When Patricia Shay and Snehal Bhoola became engaged, they agreed to create a wedding weekend that would honor both the bride’s Chinese heritage and the groom’s Hindu customs and faith. To that end, we set out to design a weekend that would layer elements from each of their backgrounds in a way that felt modern and fresh.
Before their wedding day, the bride hosted an intimate Mendhi Ceremony in the Presidential Suite of the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas where she and members of the family were beautified with henna tattoos in intricate design patterns.
Later, the couple hosted a modern Sangeet where family and friends were treated to Indian delicacies and Chinese dim sum while enjoying a shopping bazaar, music, hand rolled cigars, and an open bar.The atmosphere was ideal for allowing family and friends the opportunity to get to know one another before the wedding festivities the next day.
Photographer: Altf Photography//Event Planner: Andrea Eppolito Events//Event Designer: Destinations by Design//Event Venue:Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas//Cinema and Video:Something New Films