Hyatt Regency, Dehradun: A Fairytale Marwari Destination Wedding

A wedding is the initiation of a lifelong journey where two souls become soulmates.

Tanya and Gaurav wanted their wedding to be a cherished event, which is why they decided to have a Marwari destination wedding in the company of friends and family.

The couple selected the Hyatt Regency Dehradun to celebrate this special occasion. Nestled in the lap of nature and enveloped by lush greenery, the lavish property provided the ideal setting for the celebrations.

The wedding party was given a grand welcome at the property. To our delight, we found the venue offered scenic views that were perfect for capturing majestic shots.

The Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

Since the Hyatt Regency Dehradun is located at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, it is surrounded by several picturesque spots. We decided to take advantage of this and do a pre-wedding couple shoot at a waterfall nearby.

Our early morning couple shoot near the waterfall turned out to be quite a memorable event. While Tanya and Gaurav enjoyed the beauty of the waterfall and engaged in a heart-to-heart conversation, our cameras got busy taking candid shots of the couple from various angles.

What thrilled us was that the water offered clear reflections of the couple, which added a mesmerising touch to the photos.

The Eventful Sangeet

Tanya and Gaurav were sure of one thing right from the very beginning: they wanted their wedding to be a lively affair.

The Sangeet ceremony organised at an indoor venue at the Hyatt Regency Dehradun gave them ample scope to live their dream of a wedding ceremony that was infused with songs, dance, fun, and laughter.

For the Sangeet evening, Tanya dressed in a three-piece sky-blue outfit. She accentuated her look with pearl and stone jewellery. Gaurav’s maroon, mauve, and grey attire complemented her look.

They made a grand entry on stage with friends holding pyros to welcome them. Once on stage, Gaurav went down on his knees and put a ring on Tanya’s finger.

The couple sealed the moment with a lovely dance performance. It was followed by several other dance performances. The live band enhanced the mood of the function. As the evening progressed, everyone got into the party mood and engaged in a lot of fun and dance.

The Vibrant Haldi Ceremony

The Haldi ceremony was held at an outdoor venue of the Hyatt Regency Dehradun which was surrounded by lovely mountains. The décor involved fresh flowers with a dominant touch of yellow.

Tanya wore a classy lehenga in fawn and green colours, while Gaurav went for an ivory sherwani that had floral imprints on it. Family and friends of the couple turned up in colorful outfits to match the mood of the occasion.

The couple was welcomed to the venue with live folk Rajasthani music. The Haldi rituals for Tanya and Gaurav took place in parallel. There were happy faces everywhere, even as everyone took part in the rituals.

It was endearing to watch the family and friends mark the occasion with a lot of dancing and fun. Towards the end of the celebrations, Gaurav’s family did a surprise dance performance which left everyone beaming with happy faces.

The Fun-Filled Traditional Wedding

Tanya and Gaurav’s wedding was a grand affair that involved a lot of fun-filled moments. Dressed in a yellow lehenga dappled with intricate work, she looked like a royal. Her choice of artistic jewellery further elevated her look.

Gaurav, too, looked regal in his floral-imprinted white sherwani and orange turban. We took several groom shots with the groomsmen and super pretty shots of the bride while they got ready separately for the big day.

The baraat arrived in a vintage car. It was followed by a large party of dancing baraatis who matched steps to the beats of dhol. The bride’s side welcomed the baraat in traditional style. The open-air venue enveloped by lush green mountains and dotted with floral décor and props looked stunning, to say the least.

When it was time for the rituals to begin, Gaurav walked up to the stage with his grandparents. Tanya was led in by her nephew and brothers who held the phoolon ki chaddar for her.

The wedding ceremony took place at sunset, which added a magical vibe to the ambience. The couple exchanged jaymalas under a flower shower. The Pyro waterfall further enhanced the beauty of the moment and added a fairy-tale touch to the ceremony.

As part of the marriage rituals, the couple took pheras and Gaurav put sindoor on his bride’s forehead. Once the rituals were complete, the couple cut their wedding cake, and everyone sat down for a grand dinner.

We took several shots that marked the beginning of Tanya and Gaurav’s journey as a wedded couple. This wedding will remain special for us as it left us with many fond memories.

Photographs & Film : 1Plus1 Studio
Wedding Planning / Decor: Bling Mushrooms
Makeup: Shaivee Verma
Venue : Hyatt Regency, Dehradun

“The most important part of planning a wedding is selecting a good team of photographers because you need a good eye of visual to capture the right frame and that stays with you forever! Having 1Plus1 team on board was the best decision among all the decisions. A team with so much vigour, enthusiasm and always on their feet running distances to just capture thousand of frames in a second. With them, it just felt more like a family than just having someone to be part of the wedding. We were so surprised to see the nitty gritty details in the photographs that we couldn’t even notice them during the wedding. The communication was as smooth as it can get because the vibe they give is so just liberating!

Just a few words for Manvi, she’s a powerhouse! I mean her blood is filled with infinite energy and having her around is amazing. Her team shares the same vigour as her and unlimited talent house. Highly recommended! Hands down! 🌻”

— Tanya & Gaurav

Punjabi Destination Wedding Bangalore: A Gorgeous Punjabi Wedding Filled With Fun and Frolic

Indian weddings are all about colourful celebrations with plenty of fun and frolic thrown in.

Devyani and Pranav wanted their wedding to remain true to this concept, which is why they ended up having a big fat Punjabi wedding infused with love, laughter, and plenty of fun-filled moments.

To celebrate their dream wedding, Devyani and Pranav wanted a majestic venue that had a touch of nature about it. They selected the Leela Palace Bangalore for its resplendent ambience, lush gardens, and glistening lagoon.

The best part is that the property had several indoor and outdoor settings that were ideal for capturing fabulous photos of the couple and their wedding.

And here for Leela Palace Bangalore Wedding Guide

The Colorful and Lively Mehndi Ceremony by the Pool

Like true Punjabis, Devyani and Pranav wanted their Mehndi to be a lively and colourful affair. The outdoor setup for the Mehndi ceremony by the pool was done keeping in mind this wish of theirs.

Decorated with props, fresh flowers, and furnishings in various colours, the venue exuded the vibes of a colourful carnival.

The Mehndi ceremony started with both sides greeting each other and dancing to the beats of the dhol. After the Mehndi ceremony, the couple exchanged rings. We got busy clicking the happy faces as everyone got into a celebratory mood.

The bride’s side did a flash mob to mark the occasion and express their delight. In response, the groom’s family broke into an impromptu dance.

To add to the fun, Pranav’s friends threw him into the pool! We took several stunning shots of the couple amidst the colourful settings before the gala party came to an end.

The Vivacious Sangeet Event

The Sangeet was a high-energy event celebrated at an indoor venue at the Leela Palace, Bangalore.

Devyani looked resplendent as she arrived for the event dressed in a gorgeous white outfit. Beside her, Pranav looked stunning in his black tuxedo. We found the perfect moment to take some amazing couple shots before the Sangeet event started.

It was endearing to witness everyone taking part in the Sangeet. The bride became emotional after hearing the speeches given by her loved ones.

While there were several performances by the family and friends of the couple, the father-daughter dance was a special one. The groom showed off his dancing skills by joining his bride on the stage. His friends also joined him, and they had a great time dancing and enjoying themselves.

The Enchanting Wedding

Devyani and Pranav’s wedding was a grand affair. The bride looked regal in her pink and brown lehenga and dazzling stone jewellery. Her open hair added a modern touch to her classy outfit. The groom looked picture perfect in his ivory sherwani, ruby necklace, matching stole, and turban.

The décor of the wedding venue had a royal touch to it. The groom arrived in a vintage car for his wedding. The baraatis danced with vigour and popped champagne to celebrate the occasion.

Once the groom reached the venue, his friends lifted and carried him to the bride’s side for the welcome rituals. Devyani was led to the mandap under an ornate umbrella held by her brother. Her brother became very emotional while walking his sister to the mandap.

The wedding rituals included exchanging jaymalas, taking pheras around the holy fire, and putting sindoor on the bride’s forehead. When it was time for Vidai, the bride’s family turned emotional. Several family members broke into tears on seeing the bride take Vidai after her wedding.

We did a photoshoot of the newlyweds against the ornate backdrop of the ornate Leela Palace. Devyani and Pranav looked every bit like a royal couple.

The wedding was followed by a just-married reception. The couple marked the occasion by cutting a cake and took to the dance floor for their first dance as a wedded couple. There was a lot of dancing by other family members before the fun evening came to an end.

For this occasion, the groom had changed into a black sherwani while the bride remained in her wedding finery. Our cameras captured them in their newly wedded avatar. The glow of happiness on their faces mirrored well in the photos too.

We had a great time shooting for this fun-filled Punjabi wedding.

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!