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.

Mary and Karl's wedding day was a classic fusion of cultures blending both Cambodian and Indian traditions. Our day started at the bride's parents' home and gave us our first opportunity to photograph a Cambodian ceremony. Scott and I were able to grab several emotional moments as the ceremony unfolded, ending, of course, with Mary and Karl united.

After an intermission the reception commenced at The Bell Tower on 34th which remains one of Houston's most in-demand venues. After an initial entrance, dancing, and cake cutting, the couple then changed into traditional Indian attire and joined their friends on the dance floor.

It's always a pleasure to work with Audrey and this wedding was no different. And thanks to Alyssa who also contributed some photos below.

EVENT DETAILS
Ceremony Venue: Residence
Reception Venue: The Bell Tower on 34th
Wedding Coordinator: Events by Audrey
Floral: Floral Events
Linens: The Perfect Touch Linens
Cake: Cakes by Gina
Videography: A & A Video
DJ: DJ Scoop

Jyotsna and Shailesh's wedding was without a doubt one of my favorite weddings that I've photographed. So it's quite a shame that in the months following their wedding I was so busy running around I didn't even have time to share them here on the blog. Though it's been quite some time it's still one of my favorites because it's my first Indian (Hindu) wedding and represents us rising to the challenge of telling a different type of wedding day story.

You can see photos from their Sangeet which was a prelude to the wedding ceremony and reception, here. You can see photos from their engagement photos in New York City here.

EVENT DETAILS
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Briscoe Manor
Ceremony Decor: Decor One
DJ: DJ Chani
Videography: A & A Video

And just below are some from their vibrant and perfect wedding day:

Jyotnsa and Shailesh gave me my first opportunity to work with an Indian couple for a Hindu wedding. It took a lot of trust on their part because while I did have the documentary photography style they were looking for I hadn't photographed a wedding quite like the one they were presenting me with. For starters, there were several events set across multiple days.

My first opportunity to take photos for them was the Sangeet, a dance party which precedes the ceremony. As I was on the way home from this amazing event and was preparing for the wedding to come, I sent a text to my second photographer, Scott, that said: "We are going to need more (CompactFlash) cards."

Photos from the even more amazing wedding day will follow, but for now please enjoy some fabulous photos of people having an amazing time at the Sangeet: