Our stunning property has been host to so many unique and beautiful celebrations, and Vishwa and Anuj’s wonderful traditional Indian wedding weekend was no exception! Leading up to their wedding, you could feel the excitement and anticipation from our team as we prepared for the multi-day celebration. Between our Overlook Barn, Cliffside Barn, Mary’s Meadow, and on-site house, the couple and their guests were able to enjoy each part of the three-day event all in one place. The weekend was filled with color, great food, perfect sunny weather, gorgeous views, and an abundance of joy for everyone involved. Guests came from all over the US, and some even flew from India to celebrate Anuj and Vishwa. This was truly a destination wedding for the couple and their guests, with the mountains providing the perfect backdrop throughout the weekend.
There were many beautiful traditions that took place throughout the weekend, each one filled with meaning and meant to usher the couple into a great marriage. On Friday, the Ganesh Puja was conducted to bless the couple with an obstacle-free wedding and a beautiful marriage. Following it was the Haldi ceremony in Cliffside Barn, where the families apply turmeric to the couple to mark a prosperous beginning of their new life together.
On Friday evening, Mary’s Meadow was transformed with warm lights and color for the Sangeet. Family and friends performed dances for the couple, and they continued dancing into the evening underneath the lights and stars. This was perhaps one of our team’s favorite and most memorable moments of the weekend with all the color, and the true joy emanating from the couple and guests as they danced.
For Saturday’s events, the couple opted for more minimalistic decor to showcase the natural beauty of the barns and mountains. The day kicked off with the Baraat, an exciting celebration where Anuj and his family danced down the driveway to the beat of drums and music–one last ‘party’ before Anuj entered into his life of marriage with Vishwa.
Following the Baraat was the wedding ceremony in Mary’s Meadow, where the couple exchanged garlands and tied their dupattas (scarves) together before beginning the mangal pheras. The couple held each other’s hands and completed 4 circles around the fire, giving a promise support each other throughout the four stages of life: dharma (to pursue life’s religious and moral duty), artha (to pursue prosperity), kama (to pursue earthly pleasures), and moksha (to pursue spiritual salvation). Anuj actually drew the design himself for what Vishwa wore during this ceremony, making it her most treasured outfit from this meaningful weekend.
Later that evening, everyone gathered for a reception in Overlook Barn, which had been decorated with elegant greens, blues, and classic florals. The night was filled with dancing and fun as guests celebrated the officially married couple. A send-off brunch the following morning capped off what had been a truly beautiful weekend of excitement and tradition.
By the end of the three days, our team felt we truly knew the couple and guests and were even more connected to the joy as a result. This was a group who knew how to have fun, and we were so honored to have been part of it.
Can’t get enough from this wonderful weekend celebration? Hear from Vishwa herself, and enjoy their wedding video using the link below!
“We had our destination wedding at Overlook Barn in July 2022, and it was the wedding of our dreams. Our immediate families are from Illinois and Georgia; however, we had guests attending from North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, California, Texas and also all the way from India. Since most of them had not been to Beech Mountain, it brought us so much joy to see them enjoying our wedding as well as the destination. It was also really nice to have all our events in the same place as it allowed everyone to spend quality time together rather than worrying about getting to different venues for each event. We were the first ones in our families to have a destination wedding in the mountains so our guests could not stop complimenting us on how beautiful it was.
We’re truly blessed to have had the most magical and perfect wedding.”
Watch Vishwa and Anuj’s wedding video:
Vendors:
- Venue: Overlook Barn
- Coordinator: K. Scott Weddings
- Caterer: Maa Vimla Catering
- Music: Carolina Elite Events
- Photographer & Videographer: Pixel 6 Studio
- Decorator: Katen Shah Designs
- Rentals: Boone Parties Too
- Hair & Makeup: Fresh Aire Bridal
- Wedding Outfits: Aagman in Ahmedabad, India
- Reception Outfits: Asopalav in Ahmedabad, India
- Sangeet Outfit: Chamee and Palak