Seattle Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events

Hetal + Jake | Columbia Winery + Sodo Park

Perfectly Posh News· Real Wedding: Columbia Winery· Real Wedding: Sodo Park· Real Weddings· Spotlight

We are absolutely thrilled to share photos with you from Hetal + Jake’s incredible wedding weekend. No matter who you are or where you grew up, weddings are a sacred and a special event. Hetal + Jake marked their union by fusing their families over the course of two days with beautiful nods to each culture. As a result, elegance, vibrance and of course fun filled the two days.

Hetal + Jake share a moment together before their wedding ceremony as Jake spins Hetal showing off her red and gold wedding sari.
Hetal + Jake share a tender moment after their first look overlooking Seattle as Jake twirls Hetal in her wedding dress.
Hetal + Jake's wedding invitations set the tone for their guests as to what they could expected from the wedding weekend.

A Vibrant Indian Celebration

Hetal + Jake hosted friends and family at Columbia Winery. While it poured down rain, the gray didn’t stop the color from coming through. For instance, you can see it in Hetal’s intricate hand painted henna, bouquet and sari in sumptuous red and gold. 

 

  • Hetal's henna on her wedding day is a symbol and a way of wishing her good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.
  • Hetal's henna on her wedding day is a symbol and a way of wishing her good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.
  • Hetal's bouquet featured bold and bright red roses and carnations.
  • Hetal shows off her red and gold wedding sari along with her traditional Indian jewelry and her bold bridal bouquet on her wedding day.

One of our favorite memories? Watching Jake have the greatest time at his baraat. Jake led the parade atop a white horse donned in decorative dress. A Dohl drummer led Jake’s friends and family from the parking lot to the venue. So much color, singing and dancing! To top off this extraordinary moment, Hetal waved to everyone below from the balcony above.

Hetal waves to her wedding guests from the balcony above as they are donned in traditional and colorful Indian wear as part of Jake's baraat at Columbia Winery.
Jake rides atop a horse donned in traditional and colorful Indian wear as he gets ready to lead his wedding guests in the baraat at Columbia Winery in the rain.
A dohl drummer leads Jake and his guests, donned in traditional and colorful Indian wear, in the rain as part of Jake's baraat at Columbia Winery.
Guests donned in traditional and colorful Indian wear dance in the rain as part of Jake's baraat at Columbia Winery.
Jake and his guests, donned in traditional and colorful Indian wear, dance in the rain as part of Jake's baraat at Columbia Winery.

Guests followed Jake into the receiving ceremony where Jake met with Hetal’s family. After that, he stepped on a clay pot and broke it, which is a tradition that proves he is worthy of Hetal. Hetal’s family then escorted Jake into the ceremony, followed by the guests. 

  • Hetal's family waits to greet Jake at the entrance for the traditional receiving ceremony.
  • Jake steps on and breaks a small clay pot in front of Hetal's family for the traditional receiving ceremony.
  • After the receiving ceremony is complete, Hetal's family leads him into the wedding ceremony followed by Hetal + Jake's wedding guests.

The wedding took place under a beautifully decorated mandap. Colorful elements, including hanging flowers, decorated the structure, for instance.

Hetal + Jake stand on top of the mandap that is decorated with bold and vibrant carnations for their traditional Indian wedding ceremony.
Bold and vibrant carnations are a part of Hetal + Jake's colorful wedding ceremony.
Hetal + Jake share a sweet moment as they are seated on top of the mandap that is decorated with bold and vibrant carnations for their traditional Indian wedding ceremony.
Hetal + Jake share a sweet moment with the priest as they are seated on top of the mandap that is decorated with bold and vibrant carnations for their traditional Indian wedding ceremony.

Hetal + Jake wanted their guests to follow along with the elaborate Hindu ceremony. It included many traditions and rituals. To help guests, Hetal had popcorn boxes made that outlined the rituals. It featured a cute cartoon drawing of the couple. And guests snacked on the popcorn!

  • Hetal + Jake wanted their guests to be able to follow along with their ceremony so they created these cute popcorn boxes that spelled out the ceremony. And guests snacked on the sweet treat.
  • Hetal + Jake wanted their guests to be able to follow along with their ceremony so they created these cute popcorn boxes that spelled out the ceremony. And guests snacked on the sweet treat.

After dinner the evening turned into a semi-sangeet complete with dances, songs and surprise videos the bride didn’t know about. But Hetal + Jake had a surprise for their guests. A choreographed dance. They spent four months planning and rehearsing. Here’s a link to their video of them practicing: https://youtu.be/xPyvej10LzI

Hetal + Jake spent months rehearsing this choreographed dance, with some of their friends, to the delight of the wedding guests.
Hetal + Jake spent months rehearsing this choreographed dance, with some of their friends, to the delight of the wedding guests.
Hetal + Jake spent months rehearsing this choreographed dance, with some of their friends, to the delight of the wedding guests.

An Elegant & Romantic Ceremony

The next day, Hetal + Jake hosted their guests at SoDo Park in a celebration of Jake’s Jewish heritage. The celebration is rich with traditions and customs that have been handed down from generation to generation. The day started with the first look complete with a stunning view of Seattle. 

Hetal + Jake share a tender moment after their first look overlooking Seattle's Space Needle.

A color palette of blush, cream and white filled SoDo Park and set the romantic tone. 

Hetal's bouquet featured a color palette of romantic blush, cream and white florals.
White florals and greenery deocrated the chuppa as candles decorated the ceremony aisle. Hetal's mother's red sari was incorporated into the into the chuppa as Hetal + Jake blended their two cultures together on their wedding weekend.
Hetal + Jake's florals featured a color palette of romantic blush, cream and white.

A beautiful blending of Hetal + Jake’s two cultures can be seen in the Chuppah. Hetal’s mom’s Sari wove through the structure where Hetal + Jake were married. 

White florals and greenery deocrated the chuppa as candles decorated the ceremony aisle. Hetal's mother's red sari was incorporated into the into the chuppa as Hetal + Jake blended their two cultures together on their wedding weekend.
Hetal's mother's red sari was incorporated into the into the chuppa as Hetal + Jake blended their two cultures together on their wedding weekend.
Hetal's mother's red sari was incorporated into the into the chuppa as Hetal + Jake blended their two cultures together on their wedding weekend.

In another nod to their cultures, the vibrant color from the previous night’s ceremony is present. The couple’s ketubah featured the word “love” in a vibrant red. The ketubah is the historical and traditional Jewish marriage contract. However, it is often presented as a piece of art. 

Hetal + Jake's ketubah, a Jewish wedding contract, featured the word "love" in a bold and vibrant red.
Hetal + Jake sign the ketubah, a Jewish wedding contract, featuring the word "love" in a bold and vibrant red.

After the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails. Hetal + Jake had fun with this in paying respects to their blended backgrounds. Their specialty cocktails were named “The Shapiro Fashioned” and the “Patel Party.” To pay homage to the previous night’s celebration, guests’ place cards were held in place from Columbia Winery corks.

Hetal + Jake incorporated wine corks as a nod to the previous night's celebration into their wedding reception.
Hetal + Jake's florals featured a color palette of romantic blush, cream and white that decorated their head table along with candles.
Hetal + Jake's florals featured a color palette of romantic blush, cream and white and helped set a cohesive tone with their reception table numbers.

Dancing is a big part of a wedding—including a Jewish celebration! And Hetal + Jake did not disappoint! Therefore, you can see it below from the Horah, a traditional Jewish dance, which included guests lifting Hetal + Jake in chairs high above their heads!

Hetal + Jake's wedding guests lifted them up into the air as they sat on chairs during the dance party.
Hetal + Jake dance the traditional horah with their wedding guests as they danced the night away.

Hetal + Jake were an absolute dream to work with. They are an incredibly efficient and busy couple. And above all, are the epitome of the term “teammate.” Hetal + Jake were team players in splitting the workload with our team and amongst themselves. We spent our time laughing, joking and making well-thought decisions together, as a team. 

Congratulations Hetal + Jake!

Hetal + Jake are seen kissing behind the window while their guests enjoy the night below.

Until next time
~Katie

Photographer Credit | La Vie Photography

FABULOUS WEDDING PROFESSIONALS, COLUMBIA WINERY, MAY 25

Photographer | La Vie Photography
Venue | Columbia Winery
Caterer | Herban Feast
Florist | Family Friend
Video | Bogle Productions  | Watch Hetal + Jake’s Video
Music | Bamboo Beats
Rentals | CORT Party Rental, A Tailored Affair
Stationery | Perfect Press
Transportation | TransWest
Beauty | Makeup by Angela Evans
Bride’s Henna | The Preet’s Artistry 
Dohl Drummer | Rocky Virk 
Baraat Horse Provided By | Country Wagon
Popcorn Boxes | Erickson Design

FABULOUS WEDDING PROFESSIONALS, SODO PARK, MAY 26

Photographer | La Vie Photography
Caterer | Herban Feast
Venue | SoDo Park 
Florist | Herban Design Studio
Video | Bogle Productions
Music | Blue Wave Band 
Rentals | CORT Party Rental
Stationery | Perfect Press
Transportation | TransWest
Beauty | Makeup by Angela Evans
Photo Booth  | The SnapBar
Cake | Bakery Nouveau 
Lighting | LightSmiths