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A few of the many things that make a wedding all lively and spirited are the presence of a fun couple, the decor, the delectable food, designer outfits, etc. And while Paven and Gopi's wedding was nothing short of a whimsical affair, it was also a celebration that exuded the couple's sheer love for each other and the happiness of their loved ones. There's nothing about this picturesque Vancouver wedding that won't leave you in awe. 

Want to see what our hype's about? Scroll down and check out this gorgeous wedding captured perfectly by the very talented Amrit Photography and Brellow. 

Introducing Paven & Gopi

"Gopi and I are high school sweethearts," said Paven Sandhar as she recounted her fairytale romance with Gopi Gill, "We met when we were 16. He had asked a mutual friend if she knew a girl who watched hockey in his grade—and apparently, I was the only girl in our grade she could think of. Then A couple of days later, he messaged me on Facebook."

Though young, Paven always knew that there was something special about Gopi. And what started with going to see his hockey game and a classic movie date, progressed into a romance that one could quote to prove that high school sweethearts can get their happily ever afters.

"I guess my gut was right because almost 10 years later, after graduating high school, going to university together and having full-fledged careers, here we are getting married this summer," Paven added, "We grew from being dorky teenage kids into somewhat mature adults and I wouldn’t have it any other way!"

Daytime Engagement Party

The daytime affair was beautiful with Paven dressed in a stellar purple sharara with gota work by Rimple & Harpreet Narula. The bride paired this with gorgeous jewellery and a statement sheeshpatti that had us swooning, while Gopi chose an elegant grey kurta-payjama with a grey velvet shawl with light gold embroidery. 

Pretty Mehendi Ceremony

The mehendi function, which was a homegrown affair, was another close-knit celebration where the bride and groom looked stunning. Paven styled herself in a beautiful, flowy, printed lehenga by Anita Dongre, paired with a light neckpiece and a fishtail braid

Breathtaking Wedding Day

The wedding took place at Poplar Meadows, which was decorated by Universal Decor who kept true to the bride and groom's choice of a unique yet traditional decor that had an old-world vibe but was lush and green. Paven walked down the aisle in a downright gorgeous yellow lehenga with white and silver embroidery by wedding-wear designer Ali Xeeshan while Gopi looked handsome and regal in his designer achkan by Neeta Lulla.

Oh! And, the Mughal Mascot Kaleeras by Mrinalini Chandra were breathtaking where the bride included many animals such as elephants, horses, lions, deer, and peacocks to her bridal kalire.  

 

Fairytale Reception Function

The reception also took place at the Poplar Meadows venue which had a very fairytale-ish vibe to it. Paven looked stunning in an alternative unique outfit in blue with gilded gold embroidery, puffed sleeves and a long veil trail by designer label Kartikeya while Gopi looked dapper in a Modello Bespoke white tuxedo. While everything about the couple's reception had us whipped, the sky blue multiple tier cakes were definitely the winner of the show.

Check Out The Couple's Wedding Trailer

Vendor Reviews

Wedding Photographer: Amrit Photography

Amrit Photography was amazing! We presented them with a theme, colour palette, and mood we wanted the wedding pictures to exude and helped execute our vision to perfection. We had plenty of team phone calls and discussions via our WhatsApp group and they never complained about our million questions and helped research venues that fit the theme. I am a very picky person and they definitely did not stop till I was satisfied. I wanted something out of the box, creative, and unique, and luckily that's what they specialize in! I highly recommend them to any bride who wants her most precious moments captured in a breathtakingly artistic way :)

Wedding Videographer: Brellow

We discussed with Brellow our old world charm attire and how we wanted our video to mesh well with the theme. In a spa for 3 mins they were able to capture our most intimate and raw moments while still showcasing the feelings/emotions felt during the wedding in a fun and meaningful way, and somehow also may it look like a vintage movie! 

Wedding Venue: Poplar Meadows

It is 10 acres of meadow/farm consisting of open greenery, horse stables, waterfalls, and rock displays located in Vancouver, Canada. It has a beautiful red barn and white picket fences that add to the scenery! Would highly recommend outdoor events. It was the perfect venue to create a covid safe party environment, and we had to compliments how either event was run.

Wedding Decorators

Universal Decor

Decorated both our Anand Karaj and reception. We gave them our colour palette for the wedding day and asked for something unique yet traditional that went with our old-world vibe but lush at the same time. For the reception, we were going for a high fashion/renaissance theme. Both days they created the most different yet beautiful set-up with themes that couldn't be farther apart! Moreover, they did it all while having a smile on their face. They did not stop until we got exactly what we wanted. With years and years of experience in wedding, event, tv and film design they are the perfect team to make your wedding decor dreams come true!

InStyle Events

For the morning, I wanted a kind ever before scene decor set up that most likely would resemble a movie set. I wanted something that looked like it would be out of Jodha Akbar, Umrao Jaan, or Mugleazaam and I got nothing short of that thanks to InStyle Events.

Bridal Makeup Artist: Denise ( Thủy ) Đinh

If you're looking for a hair and bridal makeup artist that will make your skin naturally glow like an angel, while executing complex runway looks on you, look no further than Denise ( Thủy ) Đinh! She is always looking to experiment and create fun and new looks for her clients. She was my artist for all events.

Mehndi Artist: Jasmine's Henna

Jasmine provided me with a unique polki mehendi design as I requested something bold and simple! She has a very calm and relaxed demeanour which makes the process very easy!

Florist: Alice de Crom & Team

They provided me with the lushest, modern, asymmetrical fully red bouquet with the slightest hint of yellow to pick up my lehenga - a girl could've asked for! She created a mood board for me and incorporated all my favourite flowers such as garden roses and peonies.

Wedding Vendors

Wedding Photographer: Amrit Photography | Wedding Videographer: Brellow | Wedding Venue: Poplar Meadows | Wedding Decorator: Universal Decor (Wedding & Reception); InStyle Events (In-Home Events) | Bridal Outfits: Rimple & Harpreet Narula (Engagement); Anita Dongre (Mehendi); Ali Xeeshan (Wedding); Kartikeya (Reception) | Groom's Outfits: House Of Neeta Lulla (Wedding); Modello Bespoke (Reception) | Bridal Jewellery: Jiji StudioMrinalini Chandra (Kaleeras) | Stylist: Pashion | Bridal Makeup Artists & Hairstylists: Denise ( Thủy ) Đinh | Mehendi Artist: Jasmine's Henna | Wedding Invitation: Customizing Creativity | Entertainment Company: Decibel Entertainment | Florist: Alice de Crom & Team

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A Picturesque Wedding Of High School Sweethearts In Vancouver

by Shivani Singh

A Picturesque Wedding Of High School Sweethearts In Vancouver