Love is simply a four-letter word until you find your soulmate. And that is exactly what Aastha and Shikhar discovered as they took their wedding vows in an enchanting ceremony.
This Marwari wedding was a gorgeous blend of traditions and fun events. The lovely couple selected the four elements of nature as their wedding theme, namely water, air, fire, and earth.
With Leela Bhartiya City (Bangalore) and Amita Rasa serving as the perfect backdrops for the various events, the whole wedding was nothing short of a dreamy affair.
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A Gorgeous Haldi Ceremony Set Around the Theme of Water
Aastha and Shikhar’s wedding story began with a sparkling, fun-filled Haldi event. It was a bright and beautiful Haldi ceremony organized at the Leela Bhartiya City. The splendid venue, the water theme, and the picturesque décor all came together to accentuate the event’s mood.
When the couple entered the venue dancing to the beats of dhols and smoke bombs, it was clear that they meant to enjoy every moment of their wedding saga. And they sure did have loads of fun at their Haldi ceremony! Right from playing the shoe game to dancing to the tunes of peppy numbers, every moment was marked by happiness and laughter. Surprise dance performances further added to the upbeat mood.
The couple opted for fresh flowers and turmeric for their Haldi. The riot of colours made for some very gorgeous and super fun photos. With plenty of fun games and activities, it was easy breaking the ice between the families and making them join in the fun.
We captured the couple and the happy vibes of the event against the gorgeous setting, and the photos came out incredible.
Scintillating Sangeet Ceremony Based on the Theme of Air
The Sangeet was a special event in Aastha and Shikhar’s wedding saga. Once again, the venue was Leela Bhartiya City. The theme for the evening was air or space.
Aastha made sure she captured everyone’s attention when she entered the venue with shiny robots. Shikhar was not to be left behind either – he made a grand entry from the backstage, dancing to a popular Bollywood number – Badtameez Dil. Our pre-wedding shoot for the couple set the fun mood for the night.
Spectacular performances marked the evening. Since the performances were based on the decades starting from 1950 to 2022, they captured everyone’s hearts alike, whether young or old. The mesmerizing solo performance of the bride and the groom was the highlight of the evening.
Shikhar displayed his superb dancing skills as he performed songs by legends like Michael Jackson and Prabhudeva. Everyone, including us, was mighty impressed with his moves. No wonder we couldn’t help capturing loads of his moves on our cameras.
If the couple dance was special, the brother-sister dance by Shikhar and his sister Shruti (which they learnt at a camp 17 years ago) showed how good they both were at making great moves on the dance floor!
As the evening progressed, friends and cousins took over the dance floor and added to the frenzy of the event.
An Enchanting Wedding Highlighted by the Fire Theme
The wedding day dawned with a lot of happiness and expectations for the lovely couple.
For their dream wedding, Aastha and Shikhar selected Amita Rasa as the venue. Set in the lap of nature and away from the rush of the city, the venue was perfect to start their journey into a new life together in the presence of their loved ones. Surrounded by Nandi Hills and covered by clouds, the open-air venue offered an ideal backdrop for some gorgeous photos of the bride and the groom.
We started capturing the bride and the groom in various moods even as they got ready for the grand event. Shikhar’s baraat was led by a vintage car that served as the groom's chariot. The baraat party and the groom had a lot of fun as they danced their way to the ceremony. After the toran, Shikar made a unique entry to the venue.
Aastha looked every bit an ethereal princess in her wedding finery. She entered the venue under a colourful phoolon ki chaadar held by her brothers.
The bride and the groom exchanged their wedding vows in a sweet, romantic way. They exchanged garlands against the backdrop of the Nandi Hills. We captured each of these moments with enthusiasm and awe.
After the garlanding ceremony, the couple stepped into the beautifully decorated mandap to complete other wedding rituals. They took their pheras around the sacred fire. Finally, the groom put sindoor (vermillion) on the bride's forehead.
Once the wedding rituals were over, we whisked the couple away for a romantic newlywed photo shoot with the mountains serving as a natural background. It was great to capture the ravishing bride and her handsome groom looking so much in love.
Just Married Dinner Marked by the Earth Theme
The newlywed couple celebrated their marriage with a grand dinner. It was organized at the Leela Bhartiya City.
The dinner was attended by the couple's loved ones, who came together to cheer for them and wish them a happy married life ahead. The bride and the groom looked elegant in their post-wedding dinner outfits.
As they relaxed in the company of their friends and family, we took the opportunity to capture them in vibrant moods all evening long. It's always fun to capture young people in love. Capturing Aastha and Shikhar starting their married life was a wonderful experience for us.
