I thought I would present this collection of some of my favorite recent destination weddings from; Thailand, Jaipur, Udaipur, Goa, Kerala, Kathmandu, New York, Florida and Toronto. It’s been a busy year, I never imagined I would get the opportunity to travel to so many beautiful locations. I feel so truly blessed to have such wonderful clients who put their trust in my vision to capture these once in a lifetime events. Namaste.
For three days I took part in this beautiful wedding of Parvati and Shamsu in Mumbai.
The first event was a Black Tie Gala, at the Uber Chic Aer Bar on the rooftop of The Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. What a stunning aray of beautifully dressed Men and Women.
The next day things got started a bit late, as I heard the party went on till the wee hours of the morning! The second day was Parvati’s Mehendi/Tea party which took place on the terrace of Shamsu’s trendy flat in Bandra West, Just a block from my pad! How convenient! With very stylish Decor, and a sweetest Candy Bar I have seen! Candy (Pun intended) from Marry Me Weddings and her staff did an awesome job!
Finally the big day! Once again the Four Season’s Hotel in Mumbai. A quick ceremony followed by yet another outfit change for Parvati, and off to the reception.
Congratulations Parvati and Shamsu.
With many of my weddings the couple’s day goes by in a flash before their eyes, often running on IST (Indian Stretchable Time). The bride often takes 3-4 hours for hair and make up, and then the photo sessions get cut short, or even cut completely due to time constraints. I am so glad that Priya and Ashish agreed to take an extra 5 Minutes to stop at this gorgeous location in Vadodora, Gujarat. The time of day, lighting, and expressions were perfect. It turned out to be one of my favorite pics of they day! and it only took a few minutes!
Congratulations Priya and Ashish!
After having photographed so many big fat weddings in India, this intimate Church wedding in Mumbai was a welcome break. One day, One ceremony, One Reception! A Piece of cake! (Pardon the Pun!). Add to the mix Karena, the stunning bride with the dazzling smile and easy going nature. But of course this is India and somethings remain constant. IST! (Indian Stretchable Time!) I’ve become very used to this eastern Phenomena!
Luckily Karena and Gautam enlisted the help of Bridal Planner Candice Pereira from Marry Me Weddings. I had met Candice a while back in Mumbai, but did not have an opportunity to work with her until now. Having just shot a second wedding with Candice here in Mumbai I can say she really knows her stuff! I’ve always been a big supporter of using a bridal planner for your wedding if you can! Especially if your like many of my couples and planning your wedding in India from Abroad! It really takes so much stress out the big day (or Days!) Check out their website.
Congratulations Karena and Gautam!
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It’s been a month since I photographed Megha and Darshan’s wedding in Delhi. December was an extremely busy month for me. 2012 was also a record breaking year as far as travel goes, what a year! fun, yet exhausting! Now with a new year upon us, like many I am thinking about my last year, and things I like to improve on for the upcoming weddings in 2013. I will be following up with a year in review post, but in the meantime;
Megha and Darshan’s wedding was four days of non stop event’s, celebrations and rituals. Starting in Delhi with the Mehendi, Sangeet, and Pheras, (Hindu Ceremony), and culminating with a beautiful reception in Kolkata.
I’ve often noticed how much brides LOVE their shoes! in the case of Megha I think it bordered on obsession! LOL! Sadly the shoes are rarely seen with Indian brides, often hidden under loads of fabric, heavily beaded Lenghas, etc. So I always make sure to get a few “Shoe shots”.
I’m sure many women out there can appreciate Megha’s passion!
Congratulations to you both!
nice photography
dear andrew
like i always says dat i really awaits ur latest pictures coz dey are always amazing ,tells sumones story wid emotions and colours ,m glad you are in India again …..lots of luck
denu
Thank you Arun!
Thank you Denu!
I’ve had the pleasure to Photograph a few Weddings in Udaipur now. A great way to start the wedding season here in India.
Aarti and Tom are both from the UK. So most of the guests including family and friends traveled from abroad.
The setting was Grand! City Palace for the Sangeet, and Jag Mandir Island for the Wedding and Reception.
Both stunning locations to photograph.
A small wedding by India standards! This meant I could really get to know the close family and friends, without too much distraction, and
focus on these close ties, and capturing all the heartfelt emotions, and beautiful customs that make these small intimate
weddings such a pleasure to photograph and be part of. By the end of the three or four days of events
I feel I have not just photographed another wedding, but made some new friendships as well.
Congratulations Aarti and Tom!
And a special thank you to Mamta and her awesome team from Regal Weddings.
If your planning a destination Wedding in India, check them out!
Andrew thank you so much for agreeing to travel all the way to Udaipur to capture the story of our wedding! The photos have revived some magical memories of a very special week.
Everyone who has seen the photos has complemented your work and we feel really lucky to have found you! We couldn’t help but spend Christmas reliving the memories and looking at the photos for the first of many many times. You captured the spirit of the occasion, the beauty of the gorgeous city and the warmth of all our family and friends. We will always think of you as a fabulous friend who gave us a lovely gift in these photos!
Thanks
Aarti and Tom xx
Thank you so much Aarti and Tom for your kind words!
I truly enjoyed your wedding seeing the close family ties and
it was so nice to capture this intimate, yet grand affair!
This Month Marie Claire India is all about Dream Weddings, Indian Style!
I am thrilled to be one of the featured photographers in this special edition.
If your planning an Indian Wedding be sure and pick up a copy!
Hey Andrew, I have been following your website since one year.. It is my dream that you capture my brother’s wedding some day.. Some day because we don’t who he’ll marry and when he’ll marry because he’s just 22, but whenever he will I would like you to take his wedding photographs. This may sound crazy, but I am only 17 years old.. I have planned every single detail of his wedding(whenever that takes place), I would want it to happen at our ancestral haveli at Rajasthan (and it’s not a single haveli, it’s a row of 5 havelis, all belonging to us), infact the entire narrow and secluded lane is supposed to belong to my ancestors and is even named after them! Anyway, I could go on and on about this, all i know is that no one is more suitable for taking those pictures. I will make sure you have the best time clicking the pictures 
just try not to be too busy around the year 2017-2018! You are very talented, best of luck with all your future assignments!
Hello Tanvi;
Thank you for your kind words. It’s so nice that your exited about your brothers wedding. Lets hope he finds a nice girl and I will be there in 2017!
Keep in touch! :>)
Farm weddings are the big thing in Delhi, but this beautiful South Indian Wedding I photographed recently at the Marriott Ranch in picturesque Virginia was the real deal!
Friends and family came from all over the US and as far away as Hyderabad! I was warmly welcomed on my arrival from the airport to a lovely Hyderbadi lunch! Great way to start the weekend!
What a beautiful weekend it was! The lush green landscape of the Virginia countryside made for a perfect backdrop for the colorful sarees worn by the women, they all looked so beautiful! Add the wandering cows and beautiful fragrant scent of jasmine flowers in the womens hair all made me feel like I was back in South India! Of course the stunning Bride Deepti and her dashing groom Naren added to the picture perfect surroundings.
It was a long day! But fortunately I had my talented second shooter Yianni with me! She’s been with me for a few years now and I have to give a shout out to her for her constant enthusiasm, and support! So thank you Yianni!
Congratulations Deepti and Naren!
I had photographed many Sri Lankan weddings in the past, so when the opportunity to shoot a Tamil, Hindu wedding in Colombo, I jumped at the opportunity! I have always been fascinated with Sri Lanka. So after a busy few months of photographing weddings in India, Nepal, and the US, I was ready for a break, so I decided to finally make the trip to this paradise Island. Coincidentally my good friend and fellow photographer from Goa, Sephi Bergerson was coming to Sri Lanka for a wedding the same time I was there! As he would only be there for a few days, it was also a great way to see him again and catch up! (the delicious lunch was also great lure! I think I would have come just for that!) ;>) You can see some of his images from the wedding on his blog; A wedding in Sri Lanka.
The wedding took place at the luxurious Cinnamon Lakeside Resort in Colombo. The weather was HOT! But as I had already been in Sri Lanka for a couple weeks I was used to it! Good thing the wedding took place inside the Hotel. Shylli and Kuberan both grew up in Sri Lanka, but had relocated to Australia so naturally it made sense to have the wedding in Colombo.
