Cambridge Wedding... Bineeta & Amit
29th September 2011
Over the years I've seen many fantastic images taken at traditional Indian Weddings and always admired the colour and spectacle that they present. Back in July I finally had the opportunity to attend a traditional Indian Wedding, as family guests, and what an experience it was to be! Of course I took a camera along and got a few shots for the family... how could I resist?!
I had already covered the pre-wedding photoshoot and Binny's home blessing so had a taste of the occasion, and was excited by the prospect of the full traditional wedding event. I wasn't disappointed. From the moment that I heard the roar of drums and the sound of merriment from outside it was clear that the festivities had begun. Looking across the car park, the sight of Amit, the Groom, arriving on a white stallion surrounded by his noisy, cheering friends and family was a sight to behold! The rest of the day was to continue in the same fashion... plenty of colour and excitement as the celebrations unfolded.
Inside the ceremony Hall, a mundane environment had been transformed into a fairy-tale palace, with sparkling decoration creating the perfect environment for the entry of a Prince and Princess. The Grooms entry continued in the same exciting fashion - albeit without the white stallion! It set the scene perfectly for the entrance of Binny, the Bride. Her appearance was both amazing and emotional as she entered the Hall being carried at waist hight on a decorative sedan chair. She looked amazing! It was as if the Queen of Sheeba had arrived! As she was carried down the aisle towards the centre stage a raft of ticker-tape exploded and added to the magic of the moment...
The full ceremony continued at length in the same passionate and emotional state. It was an amazing experience, and I am extremely grateful to have been invited.
Here's a few of my images that I hope capture some sense of the occasion.
I had already covered the pre-wedding photoshoot and Binny's home blessing so had a taste of the occasion, and was excited by the prospect of the full traditional wedding event. I wasn't disappointed. From the moment that I heard the roar of drums and the sound of merriment from outside it was clear that the festivities had begun. Looking across the car park, the sight of Amit, the Groom, arriving on a white stallion surrounded by his noisy, cheering friends and family was a sight to behold! The rest of the day was to continue in the same fashion... plenty of colour and excitement as the celebrations unfolded.
Inside the ceremony Hall, a mundane environment had been transformed into a fairy-tale palace, with sparkling decoration creating the perfect environment for the entry of a Prince and Princess. The Grooms entry continued in the same exciting fashion - albeit without the white stallion! It set the scene perfectly for the entrance of Binny, the Bride. Her appearance was both amazing and emotional as she entered the Hall being carried at waist hight on a decorative sedan chair. She looked amazing! It was as if the Queen of Sheeba had arrived! As she was carried down the aisle towards the centre stage a raft of ticker-tape exploded and added to the magic of the moment...
The full ceremony continued at length in the same passionate and emotional state. It was an amazing experience, and I am extremely grateful to have been invited.
Here's a few of my images that I hope capture some sense of the occasion.