Missy and Vishesh

NASHVILLE

This couple first met at a local Nashville eatery when mutual friends convinced them to come out for a drink. They hit it off immediately, laughing and talking the night away. The rest is history.

LAS VEGAS

For as long as Missy could remember, she wanted to have a destination wedding. Her and Vishesh began looking at beach towns from the Atlantic to the Pacific, but they couldn’t find a location that had everything they wanted. After several months of surveying different resorts, which gave Missy a nice tan, they decided to look for other exciting wedding destinations that didn’t involve sand. It didn’t take them long to choose Las Vegas.

Not only did Las Vegas meet their number one priority—an easy destination for their guests to get to and from—it also offered hundreds of entertainment options for pre- and post-wedding events. “The experience and atmosphere that Las Vegas provides is a nice representation of our personalities and love for each other.” –Missy

When the engaged couple began looking for a Las Vegas venue, it was important that it portrayed a high level of sophistication and class. Missy didn’t want to see lots of neon lights in the background of any of her day-of events. The couple also had a few more requirements. Because outside catering is rarely an option at most hotels, Missy and Vishesh wanted to find a venue where the food would be stellar and their guests could have an amazing dining experience. After several site visits and tastings, the M Resort was a clear choice for the couple’s wedding and reception. “The décor and level of service provided by the property are second to none. We couldn’t have asked for more in those areas.” Additionally, the menu and food at their cocktail hour and reception garnered a number of compliments.

DÉCOR

Many people close to Missy would say that the motto during the planning of their wedding was “Give me lamps or give me death.” That may have been slightly overdramatic, but the bride-to-be was determined to have the tall lamps for two reasons.

First and foremost, Missy and Vishesh are both allergic to a number of different flowers, so by using a centerpieces that were something other than flowers helped the couple avoid the risk of sneezing the whole night. The second reason was that Missy wanted to use the lamps as dramatic and modern props that would really pop. The large hot pink shades with the encased orange orchids in the tall base created the look that Missy had imagined, as well as added depth to the room. The flowers were supplied by Foxtail Florist.

THE CEREMONY

When asked what her favorite part of the ceremony was, Missy couldn’t pick just one. “There are two parts.” One was the Ashirwad—the blessing from the parents, which is a tradition in Indian weddings. “It was a private moment that we were able to share with our parents and I can repeat back exactly what each of them said to us.” *Author’s note: I have to admit that I got goosebumps typing that quote.

Her second favorite part was when they turned around to face their audience. “My arm shot up in the air like a cheerleader,” after their dear friend and officiant, Ravyn Miller, pronounced them Mr. and Mrs. Vishesh Chachra.

THE RECEPTION

“I can’t have just one favorite thing as you can see, and our reception is no different.” One of Missy’s favorite things about their reception was something she hadn’t planned for. At dinner her father gave a speech. Vishesh still gets choked up when they think about her dad’s toughing words that night. “I am one lucky girl to have not one, but two ‘Supermans’ in my life.”

For Missy’s second favorite part of the reception, I’m sure all of the guests can agree. After making the change into a shorter ivory dress with beading, she was ready to get down! Next her new husband, Vishesh, took the stage. “From his Elvis dance moves during ‘Suspicious Minds’ to the remix version of ‘Beautiful Girls’ by Sean Kingston, it was SO much fun. In Fact, one of my favorite pictures from our reception is when he pulled me on stage and we are laughing and waving to all his cheering fans!”

To see all of the photo's, click HERE.