Abhijit & Karena’s Indian Wedding Ceremony Photography

San Diego India wedding photography couple fist dance at Coronado hotel ballroom

One of my favorite aspects of my wedding photography job is that I get to learn about other cultures. And this Indian wedding was no different.

No matter how different Indian weddings are from each other, you can count on three things. They will be colorful, long, and fun. Abhijit and Karena came from New York for their destination wedding, but guests came from everywhere. They gathered on the beautiful island of Coronado to witness this special event.

The wedding happened at The Loews Coronado Hotel. I met the couple for some getting-ready shots. Always an interesting part of all Indian weddings. We decided to have their first look at the hotel's lobby because the guests were starting to arrive. The groom and his friends were ready for the Baraat - A traditional ceremony before the wedding ceremony where the groom rides a horse. In my opinion, the Baraat is the best part of every Indian wedding I participate in.

The traditional Indian ceremony was successful, and the bride and groom were ready to party.

The wedding was designed by the team of Nahid’s Global Events. They specialize in multicultural wedding design and coordination, and they're always great to work with them. Once again, they blew everyone’s mind with a gorgeous wedding reception.

It was an interesting party, to say the least. After a dazzling first dance, where Karena displayed another beautiful dress, it was time for some dance presentations. Abhijit's twin brother had a show planned, and it couldn’t have gone any better.

While the couple thanked their guests for their presence. After that, traditional Indian food was served, and, Without too many western traditions, such as bouquet tossing and cake, the couple proceeded to dance with the guests.

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