Married Nicholas on June 16th, 2019.

How did you know your dress was "the one"?

“I had a gut feeling - I can often be indecisive, but when I know what is meant for me, I go for it. There was no doubt in my mind that this was my dream dress after I tried it on for the first time.”

The dress shopping experience

“As most of my close friends and family live on the east coast, I was only able to bring one of my best friends to dress shop with me. I'd always preferred lacier, more romantic dresses, and explored a few stores in the Bay Area. Ultimately, my experience at Kinsley James was one of a kind, as was the selection of dresses I tried on.”

The Bride’s advice

“A marriage is always more important than a wedding, but if you truly connect with something - whether it's a location, a dress, a particular theme, etc - follow your heart. You will look back and be glad you did.“

#INSPO

“I am Indian and my husband is Italian, so we ended up having two wedding ceremonies - an Indian ceremony in Pittsburgh, and a destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. As paradoxical as it sounds, I always knew I wanted to get married near the ocean at sunset, and was hoping to find the perfect harmony of romance, adventure, and serenity. “

“The wedding was a dream come true, but then again, so was marrying my husband. I ended up having two sprained ankles on our wedding day and couldn't wear the shoes I originally intended, but our first dance (which was choreographed) still went off without a hitch.”

congratulations raksha & nicholas!

Vendors

Resort: Dreams Riviera Cancun and Spa
Photographer: Kape Photography

Dress: Galia Lahav from Kinsley James
Makeup & Hair: MVP Hair and Makeup