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!

Weligama Bay Marriott - A Sun-kissed Destination Wedding On The Beaches Of Sri Lanka

Santosh had always dreamt of a beautiful, serene wedding by the beach. When she grew up and fell in love, her dream actually came true. 

Hailing from Bangalore, Santosh's parents introduced her to the dashing Kishan from Chennai, and the couple fell in love. After a year-long courtship, Santosh and Kishan were wed in an elegant destination wedding on the sun-kissed beaches of Sri Lanka. 

The wedding comprised three days of festivities. A curated guest list of 300 guests was flown into Sri Lanka for the wedding party hosted at the stunning Weligama Bay Marriott. 

This stunning beach-facing property in Weligama, Sri Lanka, was the perfect venue for a romantic wedding, and some soul-stirring destination wedding photography! 

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Exploring The Streets Of Galle 

Day 1 was a fun, relaxed day dedicated entirely to the couple, who were keen to explore the streets of Galle, Sri Lanka. We got to shadow them in a subtle way, capturing candid moments of the couple as they indulged in simple everyday activities - sharing an intimate lunch, walking the streets of Galle, and soaking in each others' company.

Both Santosh and Kishan were sure that candid wedding photography was the way to go, and that set the tone for us to capture some moving wedding memories through the next two days. 

A Modern-Day Mehendi Ceremony 

In the evening, a Mehendi event was hosted on the glamorous rooftop of the Weligama Bay Marriott. The event had a relaxed vibe, with the couple and family, engaging with guests as they nestled their drinks, and smoked some flavoured hookah to spice things up. 

As the night grew young, the DJ pumped up the base, and guests began moving and grooving on the dance floor. The dance party was followed by a live performance by a beloved family member. 

The Big, Big Surprise By The Pool

Day 2 was a big blow-up pool party with music and party games like Jenga. We managed to get some great shots, as the couple and the guests had tons of fun. 

But the best surprise was yet to come!

The unsuspecting bridal couple got to experience a real treat as their parents, and senior members of the family burst into a flash mob dedicated to the couple at the pool party! 

A Magical Day

Day 3, the most important day, started off auspiciously with a puja for the bride and groom, held separately. It was the perfect day for some immersive Indian wedding photography as each moment unfolded! 

As the bride got ready for her special day, we captured some stunning visuals of her looking absolutely radiant in her exquisite lehenga. As her mother helped her get ready, we were able to take candid pictures of the care with which her mother decked her daughter for the special moment.

We also captured shots of the groom as his brother helped him get ready for the big day. 

The intricate wedding invitation was designed by none other than the bride, and we managed to capture some wonderful shots of that as well!

Vintage Chic 

The wedding was hosted in a traditional Sindhi-style ceremony. The dashing groom arrived along with the baraat in a vintage car. He was carried off to the mandap by the bride's uncles and was welcomed warmly by the bride's parents. 

The stunning bride dressed in a red and gold lehenga arrived in a white vintage car. The red and gold, juxtaposed against the white, was a sight to behold. What followed was a traditional phoolon ki chadar entry, with Santosh's brothers carrying her on the chaddar along with her parents and sister by her side. 

A Visual Treat In The Making 

The wedding photography for Santosh and Kishan's was exciting for so many reasons. The bride's family was perfectly colour-coordinated, just as the bride planned and that added a great visual aesthetic to the ceremony! 

Many beautiful moments unravelled during the ceremony, as we captured the essence of traditional rituals like the Kanyaadan, pheras, and the wearing of sindhoor and mangalsutra. 

The reception was a warm, lively affair with activities like the bridal cake cutting, the quintessential shoe game and some amazing performances. The couple raised a toast, and this was followed by several affectionate, and good-humoured speeches by friends and family. 

As the emotionally-charged vidhai concluded, family members dotted the bridal path holding sparkles, and the bridal couple sped off into the sunset in their vintage car, the start of the rest of their lives together!  

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