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When Susan first mentioned their big day being a “fusion” wedding– with a mix of Indian & Western traditional elements, I was so excited. The thought of bright colors with a mix of cultures AND taking place at the gorgeous Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards?! What a dream. I couldn’t wait for the actual wedding day all year long!
Let me first back up and tell you a little about Susan and Suraj. They met online through a dating app and hit it off on their very first date, which included a trip to a karaoke bar where Suraj showed off his amazing voice to Susan for the first time! By the end of the night, they both knew they had something special in each other.
Let me first back up and tell you a little about Susan and Suraj. They met online through a dating app and hit it off on their very first date, which included a trip to a karaoke bar where Suraj showed off his amazing voice to Susan for the first time! By the end of the night, they both knew they had something special in each other.
**Fun fact — Little did Susan and Suraj know, but they actually lived right next to each other even before meeting — you can even see the other’s apartment from their window! How meant to be 🙂
Fast forward to the big proposal story — which is one of my all-time favorites! Suraj took Susan on a hike geo-caching in the mountains…What he did was hide the engagement ring in one of the hidden spots (which he had already scouted out beforehand)!! Susan finds the box and immediately drops it, and thinks its someone else’s engagement ring!! She looks around but sees no one except Suraj down on one knee 🙂
The day of their wedding was so special. Like their love story and proposal, there were so many surprises to make the day that much more special and unique. Everything from Suraj’s intricate shoes, the bridesmaid’s henna, and the Hindu decorative elements for the ceremony made everything so vibrant and exciting. One of my favorite parts of the day was the “Barat” which is the groom’s processional before the ceremony where all of his friends and family surround him by his car with exciting music and dancing. I’ll never forget the Bhangara dancers with the view of the mountains leading Suraj down to the ceremony site with Susan’s parents waiting at the bottom.
That wasn’t the last time the Bhangara dancers made their appearance. They performed again during the reception and blew all of the guests away! They were incredible! Not only did the dancers make a special performance, but Suraj got up to sing for Susan also in front of all the guests, which astounded me! He has incredible talent and it was so sweet seeing him sing for his new wife 🙂
We were so incredibly honored to capture such a memorable, bright day in Susan and Suraj’s life. We wish them all the best and can’t wait to see where life will take them!
The day of their wedding was so special. Like their love story and proposal, there were so many surprises to make the day that much more special and unique. Everything from Suraj’s intricate shoes, the bridesmaid’s henna, and the Hindu decorative elements for the ceremony made everything so vibrant and exciting. One of my favorite parts of the day was the “Barat” which is the groom’s processional before the ceremony where all of his friends and family surround him by his car with exciting music and dancing. I’ll never forget the Bhangara dancers with the view of the mountains leading Suraj down to the ceremony site with Susan’s parents waiting at the bottom.
That wasn’t the last time the Bhangara dancers made their appearance. They performed again during the reception and blew all of the guests away! They were incredible! Not only did the dancers make a special performance, but Suraj got up to sing for Susan also in front of all the guests, which astounded me! He has incredible talent and it was so sweet seeing him sing for his new wife 🙂
We were so incredibly honored to capture such a memorable, bright day in Susan and Suraj’s life. We wish them all the best and can’t wait to see where life will take them!
Vendors
Venue: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Planner: Colleen Miller Events, Krystal Hart
Florist: Hedge Fine Blooms
Photographer: Aaron Watson Photography
Lighting: Blue Ridge A/V & Lighting
Cake: Maliha Creations
Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films
Hair & Makeup: Charlottesville Makeup Artist
Dancers: UVA Bhangara Team
Rentals: Paisley & Jade
Car: Albemarle Limousine