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Kehoe Designs: Cultures Unite at this wedding celebration

A wedding celebration with the ultimate unity of cultures! This traditional Indian bride and Western groom from Chicago desired aspects of both customs be taken into account. The festive Sangeet (see definition below) held at The Ritz Carlton transported guests into another world, incorporating rich pinks and violets into entertainment canopies, organic hanging fixtures and exciting centerpieces to finish the look. At the ceremony, gorgeous rouge orchids draped the golden Mondap, while mirrored balustrades and lush floral accented the aisle. The formal reception held at The Drake Hotel, showcased traditional crystal centerpieces filled with yellow and lavender floral atop coordinating patterned table linens provided by BBJ Linens. This beautiful weekend celebration harmoniously fused two cultures in every detail.

Sangeet: It’s a Hindi word, meaning music. In the wedding context, you can refer to it as the bachelorette party!  It’s a time for the female members of the marriage party to get together, have fun, dance, sing and basically have a good time.  Sangeet usually takes place the day before the wedding.  The new trend, of course, is to have professional singers, DJs and live music for Sangeet these days.

Floral and Decor, Kehoe Designs, Chicago

Photographer: Phil Farber, Photo Images, Inc

Event planner: Sabrina Hans Events

8 Comments on “Kehoe Designs: Cultures Unite at this wedding celebration”

• Sabrina Hans August 31st, 2010 3:51 pm

  Thank you to strictly weddings for posting one of our weddings that we planned.
  Sabrina Hans- (312) 371-7872

• Ali November 12th, 2009 11:04 pm

  We HEART Kehoe Designs! http://www.kehoedesigns.com

• Ali November 12th, 2009 11:02 pm

  We are waiting on more beautiful weddings! I love the colors, and this is what the couple wanted, and Kehoe Designs delivered!

• Lindsey November 11th, 2009 1:34 pm

  These colors are awesome! Thank you for sharing the meaning of “Hindi” we learn something every day! Beautiful!

• Kathern October 26th, 2009 11:52 am

  The Drake Hotel, I love and have for years and the ball rooms are always decked out, just like Kehoe Designs has them in the photos above, outstanding decor and I am sure the Bride and Groom were thrilled!!

• Pamela October 25th, 2009 7:02 pm

  I really appreciate your sharing what the word ‘sangeet’ means in your write-up. That little bit of info. helps make the ceremony of blended cultures even more special. What beautiful colors, flowers and fabrics!

• Susan October 23rd, 2009 11:06 am

  The two cultures together are stunning. Kehoe Designs are amazing at what they do. Every Bride should be so lucky to have them design your wedding! Kudos to the lucky couple!

• Amy October 23rd, 2009 9:55 am

  So beautiful, with such vibrant colors that are so in now. Thanks for sharing!

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