This past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing Vandana and Tushar's traditional Indian engagement party. I have always been intrigued by the color, pageantry, and culture of Indian celebrations so I was looking forward to capturing this milestone in their lives. Tushar and Vandana were both very happy and obviously in love. This was enhanced by their friends and family who even traveled from Africa to share in the celebration! Their parents were lovely and ensured that I had a great time :-) They are definitely loved and it shows the importance of the engagement ceremony in the Indian culture. Jilna Patel Jasani of Suhaag Garden did an awesome job with the peacock themed decor that matched Vandana's dress! She has a lovely website that you can visit at www.suhaaggarden.com. Victor Patel (amazingdj@hotmail.com) also did a great job as a DJ playing Hindi music. A beautiful job was done as well with the special effects lighting. The following link helps you to better understand what was going on: http://weddings.iloveindia.com/indian-weddings/pre-wedding-functions/engagement-rituals.html
To view the rest of pictures, visit the main website (www.shellyedwards.com). Click on Gallery and select Vandana and Tushar. All the best Vandana and Tushar on a happy engagement as you plan for your wedding day! Thanks for choosing Shelly Edwards Photography to capture your special event :-)
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Vandana and Tushar's Traditional Indian Engagement Party (Florida) SEE MAIN WEBSITE GALLERY
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6 comments:
WOW, I'm speechless Shelly! I shoot indian weddings in the UK and I know how imporatant it is to capture ceremony, emotion and detail. You have done this to perfection. I do hope you get to shoot more and more asian weddings. You really have the ability to encompass the whole ocassion with true style in your images. Much much respect.. Apresh
Awwwwwwwww Shelly. I just love your work. You captured these moments so well. The colors, the sentiment, the emotion, the energy. I tasted the Hindu engagement and the tradition throught this pos. Great job and thanks.
Absolutely lovely, these pictures are full of life!! I felt like I was watching TV. You did a great job Shellz, I dont believe anyone could have done it better. Anxiously anticipating my time, :-)
Wow, thanks Apresh, Teka, and Dian for the very kind words!!! :-) I'm happy that you were so touched by the pictures. Vandana, Tushar, Jilna, Victor and the others really did a great job of bringing everything together so beautifully while I happily sought to showcase the richness of their culture. I will continue to do my best as I grow with each event.
Have a lovely holiday season!
Shelly
Simply Beautiful.
Thank you Anonymous! :-) I am happy you enjoyed them. Do check back on my blog as I constantly add new posts.
Have a lovely evening!
Shelly
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