Asian wedding photography by Indian Wedding Photographer Sanjay D Gohil

Category: 2022

  • Asian Hindu wedding at Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham, UK

    Asian Hindu wedding at Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham, UK

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    Meera and Kiran had their wedding celebrations at the stunning Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham and what a day it was.

    The Hindu wedding started off with a lively procession from Kiran’s side and when they met Meera’s family, the energy increased, you can see that both families get on well. The Hindu wedding itself was conducted by Pandit Raju Pandya and he beautifully explained the meaning behind each ritual of the wedding ceremony.

     

    I would say that the wedding day was full of emotion. I particularly remember Meera’s speech before she walked into the mandap as what she said was really emotional, everyone (including me) had teary eyes. This really set the tone for the day and I loved being part of the celebrations.

    As the wedding ceremony flowed, I could see Meera and Kiran’s fun, energetic personality showing and I loved picking up on the little moments between them and their close ones. Meera has some great facial expressions that you’ll shortly see!

    After the Hindu wedding was over, it was time to party and both sides went all-out and partied hard till 4am. The dancefloor was packed throughout the night and the drinks were flowing. Everyone was out to have great time to celebrate Meera and Kiran’s wedding and what a celebration it was! A lively entrance, beautiful speeches, some food and drink, and then on the dancefloor, or at the bar!

    Meera and Kiran, Thank you So much for choosing me to me part of your wedding day. I have so many fond memories and it’s been a joy being a small part of such a big day for you both. I wish you both all the best for the future and I look forward to keeping in touch

    Enjoy the moments I’ve selected and much love.

    Sanj

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    Wedding suppliers on the day

    Venue @manorbythelake
    Decor @shagunweddingsuk
    Wedding co-ordination @sagarvyasevents
    DJ @teamjagscalibar
    Priest @rajupandya_hindupriest
    Garlands @theflowershack_uk 
    Mehndi @divyamendi @kamsmehndi 

    Groom’s Saafa @safa4weddings

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  • Thank you 2022

    Thank you 2022

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    It feels like the 2022 wedding season went really, really fast! I still remember the first wedding back on the 1st of March and I was buzzing to be back behind the camera. The wedding was at one of my favourite venues (Northbrook Park) and after the shoot, I said to Tejas that the tone for 2022 was set and I knew it would be an epic season…which it was!

    My wedding season was nicely paced and I had the joy of getting to know some amazing couples and being part of their special day. I’m not going to lie; my couples are the BEST so Thank You all for having me there to celebrate your day with you! I know we’ve started long life friendships and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

    This year, I met many previous couples (and family members) from years gone by and it was great to see them all. It’s amazing to be part of so many family wedding and to be called ‘One of the family’ by so many…a true blessing.

    Every wedding I shot was unique and personal to me and I found moments that really stood out. Shooting a wedding day is so much more than just the ceremony itself. It’s all the little moments in between the main parts of the day that really make each wedding different. It’s about the reaction to seeing each other on the day, your parents crazy dance moves or the hugs after the wedding, all the way down to the way you and your partner hold hands or the smile/tear from your parents watching you with pride. This is what documenting a wedding day is all about as it’ll be person to you! If anyone would love to chat more about this, please hit me up as I can go on and on about this!

    In all honesty, when I go to ‘work’ it feels like I’m going to play and have fun and I feel blessed and privileged to be able to do this as shooting weddings is something I truly love doing. Niece and nephew say that I don’t work and that I just go and play with my cameras every weekend! there’s some truth in that, I think ?

    I’m always excited on a wedding day and even with a million things going on in my head, I try and stay ‘in the zone’ and most importantly I have fun, I get to hang out with some amazing people and create lifetime memories. I work alongside and have fun with some great industry friends and we come together as a team for the couple…yeah that’s kinda cheesy to say, but it’s true. Masala tea, coffee and cake keep me going (along with my packed lunches!)

    There are a handful of people that are always there for me on each shoot since I’ve started started so I want to give a special shoutout to Tejas, Meheer, Jai and Sailesh for having my back on each shoot or just having a chat, supporting each other, keeping me motivated when it gets really hectic. I’m truly blessed to call you my brothers and you all keep me sane. I look forward to many more shoots together in the coming years!

    A special shoutout also goes to my wife Pinki (@mrsgstreats) for putting up with my craziness, my mad work schedule, being there, having my back, making sure I eat properly and keeping my side of the bed warm with a hot water bottle, you’re the best! x

    So now (finally) onto the photographs – WOW is all I can say, I’m really excited with this selection and each year.
    Picking my favourite wedding photographs started off fairly straight forward, I went through each shoot, picking out my fav moments, then combining them all together and then cutting down further which was really really painful. I went from approx. 30000 delivered wedding photographs down to 1800, and then painstakingly down to 156 and I’m really proud to share these moments with you all.

    To my 2022 couples Thank you once again for the good times and for choosing me to be part of your day, it was an absolute pleasure. My upcoming 2023 couples, I cannot wait to meet you all and I look forward to documenting your wedding events. I only ask for two things, just be present and enjoy the celebrations.

    Thanks everyone and see you soon.

    Sanj x

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    To see more of my recent Moments, you can see them on my Instagram page @sanjaydgohil, or on my Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Niki and Sunit’s Hindu wedding at North Mymms Park

    Niki and Sunit’s Hindu wedding at North Mymms Park

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    Imagine planning a Hindu wedding in the UK while you and your fiancé are living in New York…this is exactly what Niki and Sunit did and WOW, they managed to organise a superb Hindu wedding and Reception party which took place at North Mymms in Hertfordshire.

    Niki is originally from NY and Sunit is from Manchester and he moved across the pond so they could be together. Niki and Sunit decided to hold the wedding in the UK, bringing together their most loved people from all over. Niki and Sunit wanted to give the US family a truly British experience so North Mymms was the perfect setting as it’s so grand and typically British. What made the day extra special was that the ceremony took place outdoors and the grounds are the perfect backdrop for a Hindu wedding celebration. The American’s even bought over some great weather too, so thanks for that!

    I’ve known Sunit’s brother (Amit) for many years and I’m grateful that he recommended me to photograph his baby bro’s wedding. In the months leading up to the wedding, I got to know Niki and Sunit pretty well and I was excited to meet them in person and be part of their celebrations. I met Niki and Sunit in person a few months prior to the day on their pre wedding shoot, we got on really well and the photographs came out stunning. Having spent time with them in person really helped me get to know them as a couple and I could see why these two are the perfect match.

    4th of July came about really quickly and I was excited as always for the wedding. When I saw Sunit in the morning, he was stressed beyond belief and while he was getting ready, I cheekily said ‘Dude, if you’re be miserable, you’re going to ruin my photos and Robert’s video!’ Straight away, Sunit relaxed and laughed and it was time for him to fully enjoy the day…which he did!

    When I went to Niki’s bridal room in the morning, it was calm and was peacefully getting ready. Sunit sent her a personalised message and her expression said it all. I loved capturing the moment when Niki’s cousins and mum came to see in the morning, the expressions where priceless and real, these little stories are something I Love capturing on any wedding as it really makes the day unique and the emotion is something you cannot create.

    Sunit’s entrance was epic, the dancing went on for a long time and I think the Brits outdanced the Americans (Yes I’m bias, haha). Soon after they got payback when they stole Sunit’s shoes…. Oh my gosh, it was a cross between a Rugby and an American football match and I got right in there and the shoe almost hit me too! I was worried that I might get tackled at one point, but luckily for me (and my camera) I didn’t! I’ve uploaded a sequence of the action and you’ll find the link below after the pics. Absolute carnage but well worth it.

    In comparison to Sunit’s entrance, Niki’s was nice and calm and very elegant, just as you’d expect. The wedding celebrations were full of fun, colour and lots of emotions and I loved documenting every part of it, capturing all the expressions and unfolded before me, which you’ll see below. As an added personal touch, the priest is a friend of Niki and Sunit so it made it extra special for them.

    After the Hindu wedding, it was time for the evening reception party and what a way to end the celebrations with some amazing speeches, dance performances from both Niki and Sunit’s families, and of course, a lot of dancing which ended the day of celebration.

    Niki and Sunit, what a journey it’s been and it’s was a pleasure capturing your big day. I had an incredible time being part of your celebrations, so from me, a Huge Thank you for having me there. I hope the moments captured will bring back a lifetime of memories from an incredible day.

    Much love to you both and happy viewing!

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    Big Shout out to Tejas for his assistance on the day.

    Venue – North Mymms Park
    Caterer – Shimla foods
    Décor – Em Designs
    Video – @rkcinematography
    Pujari (Priest) – Hariom Bhatt
    DJ Entertainment – Musical Movements / Mr Vish
    Paag Wala – @swagasthaan
    Wedding Car & Dhol – Xclusive services
    Graphic Design – Count Creation
    Reception Favours – Earn learn
    Reception Entertainment – Flute that groove
    Reception Entertainment – @soiree360events
    Reception Dessert – Cakilicious by Hina Shah
    Make-up Artists – Shaxali brides
    Mendhi – Henna by SV
    Bridal Outfit – Shyamal Bhumika
    Groom Outfit – Korna NM

    To see more of my recent Moments, you can see them on my Instagram page @sanjaydgohil, or on my Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Sharmila and Nicolaj’s Hindu wedding celebrations at Ponsbourne Park hotel

    Sharmila and Nicolaj’s Hindu wedding celebrations at Ponsbourne Park hotel

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    Sharmila and Nicolaj are an incredible couple, they are truly made for each other and they are as crazy as each other and I was truly honoured to be part of their celebrations.

    I still remember our first call together and I knew straight away that their wedding was going to be a crazy wedding full of surprises. We spoke for a Long time and it was like I was chatting to friends. The first photo they sent of them was a full-on Zoolander style pout and I cracked up laughing! I knew they were nutters…like me!

    The first time I met Sharmila and Nicolaj was on their preshoot and we gelled so well. We discovered a mutual love/obsession of Alphonso mangos (The best in the world…no question!) and I could see why they are the perfect match for each other. I wanted their pre wedding portraits to show their fun personalities and this is exactly what we got! I was full on excited for the big day.

    Sharmila and Nicolaj wedding day took place at Ponsbourne Park Hotel near Potters Bar. The Hindu wedding took place outside and the setup looked stunning and I knew the day would be something special!

    When I saw Sharmila in the bridal suite, I walked in and it was pure chaos…I loved it! So many little moments happening and I wanted to getting fully absorbed to tell the story of the day! Beyonce was coming through the speakers so amongst all the madness, we were bopping our heads. I loved seeing how the bridesmaids were getting ready at the same time as the bride and the small interactions between everyone was fun to capture.

    Sharmila gifted Nicolaj with a killer pair of Air Jordan’s and I was there to capture his reaction to them, they looked awesome and ended up being his shoes for the reception (very cool!)

    It was fun photographing Nicolaj and his family (while they were getting ready), everyone was speaking in Danish and even I attempted to say ‘Good morning’ in Danish (my pronunciation was terrible). I had no idea what was being said, but it made me fully focus on the moments that were unfolding and I loved it.

    The first wedding ceremony was a traditional South Indian Hindu ceremony and it’s quite different to the Gujarati wedding ceremonies I usually document. The ceremony was full on vibrancy and multiple things happening but what I really loved capturing were the little moments between the family members and the couple, the small head touches, hugs, glances and the odd tear, all while documenting the ceremony being performed!

    The civil marriage took place in the afternoon which was simple and elegant. Sharmila and Nicolaj wore match Air Jordan’s which was brilliant! 10 out of 10 for comfy wedding shoes, haha!

    Following the civil, they had an awesome evening reception party full of surprise dance acts, emotional speeches, lots of kisses on the head table (and under!) feet stamping, glass tapping and a night of dancing which started off with Nicolaj’s socks being chopped off by his friends. It was great to see (and capture) so many fun wedding traditions from both cultures.

    Sharmila, Nicolaj, I want to say a HUGE ‘Tak’ to you both for having me there to document your wedding celebrations, I had an incredible day and this is just a small selection of what I saw. They mean everything to me and I hope you love them as much as I do!

    Happy viewing and see you soon x

    Sanj

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    Big respect to the following suppliers who helped with the wedding
    Wedding Decor: Mistique events
    Venue: Ponsbourne Park hotel
    Dhol: Xclusive services
    DJ: DJ Mike Readings
    Outfits: Loukiyaa and Caspillai Designer Sarees
    Mendhi: Rang and the colour of love
    MUA: Mathury MUA
    Cake: Meera Makes

    To see more of my recent Moments, you can see them on my Instagram page @sanjaydgohil, or on my Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]