Best Real Wedding 2026 Serves Up Lush Dual Ceremony Inspiration

Lush floral arch against willow trees on grounds of Chateau Lill
Best of
Congratulations to Simply by Tamara Nicole on Editor's Choice for Best Real Wedding 2026
Written by
Lauren Mang

Mady and Sahil’s three-day wedding celebration was a multicultural event that fused rich South Asian traditions with modern whimsy. The festivities began with a traditional pre-wedding mehndi party, followed by an Indian wedding ceremony at the Mercer Island Community Center and, in a fun twist, a disco-themed sangeet, during which the Simply by Tamara Nicole team transformed the space into a vibrant oasis, featuring disco balls and colorful baby’s breath among bold floral arrangements. On the final day, the couple exchanged vows in a romantic American garden ceremony at Woodinville’s Chateau Lill, complete with a grand floral arch, a table filled with decadent desserts and an interactive bellini bar during cocktail hour that later became a crowd-pleasing bellini tower.

 

Day 1

Day 2

WEDDING PRO TEAM

Catering, Day 1
Bar & Staffing, Day 1
Desserts, Day 1
Hair & Makeup, Day 1
Music, Day 1
Officiant, Day 1
Venue, Day 1
Mercer Island Community Center
Bridal Attire, Day 2
Cake, Day 2
Catering, Day 2
Hair & Makeup, Day 2
Music, Day 2
Music, Day 2
Venue, Day 2
Photography
Rentals
Stationery + Signage
Transportation
Videography
Wedding Planning, Design, Florals & Production