Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Wedding: Love was in the Air at This Beach Wedding

Karan and Disha got married in Chennai in a Sindhi style wedding by the beach. The couple exchanged their vows in a romantic beach ceremony at the Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Wedding, with the Bay of Bengal as the backdrop. The razzle-dazzle of the Sindhi wedding rituals was a sight to behold, and we could not but capture those moments with our lenses.

Sindhis are known for their extravagant lifestyle, and the same is visible in their weddings, too. Their weddings are all about music, dance, rich rituals and good food! And when a Sindhi wedding happens by the seaside, nothing can match the extravaganza.

Fun, Games And Party

The celebrations started with a carnival, and the pastel-hued décor was simple yet stunning. There were floral archway decorations, festoons, lanterns and romantic lights on the tables.

And what is a beach wedding without games? There were plenty of games. While the bride and groom arrived with balloons and smoke bombs, games like shooting, hoop, and dart kept the air lively, and we had fun shooting those playful moments.

The engagement-cum-sangeet was a colourful affair, with the couple making a grand entry to the accompaniment of pyro. The bride looked gorgeous in a red sequined dress. Soon after the entry, they went to the stage and mesmerised everyone with a couple dance.

At the sangeet, everyone, irrespective of age, let their hair down and danced till they dropped. The guests also utilised the time to know each other and exchange pleasantries.

Amidst all the fun and frolic, we did capture some of the lovey-dovey moments of the couple! The guests, too, joined the merriment, and we clicked plentiful candid shots!

Dreamy Wedding

The gracefully decorated mandap on the beach looked breathtakingly beautiful with the moon shining behind. The baarat arrived by a vintage car to the accompaniment of dhol and live music by musicians. The guests danced to the energetic beats of the dhol, and all of them had absolute fun.

The handsome groom, Karan, was wearing ethnic wedding wear to go with the Sindhi wedding rituals, along with a decorated headgear and dagger. Bride Disha was charmingly attired in a pink lehenga with the uncut diamonds adding to the dazzle. Her hands were decorated with deep red mehndi, and the faces of the bride and groom were drawn using Mehendi on her arms. The bride was guided to the mandap with a phoolon ki chaadar. 

At the venue, the bride’s parents extended a formal welcome to the groom and his family.  The members of the families introduced themselves and embraced each other. The bride, too, came out to welcome her future husband. As the groom placed his foot on the bride as part of the Sindhi wedding rituals, the family members washed the bride's feet and the groom in milk and led them to the venue.

At the mandap, the bride and groom stood facing each other, and the Jai mala, exchanging garlands, took place. Rose petals were showered on the couple as a symbol of blessing as the duo became man and wife!

Sindhi Wedding Rituals

A Sindhi wedding is based on Vedic traditions, and holy fire or yagna is a part of it. Prayers were first offered to Lord Ganesha, and the priest recited verses from Holy Scriptures invoking Gods to bless the newly married couple. The groom had carried a pink cloth with him, and it was tied to a white cloth held by the bride and both their right hands were tied with a holy red thread. This custom is known as hathialo.

The pheras are at the heart of the Sindhi wedding rituals, and they follow four pheras instead of the commonly observed seven pheras. While the groom led the first three pheras, the bride led the fourth phera. This was followed by the Kanyadaan ceremony in which Disha’s father handed over his daughter to her husband and poured holy water on the hands of his son-in-law.

The wedding was followed by a grand reception at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, where every guest got to enjoy the best of wines and plentiful good food with a DJ spinning some lively music. The hashtag, #Kaisha (abbreviation to Karan & Disha), with the wordings Gift of God, felt appropriate as the couple looked into each other’s eyes with love and admiration throughout.

The scenic venue and the gorgeous couple offered us abundant opportunities to capture, from classy, romantic poses to cute candid poses from their beach wedding!

Click here for our Destination Wedding Locations in India Guide.

An Exquisite & Grand Marwari Wedding in Bangalore

This princess met her prince charming when they were 16! The beautiful fairy-tale love story of Nikita and Karneet started while exchanging notes in school and only grew from there. The couple travelled on the waves of long-distance and sailed through gloriously. 

The wedding celebration of the charming couple Nikita and Karneet at The Leela Palace, Bangalore was a grand affair. The blending of Punjabi and Marwari cultures and traditions, the gorgeous decor amidst picturesque locations and the warmth of love - everything has been beautifully captured through our lenses and will remain in our hearts forever.

Their wedding saga was a 4-day celebration filled with rituals, fun, laughter and lots of blessings!

Click here for our Marwari Wedding Guide. And here for Leela Palace Bangalore Wedding Guide.

Day 1 - The Cocktail Bash

With joyful faces, carefree dancing and thrilling energy, this ravishing cocktail party was a blast. While Karneet looked debonair in a black tux, Nikita slayed in a shimmering black attire.

The bride and groom danced their hearts out with scintillating moves. To top it all, the bride's grandma stole the show as she danced on the Punjabi Dhol Tasha. 

 Day 2 - Mehendi By The Pool

The Mehendi ceremony was filled with dance, music and lots of drinks. The ceremony was held at poolside in the Leela Palace. The bride and groom looked feisty as they colour coordinated in peacock blue and pepped up the wedding photography.

With colourful decor and the poolside ambience, everyone looked stunning, donning bold colours. The ceremony was all fun and frolic as the guests enjoyed putting Henna and posing with the happy bride.

Day 3 - The Engagement Day

The engagement venue was Karneet's farmhouse. The scenic and captivating view complemented well with the floral rose-and-lily décor. Nikita and Karneet were gleaming with joy as they entered holding hands amidst the natural lush greenery all around the place.

Karneet went down to his knees and proposed to his childhood love, and we were all in awe. It was heart-warming for us to see the family's joy when the couple exchanged their rings. The fun continued when the groom and his squad rocked the stage with their desi moves. 

Nikita’s dear father made his daughter's day a little more special by singing Pehla Nasha for the lovely couple. The entire crowd swayed their arms , grooving to the lovely song.

Karneet and Nikita took a vibrant pre-wedding couple photo-shoot amidst the green farms and clear blue sky, wearing pastels with a wide, warm smile. 

Day 4 - The Wedding Vows

The wedding day began with the Punjabi Chooda ceremony where Nikita's uncle put Red Chooda in her hands as a symbol of luck and goodness for her new beginnings. We captured some delightful close-knit moments that the family enjoyed together before the grand Indian wedding photography. 

The bride rejoiced as she posed for the camera at her Haldi ceremony. Her family made sure to pamper and tease the lovely bride. As the Haldi ceremony ended, it was time to doll up for the D-day!

The extravagant wedding was nothing short of a royal affair. Prince Karneet came in a vintage car to be wedded to Princess Nikita. The Baraatis were auspiciously welcomed by the bride's tribe who sprinkled rose petals on their path as they walked in.

Nikita's mom did the cute Marwari tradition of Naak-Khichai by pulling Karneet's nose. The bride felt happy and blessed to be married by the same Panditji who got her parents married too.

The wedding rituals were amusing to capture as a singer sang songs for every ritual while explaining its importance. The bride's family tried to not cry at the Bidaai and wore a warm smile during the sendoff. 

We had an amazing time shooting this beautiful wedding of Nikita & Karneet and you can scroll down to see some of our favourite pictures from the 4 days celebrations :)

The 20 Best Pre Wedding Shoot And Couple Shoot Locations In And Around Bangalore

The Wedding day is undeniably one of the most significant days in a person’s life. This journey leading up to it must be captured and cherished, wouldn’t you agree?

Over the years I’ve uncovered couple shoot locations that are gems where you should seriously consider for your Pre Wedding Shoot, Couple Shoot or Engagement Couple Shoot.

I’ve put together 20 locations and over 50 photos of real couples that we have shot. Use these for ideas for your pre wedding shoot. There are enough poses that can inspire your own engagement shoot.

You can also refer to these pictures for ideas of styling the clothes and dresses that you should wear. I’ve put together images with a variety of ethnic and western styles.

You can also explore the best Wedding Venues in Bangalore, Destination Wedding Venues in India, ideas for pre-wedding and wedding videos.

1. The Courtyard House

If you are looking for an indoor and outdoor kind of location for your pre wedding shoot, then you can totally consider The Courtyard House. It has 3 cottages with a courtyard in the centre and beautiful lawns.

2. Commercial Street

Sometimes you do not have to look for different places but look at places differently. Commercial street is one such example . You will be surprised how the various colourful shop shutters, old houses of Commercial Street make for such a fun backdrops to shoot in. See the complete shoot here.

3.  Elements Resort

A gorgeous place outside the chaos of the city, which provides with greenery, starlit halls and amazing customisable décor. They make for a riveting stay and also provide for a perfect backdrop for your pre-wedding photographs. 

Elements Resort's beauty is synonymous with the description of heaven, with unique designs to offer for weddings and photoshoots. See our Elements Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Guide .

4. Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills is a lovely location for your pre-wedding photoshoot in Bangalore. There are a lot of backgrounds with greenery around, Nandi Hills Caves, enchanting Tipu’s Fort, and a beautiful ancient temple like the Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple which we have separately shown in this article.

Opt for an early morning shoot when the light is diffused and is the best light for your pre-wedding shoot and you can also avoid crowd as it is one of the famous hill stations in Karnataka

5. The Tamarind Tree  

The Tamarind tree is a very rustic venue located off Kanakapura road. It has Bangalore’s most idyllic backdrops with a beautiful serene pond and a lot of vintage corners. The rustic setting makes for some classic photographs for your dreamy pre wedding shoot.

Click here for our complete Tamarind Tree Bangalore Wedding Guide.

6.  Sommer House

With perfectly peaceful surroundings and a vintage setting, this one is for those wanting to try out something exotic. Sommer House, Bangalore, is the snug place you would want to check out. With vintage cars and decorations and that elegantly beautiful bungalow, this adds that gorgeous old world charm to your shoot.

7. Windsor Manor

Do you want your pictures to scream of grandeur and elegance? Windsor Manor, a 5 Star Hotel, is your place for a luxurious pre-wedding photo-shoot. With you and your photographer exploring the glamour of the beautifully constructed place, this might just create some of the best souvenirs for you and your lover.

8. Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Who says you can’t have an atypical fairytale photoshoot? Think of scenic views and exquisite flowers, lush greenery, large expansive lakes as well as a relaxing ambience. Lalbagh or Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, offers exactly this and oozes of romance.

9. Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Linger at and explore a historical or religious place while your photographer captures some masterpieces. Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, offers for a pious environment and hence a good start for your journey ahead. A pre-wedding shoot which gives off this vibe, interests one and all.

Located at the base of Nandi Hills, it is very picturesque and adds a South Indian touch to one’s pre-wedding photoshoot in Bangalore. See the Complete Shoot here.

10. Satori Scape

The possibilities are essentially limitless, but a place that is secluded and untouched, AND with you being comfortable with each other, will give you a chance for some epic photos. 

Satori, a farmhouse in Whitefield, offers you things which makes your shoot extraordinary. Landscaped gardens, with being close to nature, and the vast open space, result in mesmerising photographs which you will look at ten years from now and adore.

11. Bricklane Grill

A cozy place that truly reflects everything you are and how you love, is the best location for a photoshoot, according to us. How about that Café where you first met? Relive those memories, smile like you did when you first realised they are the one, and create a perfect photo album.

Bricklane Grill provides the perfect ambiance and everything about it is just so personalised, genuine, and beautiful.

12. Makalidurga

For couples who are nature lovers or adrenaline junkies, nothing could be better than a trek route. The route, in a way resonates with their journey to their wedding as well. Makalidurga is a perfect location, situated just 60 kilometres on the outskirts of Bangalore.

The lake surrounding it, the railway track passing through the base of the hill and the enchanting view of the sunset from the top - all provide respite to the adventurous couples and also are a photographer's dream come true.

13. KR Flower Market

KR Flower Market is a busy, vibrant and crowded market in the heart of the city. Every morning fresh flowers are sold here and its a riot of colours, countless baskets of flowers,  and that makes it a photographer’s delight.

If you are looking for something super unique when it comes to pre wedding shoot you can definitely wander around this market and let the photographer do her magic .

14. Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park is located in the heart of the city and has massive bamboos, with grassy expanse and flowerbeds making it an instant favourite amongst the nature lovers. When it comes to pre wedding shoot, it offers the perfect backdrop with its amazing greenery.

Early morning you can see the sun peeping in through the canopy and makes the whole place look very surreal. See the complete shoot here.

15. Shibravyi Courtyard

Shibravyi is located on Kanakapura Road and is a courtyard home filled with all things vintage. It has sprawling gardens, terracotta tiled pavilions a makes for a very beautiful setting for outdoor & indoor shoot.

It has a lovely white staircase which leads to a beautiful terrace with a glass house and its so much fun shooting your pre wedding there.

16. The Veerabhadra Temple At Lepakshi

If you like the Indian Architecture and history then this is the perfect place to shoot your pre wedding . The walls of this temple are covered with carvings and has such a traditional feel to it when it comes to the shoot.

17. The Guhantara Resort

Guhantara Resort Bangalore is a very unique place to plan your pre wedding shoot . It is a cave resort which has a mystical lake with wooden bridges which make for a very interesting location for your couple shoot. It is serene, peaceful and yet incredibly exciting and wondrous.

Imagine a couple shoot while exploring caves . Every nook and corner of Guhantara Resort has a natural feel to it and thus work beautifully for a well planned photo shoot.

18. The Bangalore Palace

The Bangalore Palace has a lot of gorgeous corners waiting to be explored by a motivated couple. There are old wooden staircases, regal chandeliers, vast lawns and some great looking furniture.

19. Bungalow 7

A Gorgeous Victorian era colonial bungalow among tall trees and a gorgeous garden. Bungalow 7 is perfect if you’re looking for an out of the ordinary pre wedding shoot.

20. ITC GARDENIA

Elite. Luxurious. Elegant. These are the words that come to mind when you have a pre engagement shoot at this gorgeus hotel. Do not miss images for the Lotus Pavilion!

Now that you’ve gone through our list of amazing pre wedding and couple shoot locations in Bangalore, what are you waiting for? Everything you need is here - poses, shoot styles and dress recommendations.

If it’s just the pre wedding shoot cost that you are worried up then just think of the shoot as the first gift you will give yourself as a couple!

The Bangalore Palace: Bhavana Rameshkumar and Charan's Wedding Royale

Weddings transport us to new places and moods. The romance in the air is so evident that everyone present is just engulfed by the warm vibes. We experienced this magic at Bhavana Rameshkumar and Charan's Wedding, a journey that began with the couple's engagement and culminated in a wedding ceremony and grand celebration at the Royal Bangalore Palace.

The stunning bride Bhavana Rameshkumar (More on her Instagram Profile and blog) hails from Bangalore and the suave groom Charan is from Chikmagalur in Karnataka.  Keep an eye out for charming pictures of Bhavana Rameshkumar’s father and her sister Shruthi Rameshkumar.

Click here for our complete Kannada Wedding Guide.

A Match Like No Other

The engagement ceremony, hosted at the beautiful Ganapathi temple in Sadashivnagar, was a traditional and tasteful affair, rich in its colour scheme that set the perfect mood for the start of a new journey.  

Bhavana Rameshkumar was an embodiment of beauty and serenity, while Charan looked regal in his traditional attire. Through the engagement ceremony,  Charan and Bhavana would steal silent glances at each other, ready to embrace their journey of love and commitment to each other. Charan got down on his knee and put a ring on Bhavana's finger, and the bride planted a kiss on his cheek. 

A Special Furry Guest

Towards the end of the ceremony, an unlikely guest joined in - Bhavana's beloved canine confidently posed for pictures. 

Needless to say, he smiled adorably for the cameras, and instantly became the star of the moment!   

Celebrating Under The Stars

The engagement ceremony was followed by a celebration in the beautiful open-air lawns at The White Petals, Palace Ground on a moonlit night. There was cake-cutting, drinks, dancing and a whole lot of fun. 

Charan looked dapper in a black tux, while Bhavana looked absolutely stunning in a ensemble by Anushree Reddy, with subtle western silhouettes. 

An Intimate Ceremony 

The wedding ceremony was hosted in the Kannadiga style, at the grand Bangalore Palace. Located in Inner Bangalore, the palace is known for its architectural and historical significance and was the perfect venue for a tasteful marriage celebration.

Charan was escorted in warmly by Bhavana Rameshkumar's father and mother. The auspicious thali ceremony took place, and when the thali was tied, all the guests cheered with joy. 

The other traditional ceremonies like the Saptapati and Arundhati were also hosted. The bridal couple stepped out briefly for some of the ceremonies, which were both playful and fun. The Kanyadaan, a defining moment in a bride's life, was an emotional experience and brought tears to Bhavana's eyes, as well as that of her parents. 

A Grand Celebration

The guest list for the wedding was a power-packed one and included celebrities like Kannada cinema actor, producer Puneeth Rajkumar. Former chief minister SM Krishna also attended the wedding. 

Built in the 1800s, the Bangalore Palace was an apt venue for Bhavana Rameshkumar and Charan's wedding. The yellow ballroom, with its vintage arching chandeliers, pictures and paintings, was the perfect backdrop for a stunning post wedding-shoot. 

A Picture-Perfect Wedding

The formidable-looking regal exteriors of the Palace, built in the Tudor revival architecture-style, made for some candid wedding pictures. The bride and groom were naturals in front of the camera, and their love, respect and commitment to each other spoke volumes in the photographs. 

We wish the happy couple love, luck and joy in their new journey together!