We are both incredibly excited to be sharing some of our favorite images from Alyssa + Stan’s wedding celebration. Being our first Indian Christian wedding as a team, we couldn’t get enough of the colors + moments + cultural aspects that we encountered. More importantly, we were humbled by all the time the couple set aside to honor their own friends and throughout the day.
We started our photography at nearby hotels, moved onto the Abundant Life Church of God in Freehold, and proceeded with the celebration at the Battleground Country Club. From sparklers to games and joyously-tearful speeches, we almost didn’t want the wedding day to end. Beyond the creativity + colors + laughter + tears, we clearly recognized how rich this couple was in their relationships. The entire day was evident in how much their valued their relationships with everyone present, and how important their faith was in their marriage.
Special shout out to Stan and his ministry work here at We Ar3 Change.
Congratulations once again to our bride and groom on their wedding! And to see more of our work, follow us here on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DreamlitePhotography
(more…)
25 May ’14 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: afternoon wedding celebrations, battleground country club wedding photographers, bride and groom in christian ministry, cactus v5 photography, central jersey photographers, Central NJ Weddings, christian wedding photographers, colorful wedding photography, creative nikon CLS lighting, daytime weddings, grooms socks creative fun colorful, indian christian weddings, indian weddings in NJ, Malayalam, photographers near Manalapan, photojournalism weddings, real wedding moments, Southeast Asian Brides, southeast asian weddings, Stan Alyssa, wedding moments nj nyc candid real, wedding prayers | Leave A Comment »
One wedding day, two ceremonies, three rings, and four outfits… if we told you our 13-hour work day was exhausting, imagine standing in the bride & grooms’ shoes. Thankfully, all four of us made it through the day with gigantic smiles, an overflow of wonderful memories, and a dozen memory cards bursting with photos.
We had the absolute privilege of documenting this lovely couple’s wedding celebration last weekend. Together, they combined their families (and cultural heritages) for a fantastic + colorful multicultural wedding day. First came the Hindu marriage ceremony, followed by a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony. Colors, details, sweets, humor… they included it all. Symbolism was a key feature in their ceremonies– from the first moment they joined hands (the hasta melap and kanyadaan) to the various garlands + cords joining them together– the deep symbolism and richness of colors never cease to amaze us as photographers.
The evening was spent celebrating their new marriage as husband + wife– delicious cocktails, vast buffet options, and a whole lot of dancing.
We hope you all enjoy the little preview we’ve shared below. Please visit us on our facebook page to see more images! Enjoy!
(more…)
13 Aug ’13 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: Amy Peter, asian brides, candid moments, colorful weddings, Mansion Weddings, Morris County Wedding Photography, Morris Plains Weddings, multicultural multiethnic weddings, multicultural wedding photographers NJ, Southeast Asian Brides, The Mansion at Bretton Wood, wedding celebration indian saree sari, wedding photojournalism NJ NYC, wedding photojournalist NJ | 494 Comments »
We’re proud to feature Day 1 of Gayatri + Shiva’s traditional Hindu wedding celebration.
Of the 100+ weddings that we’ve had the opportunity to photograph over the last few years, we can recall only one other instance where we have started photographing before 5am. This Thursday celebration began bright and early around 4am. What began as a super-early start quickly transformed into an incredibly fun (yet rewarding) day of colors, celebration, laughs, and tradition. From the early morning wedding ceremony at the renowned Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago to the myriad of rich colors + textures, G + S’s wedding ceremony was simply unforgettable. We finished off the afternoon with a delicious vegetarian lunch banquet. Special thanks to Matt of MSW Photos for assisting me on this day.
(more…)
27 May ’13 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: Chicago IL weddings, chicago wedding photography, chicagoland weddings, colorful weddings, destination weddings Chicago, early morning weddings, Gayatri Shiva, Hindu Temple Ceremonies, jt, mehendi mehndi, memorial weekend weddings, Midwest Wedding Photographers, multiday wedding event photography, South Indian weddings, Southeast Asian Brides, Tamil wedding ceremony traditions, weddings at Hindu Temple of Great Chicago HTGC Rama Temple | 1 Comment »
A few months after meeting Deena & Dieter at another Michigander wedding this past January (the bride was Dieter’s sister), they got in touch with me (Jon) and invited me to document their big wedding day on July 9th.
Fast forward to this past Monday. Nothing says unique like a wedding day filled with friends & family hailing from all over the world just to celebrate this wonderful couple’s marriage covenant.
Their wedding ceremony took place at AACRC, with readings + songs in both English and beautiful Malayalam. During the evening cocktail hour, Deena and Dieter brilliantly planned some very unique activities for their guests– games! From beanbag tosses to slacklining (and a whole lot more), this certainly is the coolest cocktail hour I’ve ever had the pleasure of attending. The rest of the evening was spent honoring family & friends with, among other things, table games, speeches, toasts, and a humorous duet by the bride & groom themselves (if only I had a video camera…).
Below are some of my favorite images from their wedding day. Stay tuned for more images to come, and be sure to check us out on Facebook! Enjoy.
(more…)
10 Jul ’12 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: Ann Arbor Wedding Photography, cocktail hour games, creative lighting, destination out of state weddings, Dieter Deena, indian christian weddings, jt, Malayalam, Michigan Weddings, multicultural multiethnic weddings, SEA southeast asian wedding traditions christian, slacklining at wedding, Southeast Asian Brides, wedding teasers | 2 Comments »
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!
(more…)
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!
(more…)
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!
(more…)
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 »
