{"id":524750,"date":"2014-08-29T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2014-08-29T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-junebug-loves\/?p=524750"},"modified":"2014-08-29T10:25:30","modified_gmt":"2014-08-29T15:25:30","slug":"sophisticated-desi-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/sophisticated-desi-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophisticated Desi Wedding in Dallas, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525119\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding couple's portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f7\/f6\/f7f60858354f0a8a.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding couple's portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p>Saba and Sayed&rsquo;s sophisticated Desi wedding combined vibrant, rich Pakistani and Bangladesh tradition with American elegance, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.belomansion.com\" target=\"_blank\">Belo Mansion<\/a>&nbsp;was a perfect venue for the wedding&rsquo;s grand decor and lighting. <a href=\"http:\/\/shaunmenary.com\" target=\"_blank\">Shaun Menary<\/a>&nbsp;photographed the wedding&rsquo;s gorgeous details exquisitely. You&rsquo;re going to love the colors, emotions, and gorgeous portraiture of this wedding.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Couple:&nbsp;<\/b>Saba and Sayed<\/p>\n<p><b>The Wedding:&nbsp;<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.belomansion.com\" target=\"_blank\">Belo Mansion<\/a>, Dallas, TX<\/p>\n<p><b>The Inspiration:&nbsp;<\/b><i>We wanted to honor our South Asian heritage, but remain true to the modern culture we have come to embrace. We envisioned a wedding that would seamlessly blend the extravagance, flashiness, and overwhelming fun of South Asian weddings with the sophistication, classiness, and efficiency of American weddings.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525097\" title=\"stunning yellow Indian ceremony bridal dress and accessories\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/53\/78\/5378616d4030e5ba.jpg\" alt=\"stunning yellow Indian ceremony bridal dress and accessories\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525098\" title=\"beautiful intricate Indian wedding henna designs\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/64\/54\/645418214df20a55.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful intricate Indian wedding henna designs\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525099\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding groom fashion\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/40\/db\/40db3ddc248ceda7.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding groom fashion\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525100\" title=\"elegant Indian wedding ceremony space\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/22\/f6\/22f6538d83e21ad0.jpg\" alt=\"elegant Indian wedding ceremony space\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525101\" title=\"vibrant Indian wedding table decor\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/30\/da\/30dab180e7f8c845.jpg\" alt=\"vibrant Indian wedding table decor\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525102\" title=\"Indian wedding ceremony groom's reaction\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/99\/24\/99243a51584fe266.jpg\" alt=\"Indian wedding ceremony groom's reaction\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525103\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding ceremony bridal entrance\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/06\/93\/0693ec0293d11b23.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding ceremony bridal entrance\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525104\" title=\"grand Indian wedding ceremony venue\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/17\/73\/177325c88f2f74b9.jpg\" alt=\"grand Indian wedding ceremony venue\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525105\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/37\/28\/3728012306844e6e.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding ceremony\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525106\" title=\"traditional Indian bride getting ready\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/08\/1508e941f298eaec.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian bride getting ready\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525107\" title=\"stunning Indian bridal portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b3\/d2\/b3d2fe4f77455e34.jpg\" alt=\"stunning Indian bridal portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525108\" title=\"intricate traditional Indian wedding dress\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/79\/c7\/79c7fe1f93f56751.jpg\" alt=\"intricate traditional Indian wedding dress\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525109\" title=\"traditional Indian bridal fashion and accessories\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/00\/10\/001098f3c282a4cf.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian bridal fashion and veil\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525110\" title=\"Indian wedding bridesmaids dresses\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0a\/11\/0a11a5900dcc5ea0.jpg\" alt=\"Indian wedding bridesmaids dresses\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525111\" title=\"traditional Indian groom fashion\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/37\/ff\/37ff9e7955907a96.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian groom fashion\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525112\" title=\"traditional Indian groom portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ca\/8e\/ca8e609734abe6ea.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian groom portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525113\" title=\"traditional Indian groom fashion\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/19\/9b\/199b663fedb11569.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian groom fashion\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525114\" title=\"Indian wedding groomsmen\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f6\/d3\/f6d3b23e0dac5d6d.jpg\" alt=\"Indian wedding groomsmen\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525115\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding sentimental hug\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cc\/01\/cc01532ed9d8027e.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding sentimental hug\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525116\" title=\"couple's first look portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/e7\/15e7f01ba2e56498.jpg\" alt=\"couple's first look portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525117\" title=\"tender first look hug portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e8\/7e\/e87efd6f73332d0e.jpg\" alt=\"tender first look hug portrait\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525118\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding first look\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f0\/ea\/f0ea0bc062e9fb1c.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding first look\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525120\" title=\"elegant pink Indian wedding ceremony space\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8c\/82\/8c82623d1666e458.jpg\" alt=\"elegant pink Indian wedding ceremony space\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525121\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e9\/b4\/e9b48fe04e137fe0.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding ceremony\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525123\" title=\"elegant Indian wedding sofa\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cb\/ca\/cbca2d0df7fe87eb.jpg\" alt=\"elegant Indian wedding sofa\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525122\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding couple laughing\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/34\/7b34a30d3cf26973.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding couple laughing\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525124\" title=\"traditional Indian wedding couple sharing drinks\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1d\/46\/1d46d8c9f0c5d5d3.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Indian wedding couple sharing drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525125\" title=\"elegant Indian wedding reception decor\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bb\/4e\/bb4ea93f50252bed.jpg\" alt=\"elegant Indian wedding reception decor\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525126\" title=\"sophisticated Indian wedding intricate cake\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/25\/a6\/25a611df78067c5b.jpg\" alt=\"sophisticated Indian wedding intricate cake\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525127\" title=\"sentimental groom's serenade\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/aa\/85\/aa8588d05b05b420.jpg\" alt=\"sentimental groom's serenade\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525128\" title=\"Indian wedding reception celebration and dancing\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/08\/d7\/08d703736ac02282.jpg\" alt=\"Indian wedding reception celebration and dancing\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-525129\" title=\"couple's send-off\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c2\/eb\/c2eb810a6c5ad4cf.jpg\" alt=\"couple's send-off\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><b>The Wedding Team:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Photographer: <a href=\"http:\/\/shaunmenary.com\" target=\"_blank\">Shaun Menary<\/a><br>\nEvent Planner: <a href=\"http:\/\/significanteventsoftexas.com\" target=\"_blank\">Meredith Commender<\/a><br>\nCeremony &amp; Reception Venue:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.belomansion.com\" target=\"_blank\">Belo Mansion<\/a><br>\nOfficiant: Imam Taha Hamid<br>\nInvitation Designer: <a href=\"http:\/\/significanteventsoftexas.com\/custom-invitations-graphic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\">Significantly Said<\/a><br>\nCatering: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belomansion.com\" target=\"_blank\">Belo Mansion<\/a><br>\nFlorist: Deitra Butler of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lushcouturedesign.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lush Couture Design<\/a><br>\nCake: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frostedart.com\" target=\"_blank\">Frosted Art<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/almastejanicouture\" target=\"_blank\">Almas Tejani Desi Couture<\/a><br>\nHair &amp; Makeup: Mo Bowers of <a href=\"http:\/\/fairygodmotherbridal.com\" target=\"_blank\">Fairy Godmother Bridal<\/a><br>\nDJ: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.last.fm\/music\/DJ+Yoonis\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Yoonis<\/a><br>\nTransportation: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluediamondlimos.net\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Diamond Limos<\/a><br>\nRings: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascotdiamonds.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ascot Diamonds<\/a><br>\nLighting: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondld.com\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Lighting<\/a><br>\nHenna: Sharmin Ajani<br>\nDecor: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prashedecor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prashe Event Decor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Saba and Sayed for sharing your wonderful wedding with us!<\/p>\n<p>Love the vibrant cultural aspect of this wedding? 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