Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore: An Elegant Christian Wedding

Distance can’t keep hearts apart, and that is what Shincy and Joseph proved through their enchanting wedding at Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. This Christian wedding marked the union of a couple who had met only once in person before their wedding. And that was when Joseph proposed to Shincy and she replied with a yes.

The bride is from Philadelphia, and the groom is from London. Since they got to know each other during the pandemic, the lockdown and travel restrictions played spoilsport in their plans to meet in person. They selected Bangalore for the wedding as the groom’s family is based out of this city.

Mela: Bonding Between Families

Shincy and Joseph’s wedding celebrations began with a fun event called Mela. It was a special event designed for the two families to interact and gel up. Organized on the terrace of the Leela Palace in Bangalore, the event had a mesmerising purple and yellow-themed décor.

The bride wore a beautiful lehenga in pastel shades. The groom looked dapper in his pastel kurta and a matching sleeveless jacket. Both families had a great time bonding over a lot of exciting activities and games. The family tambola session was the concluding event of the evening that ended on a high note with a lot of singing and conversations.

The gorgeous setting created the perfect background for some stunning pictures of the couple as well as the family members. We made the most of this opportunity and captured the mood of the evening in our cameras.

An Enchanting Church Wedding    

On the wedding day, Shincy got ready at Ritz Carlton. It was a lovely affair to watch the bride transform into a mesmerizing diva in her wedding gown. We couldn’t help capturing all those moments for her. On her part, the bride, too, had a great time shooting with her bride’s maids. She was thrilled to receive recorded video messages from many of her friends in the US who couldn’t make it to the wedding.

For the wedding, Shincy adorned a gorgeous white flowing gown with sleek jewelry. The bouquet of pastel roses in her hands complemented her look perfectly. It was an emotional moment for Shincy when she got a beautiful letter from Joseph. While reading it out loud, her eyes became misty.

To add a fun vibe to the shooting, we asked her to get into the bathtub in her wedding finery. The bride went along with our plan, and we got to shoot some amazing pictures of her sitting in the bathtub. We also shot her pictures with her family members and some magical solo shots in black and white. While gliding down the floral-decked stairway of the Ritz Carlton, the bride looked no less than an elegant princess in white, and we didn’t miss seizing the moments.   

While all these were happening at Ritz Carlton, the groom was getting ready at his home. He looked elegant in his black tuxedo. When he received Shincy’s letter, even he became emotional.

The wedding was set to take place at The Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Ashok Nagar. Joseph set his eyes on Shincy dressed as a bride for the first time and was floored. It was a magical moment when the bride walked down the stairs for her Church wedding, and her parents brought her to Joseph. As they gave her hand to him, he beamed brightly.

They entered the church together. The wedding rituals were completed in the presence of family and friends. The couple exchanged rings, and the groom tied the mangalsutra on the bride’s neck as part of the wedding rituals. When they stepped out of the church, their family welcomed the newlyweds with bubbles.

A Glamorous Wedding Reception

Shincy and Joseph’s Christian wedding reception was held at Ritz Carlton. The event started with the bridal march. Everyone was full of energy and entered the venue, dancing spiritedly. The lighting of lamps marked the beginning of the celebrations, followed by the speeches. From the bride’s side, Shincy’s sister gave an emotional speech. Joseph’s brother made everyone reel in laughter with his funny toast.

Shincy shimmered in her pink and golden saree. She hit the dance floor with Joseph for the first dance of the bride and groom. As the evening progressed, more dances followed between father-daughter and son-mom. Family and friends too joined in the dancing and fun before everyone called it a night.

On our part, we got busy shooting all the delightful moments for Shincy and Joseph to look back on as part of their wedding memories.

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel, Kerala: An Indo-American Destination Wedding

When cupid strikes, nothing else matters.

This is what happened when Subina and Jeff lost their heart to each other. Subina is a Malayali from India while Jeff is an American. Yet, the difference between the two countries and cultures was not enough to keep them apart. And when they decided to spend their life together, they went for a wedding that was brimming with love, laughter, lights, and plenty of candid shots!

The Picturesque Venue

To celebrate their cross-cultural wedding, Subina and Jeff selected a venue that was as contemporary as their love: the scenic CHESS PARK, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel in Kerala. Nestled on a pristine beach and delimited by scintillating views, the sprawling property offered such a fusion of sights, sounds, and serenity that it turned into the perfect backdrop for a couple-shoot even before the wedding events started.

The lovebirds looked elegant in black and white combination as they stood taking in the breath-taking views and talked endlessly. We were delighted to capture the moments from near and afar as they strolled hand in hand and stole kisses before the grand ceremony.

A Carnival of Colors and Fun

The destination wedding kicked off with a vibrant Mehendi ceremony organized by the beach. The beachside location came alive with fun, laughter, and music that continued long after the sun had bid adieu to the day. It was endearing to see the bride and the groom mingle with everyone and share their happiness even as they snatched moments for themselves.

With everyone joining in the ceremonies and getting mehendi designs done on their hands, it was a sight to behold. Needless to say, we got shutter-happy and captured the moments that made the day an affair to remember.  

The Gorgeous Wedding

The wedding ceremony took place on a canvas of greenery on the lawns of Leela Kovalam. With the Bay of Bengal serving as the perfect backdrop, the wedding mandap or stage was decorated in a spectacular shade of orange and bunches of fresh flowers. The bright floral décor of marigolds on the path leading to the stage further enhanced the beauty of the place.

It was a traditional marriage ceremony laced with contemporary elements. Subina and Jeff woke up to a bright sunny day. The bride was a bundle of energy and anticipation as her bridesmaids helped her to get ready. The groom was equally charged up for the big day.

In her white and golden ensemble and stunning golden ornaments, the bride looked no less than a dream. A garland of flowers adorned her hairdo. But it was the groom who stole the show with his Indian attire. Wearing a golden kurta and a dhoti (Veshti) in white and golden, he looked every bit Indian. To complete the look, he carried the angavastram or shoulder cloth, as is the custom. He even helped his infant nephew to wear a dhoti.   

We couldn’t help but freeze the moment in our camera when the color-coordinated couple stood together before stepping out for the ceremony.

The groom made a grand entry in a decorated auto along with his nephew. His baarat danced to the beat of the music and beamed in delight. During her turn, the bride made her entry in the typical Malayali style. As per the tradition, her cousins and friends held lamps and escorted her to the stage. What followed was a short yet beautiful ceremony. As both sides looked on, the couple exchanged floral garlands and completed other traditional rituals to solemnize their wedding. Once the ceremony was over, friends and family members wished the couple.

Witnessing a wedding that marked the merger of two cultures was an experience in itself. But the real fun was clicking plenty of traditional and candid shots and capturing the joyous moments for eternity.

Celebrations of a Life Together        

The final part of this wedding story was the reception held after sundown. For the reception, the bride chose a splendid lehenga choli in red and green while the groom looked impressive in his blue suit.

Held under the open sky and in the company of sparkling lights, it was a gorgeous ambiance. But nothing could beat the dazzling smiles of the couple. As the evening progressed, dance, music, and merriment ensued. When the bride and the groom did a beautiful first under the stary sky, we made sure that those moments got captured from every angle. Finally, everyone let their hair down and had a gala time.

Meanwhile, we made sure that every bit of the rituals, celebrations, fun, and frolic was captured. Because we know, every picture tells a story!

The United Theological College, Bangalore: A Gorgeous American Indian Christan Wedding

In an era of extravagant and boisterous wedding ceremonies, Naomi and Jonathan decided to keep things intimate when it came to their wedding day. With their families, and their closest friends in attendance, the couple exchanged their vows in a heartfelt outdoor ceremony before celebrating with a fun-filled reception.

Their ceremony was held on the wedding lawn of The United Theological college. The moments shared were nothing short of remarkable. Everything flowed together so seamlessly and the moments were equally full of laughter and tears of joy. The words that were shared were powerful and filled with respect.

For their wedding decor , they chose the white canopy with a moody and romantic color palette of orange , purple and golden for the flowers and hangings. They even designed their own wedding cards. Embracing the texture and green ambience of the place along with the beautiful decor, the ceremony looked like a dream!

The Decor was the wedding planners from Bangalore: Rings & Roses.

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Thailand: A High Energy Destination Wedding

A wedding is the beautiful beginning of a happily-ever-after story sprinkled with generous doses of love and laughter.

Nilufer and Deepit’s destination wedding was a true illustration of all this and more. The young and charming couple celebrated their marriage with an abundance of fun, dance, and memorable moments.

The beautiful couple wanted their destination wedding to take place in a dreamy setting, surrounded by their loved ones. They selected the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in Bangkok, Thailand, as their wedding venue.

This luxury waterfront resort offered an amazing ambience for the wedding events, coupled with an impressive view of the Chao Phraya River.

The Fun-Filled Mehndi Event

A vibrant Mehndi event marked the start of the wedding celebrations for Nilufer and Deepit. The event was organized at a floral-decked venue that overlooked the riverfront and offered an incredible view.

The charming bride managed to draw all eyes towards her. Her gorgeous yellow and pink outfit and flower jewellery made her look no less than a princess. The groom looked equally striking in his earthy pink and white attire.   

The fun event included a lot of dancing and drinking. Even though the bride’s hands were covered in Mehndi, she was full of enthusiasm and posed for quite a few stunning shots.

The family members shared the excitement of the couple with equal gusto. We captured some candid shots of the couple while they shared some moments just with each other, away from everyone else.

The Lively Sangeet Ceremony

The Sangeet was all about fun dances by the couple as well as their loved ones. For this event, the bride adorned a stylish layered grey gown with intricate silver work that enhanced her beauty.

She accessorized the gown with sleek jewellery and kept her hair loose for maximum impact. To complement the look of his bride, the groom went in favour of a black tuxedo suit. As the stunning couple stood side by side, they made a picture-perfect pair.

The highlight of the evening was the ring exchange ceremony. When the groom kneeled on one knee to slip the ring on his would-be bride’s finger, she blushed with happiness. We captured this perfect moment for the couple, along with several other moments from the night.

As the night progressed, everyone took to the dance floor. The couple also showed off their dance moves along with the others. We had a lot of fun capturing the happy faces of everyone as they got into the celebratory mood and turned the Sangeet ceremony into a memorable night.

The Mesmerising Wedding Ceremony

For the wedding, an open-air mandap was set up at the venue. It looked spectacular, decked up in pink fabric and plenty of flowers in pastel shades. The Chao Phraya River served as the backdrop of the mandap.

The groom dressed in off-white for the big day of his life. He sported a bejewelled and turbaned look, which made him look all the more handsome.

The baaratis started for the wedding venue with a lot of dancing to the beats of energizing music. They boarded a cruise to sail to the wedding venue in style. The fun and dancing continued on the cruise as well.

On her part, the bride dressed up in a pink lehenga for the wedding. She completed the look by wearing stone-studded jewellery. When it was time for her to reach the mandap, she walked under a phoolon ki chaadar held by her brothers.

As part of the wedding ceremony, the couple exchanged garlands and took pheras around the fire. In keeping with the traditions, the groom put sindoor or vermillion on his bride’s forehead.

We were delighted to shoot this lovely destination wedding. The fun, frolic, and fabulous décor provided us with ample scope to capture the vibe. But what we loved shooting most was the young couple in love. The glow on their faces was a testimony of their happiness, and we made sure to take various candid shots of the couple to treasure that look forever.