Wow, what an exciting four days! We would have never thought we’d be photographing and experiencing a four day wedding. Ever. And now that we have…we are soooo glad we did! The happy family and friends, the singing, colours, the aaaaah-mazing food, it was all an unforgettable time for everyone. In addition to all that […]
The Mehndi (henna) ceremony was held at the home of the bride to be on the eve before the wedding. Only Ellora’s female relatives and friends joined in on this day and anyone could get beautiful designs applied to their hands! A professional mehndi artist (mehndiwali) did Ellora’s designs while some other relatives graciously offered […]
And we’re back! Yet another amazing day spent covering Ellora and Esben’s marriage celebration. This day is called Nikah. It is the Muslim equivalent of the everyday Church ceremony. Only the closest friends and family were present a this time when the couple pledged their commitment of marriage before God. Ellora’s uncle performed the ceremony […]
We are currently in Ottawa photographing a very unique and fun wedding. Ellora & Esben are getting married the traditional Bengali way! There are four days of celebrations and today we are sharing with you the first day. This day is called Gaye Holud during which the couple is smeared with turmeric and other cleansing […]
With Mrs. Andersen being from the east and him being from the west, it was a beautiful thing when they met eight years ago right smack dab in the middle of Canada, at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Ron, a Sergeant of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, has bravely served in Rwanda once, […]
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