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Ceremony & Reception Site Merriman’s, Kapalua, HI Photography Wendy Laurel Videography Sunlit Films Event Design Opihi Love Wedding Coordination & Event Design Floral Design Bella Bloom Officiant Pandit Kedar St. John Gowns Lehenga: custom, Sari Palace, Artesia, CA; qipao: custom, Connie Tao Designs, Pasadena, CA; reception: Martina Liana, The Ivory Suite, Pasadena, CA Tikka Sari Palace Hair & Makeup MeiLi Autumn Beauty Bridesmaid Saris Frontier Heritage, Artesia, CA Formalwear Groom: sherwani: Frontier Heritage; tuxedo: Giorgio Armani; reception: Frontier Heritage; groomsmen kurtas: Sari Palace Stationery Invitations: InLoftCalligraphy, Etsy.com; place cards & signage: Alannah Rae Calligraphy; menu cards: Merriman’s Rentals Rio Event Design; Set Maui; Winters Events Catering & Cake Merriman’s Music The Ryan Robinson Band Dance Lessons Blue13 Dance Company Favors Kate Aspen Transportation Hawaii Executive Transportation Accommodations The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Guests 108 Don’t forget to share your wedding! Go to TheKnot.com/submit
reception Along with gold-rimmed china, metallic flatware and luscious arrangements of pastel blooms, gold elephant-shaped place card holders greeted each guest at the tables. “Elephants have special meaning to us,” May says of the gilded favors. “Dinesh’s name originates from Ganesh, a Hindu deity with an elephant head. He represents good fortune, so they’re very auspicious.” drinks Playful puns sweetly entitled the four signature drinks, including the May Tai, a spin on the Mai Tai, and the Just Maui’ed, a mocktail made with lilikoi honey syrup. advice “Take the time to meet your vendors,” May says of the pros she worked with. “I felt a great sense of relief knowing each person involved.”
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