Distance can’t keep hearts apart, and that is what Shincy and Joseph proved through their enchanting wedding at Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. This Christian wedding marked the union of a couple who had met only once in person before their wedding. And that was when Joseph proposed to Shincy and she replied with a yes.
The bride is from Philadelphia, and the groom is from London. Since they got to know each other during the pandemic, the lockdown and travel restrictions played spoilsport in their plans to meet in person. They selected Bangalore for the wedding as the groom’s family is based out of this city.
Mela: Bonding Between Families
Shincy and Joseph’s wedding celebrations began with a fun event called Mela. It was a special event designed for the two families to interact and gel up. Organized on the terrace of the Leela Palace in Bangalore, the event had a mesmerising purple and yellow-themed décor.
The bride wore a beautiful lehenga in pastel shades. The groom looked dapper in his pastel kurta and a matching sleeveless jacket. Both families had a great time bonding over a lot of exciting activities and games. The family tambola session was the concluding event of the evening that ended on a high note with a lot of singing and conversations.
The gorgeous setting created the perfect background for some stunning pictures of the couple as well as the family members. We made the most of this opportunity and captured the mood of the evening in our cameras.
An Enchanting Church Wedding
On the wedding day, Shincy got ready at Ritz Carlton. It was a lovely affair to watch the bride transform into a mesmerizing diva in her wedding gown. We couldn’t help capturing all those moments for her. On her part, the bride, too, had a great time shooting with her bride’s maids. She was thrilled to receive recorded video messages from many of her friends in the US who couldn’t make it to the wedding.
For the wedding, Shincy adorned a gorgeous white flowing gown with sleek jewelry. The bouquet of pastel roses in her hands complemented her look perfectly. It was an emotional moment for Shincy when she got a beautiful letter from Joseph. While reading it out loud, her eyes became misty.
To add a fun vibe to the shooting, we asked her to get into the bathtub in her wedding finery. The bride went along with our plan, and we got to shoot some amazing pictures of her sitting in the bathtub. We also shot her pictures with her family members and some magical solo shots in black and white. While gliding down the floral-decked stairway of the Ritz Carlton, the bride looked no less than an elegant princess in white, and we didn’t miss seizing the moments.
While all these were happening at Ritz Carlton, the groom was getting ready at his home. He looked elegant in his black tuxedo. When he received Shincy’s letter, even he became emotional.
The wedding was set to take place at The Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Ashok Nagar. Joseph set his eyes on Shincy dressed as a bride for the first time and was floored. It was a magical moment when the bride walked down the stairs for her Church wedding, and her parents brought her to Joseph. As they gave her hand to him, he beamed brightly.
They entered the church together. The wedding rituals were completed in the presence of family and friends. The couple exchanged rings, and the groom tied the mangalsutra on the bride’s neck as part of the wedding rituals. When they stepped out of the church, their family welcomed the newlyweds with bubbles.
A Glamorous Wedding Reception
Shincy and Joseph’s Christian wedding reception was held at Ritz Carlton. The event started with the bridal march. Everyone was full of energy and entered the venue, dancing spiritedly. The lighting of lamps marked the beginning of the celebrations, followed by the speeches. From the bride’s side, Shincy’s sister gave an emotional speech. Joseph’s brother made everyone reel in laughter with his funny toast.
Shincy shimmered in her pink and golden saree. She hit the dance floor with Joseph for the first dance of the bride and groom. As the evening progressed, more dances followed between father-daughter and son-mom. Family and friends too joined in the dancing and fun before everyone called it a night.
On our part, we got busy shooting all the delightful moments for Shincy and Joseph to look back on as part of their wedding memories.
