{"id":18744,"date":"2018-06-08T14:31:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T20:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/?p=18744"},"modified":"2020-02-18T11:40:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T17:40:47","slug":"rishi-lorenas-st-paul-wedding-day-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/rishi-lorenas-st-paul-wedding-day-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishi & Lorena’s St. Paul Wedding | Day One"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWe recently spent two days in downtown St. Paul, photographing Rishi and Lorena\u2019s wedding festivities! The two had a traditional Hindu ceremony on Saturday, followed by a more Western ceremony on Sunday. Both days were full of friends, family, and celebration!<\/span><\/p>\n

Rishi and Lorena are both doctors, completing their medical residencies in Texas. The two have a close-knit circle of friends and family, many members of their wedding party being in the medical field themselves. \u00a0Their loved ones were close by while the two prepared for their wedding day, keeping them company and helping them get dressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a sweet first look, Rishi and Lorena split up until their ceremony, with Rishi taking part in the Baraat procession to their ceremony site while we took advantage of the gorgeous interior of the Landmark Center for bridal portraits of Lorena. The two had a relatively short ceremony in a breathtaking space, with drapery criss-crossing through the levels of the Landmark Center, and the Mandap decorated in bright jewel tones and modern, geometric terrariums.<\/span><\/p>\n

The wedding party\u2019s brightly colored attire made for some awesome shots along the streets of downtown St. Paul, and perfectly complemented the floral arrangements at the reception. Speaking of their reception, it was out of this world. Rishi and Lorena were entertained by performances by many of their family members and friends, even taking to the dance floor themselves after a quick outfit change. Before the dance floor opened up to everyone, Lorena\u2019s grandmother and uncle took the stage, followed by a final dance by Lorena\u2019s family, who were all wearing Colombian football jerseys!<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for another blog post about Rishi and Lorena\u2019s second day of celebration!<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out Rishi and Lorena’s feature on MN Bride<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nVendor List
\nWedding planner\u00a0\u2013 Hana April Chughtai<\/a>, Mani Mela<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nCeremony venue\u00a0\u2013 Landmark Center<\/a> \u2013 St. Paul, MN
\nReception venue\u00a0\u2013 Landmark Center<\/a> \u2013 St. Paul, MN
\nVideographer\u00a0\u2013 AnA Video<\/a> \u2013 Houston, TX
\nOfficiant\u00a0\u2013 Priest Ronur Murali<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Maple Grove, MN
\nHair stylist\u00a0\u2013 Hana April Chughtai<\/a>, Mani Mela<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nMakeup artist\u00a0\u2013 Melissa, Mani Mela<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nCaterer\u00a0\u2013 India Palace<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Roseville, MN
\n<\/span><\/span>China \u2013 Apres Event Decor & Tent Rental<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 St. Paul, MN
\nDecorator\u00a0\u2013 Mani Mela<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nFlorist\u00a0\u2013 Mani Mela<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nDress designer \u2013 Asopalav<\/a>\u00a0\u2013Ahmedabad, India
\nTuxedos\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jade Blue<\/a>\u00a0\u2013Ahmedabad, India
\nLimo\/party bus company\u00a0\u2013 Eclipse Transportation<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nDJ\/Band\/musicians\u00a0\u2013 DJ Trevor Samaroo<\/a>, and Instant Request\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nLighting Design\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Instant Request\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nStationer\u00a0\u2013 A Milestone Paper Co<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Burnsville, MN
\nChair\/table\/tent rentals\u00a0\u2013 Mani Mela<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\nJeweler\u00a0\u2013 Amijag<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Houston, TX<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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