A few posts back I wrote about Julie and JP's wedding in Golden Gate Park. The day after that ceremony Shelly and I photographed their second ceremony. I remember when I first met Julie and JP and they told me that Julie wouldn't feel married if they didn't have a western ceremony and JP wouldn't feel married if he didn't have an indian ceremony. So they settled on having both!
Julie had lots of help getting ready. Each piece of jewelry and piece of clothing was carefully placed. Julie smiled and laughed at the attention she was getting. Who wouldn't love being a princess two days in a row!
The
ceremony took place at JP's parents home in Cupertino which was
perfectly suited to the days events. Apparently they had never had a
ceremony like this there before, but it seemed as if that is what it
was designed for. It was a perfect ceremony site.
The ceremony started with the Baraat where the groom is taken to the ceremony site. It was filled with music and dancing, colors and laughter. This is one of my favorite parts of the Indian ceremony. There is so much going on that it is easy to get lost in the moment.
JP was carried by his friends to the ceremony site. He seemed to enjoy the view, and had no problem being carried through the dancing crowd. He was surrounded by his friends and family with the excitement of the day all around him.
After the beginning of the ceremony (just the groom and his parents), Julie arrived escorted by her sister and JP's sister. Julie looked radiant!
I love this photograph. I love the way the sun is spraying down on them. I love that you can see JP's shadow through the sheet. I love this moment, just before they see one another. I find those moments just before or just after a given event to be so extraordinary. This is the part in the ceremony where the Bride and groom exchange garlands signifying their acceptance of each other as husband and wife.
I am not sure if this is where the saying 'to tie the knot' comes from, but it is clearly a significant part of the ceremony. The ends of the clothing worn by the bride and groom are tied together signifying the sacred wedlock,
The bride and groom take their first seven steps together.
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And Finally, they are BOTH married!
After the wedding there was a reception complete with music, dancing and wonderful food.
Poor little munchkin took a tumble just before I snatched this shot of him. You can see where he fell on his nose, but he was a tough little kiddo.
It was a bit chilly outside so some of the tables were moved inside. The house became a hive of activity as the conversation elevated and the children played.
Julie and JP, I hope you had an amazing time in New Zealand. You are such a sweet couple and I enjoyed every moment of both of your ceremonies. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it! I am so happy for the two of you.
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