We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Wed Society Greater Raleigh Wedding of the Year! This fan-favorite celebration competed against seven standout weddings on Instagram Stories and ultimately captured hearts with its unforgettable details and the showstopping talent of incredible local vendors.
Up next, this winning Raleigh wedding will move on to be considered for Wed Society’s National Wedding of the Year 2025. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, to our inspiring couple, and to the dream team of creatives who brought this unforgettable wedding vision to life!
A Celebration of Culture, Color, and Connection
Himani + Akshay wed on a gorgeous July day, surrounded by friends, family, and many nods to both of their unique cultural heritages. Every moment was beautifully captured by Ellie McKinney Photography, and each detail was filled with vibrant color, warm shades of orange, yellow, pink, and green that perfectly reflected the couple’s joyous love.
Ellie shared this about her experience behind the lens:
“Capturing this incredible wedding, as their photographer, was an absolute delight. I was privileged to witness the beautiful merging of multicultural events, unforgettable intimate moments, the pure joy of all who attended, and a lively dance floor that kept everyone energized. Himani and Akshay’s exceptional design choices added colorful touches that highlighted the uniqueness of their love story.”
The Bride’s Favorite Moments
When we asked Himani what stood out most from their celebration, she shared:
“Our favorite part of the wedding was truly being next to each other and soaking in all the love our friends and family showered us with, knowing just what it took from both of us to get to this point. From the playful haldi to the music-filled sangeet to the traditional ceremony, all the little moments in between — through the food, décor, and chatting with our guests — it felt like a wedding weekend better than what we could’ve ever imagined.”
When we say we love seeing couples make their celebration truly their own, this is exactly what we mean. Congratulations again to Himani + Akshay, our Raleigh Wedding of the Year!
