A TWO-DAY, INDIAN WEDDING JUXTAPOSES A
RED & GOLD CEREMONY WITH AN ALL WHITE
FLORAL FANTASY RECEPTION.
SONIA
MANNY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: KRISTA FOX PHOTOGRAPHY
meeting
Sonia Gangar and Manny Singh went on their first
date in 2011 and the two have been inseparable
ever since.
day-long
proposal
Manny planned a lavish proposal that started early
in the morning on July 25, 2013. Sonia was woken
up by her family with a request to watch a slideshow
prepared by Manny compiled of photos from her
childhood and the couple’s dating years. At the end
of the presentation the words “Will You. . .” poppedup on screen and Sonia’s phone rang. It was Manny
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calling her, not with a proposal, but a request that
she pack a bag for the weekend and get in her car for
further directions.
Once in the car, Manny called Sonia and led her on
a scavenger hunt to various locations that marked
milestones in their relationship. From a restaurant
in Milton where they first met, to Casa Loma
where they had their official first date, Sonia was
anxiously waiting for Manny to arrive and propose
at each location. Her final stop on the itinerary was
Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport where photographers
and a camera crew sent by Manny were awaiting
her arrival. As the cameraman asked Sonia about
her day, she saw both of the couple’s parents and her
brother walking towards her. Sonia then noticed
a small charter plane and Manny stepping out of
the aircraft. “He headed straight towards me, got
down on one knee, and asked, ‘Will you marry me?’”,
remembers Sonia. After the proposal, the couple
toured Toronto by plane and then headed to Miami
for a celebratory weekend getaway.
A red carpet led to an elaborate, four-sided
canopy designed by Dream Party Decor Inc.
at the entrance of the temple. The elevated
canopy was draped in red fabric and adorned
with red blooms and gold accents.
day
one
red
Sonia and Manny hosted a two-day, authentic
Indian wedding over the weekend of August
9 and 10, 2014 with an impressive guest
count—300 guests attended the ceremony on
August 9, 2014 and 700 joined the pair for their
reception the next day.
Malvina Chevolleau of Fabulous Occasions
was hired to provide full-service planning
and design assistance for the lavish, royalinspired celebration.
style
&
gold
ceremony
The couple’s traditional Hindu ceremony was
held at the Golden Triangle Sikh Association in
Petersburg, Ontario.
Manny rode to the ceremony in a carriage led by
two white horses dressed in customary red and
gold fabric. For an added dose of celebratory fun,
confetti cannons deployed as the groom, along with
his family and a seven-piece band, made their way
to the ceremony.
The inside of the temple was beautifully draped
in white sheer fabric to create an ambience of
calmness and purity.
floral
&
decor
Raj Matharu of Dream Party Decor Inc. was
commissioned to provide full-service design
management for the wedding. Sonia filled a
wedding binder with inspirational images and
worked closely with Raj to ensure her vision was
executed every step of the way. “Raj was great to
work with and thinks big. We were on the [exact]
same page during the planning process,” say Sonia.
Daniela Miceli-Perri for Dream Party Decor
Inc. produced the floral designs, including
Sonia's beautiful bouquet featuring a mix of
cream-coloured roses and cascading, white
phalaenopsis orchids.
notes
Sonia wore a traditional red and gold bridal lengha for the wedding ceremony that was custom
designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, one of India’s top designers. She accessorized the dress with
gold jewellery from India and gold Christian Louboutin heels purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.
The bridesmaids’ red and gold ceremony outfits were designed by Sonia who had the garments
produced in India. Manny wore a traditional blue and gold sherwani designed by Sabyasachi
Mukherjee to the wedding ceremony and a Giorgio Armani tuxedo purchased from Harry Rosen
at the reception.
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dazzling
details
Sonia wore a pair of nude Jimmy
Choo pumps with bead detailing from
Davids Footwear.
day
two
Sonia worked directly with Toronto designer
Ines Di Santo to create an original ball gown for
the ‘day two’ reception. The champagne-coloured
gown was handmade with Italian silk and
embellished with Swarovski crystals.
The couple enjoyed a photo session at the
Thompson Toronto before heading to the
Paramount Conference & Event Venue in
Woodbridge, Ontario for their magical
all-white reception.
Dream Party Decor Inc. and Fabulous Occasions
designed the celebration.
Jackie Gideon Beauty styled Sonia's
makeup and hair.
Guests entered
through a canopy
adorned with silk
ribbons, candles, and
flowers. Ceramic
peacocks with floral
tails composed of
cascading white
orchids were placed
throughout.
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day-of
s tat io n e ry
Deborah Lau-Yu of PALETTERA Custom
Correspondences designed the day-of
stationery, including an elegant welcome
sign and escort cards with three-dimensional
lotus flowers. Each petal was cut by hand and
sculpted to resemble the eastern floral.
grand
entrance
Dream Party Decor Inc. created a spectacular rotating stage adorned with white
floral and decor elements. The stage featured white furniture framed with twinkling
candles and a series of ponds at the front. The couple wanted a unique entrance for
their big reveal, so when the MC announced “Mr. & Mrs. Singh” the stage rotated to
reveal the newlyweds standing in front of a massive floral wall. “The floral framing
and detailing of the stage was just beautiful,” recalls Sonia.
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entertainment
Flare bartenders from BartenderOne served
drinks behind the 15ft custom white bar.
Aerialists from Zero
Gravity Circus
effortlessly swung from
the ceiling as guests
entered the dining area.
reception
details
The ballroom of the Paramount Conference & Event Venue was draped in wall-to-wall fabric and decorated
in a dreamy white and silver colour scheme.
Over sixty guest tables were set up in the space and topped with different types of white floral displays,
including a 7ft tall tree arrangement decorated with flowers and hanging candles. Table numbers displayed
on lucite slabs and clear Louis Ghost chairs added to the airy, romantic feel of the room.
Two parent tables placed at the front of the room
featured low and tall floral arrangements made with
white orchids, roses, and hydrangeas. The floral
arrangements were accented with candles, hanging
glass balls, and lucite structures beautifully topped
with flowers.
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PALETTERA Custom Correspondences
also produced a custom monogram of the
couple’s initials with a beautiful lace motif
that was incorporated across the decor.
Photos of attendees were taken upon
arrival at the reception venue. By the end
of the night, the photos had been printed
and framed to be given as a unique and
personalized wedding favor for each guest.
end
notes
Guests were treated to a midnight snack of
Gino’s Pizza, as a nod to the bride’s family
business—Sonia’s father is the President/
CEO of the Ontario pizza chain and she’s
the director of marketing.
Bobbette & Belle
created a spectacular,
5ft all-white
wedding cake with
cascading flowers on
alternating tiers.
Famed Punjabi pop star Sharry Mann
wowed guests in the evening. The
performer got everyone out of their seats
and dancing, something the bride and
groom loved.
Film Style Weddings captured the
performance on film.
honeymoon
Sonia and Manny followed their wedding
with a two-week honeymoon in Bora Bora.
They stayed at the InterContinental Le
Moana Bora Bora in an exclusive overwater
bungalow.
A B O U T T H E P H OTO G R A P H E R
KRISTA FOX PHOTOGRAPHY; Krista Fox is a widely published and well-traveled visual
storyteller. Fueled by her desire to wander from the beaten path, she photographs
weddings from the heart, drawing inspiration from nature, fashion, light and love.
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