An Indian Wedding | Walton, Oregon
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let you all know I’m still out there doing sessions & capturing weddings! I don’t write about every session I do, but I wanted to share the most recent wedding I shot because it was my first Indian wedding!
Marco & Simran
September 6th, 2023
I am a sucker for their dresses & jewelry! Just look at how gorgeous Simran is! On top of that, they have Mehndi (henna) done on their hands & feet. There are certain bangles worn in a certain order & all these rituals were so neat to learn about.
Even though Marco’s family is from Mexico, that didn’t stop him from dressing up in the Indian wedding attire & looking like an absolute PRINCE! Seriously, he looked so good!
I was so excited when I talked with Marco & Simran about what was going to happen on the day. I love learning about different cultures & seeing their marriage rituals. It is truly eye-opening & I feel honored every time I get to be there to witness two people getting married, whatever that looks like for them!
Being a married person, I understand having to compromise with what you want for your wedding. Whether it be the type of ceremony, the colors, the attire, etc. These two amazing people come from very different backgrounds & wanted to honor each other’s marriage traditions (which I love), so they decided to have two different ceremonies! I was only there to capture the one day, but Simran told me that the whole shindig was going to be about 4 days long! You better believe I was Googling whatever I could about Indian weddings & what they do lol. Everyone was staying at Camp Lane in Walton, Oregon, near Eugene. It’s a sprawling campground surrounded by enormous trees, abundant ferns, & enough beds that they invited everyone to stay overnight!
Family Traditions
It was amazing to see both families coming together for these two. There was a sense of community & encouragement from everyone that was so refreshing. It was so nice to see everyone there for them & willing to participate in both ceremonies to honor the wishes of the bride & groom & their traditions.
I am so glad they chose me to be their photographer. I’m also glad that my daughter got to be there to experience it with me & open her eyes to different cultures & ways of doing things, I know this was a learning experience for both of us! This is a wedding I will not forget!
Thank you so much Marco & Simran for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day!
Let’s all say a big congratulations to them & wish them all the best in their life together!
If you’re not sure about having a photographer at your wedding, or meeting with one in person, read my post Let’s Meet Before Your Wedding. It breaks things down & helps you get a better picture of what you should be looking for!
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