About the Couple
Bride: Marie-Christine Borruel
Groom: Sathish Ramachandran
Occupations: Marie-Christine is a wedding planner and financial adviser, and Sathish is a restaurant owner.
How they met: Mutual friends introduced them at Jet nightclub on Sathish’s birthday.
Favourite date: Dinner at Kaizen Restaurant.
What attracted her to him: His suave and gallant spirit.
What attracted him to her: Her infectious smile.
Engagement story: “We were alone at his restaurant having dinner when he asked me if I wanted to buy a house with him. Our conversation went from the commitment of purchasing a home together to deciding to marry one another.”
Words they live by: Live fully, love deeply and laugh often.
Groom: Sathish Ramachandran
Occupations: Marie-Christine is a wedding planner and financial adviser, and Sathish is a restaurant owner.
How they met: Mutual friends introduced them at Jet nightclub on Sathish’s birthday.
Favourite date: Dinner at Kaizen Restaurant.
What attracted her to him: His suave and gallant spirit. What attracted him to her: Her infectious smile.
Engagement story: “We were alone at his restaurant having dinner when he asked me if I wanted to buy a house with him. Our conversation went from the commitment of purchasing a home together to deciding to marry one another.”
Words they live by: Live fully, love deeply and laugh often.
Wedding date: September 6 and October 11, 2008
Her best moment: “During both weddings my view of Sathish was blocked by crowds of people and cameras flashing as I walked down the aisle. I was so anxious to see Sathish, and I was so happy when I saw him smiling with such soft eyes.”
His best moment: Watching Christine walk down the aisle.
Advice you would give to other couples that are getting married: Be happy and be calm. Remember that this is about your love for each other and the promises of your future. Have fun and enjoy your wedding as though you’re a guest at your own event.
Wedding song: "Cherish the Day" by Sade. “We both love Sade and enjoyed listening to this song together. When we had to choose our wedding song, it was perfect.”
The day in three words: Overjoyed. Surreal. Unforgettable.
Her most unexpected moment: “We were having our pictures taken at the Old Port on an exceptionally beautiful, warm and sunny day (considering we live in Montreal!). The hosts of my husband’s restaurant spotted us and gathered the rest of the staff to congratulate us by banging on pots and pans, singing and greeting us with good wishes.”Best surprise of the day: “Some of the bridesmaids, our sisters included, performed classical Sri Lankan and Filipino folk dances, and our groomsmen entertained us all with an impromptu performance to ‘Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,’” says Sathish. “We were enjoying all the shows and then my wife surprised me when she performed a Hawaiian dance. I loved that she planned that without me knowing.”
Favourite wedding detail: “Since we love wine, our wedding favours were wine stoppers with a heart on top, which matched our wedding invitations and seating cards. Our guests were served Jackson-Triggs Red Wine, sentimental because of our first weekend getaway together when we visited the winery at Niagara Falls.”
What made her day: “The two of us were dancing and singing together on a platform as though it was our concert, looking over all our guests while they were enjoying themselves on the dance floor. Just seeing everyone we love all together in one room warmed our hearts, and it will never be forgotten.”
What made his day: “I was talking with a couple of buddies when I heard the song ‘Forever on the Dance Floor’ and had to find my wife. We danced together, and it felt as though no one was around, even though everyone had gathered around us.”
Cake: Dolce Più (dolcipiu.ca)
Caterer: Montefiore Club (montefioreclub.com)
Ceremony location: Thiru Murugan Temple (montrealmurugan.org) and
Holy Name of Jesus Church (holynameofjesus.ca)
Groom’s tux: Joseph Abboud (josephabboud.com) from Gala by Avanti (avantituxedo.com)
Hair: Coiffure St Laurent Makeup: Tatyana Sosin
Music: Dynamic Entertainment (dynamicentertainment.ca)
Reception location: The Montreal Science Centre (centredessciencesdemontreal.com/en)
Registry: The Bay & Home Outfitters (hbc.com)
Transportation: CM Limousine (cmlimousine.com)
Videographer: Christian Johnson
Wedding planners: MJ Weddings (mjweddings.ca) and the bride’s own, Satin Weddings & Events
Groom’s tux: Joseph Abboud (josephabboud.com) from Gala by Avanti (avantituxedo.com)
Hair: Coiffure St Laurent Makeup: Tatyana Sosin
Music: Dynamic Entertainment (dynamicentertainment.ca)
Reception location: The Montreal Science Centre (centredessciencesdemontreal.com/en)
Registry: The Bay & Home Outfitters (hbc.com)
Transportation: CM Limousine (cmlimousine.com)
Videographer: Christian Johnson
Wedding planners: MJ Weddings (mjweddings.ca) and the bride’s own, Satin Weddings & Events
By Alyssa Buckley
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