I am pleased to bring to the light of the web a piece of the 40 something colourful gigabytes which are the images from Amish and Natisha’s wedding. This was my first multi-day Indian wedding and my first wedding shot entirely in RAW, at Amish’s request and I won’t soon forget it! The ceremony was held on the deck of Canada Place overlooking Coal Harbour which was fantastic for two reasons: first of all the breeze off the water kept us all relatively cool on one of the hottest days of the year, but just as importantly, the location was significant for Amish and Natisha. It was a favourite meeting spot when they were but teenagers, and where they shared their first kiss!
I have started with a generous helping of Natisha’s preparation shots since I was in awe of how she looked in her ornate multi-coloured ensemble which she had purchased in India. What a colour buzz! I will write more between the photos below…
The crinoline was Natisha’s twist on a traditional outfit, which I loved. The hard search for a red crinoline was worth it!
Amish drives over a coconut on his way to the ceremony
Amish always has one hand on some kind of telecommunications device—here he balances that with a coconut in the other.
Waiting for the elevator up to the deck.
The best man had access to hand-cuffs (in a professional capacity) and used them to secure the groom’s shoes which would inevitably be stolen by the girls and held for ransom.
Amish is screened as Natisha is walked down to the mandap by her aunt and uncle.
They circle the fire
The handcuffs are tested. I quickly discovered that the shoes were serious business, and that the handcuffs were not unwarranted.
The bartering for the shoes
It took FOREVER for the valet at Pan Pacific to fetch the car. We were all pretty warm and dehydrated at this point, but Natisha and Amish were good sports during the portrait session after—although they may claim not remember much of it now.
Returning at the end of the day to Amish’s parents’ house
Here are links to some of the fantastic vendors who contributed:
Florist (wedding and reception)
Shani Nakade for Prickly Pear
Event Coordination (wedding and reception)
Sharon Liew and Laura Takasaki, Imagine That Events
Hair and Makeup
Ranjit Heer, MakeupVibez
Shaifa
Catering
Tandoori Kona (great lunch specials, and the best palak paneer -tucked in a plaza at No. 5 road and Cambie)
Tents and Rentals
Canadian Tent
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