This Indian-Greek couple’s Vancouver and Monemvasia nuptials were steeped in childhood nostalgia

The Greek wedding itself took on an ethereal theme, with castle architecture, blue waters, and lush greenery crafting the ideal backdrop for a sunset ceremony. A violinist played throughout the processions, and an officiant fondly narrated their love story, followed by traditional Greek customs: consuming honey, exchanging crowns, and crossing their rings.

The reception party, later that evening, took the ethereal vibe up a notch with stylish touches like hanging foliage above the dance floor, a built canopy, and a fireworks display. What ensued was a night of spirited dancing and feasting, ending with a spontaneous 4am plunge into the pool by all the guests.

The wardrobe

The Vancouver mehendi ceremony saw Ashley in a playful cropped red lehenga by Anita Dongre, paired with juttis. Following the Greek colour scheme for the maiyan ceremony, she chose a powder blue chandelier lehenga from Vvani by Vani Vats, accessorised with Dior pearl earrings. On the wedding day, she chose a neutral-toned Tarun Tahiliani lehenga adorned with Swarovski crystals. She stole the show in a custom-made rosy-hued Gaurav Gupta lehenga, accentuated with a sculpted stole and diamond jewellery, at the reception.

Ashley hosted the Greece arrival dinner in a chic halterneck dress by PatBO; she opted for a blue dress at the welcome white party by Turkish designer, Tarik Ediz, that she paired with Cult Gaia freshwater pearls. On the beach day, she lounged in an ivory PatBO set and seashell-shaped jewellery for an added seaside touch. For the big day, Ashley wore a custom lace gown by Chic Bridals, designed to resemble olive branches in harmony with the Greek setting. Later she swapped into a party-perfect dress by Nadine Merabi to bring in the reception.

For the traditional mehendi, George chose an indigo ensemble by Divyam Mehta, followed by an asymmetrical bandhgala from Amaaré for the jago ceremony. His Sikh wedding look featured a neutral-toned Seem Gujral sherwani and a classic turban. At the reception, he looked dashing in a custom black velvet tuxedo made in Toronto.

For the Greece arrival dinner, he relaxed in a navy cardigan and linen pants, then rocked a blue suit and loafers for the welcome white party by RW&CO. On the beach day, he kept it classic with a button-up shirt and swimming trunks. For the Greek wedding and reception, George wore a perfectly tailored navy suit from Tailor Made Toronto, customised to the T.