This past weekend was an absolute blast with lots of firsts. Saira and Jung had a fun filled two day wedding celebration. Friday night the celebration was at Saira’s parents’ house. Despite the crazy storm that blew in the night was perfect. Saira was stunning in a traditional sari in a deep jewel green. There were several traditional dance performances celebrating the newlyweds. Family and friends would come up to the couple giving well wishes on their new future together. No storm was going to stop this party from happening!
Saturday’s celebration was completely different and extremely exciting. John, Cara, Rebecca, and I met the bride in New York City at the Millennium Hotel at the United Nations, to photograph her getting ready for her big day. Saira was dazzling in gold colored wedding sari which was adorned with beautiful intricate beading, and not to mention her shoes were absolutely fabulous!
Once the bride was ready it was over to the United Nations to do images on the terrace overlooking the East River with her very handsome husband. It was the first time we had been at the United Nations to photograph a wedding. The views from the terrace were unbelievable, and to top that off the staff and security were nice enough to escort Saira, Jung, John and I around the U. N. We were fortunate to go inside the General Assembly to take photographs with all the different nations specifically Bangladesh and the People’s Republic of Korea. Then we were off to the Hall of Flags where we took more photographs of the bride and groom by the family flags and, of course, we took a picture by the American Flag. Saira and Jung were very proud to stand by U.S. A. flag as Jung is a United States Marine. To top off our firsts, a quick storm blew in yet again but left the most breath taking rainbow over the East River.
The ballroom was gorgeous, modern and colorful. Saira’s colors were chocolate brown, deep reds, and aqua. The bride and groom entered twice into their wedding reception. The first time they were welcomed by family and friends and did a traditional Indian wedding ceremony. The second time they were welcomed and saluted by Jung’s fellow Marines where the welcomed Saira to their family. We even captured a romantic twilight shot! The rest of the night was filled with great music, conversation, spectacular views but most importantly love.
They say “ No rain, no rainbows” and we do hope that the rainbow at this wedding was a sign of love and lots of luck for this amazing couple!!
2 comments:
Amazing! Saira you were a stunning bride! Another gorgeous wedding guys!
Thanks so much! Its great to see our brides keep coming back to the blog after their weddings ;)
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