Two families, two cultures, one sacred fire: a Hindu fusion wedding at Bombay Palace, Brampton

Selin and Shrey laughing under a shower of petals at the end of their Hindu wedding ceremony at Bombay Palace in Brampton
Bombay Palace · Brampton

Bombay Palace, Brampton · April 6, 2023

Selin and Shrey were married at Bombay Palace in Brampton: blessings and a baraat with dhol in the morning, a Hindu ceremony under the mandap around the sacred fire, and two families celebrating together.

Venue
Bombay Palace, Brampton
Date
April 6, 2023
Ceremony
A Hindu ceremony under the mandap
Traditions
A baraat with dhol, rituals around the sacred fire
Style
Red lehenga, cream sherwani and floral garlands
Coverage
Documentary wedding photography with editorial portraits

01 · Morning

Blessings and the baraat

Blessings from family first, then a baraat full of dhol, dancing and candid joy outside Bombay Palace.

Shrey getting ready in front of a gold mirror on his wedding day
Family blessing Shrey before the baraat
Candid photo of family members laughing as they bless the groom
Women of the family blessing Shrey before the ceremony
Candid photo of Shrey dancing in his floral sehra as the baraat begins
The baraat outside with dhol and dancing guests
Candid photo of guests dancing around the groom during the baraat
Shrey in his floral sehra surrounded by the baraat
Dhol player leading the baraat into the venue
Guests dancing inside Bombay Palace during the baraat
Family celebrating with the dhol during the baraat

02 · Late morning

Selin's entrance

Family by her side, and a room that cheers her all the way in.

Selin receiving blessings from family before the ceremony
Selin in a red lehenga arriving through the doors

And then, Selin.

Guests cheering as Selin enters with the dhol
Family dancing around Selin during her entrance
Selin smiling as guests celebrate her entrance
Selin and Shrey holding hands before the ceremony
Close-up of Selin and Shrey holding hands

03 · Midday

The ceremony

A Hindu ceremony under the mandap, around the sacred fire, with family close at every step.

Shrey and Selin smiling together at the start of the ceremony
Selin laughing during the Hindu wedding ceremony
Selin and Shrey in garlands with family during the ceremony
Mandap decorated with drapes, flowers and a chandelier at Bombay Palace
Kalash with coconut and mango leaves at the mandap
Sacred fire during the Hindu wedding ceremony
Selin and Shrey facing each other under the mandap
The couple standing together at the mandap with family
Family placing a blessing on Selin's forehead
Selin seated at the mandap as her family takes part in the ceremony
Selin and Shrey seated by the sacred fire

Around the fire, step by step.

The couple seated at the mandap beside the sacred fire
Offerings poured into the sacred fire
Selin and Shrey standing together in the mandap
Selin and Shrey walking around the sacred fire
Shrey and Selin during a ritual at the mandap
Elders blessing the couple at the mandap
Selin and Shrey laughing together in the mandap
Selin framed through soft red fabric during the ceremony
A family member hugging Selin and Shrey after the ceremony

04 · Evening

Portraits

A few quiet minutes together in the evening light, and plenty of room for that lehenga to move.

Selin and Shrey holding hands outside a historic building in warm evening light
Selin twirling in her red lehenga with her dupatta
Selin and Shrey embracing by a tall arched window
Black and white portrait of Selin and Shrey embracing
Selin and Shrey walking toward each other for portraits
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Selin & Shrey · April 6, 2023

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