Marriage is the union of two souls as well as two families. When Madhvi and Adithya tied the knot, they celebrated this union through a blend of traditions and fun-filled events. Their marriage ceremony reflected a gorgeous Iyengar wedding infused with love, laughter, and lively moments.
Madhvi and Adithya wanted a large, lush green venue for the wedding. They selected Moongate Bangalore for its open space, lovely views, serene ambience, abundance of sunshine and cool breeze. The venue offered a lovely combination of indoor and outdoor settings that provided us with several spots to capture fine shots of the couple and their Tamil wedding rituals.
The Colourful Mehndi Carnival
A colourful Mehni Carnival marked the beginning of Madhvi and Adithya’s wedding story. This event was held in the gazebo situated on the lush green lawn. It offered a breath-taking view of the lake, which served as a lovely backdrop for the event.
The upbeat mood of the ceremony was enhanced by the amazing décor of the venue. Adorned with fresh flowers, decorated umbrellas, and other colorful tasselled props, the whole setting looked nothing short of magical. A fresh flower décor setting put up against the backdrop of the lake served as an ideal spot to shoot some incredible photos.
The Mehndi event began with the beat on the dhol. Dressed in colourful Garba outfits, members of both families took up Garba sticks to dance to their heart’s content.
Madhvi and Adithya coordinated their looks and sported white outfits enriched with pastel floral designs. The young couple joined in the fun and gladly showed off their dancing skills. They swirled, twirled, and shared their joy with everyone around them.
Adithya even played the dhol while his lovely bride looked on with awe. Another highlight was the tug of war between the family members, where everyone joined in the fun. To add to the fun, we made Adithya play the guitar and encouraged the couple to sing their favourite Tamil songs, which they did happily.
It was a delight to witness everyone participating in the Mehndi carnival with such enthusiasm. We captured the whole vibe of the event through a series of photos. We were particularly happy to do a beautiful couple shoot against the lake backdrop. Madhvi and Adithya looked absolutely stunning.
The Spectacular Iyengar Wedding
For the wedding ceremony, the outdoor venue was decked up in colourful hues rendered by fresh flowers. The day started with the bride and the groom getting ready for the traditional Iyengar wedding rituals.
Madhvi was unsure about putting the kondai on her hair. Kondai is a unique hairdo wherein traditional Iyengar brides sport a bun on a single side of the head. It was a heart-touching moment to witness the grandmom convince the young bride to wear the kondai. She finally relented and wore it with a smile on her face.
The groom dressed in a white silk dhoti with red and blue borders. The bride looked ravishing in her traditional finery. Decked up in an ochre saree and adorned with golden jewellery pieces, she looked like a happy princess. We loved capturing the bride in various moods as she got ready for one of the biggest events of her life.
The main wedding ceremony started with the groom being stopped from going to Kashi as per the tradition. He was convinced to marry Madhvi instead. This ritual was followed by the garlanding ceremony. The bride and the groom exchanged garlands while both families lifted them - resulting in a lot of fun and beaming faces.
The couple simply looked picture-perfect sitting on a beautifully decorated swing or oonjal for their Oonjal ceremony. It was a sight to watch them gently rocking on the swing while the women performed the Oonjal rituals.
Next, it was time for the bride to change her outfit for the main wedding rituals. She wore a fabulous nine-yards long red saree with intricate golden patterns that enhanced her beauty by quite a few notches.
The pretty bride sat on her father’s lap, keeping with the traditions. The groom tied Mangalsutra on his bride’s neck. It was a lovely moment for all to witness. The couple completed all the other rituals of the wedding with smiles on their faces.
Right after the wedding, we did a photoshoot with the newlywed couple. They looked relaxed and besotted in love, and we promptly captured them in our lens.
The Scintillating Reception
Lights, colours, props, and flowers served as the décor theme of the reception venue. The groom donned a black suit and tie over a white shirt. Beside him, his bride dazzled in a deep green saree matched with a sleeveless blouse and stone-studded golden jewellery.
The couple cut their wedding cake standing against the backdrop of the macabre setting near the lake. With fireworks surrounding them, it seemed like a surreal moment. We loved the cute props of a Tamil couple on the cake that looked like miniature versions of Madhvi and Adithya.
This was followed by the couple and other family members lighting sky lamps and releasing them into the air. The sky lamps looked magical as they floated in the blanket of darkness above the lake.
As the evening proceeded, the couple took to the ground and shared their first dance as a wedded pair.
We loved shooting every moment of this wedding. It was all colours, fun, and frolic. We tried to capture the vibrant mood of the wedding in our photos so that the couple can sit back and relive these moments whenever they feel like doing so in the future.
What better way to start your married life than a romantic sing along? Watch Madhvi & Adithya serenade each other after their wedding :)