A TRADITIONAL INDIAN WEDDING AT KOHL MANSION

Multiracial couple walking down the aisle after a traditional Indian ceremony, adorned in red and yellow floral leis.

Smita and Brandon’s wedding at Kohl Mansion was an unforgettable blend of tradition, color, and pure joy. The day began with a vibrant Indian ceremony—rich with culture, bold colors, laughter, and so much love. As the sun set, the celebration transitioned into an elegant evening reception—Smita dazzling in a gold gown and Brandon in a classic tuxedo. The night ended with non-stop dancing, high energy, and a packed dance floor that perfectly captured the spirit of the day: full of love, joy, and the best kind of fusion.

Venue: Kohl Mansion

Photography: Speak Via Photography

Planning & Design: Denise Lillie Engagements

Videography: Reverie Films

Florals: Blooms by Sirce

Rentals: Fine Linen Creation

Catering: Jalsa Catering

Makeup: Manpreet Bains Makeup

DJ: Wicked Entertainment

Film photo of bride, in a pink saree, and groom, in a white sherwani and red dupatta, holding each other and smiling at each other.
Groom admiring the bridal henna on his brides hands during their first look.
Groom smiling at bride as he sees her for the first time in her pink saree.
From behind the bride, the groom hugging bride and putting his head on her shoulder.
Grooms white formal shoes with gold accents.
Bride poses to show off her bridal henna, layers of gold jewelry, long braid, and pink saree.
From above the bride tapping the grooms shoulder in a hedge garden.
Detail shot of the brides saree and the grooms sherwani and dupatta in black and white.
Film photo of the bridal henna and layers of pink and gold bangles and rings.
Bride dropping her jaw at her man while he smiles and admires her.
Bride adjusting the grooms sherwani. Details of her bridal henna and bangles.
Bride and groom posing in front of a blooming deep purple bougainvillea.
Bride in pink saree posing in front of bougainvillea.
Pink bougainvillea growing around white double doors on a brick building.
Bride in pink saree posing in front of bougainvillea.
Indian wedding ceremony simple small pink doli that resembles a lotus flower.
Bride grabbing grooms face as the close their eyes and smile in front of a blooming bougainvillea.
Wedding ceremony floral, petals, and arch.
Bride and groom during traditional Indian wedding ceremony holding hands on each others heads.
Indian mandap in white and hot pink florals with mustard yellow chairs.
Bride being carried in pink floral doli by her male family members.
Indian mandap in white and hot pink florals with mustard yellow chairs in front of red brick mansion.
Bride and groom during traditional Indian wedding ceremony.
Indian mandap in white and hot pink florals with mustard yellow chairs with floral arrangements on the steps and petals leading up the aisle.
Brides family with grooms family during the traditional Indian ceremony.
Ornate mustard yellow chairs at altar for wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom during traditional Indian wedding ceremony placing hands in vase.
Indian mandap colorful floral arch.
Bride and groom during traditional Indian wedding ceremony cheering and laughing together.
Bride covered in rice wearing a red and gold saree.
Luxury indoor wedding reception in front of a black fireplace with wood walls and draping.
Bride and groom walking down the aisle after their traditional Indian wedding ceremony.
Luxury indoor wedding reception in front of a black fireplace with wood walls and round beige linen tables.
White floral arrangements hanging in front of a chandelier and candles.
Bride in a gold bridal lehenga and groom in a tuxedo in front of their reception.
Table name card of a black and white hand drawn photo of a dog named doreen.
Sweetheart table with gold frame adorned with white floral arrangements and gold chandeliers hanging behind the table.
Menu on white and gold plate tucked into a folded white napkin.
Groom, in all black suit, spinning his bride, in a gold lehenga.
All white wedding reception tablescape with gold and crystal table lights.
Bride and groom during their first dance.
Groomsmen playing pool at the angle of the pool table in black and white.
Motion blue photo of bride fixing her hair while holding onto the groom and he stares lovingly at her.
Groom pouring champagne over the coupe glass tower while the bride sings with a microphone.
Bride and groom during their first dance.
Bride bowing while groom covers his face.
Wedding guests cheering, standing, and waving napkins in the air.
Groom holding champagne bottle up next to the champagne tower while the bride sings with a microphone.
Wedding guests dancing and posing with the bride on the dancefloor.
Woman giving speech in front of the sweetheart table while the couple look at her deep with emotion.
Silhouette photo of the groom sipping from a martini glass in front of a window.
Sitting at the sweetheart table, bride raisin hand up while sitting next to groom.
Bride in the center of the dancefloor while all her guests point at her.

WEDDING

September 22, 2025

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