Sweety + Evan – Greenville SC Indian Wedding Photographers – Part 1
There are so many awesome photos that I wanted to share from Sweety and Evan’s amazing wedding day that I decided to split it up into two different blog posts. This one will cover the morning/afternoon with part 2 covering the evening/reception. With that being said…
Early that morning we arrived at the hotel where the girls were getting ready and I was surprised by the energy in the room before 6 a.m., especially considering how crazy fun the Garba was the evening before with all the dancing. It was great to open the door and see that Shantel was there doing the bridal makeup. She is truly a master of her craft and always does an AMAZING job. It always makes the day even better for us when we get to work with amazing vendors such as her. After some quick detail shots and final touches of makeup and hair it was time for Sweety to get into the dress. Everyone in the room was in awe of how amazing she looked in the dress. We also got to catch a special moment with her and her mother before we left that happened just as the morning sunrise was peeking through the window. Amazing bride + amazing light + amazing moment = one of my favorite shots of the year.
From the hotel it was on to The Loom in Simpsonville. We got to spend some time with Sweety and Evan after a first look and then it was time for the ceremony to begin. I know I have said it before, but must say it again, if you ever get invited to an Indian wedding it is an experience you will never forget. The ceremony began with the groom’s procession. Evan and his sister rode a horse draw carriage around the building as the wedding party danced in front of them leading the way. When they arrived at the door of the building Evan was greeted by Sweety’s mom, then they had a small ceremony at the door before entering the building. Once inside she led him to the mandap where a sheet was place in front of him to block any view of the bride from him. The girls in the wedding party then made their way down the aisle. Soon after Sweety made her grand entrance where she was escorted down the aisle by her uncles. After arriving under the mandap the sheet in front of Evan was let down revealing the bride. The ceremony was full of fun including moments such as when they were standing up and raced back to their seats to see who could be the first to sit down. Tradition says that whoever is first will be the head of household. (Sweety won!) There was also the ongoing game of “let me steal the grooms shoes”. Sweety’s family took his shoes and it was up to his groomsmen and family to try and get them back.
After an incredibly beautiful ceremony we spent some time taking family and bridal party shots, then a wonderful lunch of traditional Indian food was served. It had been an amazing day already and we were only half way there. Please enjoy some of my favorite shots from the day! Part 2 coming next…
-John