South Asian Splendor Underneath The Cabo San Lucas Sun
Danielle and Neel were looking to create a regal yet relaxed ambiance for their South Asian wedding, something that felt like a fairy tale but still held close to Hindu customs. A destination wedding seemed the most appropriate setting, and they ultimately settled on Cabo San Lucas: the land of never-ending sunshine, where the rugged Baja desert meets the dramatic Sea of Cortez. They enlisted the help of Del Cabo Weddings, who designed and executed a sumptuous South Asian celebration from the ground up. No detail was spared, from the bridal party's intricately painted henna hands to the groom's arrival on horseback.
Indian opulence, painstakingly crafted by hand, was the order of the day for our stunning bride. The heavily embroidered and beaded outfit, commonly known as a lengha, was custom-designed for Danielle by Manish Malhotra.
Danielle and Neel chose Nobu Los Cabos as their venue, with its sophisticated Japanese aesthetic and globally renowned kitchen. The open bar served two specialty drinks in honor of the couple's dogs: a mango margarita with tajín named for Zeus and a Scotch and lemon elixir for Apollo. Nobu's head chef in Cabo was charged with concocting a dinner menu replete with traditional Northern Indian dishes that had to satisfy some very discerning palates, including Neel's mom and dad! It ultimately included signature favorites such as a spicy paneer tikka, a slightly smoky tandoori chicken, crispy samosas, succulent lamb chops, and a hearty daal, to name a few.
Tables were draped in fine velvet tablecloths and accented with gold cutlery and tableware. Aria Vera Floral handled the floral design, working wonders with roses and wildflowers in deep yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks, a nod to colors often featured in Hindu ceremonies. Fresh flowers in this palette ran like rivers down the middle of communal tables and burst like fireworks above the circular tables. These same flowers were used earlier during the ceremony to create living waterfalls that flowed down either side of the Mandap, a four-pillared covered structure with pillars used as the altar for Indian weddings, which was also adorned with traditional Hindu decorations such as clay pots, sculptures, windchimes, vases, drapes, and wooden figurines.
The sunset was everything. Given the proposal's setting, Danielle and Neel wouldn't have it any other way. This meant pinpoint precision regarding timing on the part of the planners at Del Cabo Weddings. As a result of their hard work, the bride and groom exchanged their vows and sealed them with a kiss just as the golden sun dipped below the horizon.
