Hiral and Anant's wedding festivities culminated with the arrival of the ceremony. Anant and family made a grand entrance during the baraat and its conclusion he was greeted by his bride. The event transitioned to a grand mandap outside of the Turf Club for the ceremony which was attended by over 1500 guests.

Below are some images from the finale of 4 days of shooting a South Asian wedding—my first in Mumbai, India. Hopefully I get an opportunity to go back and visit them.

After the amazing sangeet dance party, Hiral's family and Anant's family hosted two mehndi events: one in the afternoon and a second in the evening. The morning event featured tons of Hiral's family and friends extending blessings and well wishes. The evening event featured Anant's family and friends doing the same plus many guests (even my second photographer Alyssa) got an opportunity to have henna applied. Below are a few selects featuring more beautiful Hindu culture.

One of the highlights of my wedding career was getting the opportunity to photograph Hiral and Anant's wedding in Mumbai, India last year. Their families took care of us and spoiled us with great accommodations, amazing food and fantastic hospitality throughout our entire time there.

The first event we photographed was the sangeet. It was a night of pure entertainment and it featured performances by the couple's family and friends. And lots (and lots) of dancing. Here are some of our favorites from the night and there are more images to come from the days that follow leading to the wedding day.

"You're our family photographer"

There is a lot of pressure in that title—one given to me by Anat's brother Yoav. But after photographing his engagement photos, his sister's engagement photos, photographing their destination wedding in Jerusalem and finally their grand affair at the Corinthian in Houston I think he may have a pretty good case for it.

After an intimate ceremony in Israel, it was time to include their (substantial) collection of family and friends stateside in the wedding festivities. Close family, friends from school, work and the political world all took in an amazing film of their ceremony in Israel (shot by Omer Yadgar and edited by the amazing team over at 31 Films) and watched them exchange vows for a second time.

The images below are collaboration from myself, Scott, and Alyssa. It's always such a treat to see what their talented eyes can put together and add to the story.

I've been holding on to this one for a little while--among my most favorite weddings I've ever photographed. Happy to share this on the blog today.

EVENT DETAILS
Getting Ready Location: Hotel Granduca
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Corinthian
Floral: The Blooming Gallery
Cinematography: 31 Films
Wedding Coordinator: Eventology Weddings