Hindu Ceremonies 101

Ganesh is the god of new beginnings and he is likely to great you at any Hindu ceremony. This golden god greeted all our guests out at the beautiful Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation this past August. Each of his body parts hold a different meaning. The direction of his trunk is significant; pointed to the left is symbolic of going in the direction of success while the right signifies renouncing the world. Don’t judge him for his large tummy; it allows him to peacefully digest all of what is good and bad in life. The bright colors, rich food, and jovial dancing already make these events amazing; all the beautiful traditions such as Ganesh are just the icing on the cake. We won’t lie, being an elephant definitely helped.
To see more of this beautiful Indian Hindu Wedding Weekend check out Shilpa and Yatin in our portfolio.

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About Rachel

A traditional Italian upbringing led Rachel to her love for food, wine, and large gatherings. She knew from an early age that event planning would be her calling, and has been working her way through the industry since graduating from the University of Georgia in 2008.

After a summer spent learning while working with Italian wedding planners at various magnificent locations around Italy, Rachel realized that her calling would now be international and she expanded the scope of Elevents to serve the globe.

Having taken part in the execution of over 500 events spanning from Charleston, South Carolina to Florence, Italy, she developed a true understanding of what it takes to throw a spectacular event. Rachel wants to make each wedding a signature event, from unique worldly designs to fabulous food.

She currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband Jason, and their corgi Lady.

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