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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Bungalow 7, Bangalore: A Charming Hindu Christian Wedding

Nothing says fusion wedding like the coming together of different cultures. For Aneesha and Aditya, the magic began when they met through common friends. 

Love marriages like theirs hold great significance in the shaping of traditions. They foster a bond not just between the bride and groom, but their families too.

With a South-Indian style Hindu wedding and a Christian wedding ceremony, it was almost as if the endless festivities were to be a symbol of the everlasting nature of love.

Music To The Ears

The engagement party was truly a night to remember. Adorned with flowers and jewels, the chandelier cake elicited collective gasps from the crowd. 

The ring ceremony proved to be the perfect opportunity for some candid wedding photography as a blissful sheen was etched on everyone's face. Fairy lights in warm and cool tones were used to brighten an already sparkling setting. But they had nothing on the glimmer radiating from the fiancés. 

Friends and family members took to the stage with dance performances and musical renditions. The husband and wife-to-be also performed to a typical jolly choreography. 

The Christian Wedding

St. Patrick's Church had been chosen as the Bangalore wedding venue that would host the Christian wedding ceremony.  

With their parents' blessings wrapped firmly around their hearts, the happy couple set out for the venue. 

At the church, earnest faces witnessed Aneesha and Aditya walk down the aisle, and be united in holy matrimony. 

The Christian bride's flowy, elegant gown lent a fairytale-esque look to the scenario. Then, as tradition would have it, it was time for the bouquet-throwing ritual. The arrangement was tastefully made with pink and white flowers. 

With the reception having been planned at Bungalow 7, our team of Bangalore wedding photographers was determined to capture the energetic turn of events. 

Post the cake-cutting, the newlyweds gave heartening speeches that had everyone beaming at them. The father-daughter dance was a highlight of the reception, closely followed by the exuberant games that had been organized. 

It was great to see all the guests on their feet, moving through the crowd, engaging with each other. 

The Hindu Wedding

Later, Iskcon was to be our canvas for the Hindu wedding photography, and what a picture we painted! 

They say all that is gold does not glitter. But, our team of Bangalore wedding photographers thought otherwise. Aneesha and Aditya looked absolutely majestic in their gilded ensemble. 

Their loved ones, witness to the ceremonial rites of a Hindu wedding, were just as fashionably dressed up in rich combinations of purple, red, and ochre. 

What is Indian wedding photography without a massive backdrop of genda phool, or what is commonly known as the marigold flower? The mandap was decorated with golden bells tinkling in between strings of marigold.

Under the guidance of their elders, the husband and wife completed the wedding rites of kanyadaan (symbolic giving away of the bride), exchanging the flower garlands, pouring rice over each other's head, tying the mangalsutra, and taking turns around the ceremonial fire, while the gathered showered flower petals on them. 

Theirs was a fun-filled Hindu Christian wedding indeed! And we were glad to have been a part of the monumental day that would start a new chapter in Aneesha and Aditya's lives. 

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An Elegant & Stylish Christian Wedding At St Patrick's Church, Bengaluru

Vanessa, our beautiful bride plans everything ahead of time and thats validated by the fact that she had booked us over a year in advance and had her entire wedding planned. The moment we met Vanessa & Vivian, we knew that their wedding is going to be a lovely one. Their love for each other, is beautiful and infectious.

Bridal couple Vanessa and Vivian's love story began in church, where they would attend the Sunday service with their families, each week. A Facebook friendship request later from  Vivian, Vanessa plucked up the courage and asked him out. He said "yes", and the rest, as they say, is history. When we first met the bridal couple, what popped out was their love that was so infectious. As we discovered, later, it was a treat to capture it in photographs. 

Let's Get To The Church On Time 

The wedding venue was the Regal St Patrick's Church in Bengaluru. One of the oldest churches in Bengaluru, St Patrick's was built in 1844. With its impressive Baroque architecture, it served as the perfect venue for the couple to exchange their vows, and be united as one. 

The day began with the stunning bride Vanessa and her bridesmaids, getting ready together, while the strapping groom Vivian, got ready along with his groomsmen. The happy occasion was made merrier with popped champagne, lots of laughter and camaraderie between friends. The bride had absolute fun as she posed with her tiara and her bridesmaids, with flowers in their hair, all in dressing gowns. 

Once the bridal couple were ready at their respective venues, what followed was an emotional scene, as their elders offered each of them their blessings. As this part of the day concluded, the bridal couple set out for the church. 

A Little Wedding Humour 

Both the bride and groom arrived in vintage cars, along with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. 

The bride looked absolutely stunning in a sweeping white lace gown with a mermaid-style trail, as she stepped out of the vehicle. The groom looked dapper in a suit with contemporary checks.  

A cute moment was when the bride’s sister covered Vivian's eyes to stop him from laying eyes on his beautiful bride before the wedding. 

Exchanging Wedding Vows

St Patrick's church, with its elegant bridal decor and solemn mood, was a Christian wedding photographers' delight.

Our favourite detail from the wedding was the full-aisle runner in the church, which Vanessa had hand-painted with a touching note, which said:

"Dada, Of all the walks we have had,
this is my favourite. Vanu.”

The groom took his place at the altar. And in an emotional moment, Vanessa's dad walked her down the aisle, and placed her hand in Vivian's, before he took a seat in the pews. 

The bridal couple exchanged rings and lit a candle to commemorate the occasion. This moment of the ceremony was a joy to capture on film. 

Celebrating The Union 

As the emotional church service concluded, it was time to head to the reception venue. The bridal couple left the church in a vintage car.

As the guests gathered at the reception, the bridal couple made a grand entry with the bridal entourage, close behind them. This was followed by the wedding march, father-daughter dance, the cake-cutting and an emotional toast. 

The dance floor was soon filled up with guests, grooving to the music, and making it a lively evening of good music, laughter and love. Our favourite parts of the wedding were the shoots with the couple, whose love and laughter was so effortless in front of the camera.