Svetha and Chase were married in a traditional Indian ceremony in Austin, TX this August and Kate, from Kate Mefford Photography, was there to capture every fantastic moment.

The couple had a great vision for their wedding from the fantastic colors of the ceremony to the peacock feather theme which was carried out through the stationary and reception decor.  Svetha and Chase, who lived in Beijing throughout the majority of the planning, knew exactly what kind of atmosphere they wanted to create for their special day.  Svetha wanted to incorporate both her and Chase’s cultures by having a traditional Indian ceremony and an elegant American reception.

This is one of our favorite photo’s of the day, we love the candid smiles and unique location!

The ceremony, held at the Driskill Hotel, included exotic colors, detailed fabrics and beautiful floral accents.

It was very important to them to make sure everyone understood the meaning behind each of the ceremony’s traditions and feel a part of the celebration.  To help the wedding party and guests recognize the significance of each aspect of the ceremony, we put together an information booklet explaining the beliefs pertaining to the various customs.

All the stationary, printed by Party Cat in Austin, featured a peacock feather which was then carried through the reception décor.

The reception, which was held at the Renaissance Hotel’s Glass Oaks Ballroom, had an elegant American style with an Indian flair.  The reception included peacock pattern sheer overlays and centerpieces sculpted with Picasso calla lilies, white spray roses, white orchids, and peacock feathers.

Thank you to Svetha and Chase inviting us to share in your special day!

Check out Weddings by Kennedy’s website or Kate Mefford’s blog for more pictures.