The Bride and Groom Blended Their Indian Heritage With Local Traditions at This Oaxacan Wedding
Ajay Mehta and Poppy Thekdi celebrated their wedding in Oaxaca, blending their Indian heritage with local traditions. The couple hosted a four-day event filled with cultural experiences for their guests, emphasizing a connection to both their roots and the region. Their wedding included a variety of activities, showcasing the art, food, and culture of Oaxaca while ensuring a memorable experience for attendees.
- ▪Ajay proposed to Poppy at Echo Park Lake, where they first met during the pandemic.
- ▪The couple chose Oaxaca for their wedding destination due to their love for the region's culture.
- ▪They organized a four-day celebration that included various events and local experiences for their guests.
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WeddingsThe Bride and Groom Blended Their Indian Heritage With Local Traditions at This Oaxacan WeddingBy Shelby WaxPhoto: Camille DelauneSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWhen planning his proposal to Poppy Thekdi, tech entrepreneur Ajay Mehta decided to get down on one knee where they first met. That initial date took place during the summer of 2020 while the world was in lockdown. “We’d spent the weeks prior exchanging long, unhurried messages—sending each other long essays about the state of the world, recommendations for grocery stores and hikes, and reviews of films we had watched during quarantine,” remembers Poppy, who works in marketing at A24. “One day, Ajay told me he was planning on making kombucha popsicles. I wanted to try them.
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