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Eshita wanted something a little different from the traditional Indian wedding, and wanted to weave in James’ culture, so Hedsor House, a grand Georgian home in the countryside, 10 minutes away from James’ family home, was perfect.
The first event was the Mehndi, which is when you apply henna to both the bride, groom and the guests. The dress code for that was blush pink and gold, with Eshita and James wearing green to stand out. That evening was the Celestial Ball, or a Sangeet – featuring musical performances from both sides of the family. Eshita wore an elaborate white dress, and James wore a tux, to nod to Western wedding conventions. The third event was the Holi, which is a purifying ritual pre-wedding. Guests put a turmeric mix on the bride to bless her and clean her, so they made the dress code for that Marigold Sunrise. The guests were a sea of yellow, orange and red shades.
The fourth and final event was the wedding itself. James rode up on a white horse with traditional Indian drummers while Eshita waited on the balcony above. So fun and so fabulous, everyone dancing and full of joy! They had a traditional Hindu religious ceremony. But because of the mix of guests, they found a priest who delivered the ceremony in both Sanskrit and English. I loved how Eshita and James thoughtfully created a blend of both of their cultures. The Indian garments against the very British backdrop was a lot of fun to shoot, as was the constant dancing!