Colin Kruse of Athens, Ohio, and Vaidehi Reddy of Pune, India, were married in a beautiful three-day celebration in Pune, Maharashtra, India, surrounded by 150 guests from around the world. The festivities kicked off with a joyful Haldi ceremony where friends and family decorated the bride and groom with haldi (turmeric), followed by a lively Sangeet, where guests adorned in traditional Indian attire performed dances and sported intricate henna designs.

The couple honored their heritage with a traditional Vedic Hindu wedding, including rituals such as the Kashi Yatra, the seven sacred steps of the Saptapadi, and the Kanyadaanam, symbolizing the bride’s parents entrusting her to her husband. It was a vibrant and culturally rich event, filled with love, laughter, and cherished traditions.

After the wedding, Colin and Vaidehi enjoyed a honeymoon exploring Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. The couple now resides in Los Alamos, New Mexico, with their beloved dog, Kat.