Well…here it is, my last wedding of the year. Right about now, Meeth and Guru are on their honeymoon in Costa Rica, probably traversing some enormous volcano or exploring the vast rain forest.
This happened to also be my first, but hopefully not my last, Indian(Sikh) Wedding. Lemme tell ya…..it was AWESOME! The traditions, the people, the colors, the food, and of course one of the coolest couples on this earth. I was hired to document 2 of the 5 days that they spent celebrating their marriage. An opportunity that I’ll never forget. I am so fortunate to have been a part of it. A special thanks to my good friend and colleague, Ben , for helping me shoot this one. WOW. Just wow. Awesome wedding! Congrats, you two!
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The Reception of Barat: This was right before the ceremony. The two families met outside the temple and the Groom’s party is received by the Bride’s party as they arrive parade-style: dancing. Then the Bride and Groom’s Fathers, as well as their uncles, would meet in the middle and exchange gifts. They then would grapple for position and try to lift the other up in the air. This was really cool to watch.
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Now for the ceremony..
The night of the ceremony, the two families met again for a bit of bowling. Each family/party had their own bowling shirts and competed against each other.
Since Guru and Meeth live in Los Angeles, we didn’t have an opportunity to do an Engagement session prior to the Wedding. We met at the reception venue, The Tomball Jet Center ,to take some fun portraits. These to are soooo great, they don’t even need any direction. Things just fall into place and the outcome = awesome pictures!
The finale of all finales! How do you top arriving to your reception via a helicopter?! Well, for starters, you can hold your reception inside an airplane hangar for 500 guests, complete with airplanes, a 60 foot projector screen, concert lighting and two really awesome DJs.
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Epic set Francis! The colors and the venue are amazing.
These are really amazing. I love witnessing the cultural differences in weddings. You captured some beautiful and fun moments.
I love it Francis. Beatiful skin tones and amazing angles. Nice work sir.
Thanks, Drew!
The awesomeness is beyond words my friend!!
Umm yah AMAZING!!!!! I wish I couldve been there, so much fun!
wow. these are truly amazing. you are hired for my wedding whenever it happens!
perfect couple
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wonderful marriage.
Yay! I’ll be anxiously waiting
Congrats guys! I wish I could have been there. Thanks for sharing the pics so happy for you guys!
Very nice couple, wish them a long wonderful married life. These pictures show exactly why I’am thankful to be a Sikh.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them. Great work!
Especially like the family shot where they are all crazy and the one guy has a peace sign with his fingers!
Love it, great work.