When Leila first emailed me a few months ago about shooting her wedding, I knew from just the few details she gave me that we’d be a photography match made in heaven. Southern wedding, color scheme inspired by peacock feathers, huge farm in North Carolina…. YES, PLEASE. I am so glad I got to be apart of this day, because it was truly so beautiful, on many levels. Leila, who is from Johnson City, TN (close to my hometown), met her now husband Vidur, who is from India, while living in Boston. They now live in New York, and I just love how vibrant and cultured their lives and relationship are. They initially had a civil ceremony in New York, but they also wanted to be able to celebrate with their friends and family while honoring the traditions of BOTH of their backgrounds. Hence, the classic Southern wedding, and later they will travel to India for a traditional Indian wedding, which I’m sure will also be amazing. I also loved doing this wedding because I felt like it was so right on with my own personal style, and it was a dream to photograph all the well-thought-out details. Having just planned a wedding myself, I fully understand all the work that goes into pulling something like this off, and to have done it so well, even from long distance- well, let’s just say I’m impressed.
I’m also SO thankful that the weather worked in our favor, especially for an outdoor wedding in October in the South. It was the only day all week it hadn’t rained, and it was absolutely gorgeous. I’m so glad everything worked out for you guys, and I hope you enjoy your photographs as much I enjoyed taking them! (And don’t forget to watch the slideshow at the end!)
I love that Leila bought her dress from J. Crew. Such an amazing option for brides, because compared to the average cost of a wedding dress these days, they are very affordable, and in my personal opinion, a lot more unique and stylish than a lot of what you see in bridal shops.
And I LOVED this display of old family photographs, surrounded by vintage cameras. Such a nice touch!
Lots and lots and lots of details!
Oh my goodness…. beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
They hired a local band from Asheville called Now You See Them. Such a great idea, because the low-key bluegrass-y music was perfect for the Southern backdrop.
Ooooh, these dresses are SO pretty.
Vidur, you’re one handsome guy. Okay? Okay.
J. Crew ad!
I love that the groomsmen had already planned out the poses they wanted to do. Hysterical!
It was a happy accident that the groomsmen just happened to be walking by as I was taking pictures of Leila.
Mmm, we managed to catch just a few more minutes of golden sunlight goodness before it got too dark.
Oh, hello stunning couple.
One of my faves for sure.
Another fave!
If you’re a blog follower, you’ll recognize Carrie and Shane, who, along with their precious daughter Harper, have been my photography guinea pigs from Day One. :) Their photographs are what landed me this wedding, though. Shane and Leila’s mutual friend Greg had seen them on Facebook and recommended me to her. BIG shout out to Greg!!
And what, dear readers, would a wedding be without Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” as the last song? There is no better way to encourage group hugging and dancing and singing- I guarantee it.
The morning after the wedding, Leila and Vidur were kind enough to allow me to come to their hotel and go with some of my nutso ideas. I know it was early, guys, and the morning after your WEDDING, but I really appreciate you humoring me, because I think we got some pretty cool shots! Even if it WAS pouring rain (again) outside.
Congratulations again guys!
And now for the slideshow. So, I always try to be thoughtful about what songs I pair with which sessions, so I really wanted to include an Indian song in the mix. Keep in mind, my knowledge of Indian music is limited to Slumdog Millionaire and the handful of Bollywood movies I’ve seen, but since there was a fair amount of Indian music played at the reception, and it was SO incredible to watch everyone dance to it, I couldn’t resist. I did a little research, and I chose “Muaja Hi Mauja” by Mika Singh, from the movie Jab We Met. Not only is the song cool, but I love the English translation of the lyrics: “The whole world is glittering/Now that love is in the air/The heart is becoming yours, it’s touching the sky/See it jump and touch the top/Spreading love/Now it’s all fun and fancy free.”
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SLIDESHOW!
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