We’ve waited six months for this wedding day, and we’re thrilled to share some images from this Saturday’s celebration with Maya and Pierre.
Last November, we were honored to join this amazing couple for their engagement party at the Philadelphia Museum of Art– an evening so fantastic that we (of Dreamlite) couldn’t stop talking about it for weeks on end. Indeed, they were that kind of couple, and their party was that kind of awesome. Fast forward to this past weekend, where we documented Maya and Pierre’s catholic wedding ceremony at the Church of Saint Isidore in Quakertown, PA. Following their ceremony was a lunch reception at the Melt Restaurant, a new-americana food experience housed in an upscale setting. Thinking about their food still makes us salivate. Their evening celebration was one giant party, hosted at the bride’s familys’ estate, filled with hundreds of friends & family, delicious indian food (including a charcoal oven for fresh baked naan), and a whole lot of celebrating. From choreographed dance performances to comical music presentations by Pierre’s relatives (they flew in from France!), this truly unique wedding celebration could not be properly summarized by words alone.
Did we mention that our groom Pierre, a Parisian native, self-studied Hindi throughout the course of their dating life? If that isn’t a mark of real commitment, we don’t know what is. Better yet, when you check out the henna photos below… a word of advice: find someone who reads Hindi and see if you can find something ‘hidden’ within the henna.
For now, we’ll leave you with a whole set of teaser photos. Please enjoy them below, and follow us on facebook for more updates to come!
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30 May ’12 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: butterfly release wedding, catholic wedding photography, charcoal oven Naan, creative wedding ring lighting photos, custom wedding dress as gift, handmade handsewn wedding dress, henna, Henna ceremony, Hindi, Indian food catering, Maya Pierre, multicultural multiethnic weddings, Quakertown PA Wedding Photographers, South East Asian Brides, Southeast Asian Brides, teaser, teasers, unique weddings, Wedding Teaser, wedding teasers, wedding veil as gift | 46 Comments »
Both of us are so very grateful to have been a part of Maya + Pierre’s engagement celebration back in November. A few hours before the party began, we joined this lovely couple for a portrait session in & around the Philadelphia Museum of Art (we were even granted access into a recently installed exhibit within the Philadelphia Museum of Art– a Hindu Temple). Wherever we went, whatever we did, one thing was for certain: Maya + Pierre needed no prompting when it came to making each other laugh. In fact, their inter-relational goofiness added just the right touch to our session, making our jobs that much easier.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… the rest of the night was one big party. The cocktail hour itself was fantastical- by and far, our favorite dish to eat that evening (in the rare moments we weren’t shooting, of course) was the kobe beef sliders. Coupled with a few heart-warming speeches, champagne toasts, and an even more amazing dinner selection, the night was finally topped off with lots and lots of dancing. Congratulations once again to Maya & Pierre, and we look forward to your wedding day in May!
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13 Jan ’12 | Categories: Engagement Photography, Event Photography | Tags: engagement parties, henna, kobe beef sliders, Maya Pierre, Philadelphia Engagement Photographers, Philadelphia Museum of Art garden, Philadelphia Museum of Art PMA Events, Philly engagement party, South East Asian Brides, Southeast Asian Brides, sunset portraits, Wedding Photography, Wedding Reception Dancing Photos Lighting | 1,140 Comments »
When Maya & Pierre contacted us to photograph their engagement party, we were ecstatic to learn it would take place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Little did we know, not only did they reserve the whole museum (grand staircase and all), but they weren’t kidding when they told us it would be a “party”. Below are some of our favorite images from yesterday’s big celebration. Stay tuned for more images to come!
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20 Nov ’11 | Categories: Engagement Photography, Event Photography | Tags: engagement parties, engagement party photos, henna, Maya Pierre, Philadelphia Engagement Photographers, Philadelphia Museum of Art garden, Philadelphia Museum of Art PMA Events, silhouette portraits, South East Asian Brides, Southeast Asian Brides, sunset portraits, Wedding Photography | 1 Comment »
