Kavita and Sudeep decided to have a coast-to-coast event to celebrate their marriage. It started at the beginning of April in posh South Beach, Miami. The couple wanted a location with a tropical feel that would provide their guests with a weekend full of fun and relaxation that wasn't too far off the beaten path. South Beach was the perfect solution!The three-day event in Miami began at a private estate nestled deep in the heart of South Beach's main strip, called the Orchid House. Though it is in the thick of the action, you would never know it once inside the property grounds. It was surprising how quite and tranquil the setting was ... and beautiful. Friday evening was reserved for the Mehndi Party which featured henna artists, dinner, and several wonderful dance programs. Kavita is a very accomplished dancer and gave an outstanding performance to wrap up the night's festivities. The following Saturday morning, the couple took part in a festive Haldi Ceremony where a mixture containing turmeric is playfully applied to the skin by various family members for beautification purposes. Gifts are also exchanged between family members. The wedding ceremony and brunch the following Sunday is covered in our next posting.
Kavita and Sudeep celebrated the first part of their two-part coast-to-coast Indian wedding in South Beach, Miami, Florida. This was a destination wedding for everyone involved and the weekend was designed for for fun-in-the-sun!Friday evening they held a Mehndi Party and Saturday morning the held a Haldi Ceremony, all at a beautiful South Beach estate called the Orchid House. The ceremony and reception were held Saturday afternoon and evening. We started with a few photos at the Orchid House and then moved over to the ceremony venue at a high-rise on the beach known as the Shore Club. Everything took place at the Penthouse of the Shore Club and it was almost overwhelming to take in. The evening's events took place out on the patios of the penthouse and the views were out of this world spectacular. In every direction was either beach and ocean views or stunning city views of Miami's incredible skyline. To top it off the entire penthouse balcony was lit up in vivid shades of every color of the rainbow! Oh, and did we mention the cake ... WOW, what an awesome cake!!Kavita and Sudeep decided against a traditional Indian ceremony, opting instead to make it their own and incorporate many customs from various cultures throughout the world, including those of Indian culture. It was truly a stunning event and one I'm sure their ...
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
We can't say enough wonderful things about this couple! We just love Allyson and Eric and to think, we almost didn't get this booking. Allyson found us on the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association) under Florida listings. We are obviously listed under Arizona, but also list ourselves under Florida because we work there frequently. When Allyson contacted us and found out we were based in Arizona, she almost didn't email back. Ultimately we continued talking and in the end it was meant to be and we are so glad for that!Allyson and Eric were married January 18, 2014 at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami, Florida. This was a destination wedding for the couple and it couldn't have been a more beautiful setting. So many things about this wedding were noteworthy, but the two things that really stood out to us were their obvious love for one another and their love for Eric's son, E.J. During the ceremony E.J. was invited up and they all joined hands to symbolize becoming a family. One other moment worthy of mention was the couple's "first look" ... epic! The week of the wedding they were still wavering on their decision to see one another before the ceremony. After some back and forth, and some coaxing from us, they finally decided to do it. We always strive to make these meetings special, but we felt even ...