AMBIKA AND RYAN
October 2020, January 2021, February 2021
A multi-cultural celebration across time and circumstance.
“In Chinese mythology, there is a belief that two people who are destined to marry are bound by an invisible red thread that will bring them together – regardless of place, time, or circumstance. Being a half-Chinese ‘South boy,’ Chinese culture has been an important part of my life despite growing up in a predominantly Western society. For me, honour, tradition, and family are very important. So, it is no surprise that my red string was bound to Ambika – a Hindu ‘North girl’ who holds dear the same value of family and tradition.
Sharing many mutual friends and even attending the University of the West Indies around the same time would have given us ample opportunities for a ‘near meeting’ but in true 21st century love-story fashion, it would be conversations on social media that would eventually bring us together. On the 21st of December 2018, I proposed to her on the Great Wall of China, during a trip to my ancestral home.
Ambika wholly embraced my culture and was a firm advocate for celebrating it in our union, in addition to our already mixed faith marriage. We had initially hoped to do everything in July 2020, but the pandemic had other ideas. As such, we had three ceremonies strewn over time – whenever ‘lock down’ measures permitted. Fortunately for us, we are blessed with the best family, friends and vendors that allowed us to make this possible. We had:
- A traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony on the 11th of October 2020.
- A traditional Hindu wedding on the 30th of January 2021
- A Traditional Catholic wedding and Chinese Reception on the 7th of February 2021.
We are thrilled to share them with you as we celebrate our official one-year anniversary. True love knows no limits and transcends all circumstances; a wedding – far less three – may not. Ambika and I are eternally grateful to all involved in making the celebrations of our union possible and an unforgettable series of events. Thank you!”- Ryan
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Hindu Wedding
Location:
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Bride’s Clothing and Accessories:
Rajendra Sahadeosingh Designs
Groom’s Clothing and Accessories:
Rajendra Sahadeosingh Designs
Bridal Hair and Make-up:
Vashti Ram M.U.A.
Mehndi:
Mehndi’s Zen
Photography and Videography:
Karimah-Clinton Wedding Films
Live Streaming:
SSR Productions
Decor:
Events by Renaldo
Food & Dessert
Namaste India Restaurant
The Little Store Ltd
Dancers:
Prema Shakti Dancers
Musicians:
San Juan Youngsters Tassa Group SOHAM Group
Transport and Limousine:
Transport Solutions Limited
Vivaah Sanskar Video:
Ryan and Ambika’s Wedding Trailer #1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqCKSyE-Ev4)
Catholic Wedding
Location:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, San Fernando
Officiant:
Fr. Martin Sirju
Bride’s Clothing and Accessories:
Custom Order via Alibaba.com
Beloved Bridal
Bridal Party’s Clothing and Accessories:
Salisa Coltest
Ashfashions Limited
Groom’s Clothing and Accessories:
Ram Mohess Tailoring, San Fernando
Groomsmen’s Clothing and Accessories:
Ram Mohess Tailoring, San Fernando.
Bridal Hair and Make-up:
Vashti Ram M.U.A.
Bridesmaids’ Hair and Make-up:
The Beauty Lodge
Ishara Motilal
Photography and Videography:
Karimah-Clinton Wedding Films
Decor:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, San Fernando
Ceremony Video:
Ryan and Ambika’s Wedding Trailer #2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFX4O9zrNzs)
Chinese Tea Ceremony
Location:
Mahogany Ridge Bed and Breakfast
Bride’s Clothing and Accessories:
Custom Order via Alibaba.com
Groom’s Clothing and Accessories:
Custom Order via Alibaba.com
Make-up:
Vashti Ram M.U.A.
Photography and Videography:
Karimah-Clinton Wedding Films
Tea Supplies:
Chen’s Fortune Store
Sincere’s Grocery
Tea Ceremony Video:
Ryan and Ambika’s Tea Ceremony (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leS2gYXB-NA)
Chinese Themed Wedding Reception
Location:
V’s Plaza Hotel Conference Centre and Banquet Hall
Bride’s Clothing and Accessories:
Custom Order via Alibaba.com
Bridal Party’s Clothing and Accessories:
Salisa Coltest
Groom’s Clothing and Accessories:
Custom Order via Alibaba.com
Groom’s men Clothing and Accessories:
Ram Mohess Tailoring, San Fernando.
Bridal Hair and Make-up:
Vashti Ram M.U.A. (https://www.vashtiram.com/)
Bridesmaids’ Hair and Make-up:
The Beauty Lodge (https://tinyurl.com/bdc6kr46)
Ishara Motilal
Photography and Videography:
Karimah-Clinton Wedding Films
Guanfranco Wedding Photography and Films
Decor:
Desiu Manufacturing and Trading Company Ltd.
V’s Plaza Hotel Conference Centre and Banquet Hall
Wendy and Francesca Pestana
Ray and Rekha Rampersad
Cake:
Francesca Pestana
Food and Bar:
Dim Sum King Chinese Restaurant and Bar (https://www.facebook.com/dimsumkingrest)
V’s Banquet Hall and Conference Centre
Desserts:
The Chocolate and Vanilla Cakery
Tokens and Gifts:
Chen’s Fortune Shop
Desiu Manufacturing and Trading Company Ltd.
Francesca Pestana
Lion Dancers:
Chinese Arts and Culture Society.
Fan and Ribbon Dancers:
Helina and Natalia, Chinese Arts and Culture Society
Transport and Limousine:
Transport Solutions Limited
Reception Video:
Ryan and Ambika’s Wedding Trailer #2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFX4O9zrNzs)
