Weddings are emotional, beautiful and intense. What I love the most about photographing Indian weddings is that the fervor of the day gets taken up several notches. The cultural traditions, the vibrant colors and the sense of pure happiness. Gaurang and Janani’s wedding at the Hotel Irvine was beyond all expectations. Even the weather was intense that day as the temperatures soared into the high 90’s for most of the afternoon.
From the first moment I met these two, I knew this wedding was going to be unique. It was one of the most memorable weddings for me this year. Both families were gracious and welcomed me into their homes for the Grah Shanti, Mehndi and Pithi ceremonies, which are traditional Indian ceremonies that occur in the days leading up to the wedding. At the Sangeet, another pre-wedding celebration, the bridal party acted out a hilarious parody of how the couple met and how Gaurang later proposed. The actors had every guest in attendance crying with laughter.
The wedding day was perfect (minus the heat). Janani looked stunning. Gaurang was dapper. All the pieces fell perfectly into place thanks to the fantastic vendor team, terrific couple and fantastic bridal party. Family and friends came from near and far. The ceremony was beautiful, the reception was a blast. Everyone celebrated together and by the end of the night everyone was family. It was a remarkable experience.
Gaurang and Janani, I am so honored to have been given this opportunity to tell your wedding story. I can not thank you guys enough for your kindness and trust in me. You guys have been amazing to work with from the beginning and I know the future has big things in store for the both of you. It has truly been a pleasure for me to work with you and your families. You guys are perfect for each other.
It takes an incredible team of people to come together and collaborate for a wedding like this to be successful. I can’t thank this incredible group of vendors enough for all their individual efforts.
Wedding Planner: Ashley @ Agape Planning
Décor: Yogi @ Sheer Romance
Photography: Gary @ Gary Coelho Photography
Cinematography: Daniel @ Imagique
DJ/Lighting: Parag @ Special Occasions
Makeup: Lulu @ Dolled Up by LuLu
Venue: @ The Hotel Irvine
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