Vows Q&A's
Sonu Teharia & Aman Kainth
Photographed By: Rupi Kambo of Studio Orange Design + Photography

Q: Couples names, ages, and residences?
A: Sonu Teharia (groom), 30, Toronto, ON & Aman Kainth (bride), 31, New Westminster, BC

Q: How did you meet?
A: You spend so much time envisioning how you’re going to meet your significant other – at a coffee shop, a restaurant, or an airplane. We shocked ourselves because we met through a mutual relative. We were both a little apprehensive at first. It was long distance which was challenging, but once we got to know each other, it seemed like there was no distance at all.

Q: Engagement – when was is it, how did it all happen?
A: We both knew it was inevitable and it was going to happen. We discussed it and talked it about. Sonu came to visit Aman in Vancouver . We went to Barnet Beach near SFU, Sonu surprised Aman with the ring there.

Q: Bride and Groom – outfits, colors, flowers, special details?
A: Aman wore a red and blue lengha at the wedding, it wasn’t too heavy. Sonu wore a cream and bronze sherwani. For the reception in Vancouver, Sonu wore a tux and Aman wore a white gown like she always wanted to. In Toronto, Sonu wore a black suit with a corresponding tie to match Aman’s royal blue and turquoise sari which was adorned with pearls, sequins and stones all throughout .

Q: What was your reception like?
A: We had two receptions, one in Vancouver and one in Toronto --- our reception in Vancouver was at Southall, the décor was all white with hues of red and green topiary trees throughout the hall. We wanted it to be simple and elegant. In Toronto, our reception was at Verdi Convention Centre in Toronto --- the décor was blue, again we kept it simple and classy.

Q: Honeymoon locale(s)?
A: Aruba - for one week --- sheer paradise!

Q: Favorite quotes?
A: “Live with no regrets” “The best is yet to come”

Q: What your goals as a couple are, where you live now?
A: We live in Toronto and we are expecting our first child in June. That’s our focus for right now, building our family. We are constantly growing with each other. We’re still learning, we always will be --- there’s ups and downs, but you never know what the ‘ups’ feel like unless you have the ‘downs.’

Q: What have been some of the biggest challenges you have overcome as a couple?
A: Long distance. Before we got married, our biggest challenge was overcoming the distance.

Q: How long did you know each other before you got married?
A: Not long…people have always said ‘you know when you know’ and it’s true. You go through life meeting all the wrong people that when the right one appears, everything falls into place. We knew each other a month and we knew we wanted to be together for the rest of our lives.

Q: How do you make decisions?
A: Aman’s impulsive, Sonu’s cautious --- we’re a good balance, so we’ve learned to always discuss major decisions with each other. For the most part, we weigh out the pros and cons and how the end result will impact us both as a couple.

Q: How do you resolve conflicts?
A: A lot of arguing! Kidding, but it’s the truth. Once we both finishing venting, we gather a moment to calm down and then speak rationally about the issue and discuss how we felt and try to find resolution. It’s okay to agree to disagree.

Q: How important is it to share interests and beliefs?
A: Common interests are important, not vital --- but common beliefs are absolutely vital. Beliefs guide where you’re going and if you’re both not going in the right direction, it’s easy to fall off track.

Q: What are the strengths of your marriage?
A: Love goes without saying, but respect, compassion and humour are true strengths to our marriage. We’re a team and we’ve always got each other’s back. We know what’s important in life and we see the bigger picture. Without respect, things like trust and understanding lack. We are shaped and guided by our common goals and values. It’s cliché, but we are each other’s best friends.

Q: What have your grown to love about each other?
A: Sonu is very meticulous and detail-oriented and at first that really used to get under Aman’s skin, but she’s now come to appreciate it. Sonu has grown to love Aman’s short temper, in fact, when Aman is quick to get angry at something, Sonu adds humor to the issue and fizzles her temper.

Q: Anything else you would like to add?
A: For those who are getting married, one of the most important days of your life is you wedding day. However, in the planning process, bear in mind to never lose sight that your wedding is just one day and your marriage is a lifelong commitment. After the wedding, life happens --- there are bills to pay, decisions to make and joys and obstacles to experience. Enjoy it, work through it and most of all, compromise.