Nothing is more inspiring than a young couple committing to each other and starting a new journey of love, with excitement, joy and hope. These sentiments epitomised the wedding of Gargi and Raghav, a young, well-travelled, debonair couple who tied the knot in a vibrant destination wedding with a global flavour.
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This stunning Jodhpur Marwari wedding was hosted in two of the most beautiful venues in the city. The groom's party hosted their ceremonies at the Indana Palace, while the bride's pre-wedding rituals as well as the wedding, were hosted at the glamorous Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur.
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A Photographer's Delight
Every ceremony and celebration was a burst of colour, style, movement and energy. The wedding photography took on a magical life of its own, set across the backdrop of the two majestic Jodhpur venues - the Indana Palace and Ajit Bhavan. We especially loved shooting portraits of the young, contemporary bride and groom, who radiated love, serenity, joy and hope for the journey ahead.
A Burst Of Colour & Energy
The pre-wedding functions kicked off with a lot of buzz - a fun pool party where everyone let their hair down. Of course, no pool party is complete without guests jumping into the pool, which they did with a lot of excitement and flair!
The guests also got to be part of a Holi soiree where they indulged in the quintessential festival of colours, music, dance and of course, water sprays!
The bride's traditional haldi ceremony was a vibrant colour-coordinated burst of yellow, which added a spark to the wedding photographs!
The traditional Mehendi ceremony saw traditional folk dancers making guests really nostalgic. On the occasion, the bride looked absolutely stunning in her mother's up-cycled wedding dress, which married vintage style with a contemporary twist.
The Bride Lights Up The Dance Floor!
The bride lit up the dance floor with some killer moves, and soon, she was joined by her mom for a smashing mother-daughter jamboree on the dance floor! Once the Haldi ceremony concluded, Gargi's maama (uncle) lifted her and brought her for the pooja, as is custom.
Celebrations At The Sangeet
The traditional Sangeet was a contemporary affair, hosted in the evening at the beautifully lit courtyard of the Indana palace. The couple came together and set the dance floor on fire, together, with a high energy performance! Another novelty of the occasion was an inverted cake, made with a lot of love by Raghav's cousin.
An International Affair
Guests travelled from across the globe to be at Gargi and Raghav's wedding, and they especially loved putting mehendi on their hands as part of this beautiful ritual. The ceremony also had a live bangle-making kiosk, where friends and family could get a funky mix of traditional bangles to spice up their looks.
The Wedding Ceremony
The pièce de résistance was the wedding ceremony, which was hosted in the traditional Marwari style. The groom arrived with the baarat on a horse! As he neared Ajit Bhawan, the bride's brothers carried him off on their shoulders into the venue. This generated a lot of excitement among the guests! Gargi's mom performed a welcome aarti, and affectionately pulled Raghav's nose, a Marwari custom.
A New Journey Begins!
The fun part came soon, with the sisters and friends of the bride hiding the groom's shoes and demanding a tiny ransom for the reveal! After a fun-filled, and moving wedding ceremony, the bridal couple and their families shared an emotional moment during the vidhai, before departing for their new life in a glamourous vintage car.
Capturing Candid Moments Of Love
The entire wedding was a thoughtfully curated boutique affair, mixing Marwari wedding tradition with a contemporary, global spin. Traditional Indian wedding photography tends to have a canned look, but this modern bridal couple opted for candid wedding photography, and every frame of the wedding was a delight to shoot and behold. We wish them love and luck on their new journey!
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