Originally posted on PEOPLE.com
PGA Tour pro Sahith Theegala and content creator Julianna “Juju” Chan celebrated their marriage over two days on Maui: a Hindu ceremony on October 23, 2026, followed by a Western ceremony on October 24 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Mauna Creative produced the wedding weekend, which PEOPLE covered as an exclusive.
The couple met in 2015 as student athletes at Pepperdine University — he on the golf team, she on swim and dive — and were close friends for years before they started dating in 2022. They got engaged on Kauai in October 2025 and knew right away they wanted to marry in Hawaii, the place they both call their favorite.
The vision was clean and modern, with Maui’s natural beauty doing the heavy lifting. Tropical elements carried through the weekend: a green and neutral palette for the Western ceremony, and soft yellow and light pink for the Hindu ceremony. The celebration wove together Sahith’s Indian and Hindu heritage, Juju’s Chinese American heritage and local Hawaiian culture, starting with a “Dumplings and Dosas” welcome party.
Rain was forecast all day on October 24 and came down hard while the couple finished getting ready. Just as they left for their first look, the skies cleared — right when the heaviest rain was expected. Rev. Adam Gomes, born and raised on Maui, officiated, and 115 guests celebrated to live ukulele music.
Planning & Production: Mauna Creative
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Photography: Chris J. Evans
Florals: March Floral Design
Videography: Emma K Films
Content Creation: The Sienic Journey
Hair and Makeup: Maui Makeup Artistry
Ceremony Music: Akoni
Reception Music: Garman
Rentals: Artisan Events Maui
Tent: Let’s Entertain Maui
Paperie: Kelly Kristin Design
Bridal Attendant: Courtney Cole
Dosa Bar: Cutting Edge Catering
Photo Bus: The Maui Photo Bus
Read the full exclusive feature on PEOPLE.com.
