon Information?
Azmeh Ahmed Couture, Karachi, Pakistan
Shoe Designer?
Groom Tux Designer Contact Information?
traditional Pakistani wedding attire from Karachi, Pakistan
Bridal Party Dress Designer and Salon? Color?
The maid of honor dusty rose dress from Banana Republic, the flower girls are in white dresses of their choosing
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