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Blending Hindu & Muslim Traditions at a Destination Wedding in Malibu

The bride and groom celebrate their interfaith wedding with a destination wedding in Malibu.
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Nestled along the West Coast’s captivating scenery, Meher and Neil’s wedding artfully wove together the rich traditions of their Hindu and Muslim cultures. This multi-day celebration, exquisitely documented by Bottega53, was a heartfelt homage to their shared values and heritage.

Each ceremony was a distinct and meaningful expression of their backgrounds in the idyllic Malibu setting. The haldi ceremony was a vibrant affair, where turmeric paste, symbolizing blessings and protection, was joyously applied to the couple. It was an event filled with laughter and good spirits, setting the tone for the coming days.

The Nikkah, the solemn Muslim wedding ceremony, was an intimate, touching moment, followed by a lively Sangeet celebrating the sacred union of the two families.

Adding to the mosaic of traditions, the Sahaadi ceremony was a visual spectacle. Overlooking the vast and glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean, this ceremony featured ornate floral arches and vibrant traditional clothing.

The wedding celebration seamlessly transitioned into a sophisticated candle-lit reception, where elegance was the evening’s keynote.

Throughout these events, the majestic mountains and the serene ocean waters provided a transcendent backdrop, complementing the beauty of Meher and Neil’s interfaith destination wedding in Malibu.

Keep scrolling to see more colorful photographs from Meher and Neil’s elaborate festivities in Malibu.

The bride wears peach colored traditional Indian attire for her Haldi ceremony in Malibu.

The bride wears pastel jewelry and henna tattoos for her Haldi ceremony.

The bride and groom's haldi ceremony overlooks the mountains in Malibu.

The bride's friends and family apply yellow turmeric paste to her face.

Friends and family of the groom apply yellow turmeric to his face for the haldi ceremony.

The bride laughs at her haldi ceremony in Malibu.

The bride walks down the aisle with her father as she wears a veil over her head.

The bride holds her veil back at her destination wedding in Malibu.

Purple, peach and white florals decorate the tablescapes at the couple's Nikkah venue.

The bride and groom's nikkah venue overlooks the Malibu mountains.

The bride and groom cheers with a toast at their nikkah ceremony with friends and family.

The bride and groom wear tradition Indian wedding attire for their sangeet at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.

The bride and groom dance outside their sangeet venue in California.

Red decor and candles decorate the ballroom for the bride and groom's sangeet.

The bride and groom celebrate with friends and family at the sangeet ceremony at their destination wedding in Malibu.

The bride dances in traditional Indian wedding attire at her sangeet.

The bride and her friends smile outside of a Malibu home.

The bride wears Indian wedding jewelry and henna tattoos for her destination wedding in Malibu.

The groom and his groomsmen ride in on a vintage car to their destination wedding in Malibu.

The bride and groom's sahaadi ceremony overlooks the Pacific Ocean in Malibu.

Floral arches with greenery and white and pink florals decorate the alter for the sahaadi ceremony.

The bride and groom exchange floral garlands at their sahaadi ceremony.

The bride and groom wed with a destination wedding in Malibu.

Friends and family throw flower petals as the bride and groom walk down the aisle.

The bride poses in traditional Indian wedding attire outside of her wedding reception in Malibu.

White roses and candlelight decorate the reception tables.

The bride and groom share a dance on the dance floor at their wedding reception.

The groom dips the bride at their Malibu wedding reception.

The bride and groom share an embrace at their wedding reception in Malibu.

Interested in exploring more luxurious destination weddings captured by Bottega53? Draw inspiration from these international real weddings showcased in the latest Weddings in Houston Magazine issue.

“Blending Hindu & Muslim Traditions at a Destination Wedding in Malibu”

Contributors- Photo: Bottega53 / Modern LA Weddings / Social Art Cinema / Peony & Plum / Christopher Miles Makeup  / Dhamaka Productions / Chris Brugler Catering / Malibu Rocky Estate Vineyards / Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village / Hummingbird Nest Ranch /  Anita Dongre / Rahul Mishra / Sabyasachi / Anamika Khanna / Rikita Mirchandani / Shivan & Narresh / Antar-Agni / Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur / Manish Malhorta

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