Galle Face Hotel, Colombo: Hindu-Christian Destination Wedding in Sri Lanka

It’s hard not to love our work when it involves traveling to different cities in the world  and making memories, one wedding at a time! Meet Tina and Kumara, a gorgeous and generous couple, who celebrated their union in Sri Lanka. Hailing from different religious backgrounds, they tied their knot as per both Hindu and Catholic rituals, and surely made us believe that the best things can happen twice!

With the dresses ready, bouquets bought, families stepped in, thrilled bridesmaids and Groomsmen, and I do chanted, the couple had a church wedding in the morning which was followed by the Hindu wedding. It was a huge treat for us to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka (one of our favourite places in the world) and shoot their picture perfect wedding. Sonali, from Weddings By Sonali , turned an already amazing venue -  Galle Face Hotel  into a visual spectacle. This wedding will undoubtedly give you wedding goals!

Thank you, Tina and Kumara, for welcoming us into your beautiful celebration and trusting us with your memories .

We’re so happy for you guys!

Hindu-Christian Wedding, St. Patrick's Church: A Magical Wedding Across Udupi & Bangalore

Weddings always transport us to magical places. And what we loved about Abhishek and Shirley's special day was the beautiful coming together of two faiths and cultures. This Hindu-Christian wedding was a delight to shoot, because of the joyful vibe through the entire wedding, and the contrast of the inter-faith wedding ceremonies. 

A New Chapter Begins 

The journey began with a traditional Udupi-style Kannadiga Hindu wedding ceremony in a temple. A small puja was hosted at Abhishek's home.

As the couple got ready for the ceremony, we managed to do some candid wedding photography of them donning their bridal finery - the groom at his home, helped by his elder brother, while the bride got ready at a hotel in the vicinity.

A Touch Of God's Own Country

First, the bride entered under the traditional phoolon ki chaddar. She walked to the beats of the chande, a traditional instrument from Kerala, and the vibrant movements of the Yakshana dancers, followed by the groom. 

The couple exchanged garlands with a lot of love. This was followed by the thali ritual, the most important part of the traditional Hindu marriage rites.

It was a beautiful sunny day, and the lighting was perfect for a blissful photoshoot with the couple and their loved ones. 

Romance In The Air

As the marriage ceremony concluded, it was time to get ready for an evening reception hosted at the UVA Meridian Bay Resort & Spa. The perfectly colour-coordinated couple emerged in a crane, amidst a dazzling cloud of smoke, and a burst of confetti and pyro!

The groom and his besties put up an energetic dance performance, first performing the tiger dance, a traditional folk art form of Udupi, followed by a 90s Bollywood music routine. The bride and her friends put up an equally energetic performance to their favourite Bollywood tracks as well. 

Of course, the best part of the night for us was the couple shoot. Abhishek and Shirley were a picture of serenity as they posed for us, amidst the backdrop of the beautiful UVA Meridian Bay Resort. 

The Chime Of Wedding Bells

The beautiful church wedding service took place at the majestic St Patrick's church in Bangalore. The church, built over 175 years ago, was the perfect backdrop for the traditional Catholic ceremony. 

As the bride got ready in her elegant white wedding gown, her bridesmaids, mother and sister were close at hand, helping her every step of the way.

We captured some lovely pictures of her jewellery, veil, tiara and sweeping white gown, followed by some candid shots, as she laughed with gay abandon with her bridesmaids, who wore light pink gowns. 

Here Comes The Bride 

The bride looked stunning as she stepped out of the car and walked down the aisle by the arms of her father. The bridegroom looked dapper in a contemporary suit, vest and bow-tie. 

The couple proceeded to exchange vows, followed by the exchange of rings.

As the service concluded, we captured some beautiful portraits of the couple, against the backdrop of the church facade.

The Wedding March 

After the solemn church service, the wedding party proceeded to the open-air green and serene Aadya Farms & leisure, Yelahanka for the final reception.

The decor looked absolutely gorgeous, and we indulged in some wedding photography of the bridal couple and their entourage of bridesmaids and groomsmen. 

The reception started on a lively note. The couple, followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, made a grand entry amidst the fiery pyros. 

They gathered in the centre, followed by the raising of toasts and cutting of the wedding cake. The guests participated sportingly in a shoe game, along with the bridal couple, adding to the suspense and excitement of the evening.

Let The Dancing Begin!

What came soon after was the first dance. The father of the bride danced with his daughter, a beautiful, moving sight to behold. The mother of the groom danced with her son, followed by the groom dancing with his mother-in-law. 

The bridal couple then got together and set the dance floor on fire with their moves! The night ended on a high note with all the guests joining the couple on the dance floor.

We were absolutely honoured to be the wedding photographers for this magical journey of young, bold, fearless love. 

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Tamarind Tree, Bangalore : A Heartwarming Cross Cultural Wedding

Neha & Bastian’s wedding is the third Indo-Dutch wedding we have photographed (Remember Rashi & Maurits’ Bangkok wedding and Mahima & Reinier’s Zuri Kumarakom wedding? ) We are truly blessed to be trusted with the job of documenting such beautiful weddings and witnessing pure love first hand. Blending traditions, cultures, and religions in a wedding is what made it unique.

Click here for our complete Tamarind Tree Bangalore Wedding Guide and here for our complete Kannada Wedding Guide.

Neha & Bastian had a beautiful Hindu wedding with Kannadiga rituals at The Tamarind Tree Bangalore, a beautiful rustic venue which makes for a perfect backdrop! From bridal entry , where Neha’s sister and Uncle brought her to the mandap, while Bastian was waiting to the thali (Mangalsutra) tying, we loved all the beautiful moments. And to add to that the bride and groom looked absolutely gorgeous in classic Indian attires. The guests had travelled from all over the world and it was fascinating to document how they were enjoying the wedding and how they were charmed by the smallest of details .

Being a wedding photographer, it is a dream to shoot a wedding with the setting oh-so-picturesque , a couple we can’t get enough of with all the love and warmth. Well you’ll just have to scroll through the gallery below and you will know what we mean :)