South Asian Culture Infuses Wedding Day at The Oregon Golf Club

In the halls of their middle school and, later, the corridors of their university, Tasnia Kabir and Rohit Chaudhary might as well have been ships passing in the night. But destiny finally cast them together in an Introduction to Databases class. From there, friendship blossomed into a storybook romance. Five years later, under the Gothic arches of Cathedral Park, Rohit asked Tasnia to marry him. She said yes and planned a quick elopement to seal their love privately, reserving the grand spectacle for later: a wedding laden with tradition and the bride’s childhood dreams. Drawing from their background and the vibrant, multiday festivals of South Asia, and infused with personal quirks, such as her adoration of Taylor Swift and Rohit’s Nike swag, their wedding was anything but conventional. The three-day extravaganza began with a mehndi, during which the women adorned themselves with intricate henna patterns, laughter echoing through the hall, setting the stage for what was to come. On day two, the haldi and sangeet ceremonies unfolded like scenes from a Bollywood blockbuster, complete with dance-offs and melodious serenades by friends and family spotlighting the couple’s journey in a cultural tapestry of joy. The grand finale, the reception, was a spectacular fusion of East and West. Guests from all corners of the globe witnessed Rohit’s heroic helicopter entrance and Tasnia’s regal walk down the aisle to celebrate their union. The reception hall buzzed with energy, from heartfelt speeches to a lively dance floor. As the night drew to a close, the couple swapped their formal attire for monochrome Nike sweatsuits and sneakers, returning to their casual, genuine selves.