The Capitol Village Resort, Coorg - A Colourful Destination Tambrahm Wedding

When one blends the traditions of a tambrahm wedding, relaxed comfort and playfulness of the bride-groom, enigmatic natural setting, joy of family and fun by friends, you get a unique fusion which defined the marriage of Mukund and Shruti - Mushu!

One thing that catalysed the destination wedding celebrations was the picturesque natural setting of Ibnii in Coorg, with trees, greenery and loving swans, like our own love birds Mushu, gently flowing into every aspect of the wedding. The fun had by elders and youth alike in the outdoor magical setting, sometimes sprinkled with games and activities, shone through in every moment of the wedding, as evident from their smiles - it looked like a fairy tale setting with greenery, smiles and tranquility all around.

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The bonding of friends spilled from all the pre-functions to the classy cocktail party where champagne flowed and everyone danced as if there is no tomorrow! The uniqueness of the wedding flowed into the Mehendi function too with the groom rocking a khaki shorts and the bride looking ethereal in an elegant green dress.

The Sangeet setting was again nature inspired with a white wooden chairs and a green backdrop against which the bride sparkled in a beautiful off shoulder silver and pink outfit by Jade - Monica and Karishma. There was fun, dance and singing galore.

The comfort of the bride and groom was evident when the groom hovered in the backdrop when the bride was getting ready. It was as if Mushu’s romance was gently graduating into marital bliss. The true aspect of the tambrahm wedding came across in the rituals but again with a natural twist since it was blessed by the trees and elders alike, and flowers adorned the hair of all women.

The traditional Kanjeevaram green and fuchsia saree of the bride was breathtaking and the groom looked at ease in his traditional attire. The backdrop was complete with a traditional band. There were many tender moments like when the bride was sitting in her fathers lap as part of the ceremony.

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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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Indana Palace, Jodhpur - A Destination Marwari Wedding Across Two Palaces

Nothing is more inspiring than a young couple committing to each other and starting a new journey of love, with excitement, joy and hope. These sentiments epitomised the wedding of Gargi and Raghav, a young, well-travelled, debonair couple who tied the knot in a vibrant destination wedding with a global flavour.  

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This stunning Jodhpur Marwari wedding was hosted in two of the most beautiful venues in the city. The groom's party hosted their ceremonies at the Indana Palace, while the bride's pre-wedding rituals as well as the wedding, were hosted at the glamorous Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur.   

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A Photographer's Delight 

Every ceremony and celebration was a burst of colour, style, movement and energy. The wedding photography took on a magical life of its own, set across the backdrop of the two majestic Jodhpur venues - the Indana Palace and Ajit Bhavan. We especially loved shooting portraits of the young, contemporary bride and groom, who radiated love, serenity, joy and hope for the journey ahead.

A Burst Of Colour & Energy 

The pre-wedding functions kicked off with a lot of buzz - a fun pool party where everyone let their hair down. Of course, no pool party is complete without guests jumping into the pool, which they did with a lot of excitement and flair! 

The guests also got to be part of a Holi soiree where they indulged in the quintessential festival of colours, music, dance and of course, water sprays!

The bride's traditional haldi ceremony was a vibrant colour-coordinated burst of yellow, which added a spark to the wedding photographs! 

The traditional Mehendi ceremony saw traditional folk dancers making guests really nostalgic. On the occasion, the bride looked absolutely stunning in her mother's up-cycled wedding dress, which married vintage style with a contemporary twist. 

The Bride Lights Up The Dance Floor! 

The bride lit up the dance floor with some killer moves, and soon, she was joined by her mom for a smashing mother-daughter jamboree on the dance floor! Once the Haldi ceremony concluded, Gargi's maama (uncle) lifted her and brought her for the pooja, as is custom. 

Celebrations At The Sangeet 

The traditional Sangeet was a contemporary affair, hosted in the evening at the beautifully lit courtyard of the Indana palace. The couple came together and set the dance floor on fire, together, with a high energy performance! Another novelty of the occasion was an inverted cake, made with a lot of love by Raghav's cousin.  

An International Affair

Guests travelled from across the globe to be at Gargi and Raghav's wedding, and they especially loved putting mehendi on their hands as part of this beautiful ritual. The ceremony also had a live bangle-making kiosk, where friends and family could get a funky mix of traditional bangles to spice up their looks.

The Wedding Ceremony

The pièce de résistance was the wedding ceremony, which was hosted in the traditional Marwari style. The groom arrived with the baarat on a horse! As he neared Ajit Bhawan, the bride's brothers carried him off on their shoulders into the venue. This generated a lot of excitement among the guests! Gargi's mom performed a welcome aarti, and affectionately pulled Raghav's nose, a Marwari custom.   

A New Journey Begins! 

The fun part came soon, with the sisters and friends of the bride hiding the groom's shoes and demanding a tiny ransom for the reveal! After a fun-filled, and moving wedding ceremony, the bridal couple and their families shared an emotional moment during the vidhai, before departing for their new life in a glamourous vintage car.  

Capturing Candid Moments Of Love 

The entire wedding was a thoughtfully curated boutique affair, mixing Marwari wedding tradition with a contemporary, global spin. Traditional Indian wedding photography tends to have a canned look, but this modern bridal couple opted for candid wedding photography, and every frame of the wedding was a delight to shoot and behold. We wish them love and luck on their new journey!

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