Puja and Sahil’s Hindu wedding and Reception party

Puja and Sahil’s wedding took place earlier this year in her parent’s back garden which is in a small quiet town called Offham. I think around 600 guests attended so you could say, that this wedding was truly an Asian Invasion!

Sahil’s family and friends turned up with dhol players in the morning and the whole town knew they had arrived. Everyone danced down the streets and as soon as they arrived at Puja’s parents house, both families started to party away in the road, I’m sure there were a few drivers getting annoyed at this point (hahaha but that didn’t stop anyone enjoying themselves.

The marquee and décor looked stunning, it was the perfect setting for a beautiful Hindu Wedding ceremony, my mouth dropped when I entered. The Hindu wedding ceremony was conducted by Kamal Pandey who kept all 600 guest engaged  though out. When Puja told me there’s a massive corn field behind her home, I knew we were going to have a field day during the portraits (excuse the pun!)

I have to say, this is probably one of the most emotional weddings I’ve captured, not just smiles, laughter and fun, but a lot of tears too, it was clear to see how close everyone is and it was a joy to show this in moments captured.

During the evening reception, Puja and Sahil hired Magic Singh who was amazing! The music was total different to the other Indian weddings I’ve photographed as they have a kick-ass band who rocked the night away with some classics, Definitely something unique #Rockon!

Puja and Sahil’s wedding was definitely a fav wedding from this year, I enjoyed photographing both families during the ceremonies  and some great moments have been captured! I especially enjoyed photographing Puja’s Dada who was always smiling and it was hard not to take a great photograph of him 🙂

So for your viewing pleasure, introducing, Puja and Sahil’s wedding.  I wish you all the very best for the future guys, you both rock!

Asian Wedding decor
Close up of wedding flowers
Asian bride getting ready by Ketna Dipali MUA
Asian Wedding jewellery

Puja’s Dada arriving smiling as usual
Hindu Wedding guests

Arrival of Asian Wedding groom
Arrival of Asian Wedding groom
Arrival of Asian Wedding groom
Hindu Wedding guests dancing
Asian Wedding groom dancing
Father of the bride being lifted
Mother of the bride being lifted
Mother of the groom being lifted

Very cute, Sahil and his nephew wearing the same outfits
Nephew of groom
Gujarati wedding ceremony
Kamal Panday Maraj
Closeup during Hindu Wedding Ceremony
Asian wedding groom being the antarpath
Bridesmaid dancing
Gujarati Bride arriving with her brothers
Asian Wedding bride smiling at her mum
Bride throwing flowers
Kanyadhan ceremony
Kanyadhan ceremony
Bride's mother smiling
Father and daughter during Hindu Wedding ceremony
Seeds being poured into the fire during Hindu wedding ceremony
Phera ceremony during Asian Wedding
Phera ceremony
Phera ceremony during Asian Wedding
Bride leading groom during Hindu Wedding ceremony
Asian Wedding ceremony
Asian Wedding ceremony
Hindu Wedding bride and groom being blessed by their parents
Vidhai ceremony
Bride hugging mother and father during vidhai
Bride hugging Dada

Puja’s family decided to pouce on Sahil and steal his shoes during the Vidhai!
Groom's shoes being stolen
Groom's shoes
Bride hugging family members during vidhai ceremony
Bride hugging family members during vidhai ceremony
Bride of mum waving goodbye
Wedding reception cake

The band’s ‘toys’
Closeup of foot pedels

Hands down, Jayesh uncle’s entrance is the best I’ve seen!
Father of the bride jumping
Magic Singh
Asian Wedding guests
Asian Wedding 1st dance
Asian Wedding 1st dance
Wedding band guitar player
Asian wedding guests dancing

Dada rocking away in his chair
Grandfather dancing
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding reception party
Asian wedding portrait session
Hindu Wedding portrait session
Gujarati wedding portrait session
Asian wedding portrait session

Big thanks to Meheer Shah for his help on the day and to Sailesh Makwana for covering the Mehndi party.

Here are a few of the wedding suppliers I had fun working with on the day:
Kamal Pandey (Priest)
Shiv Gopal Music
Elegance by Ketna  (Hair and makeup)
Kat Films (Cinematography)
Swarag (Decor)
Sprinkles and Swirls (Cake)

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