Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Wedding: Love was in the Air at This Beach Wedding

Karan and Disha got married in Chennai in a Sindhi style wedding by the beach. The couple exchanged their vows in a romantic beach ceremony at the Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Wedding, with the Bay of Bengal as the backdrop. The razzle-dazzle of the Sindhi wedding rituals was a sight to behold, and we could not but capture those moments with our lenses.

Sindhis are known for their extravagant lifestyle, and the same is visible in their weddings, too. Their weddings are all about music, dance, rich rituals and good food! And when a Sindhi wedding happens by the seaside, nothing can match the extravaganza.

Fun, Games And Party

The celebrations started with a carnival, and the pastel-hued décor was simple yet stunning. There were floral archway decorations, festoons, lanterns and romantic lights on the tables.

And what is a beach wedding without games? There were plenty of games. While the bride and groom arrived with balloons and smoke bombs, games like shooting, hoop, and dart kept the air lively, and we had fun shooting those playful moments.

The engagement-cum-sangeet was a colourful affair, with the couple making a grand entry to the accompaniment of pyro. The bride looked gorgeous in a red sequined dress. Soon after the entry, they went to the stage and mesmerised everyone with a couple dance.

At the sangeet, everyone, irrespective of age, let their hair down and danced till they dropped. The guests also utilised the time to know each other and exchange pleasantries.

Amidst all the fun and frolic, we did capture some of the lovey-dovey moments of the couple! The guests, too, joined the merriment, and we clicked plentiful candid shots!

Dreamy Wedding

The gracefully decorated mandap on the beach looked breathtakingly beautiful with the moon shining behind. The baarat arrived by a vintage car to the accompaniment of dhol and live music by musicians. The guests danced to the energetic beats of the dhol, and all of them had absolute fun.

The handsome groom, Karan, was wearing ethnic wedding wear to go with the Sindhi wedding rituals, along with a decorated headgear and dagger. Bride Disha was charmingly attired in a pink lehenga with the uncut diamonds adding to the dazzle. Her hands were decorated with deep red mehndi, and the faces of the bride and groom were drawn using Mehendi on her arms. The bride was guided to the mandap with a phoolon ki chaadar. 

At the venue, the bride’s parents extended a formal welcome to the groom and his family.  The members of the families introduced themselves and embraced each other. The bride, too, came out to welcome her future husband. As the groom placed his foot on the bride as part of the Sindhi wedding rituals, the family members washed the bride's feet and the groom in milk and led them to the venue.

At the mandap, the bride and groom stood facing each other, and the Jai mala, exchanging garlands, took place. Rose petals were showered on the couple as a symbol of blessing as the duo became man and wife!

Sindhi Wedding Rituals

A Sindhi wedding is based on Vedic traditions, and holy fire or yagna is a part of it. Prayers were first offered to Lord Ganesha, and the priest recited verses from Holy Scriptures invoking Gods to bless the newly married couple. The groom had carried a pink cloth with him, and it was tied to a white cloth held by the bride and both their right hands were tied with a holy red thread. This custom is known as hathialo.

The pheras are at the heart of the Sindhi wedding rituals, and they follow four pheras instead of the commonly observed seven pheras. While the groom led the first three pheras, the bride led the fourth phera. This was followed by the Kanyadaan ceremony in which Disha’s father handed over his daughter to her husband and poured holy water on the hands of his son-in-law.

The wedding was followed by a grand reception at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, where every guest got to enjoy the best of wines and plentiful good food with a DJ spinning some lively music. The hashtag, #Kaisha (abbreviation to Karan & Disha), with the wordings Gift of God, felt appropriate as the couple looked into each other’s eyes with love and admiration throughout.

The scenic venue and the gorgeous couple offered us abundant opportunities to capture, from classy, romantic poses to cute candid poses from their beach wedding!

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Conrad Bengaluru: An Intimate Marwari Wedding

An Enchanting Union of Two Lively Souls

Every wedding has a story to tell. Charu and Vardhan’s wedding weaved a story of fun, frolic, and love celebrated in the company of dear ones at a wonderful venue, Conrad Bengaluru. This Marwari wedding was a union of the chirpiness of Charu with the chivalrousness of Vardhan. Their gorgeous wedding was sprinkled with a lot of picture-perfect moments for the young couple to cherish even as they entered a bond of lifelong love and togetherness.

The Impressive Venue

There’s no denying that the venue plays a significant part in any wedding. Charu and Vardhan selected a venue that had all the elements to make their wedding as grand an affair as they wanted it to be: the remarkable Conrad Bengaluru. With its stunning décor and contemporary feel, this modern property served as an amazing backdrop for the three-day intimate fairy tale wedding ceremony.

The gorgeous couple made the most of the lush venue by posing for an incredible couple shoot on the rooftop. The bride happily twirled in her lehenga. We were more than happy to capture every moment for them.

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Super-Fun Haldi Ceremony

Charu and Vardhan’s wedding saga began with the Haldi ceremonies. Charu’s haldi was a vibrant affair organized at the hotel. The bride and her family adorned bright yellow outfits and had a lot of fun during the photoshoot on the lawns of the hotel.

We discovered the gorgeous bride also loves to pose, and there was no stopping her as she went through the shoot with unbridled energy and happy vibes. The bride’s family went for a flower shower that added to the fun and frolic. We had a gala time capturing stunning portraits of the bride as well as the whole event. The bride posing with her cute little niece during the flower shower made for some endearing shots.

At Vardhan’s haldi organized at his home, the mood was equally upbeat. The groom’s family went for a small intimate ceremony attended by his loved ones.

Sparkling Sangeet Event

Sangeet was a mesmerising event celebrated at the hotel. The smart couple dressed up in black and red and looked absolutely stunning. We couldn’t wait to get them to pose for some portrait shots by the stairs. To say the least, they looked spectacular and completely in love. The couple dance performance was the highlight of the evening. It was followed by the ring exchange ceremony.

A Charming Pastel Wedding

The wedding was an intimate affair at the hotel. Decked up in a beautiful pastel baby pink lehenga and stunning jewellery, the bride looked graceful. On his part, the groom looked handsome in his elegant Sherwani. The groom’s father helped him in getting ready, and that gave us a scope to capture some beautiful moments for them to look back on. Together, the couple made for a splendid picture, thanks to their well-coordinated outfits and the happy glow on their faces!

Baarat was an extremely fun event. The groom arrived in a pastel floral buggy driven by his brother. His relatives danced their hearts out in the baarat. The bride’s side welcomed the groom by joining in the dancing with equal enthusiasm. The bride’s mother led the groom to the mandap.

It was a sight to behold when the bride made her entry under a phoolon ka chaddar that complemented her outfit. Her cousins held the chaddar for her. The wedding rituals followed after that. The main events that marked the wedding were exchanging varmalas, taking pheras, tying the mangalsutra, and putting sindoor.

After the wedding, the group picture was turned into a fun shoot with the family members showering flowers on the newly married couple.

When it was time for Vidhai, the couple left in the floral buggy as they began their new journey together. The family members gave them a warm send-off for a happy beginning!

And while this wedding saga was unfolding, we made sure to capture all the joyous moments and turn them into lifelong memories for the couple and their families to cherish!

Taj West End, Bengaluru: A Graceful Tamil Wedding

 Romance Blooms

There is something innately romantic about college love. Rashmitha and Vignesh’s campus love story, too, is nothing short of a fairy tale. 

They met each other at the engineering college, where they went to pursue their academic aspirations. It was love at first sight and their first love, too!  

Slowly, the admiring glances and the steadily growing fondness turned to a full-fledged love story. It’s not that they didn’t face challenges. But they stood with each other through thick and thin, surviving the unsteady waves of a typical college romance. And by the time they completed their courses, they realised they were made for each other and wanted to spend their life as a couple. 

Treasure-Worthy Moments

The Tamil wedding rituals kick-started with a beautiful Sangeet held at the Four Seasons. The beautifully decorated stage at Taj West End added to the allure of the evening. The gorgeous bride, Rashmitha, wore a pink and turquoise Anita Dongre lehenga and the groom, Vignesh, was dapper in his black suit. The couple cut a cake to celebrate the evening, and the celebrations began.

There were energetic dance performances by friends and family members. The stage was decorated in a strikingly beautiful manner, and the families performed lovely dances. The stage saw some nice and emotional moments like father-daughter dance, couple dance, and grandma performing some fun moves. 

Rashmitha was impressive with her deft moves and expressive groove, while Vignesh encouraged her with applauses and hoot. Vignesh, too, later joined her on the stage, and they danced together, delighting one and all. We had a gala time capturing all those treasure-worthy moments in their entire splendour. 

Picture-Perfect

The Haldi saw the young couple in yellow ethnic attire, which they paired with stylish shades. As the couple was seated on a decorated swing, the air was filled with fun and chatter. The relatives and friends of the families poured Haldi water on the couple showering their blessings, which was total fun!

Rashmitha looked stunning in a dark pink lehenga for the Mehndi. After beautifying her hands with Mehndi in striking designs, she was made to sit on a festooned swing that matched her attire with green cushions.

Families, bridesmaids, and all those assembled adorned their hands with beautiful Mehndi designs. The occasion also offered us an opportunity to do a couple of shoots on the lawns, and no need to mention that the photos turned out to be flawless. 

 Magical Wedding 

The wedding venue has a great significance on a wedding morning. The bride, groom, families – everyone needs to be relaxed and free from botheration of food and logistics. A beautiful venue enhances the whole experience and, of course, can make for better photographs.

The dawn was one of the most beautiful sights at Taj West End, Bengaluru. The guests enjoyed the first rays of the sun amidst nature in the company of chirping birds. 

As the sun shone brightly, Rashmitha looked resplendent in a dazzling red saree and green blouse, with elegant embroidery work. She chose to wear her grandmother’s five-decade-old heirloom jewellery for the muhurat. Rashmitha shone like a bright jewel bedecked in antique jewellery and heavy silk.  

The exquisitely manicured Prince of Wales lawns at Taj West End looked like a heavenly backdrop for the dream wedding. The mandap was set in the sprawling garden with plants and flowers spread over 1,000 plus square metres. A canopy was erected, and decorated seats were placed for the couple. 

The flower canopy, Phoolon Ki Chaadar, made Rashmitha look like a princess waiting for her prince as her brothers and friends guided her to the mandap. 

As the groom dressed in traditional wedding attire set out for Kashi yatra, one of the important customary Tamil wedding rituals, the members from the bride’s family stopped him, offering the hands of the bride in marriage. The groom happily accepted it and returned to the wedding venue to take the marital vows.

The wedding was a traditional affair with loads of fun. As the groom tied the mangal sutra around the bride’s neck, there were happy tears in many eyes. After garlanding each other, the couple played some fun games encouraged by their relatives and friends. There were hugs, kisses, and moist eyes, all around! The happiness was contagious. 

We clicked them all -from excitement and joy to the heartfelt moments of a magical wedding, complete with all the Tamil wedding rituals! As we captured those timeless moments, the guests felt they couldn’t get enough of how happy the couple looked with their thousand-watt smiles.

Arriving each day to their smiles made the entire team feel at home and less we talk and the more you see , you will know what we mean :)

Telugu Wedding, ITC Gardenia, Bangalore: A Traditional Wedding With A Contemporary Twist

Young and vibrant couple Shreyas and Sreehitha's Telugu wedding was traditional but with a contemporary touch. The celebration comprised of three ceremonies, each hosted with a character and vibe of its own. 

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A Burst of Colours

The celebrations kicked off with a colourful Mehendi ceremony. The bride wore tiny white flowers on her hair and looked absolutely stunning in a signature Anita Dongre designer lehenga. Her look complemented the glorious vibe and mood of the decor.

A bangle stall, puppets and colourful hanging lanterns added to the appeal of the venue, making it an absolute delight for any wedding photographer to capture.

As a gesture of love, the groom fed his bride, as she patiently got her Mehendi done. We did a post-Mehendi photoshoot, capturing the bride and groom in a playful mood, and in high spirits. 

An Evening of Song & Dance 

The second leg of the celebrations - the Sangeet ceremony - was hosted at the stunning ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru. The couple was colour-coordinated in yellow, looking perfectly matched and glamourous, all set for a fun night out. The bride looked stunning in a designer Mrunalini Rao lehenga.

The occasion saw friends and family come together to showcase their talent. A live band, made up of cousins and friends, put up their own performances, and the sister of the groom sang her heart out. 

The bridal parents swayed in a couple-dance, while the bridal couple showed off their vigorous dance moves. It was a fun-filled evening for all, including us. Through some very candid wedding photography, we were able to capture the energy, authenticity, raw talent and joy of the evening.  

Tying the Knot 

The wedding ceremony took place on the grand and green terrace lawns of the ITC Gardenia. The backdrop was the perfect setting for the wedding. The pink and white floral decor was tasteful, elegant, and lent an air of royalty. The bride and groom's wedding ensembles complemented this vibe.

If matches are made in heaven, this was definitely one of them! The groom entered with his parents while the bride arrived in style - on a floral decorated palanquin.

Hosted in Telugu-style, the Jeelakarra Bellam ceremony was held to signify the union of the bride and groom. The customary thick paste was made from jeelakarra (cumin) and bellam (jaggery) and placed on a tamalapaku (betel leaf).

The bride and the groom proceeded to put it on each other's heads, while the purohit chanted mantras from the Vedas. This was followed by a loud round of happy cheering from the guests.

Showers of Blessings 

We then experienced the most most fun part of the wedding - the traditional Talambralu ritual - where the bride and groom shower each other with talambralu (a burst of pearls, thermocol balls, or rice coloured with turmeric paste). The couple seemed to thoroughly enjoy this part of the ceremony, and their playful smiles in the photographs said it all!

The wedding concluded with the Arundhati Nakshatra. Again, our favourite part was indulging in some candid wedding photography of the bridal couple, post the ceremony, away from the guests and in the lovely gardens of the ITC Gardenia.

Their playfulness and loving smiles spoke greatly of their love, and it gave us great joy to be able to capture those moments of love and joy, for eternity.