After our epic engagement session together (which is still in the blog lineup!), I was pumped for Megan & Pritpal’s wedding. Set on a hill overlooking the Lincoln and Washington memorials, their ceremony took place under the Netherlands Carillon on a gorgeous fall day. Megan was simply stunning in her London-bought sari. Pritpal I didn’t even recognize right away with the beard!
This “getting ready” was really quite spectacular. After the lovely ladies at Platform hair and makeup finished their work, Megan’s friends helped put on all of her clothing and jewelry, bought special in England. Megan stood in this incredible window light and we all just keep sighing about how beautiful she looked.
Love this frame of the moms getting dolled up together.
One of the amazing things about being a wedding photographer is that I get to see all kinds of different cultural celebrations of marriage. This was my first Sikh wedding – attending or photographing. I loved that everybody got to sit on the ground for the whole thing.
Seriously, I didn’t recognize Pritpal at all. My thought was “oh that’s his brother” and I was looking all over for him. It really took me a few minutes to realize.
Halfway through a Sikh ceremony (I learned), the bride and groom will circle the holy book four times. On the fourth time around, friends and family throw flowers and once they complete the fourth turn, they are official.
Love this shot of Pritpal helping Megan with her shoe.
After the ceremony, Pritpal and Megan scooted back to their place for Megan to change. I thought she might have a smaller or less elaborate ensemble but instead busted out an entire new wedding dress. She said she couldn’t pick, so she got both. Brilliant!
Megan and Pritpal hired Indian dancer Jai-Jagdeesh to perform three dances during their reception at the Bombay Club in Washington, DC. This lady was really cool and it was definitely a treat to see the performance.
One of my favorites – Pritpal and his mom greeting their guests.
The Bombay Club did a “cobra coffee demonstration” after dinner. He lit that orange on fire and poured an alcohol-coffee mixture through it, making the “serpent dance.” Yeah, it’s true, I get to see all the neat stuff.
First dance.
It was such a pleasure to be at and document this wedding. Congratulations to Megan and Pritpal!
Details:
Photography – little old me
Videography – East West Productions
Ceremony venue – Netherlands Carillon
Music at ceremony – Amarjit Kaur and family
Catering, reception venue – Bombay Club, Washington, DC
DJ – DCVibez
Indian dancer – Jai-Jagdeesh
Hair & Makeup – Platform
14 Comments
Sally Watts · November 4, 2011 at 10:54 am
Wow-the portraits of the bride and groom really are stunningly beautiful.
Heather · November 4, 2011 at 11:16 am
I really enjoy the photo of the newlyweds watching the dancer putting on a show. Another photo you took that resonates is the black and white shot of the couple during their first dance. Their connection is so visibly strong in this photograph.
porter · November 4, 2011 at 12:39 pm
gahhh what a GORGEOUS couple! you did a beautiful job with this amber, i LOVE their portraits. but seriously that first shot, SWOON
Erin Lassahn · November 4, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Amber, these are just stunning! Your getting readys hots are so elegant. The false eyelash shot is so fun and unique and I love the whimsical way you places the bangles for the detail shot! I love so many of these, I am sure they are thrilled with everything!
Phill · November 4, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Wowsers! An utterly gorgeous wedding photographed perfectly. There’s great energy in all of this and deep rooted warmth too.
Fotograf Lublin · November 4, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Gorgeous photos and great couple!
Heather Elizabeth · November 4, 2011 at 7:25 pm
The freaking COLORS. I am in love with your ceremony shots. You photographed this beautifully.
Natalie Gibbs · November 4, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Great shots! I love the color in these images. The bride is gorgeous (reminds me of Gwen Stefani).
Alyssa Schroeder · November 5, 2011 at 4:10 am
Such a beautiful couple! They look so happy! I really love the getting ready images.
Bec {Wanted Imagery} · November 5, 2011 at 8:18 am
awesome! that first shot had me hooked. beautiful colours, and what an amazing day!
Love it!
Amber Hughes · November 5, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Beautiful wedding Amber – I love the photos of the bride getting dressed, the portraits and all the great moments throughout. Well done! 🙂
Tall · November 5, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Awesome! These colors and moments are so nice!
Daniel K Cheung · November 6, 2011 at 6:41 am
Holy smokes, that first dance photo is epic.
Boglárka Gálné Török · February 15, 2013 at 8:42 am
thanks for sharing this unbeliveable wedding ceremony!