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Working with a bold and luxe color palette of sleek silvers and rich deep purples, Event Designer Michele Mottola of Michele Mottola Special Event Consulting, played up the swanky style of the luxurious ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston for Megan and Lakshman’s exotic wedding and reception. “We stepped away from the expected colors of gold and red that you typically find at Hindu weddings,” explained Mottola, “we kept the vibrancy and richness of the traditional palette, but used it in a more modern way.” Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting Design set the room aglow with a wash of saturated honey tones and dark violet hues, adding to the luxurious experience. Lowell also used pin lighting on each of the towering centerpieces, highlighting the landscape of budding branches that echoed the onset of spring happening outside. Keeping the design sculptural, the head table was blanketed in hand blown crystal vases, imported from Belgium, that held beautiful, sensual orchids. A breathtaking mirrored elephant that welcomed guests in the ballroom foyer (hand selected by Mottola on a trip to Europe) was set on a glass riser lined with glowing candles and rich red rose petals, illuminating the elephant and casting a magical reflected pattern everywhere. “In Indian culture, the elephant represents loyalty, good luck, and good fortune,” added Mottola, “all qualities of a good marriage.” After the guests enjoyed their meals, the lights were dimmed quite low and the rhythmic beating of drums began. Just as the heart-pounding sounds enveloped the room, the lights were turned up and the dance floor came alive with a performance of traditional Bhangra dancers. This pairing of traditional Hindu customs with the contemporary design of the event, created a one-of-a-kind wedding for the couple and left guests with an unforgettable experience.
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