When Avreeta + Mike first met in 2015, they had no idea that four years later they’d wind up in the wedding party together when their best friends got married to each other. Bridesmaid Avreeta + groomsman Mike walked away from that wedding with some serious butterflies. The two fell in love, and one wedding led to another!
When the time came to plan their own wedding, Avreeta + Mike envisioned something that felt coastal and modern, embraced some traditional Indian wedding elements, and incorporated lots of bright colors throughout.
“I wanted the space to feel warm and inviting, but still feel magical,” says bride Avreeta. So the couple paired up with event designers and planners from TH INC. Weddings & Events to bring their colorful, coastal vision to life at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm just outside of Santa Barbara, California—the perfect spot for the wedding they’d been dreaming up.
The ceremony bluffs at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm overlook the Pacific coastline and are the perfect spot to catch a stunning sunset, so Avreeta + Mike leaned into warm sunset tones—oranges, yellows, and pinks—to play off of the earthy + industrial neutrals of the venue and surrounding landscape.
The whole day was colorful, multicultural magic, and thanks to Heirlume Photography’s stunning photos we get to give you a look at how it all came together!
A vision in glittery gold!! Have you ever seen anything more stunning?! “For me, the attire was an important feature of an Indian wedding that I’ve always dreamt about,” says Avreeta. “Typical Indian weddings have the brides dressed in bright colors, usually red or pink. More recent modern Indian brides have shifted to neutral colors. I thought it would be unique to blend the cultures (white western dress color with a traditional Indian wedding gown). So I chose the off white/gold gown.”
This beading! 😍 Avreeta found her shimmering gold and crystal embellished Indian bridal gown and dupatta at Mirage by SAMAR on a special shopping trip with her mom, maid of honor, and aunts.
In awe of Avreeta’s breathtaking bridal mehndi.
Mike’s blue linen wedding suit brought lots of colorful coastal energy. Shop the Stockport Wool Linen Light Blue Suit from Indochino for a similar look!
Stylist Corinne Carlyle is responsible for Avreeta’s glamorous waves, and Laura Zavala created her glowy golden makeup look.
Pre-Wedding Portraits
Dying to work some golden shimmer into your own wedding day look? Definitely check out our list of the best gold wedding dresses!
“We wanted the wedding to represent a merging of families and a merging of cultures,” says the couple of their thoughtful multicultural celebration. “We tried to choose elements of both Indian and Western culture that were special to us”
Avreeta’s bridal crew looked absolutely flawless in their matching peachy pink lehengas.
Take a look through our favorite rose gold bridesmaid dresses if you’re loving the idea of some rosy hues in your bridal party palette.
Wild West Florals embraced both earthiness and color in their arrangements throughout the day. Love the eucalyptus in these peach + ivory bouquets!
The Ceremony
Avreeta + Mike said “I do” amidst drapey flower garlands with a beautiful, hazy ocean view for a backdrop.
Our Musical Choices Processional: "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa" by A.R. Rahman, Javed Ali
Recessional: "Forever" by Chris Brown
First Dance: "Strangers in the Night" by Frank Sinatra
Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding From the bride: "Definitely our ceremony. It was partly the most stressful part in planning. We wanted to create a true cultural hybrid by pulling parts of a traditional Indian wedding that were important to me, while still making it personal, by having Michael's cousin officiate the ceremony. Sharing our vows in front of our loved ones was very emotional for me. It came together better than I could have imagined."
The Reception
Is there anything more dreamy than a greenhouse wedding? If you like the natural light and indoor/outdoor vibe of Avreeta + Mike’s greenhouse reception space, take a look though our collection of the coolest greenhouse wedding venues.
So into Avreeta + Mike’s inventive folding screen reception seating chart! And all of that lush climbing greenery!
Bella Vista Designs decked the greenhouse out in all kinds of string lights, pendant lights, and woven chandeliers for a festive + glowy feel.
Party Pleasers Event Rental Co. created a rich, boho reception table vibe by pairing two-tone scallop edge napkins with the earthy texture of round woven rattan placemats and the metallic shine of gold flatware.
“We had a solid team (must I mention all FEMALE!) that were all out of this world talented, and helped make the day a success.” says Avreeta. “I think building the right team is key to a successful wedding day!”
The evening’s food + drink were supplied by Dilliwalla Events and Simply Cocktails.
Grab some customizable blush minimalist table numbers and gold sphere card holders to recreate the subtle pink charm of this reception tablescape.
Loving the bright + modern pops of color from the wavy, modern orange tinted glassware!
Our Advice To Those Planning Now From the bride: "On the day of, Michael and I made it a point to connect with one another during many intervals throughout the day. Each time we met, we would take a deep breath and take in the moment together. It's easy to get pulled in so many directions on the wedding day, talking to multiple family members and friends, that before you know it, the night is over. This helped us stay connected and feel like we were sharing the experience together. "
Check out some of our other fave Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm weddings—like this wild garden party wedding, this bold pink high fashion inspired wedding, and this industrial + organic wedding—to see what other couples created in the same space!
Congratulations, Avreeta + Mike! Your warm + colorful coastal wedding was romantic, multicultural magic. GWS wishes you all the best!
photography: Heirlume Photography // venue name: Dos Peublos Orchid Farm, Santa Barbara, California // event design: TH INC Weddings & Events // planning: TH INC Weddings & Events // florals: WildWest Floral Design // wedding dress boutique: Mirage by SAMAR // hair stylist: Corinne Carlyle // makeup artist: Laura Zavala // paper goods: Minted // catering: Diliiwala // tabletop rentals: Party Pleasers // furniture rentals: Party Pleasers // linen rentals: Party Pleasers // music: Party Proper // lighting: Bella Vista Designs // cocktails: Simply Cocktails
