That said, translating these ideas into planning and design decisions did not initially come naturally to Anisha and Robby. “Some couples have a very specific vision of what they want their wedding to look like, but for Robby and me, it was a blank slate,” Anisha says. Thankfully, their planner, Rachel Sisson of R.L. Sisson Events, stepped in to take the things they value in their relationship and manifest them into tangible design choices. For example, their escort cards—designed to look like their dog Naga—were created by Julie King Studio. Additionally, King and her design team played off of the Seal Harbor location and created a custom monogram featuring two seals and the couple’s initials, which were featured on design elements throughout the wedding weekend. “Our wedding was seamless and beautiful, and that can be entirely attributed to Rachel’s incredible planning and eye for design as well as our amazing vendors, whom we felt we could trust completely,” Anisha says.
The wedding weekend began on Friday with the couple’s Hindu ceremony. A small platform overlooking the ocean was set up in the backyard, and it was decorated with flowers from Afterglow Florals that had an organic, modern feel. Guests were seated on the lawn facing the Atlantic Ocean as well as on the upper deck of the home. “Robby and I walked down the aisle together, which eased both of our nerves and allowed for a private moment alone together before walking out,” Anisha remembers. “We sat on the platform with our parents on either side, and it was so nice to feel their presence and support.”
To prepare for this ceremony, Anisha and Robby traveled with her parents to Mumbai, India to purchase looks for the entire family. “The trip was special as it was Robby’s first time in India, so we made sure to fit in a bit of sightseeing amidst the wedding shopping festivities,” Anisha remembers. “I knew I wanted a traditional red lehenga. I love the drama of a red lehenga and felt it was a nice contrast to my more traditional white dress for our Saturday ceremony.”
The bride and her mother were instantly drawn to Anita Dongre’s designs, a prominent Indian designer who draws a lot of inspiration from Jaipur, the city where Anisha’s mother is from. They ended up purchasing all of the outfits for the women in the family from Dongre. “Traditionally, Southeast Asian brides go for a very bold and dramatic beauty look that is in line with the gorgeous clothing and jewelry,” Anisha explains. “However, I don’t feel the most comfortable in a bold makeup look, so Caitlyn of Caitlyn Meyer Pro created a glamorous yet natural look where I still felt like myself.”
