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Marigny Opera House, New Orleans Louisiana | Archana and Aaron Chenevert

Archana Shingwani was wed to Mr. Aaron Chenevert in beautiful New Orleans, Louisiana, at The Marigny Opera House. On the Thursday prior, they began the celebration with a Sangeet: a highly anticipated occasion, where only close friends and family on both sides meet for the first time. The Sangeet is a pre-wedding, Hindu event that is always celebrated with food, music and dancing. Guests were treated to Mehndi, often known as Henna, which was painted onto their hands by Samira’s Henna Designs. It was a perfect way to begin the multi-cultural wedding weekend!

While both bride and groom were raised in southern Louisiana, Archana’s vision from the beginning stages of planning was to stay true her Indian roots. The dual ceremony, which combined the bride’s Indian culture and the groom’s southern American culture, incorporated both a Hindu priest (Pujari) and a Western wedding officiant. The halls of The Marigny Opera House were adorned with luscious blooms provided by Nola Flora and luminous lighting provided by Firefly Ambiance. Our team of vendors collaborated to construct the perfect Mandap, which is a canopy-like altar where our couple walked around holy fire (Agni) and took seven steps/vows (Saptapadi) to bind their marriage and become one.

Following the ceremony, guests joined our couple at their reception hosted by Maison Dupuy Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Entertainment was provided by The Voice star Ray Boudreaux while guests enjoyed New Orleans cuisine, signature craft cocktails, complete with wedding and king cake from Haydel’s Bakery.

Happy Anniversary, Aaron and Archana!