Capturing Rich Culture of Indian Wedding Traditions
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Since we are very much familiar with the flow of Indian wedding ceremonies and traditions, capturing rich culture and unforgettable moments of your big day can be documented smoothly with lots of smiles.
For those who love to hear how we see Indian Wedding Traditions through our lenses, please proceed with reading!
In the diverse and vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, weddings hold a special place as elaborate celebrations that blend ancient traditions with modern influences. In our experience, photographing a traditional Indian wedding in Los Angeles is not just taking pictures of two individuals but capturing coming together of those two families, with rituals that vary across regions, religions, and communities. Let’s dive into the colorful array of customs that make photographing Indian weddings a spectacle of joy and tradition.
1. Pre-Wedding Rituals: Indian weddings are preceded by a series of rituals that commence days or even weeks before the main event. These rituals vary widely based on the region and community, but some common ones include:
- Mehendi Ceremony: This is where the bride's hands and feet are adorned with intricate henna designs, symbolizing beauty, auspiciousness, and the strength of the bond between the couple.
- Haldi Ceremony: Turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by family members and friends, signifying purification, protection from evil spirits, and the enhancement of their natural glow.
- Sangeet: A lively pre-wedding celebration filled with music, dance, and performances by family and friends. It serves as a joyous occasion for both families to come together and celebrate the upcoming union.
2. The Wedding Ceremony: The wedding day itself is marked by a plethora of rituals, each holding deep cultural significance:
- Vara Satkaarah (Welcoming the Groom): The groom is welcomed at the wedding venue by the bride's family amidst music, flowers, and often with a garland exchange symbolizing acceptance.
- Kanyadaan: This emotional ritual involves the bride's parents formally giving away their daughter to the groom, symbolizing the bride's transition from her father's house to her husband's.
- Saptapadi: The most sacred ritual where the bride and groom take seven rounds around the sacred fire, representing their vows to support and uphold each other in their journey of life together.
- Mangalsutra and Sindoor: The groom ties a sacred thread (mangalsutra) around the bride's neck, symbolizing their eternal bond, while sindoor (vermilion) is applied on the bride's hair parting, signifying her married status.
Having experience in photographing over 20 South Asian weddings we are highly aware that during all these ceremonies, emotions run high. Capturing the tears of joy, the laughter, and the tender moments between the newlyweds and their loved ones are our expertise. As a professional wedding photo studio in Los Angeles, we understand the essence of using light and color. Indian wedding ceremonies are a feast for the eyes, with vibrant colors and intricate details and we are on a mission to capture them all. NZ WEDDING STUDIO uses natural light to enhance the colors and textures, and experiments with creative angles and compositions.
We are excited to become part of your Indian wedding story! Remember that we can customize Indian Wedding Photography packages just for you and that the pricing will depend on the total number of hours, location, number of guests and add-ons.
Contact us to book a meet and greet call. Can’t wait to speak to you!
Truly Yours! Nem and Kat (NZ WEDDING STUDIO)
