I am SO excited to finally share Anu & David’s wedding film! There was so much anticipation leading up to Anu and David’s big day. For starters, they met all the way back in elementary school and started dating towards the end of high school, so a total of ELEVEN years together. That in itself leads to some major anticipation! But that’s not all that made me giddy in anticipation about their wedding day.
When I first spoke to Anu and David when they were booking us, they explained they were going to have two ceremonies, one Hindu and one Jewish, and they would have a Hindu celebration the day before. We created a custom package that consisted of coverage of the day prior, as well as a lengthier short film. I am so glad we were able to expand coverage to include so many more moments and events. Their wedding weekend EXCEEDED my greatest expectations…and here’s why!
First off, the wedding day took place at Tuckahoe Plantation, one of my all-time favorites for its history and beautiful gardens. The entire wedding was outdoors – the two ceremonies and the reception. No roof or tents, just beautiful summer foliage and bright, sunny skies. The Hindu ceremony started with the Baraat – the groom processional. David drove down the treelined driveway in an antique Rolls Royce, with dancers leading the group of family and friends. It was such a beautiful celebration that wowed the guests waiting at the ceremony site.
One of my favorite parts to the Hindu celebration were the outfits. The gorgeous bridesmaid dresses and Anu’s accessories were out of this world. They then had an outfit change after the Hindu ceremony to move into the Jewish ceremony, which was located in the crepe myrtle grove. They signed the Ketubah, shared about their story, and broke glass. It was such a joyous, beautiful ceremony!
I don’t think I had ever experienced a wedding that was so diverse. It was the most beautiful thing to see people come together and have such a happy, wonderful day together, even though they had never met. I think that in itself made for the most unique day we’ve ever had the chance to shoot, and I will never forget it! The entire celebration was such a unique expression of marriage, and it was truly a joy to put together the many pieces of their story into one film. I hope they forever can better remember the amazing day it was through their film!
We wish the best for the happy couple and can’t wait to see where the future brings them!
Vendors:
Venue: Tuckahoe Plantation | Wedding Planner: The Blush Events | Photographer: Nicole Colwell Photography | Videographer: Rachael Curry Films | Florist: A. Morgan Event Floral Design (previously Amanda Veronee) | Hair & Makeup: Ave 42 Style Studio, Regan Wolfrey Makeup Artist | Dress: Tony Ward for Kleinfeld Bridal Dress | Alterations: Claudia of Seams Alterations | Groomsmen Suit Rentals: Generation Tux Groom Custom Tux: Hong Kong Custom Tailors | Band: Moonshine (East Coast Entertainment) | Guest Vocalist: Tanya Melamed (from the Melamed Band in Chicago) | Musicians for Indian Ceremony: Shashank Fadnis Music | Linens: Glamour Linens | Rentals: Paisley & Jade, Party Perfect, Rent Equip, Classic Party Rentals | Mandap Rental & Design: Gulmohar Weddings | Vintage Car Rental for Baraat: First Class Limousine | Acrylic Lettering: SA Style & Design Caterer: Mosaic, | Indian fare: Anokha Cuisine of India, | Russian fare: Baku Delicious, European | Deli Desserts: Shyndigz, Whisk, Pearl’s Bake Shoppe, Sugar Shack Donuts, Proper Pie | Lighting: Lighting Professors | Officiants: Rabbi Patrick Beaulier and Priest Kannan Subramanyam | Wedding Paper: Every Little Letter