Vanisha + Bhavik | Hindu Wedding Photos at Monterey Marriott

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What an extraordinary year for us! We had a ton of weddings, most of them three day Indian weddings. We are so blessed to have the support of such great couples and their families. The most rewarding part was seeing all of our past clients at these events. We are pleased to share with you our last wedding of 2011 on our blog!

Vanisha and Bhavik had three days of events during the Thanksgiving weekend. Most of the events were held in Marina, right outside of Monterey, and Bhavik’s Grah Shanti was all the way up in Novato. The wedding and reception took place at the Monterey Marriott, which was a beautiful venue and perfect for their Gujarati wedding.

We are excited for 2012 and hope to see you at an event soon!

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Bhavik’s Grah Shanti (Sataak) in Novato, CA

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The day after the bride got her Mehndi done, both families held what is known as a Sataak, or Grah Shanti. The Grah Shanti is a Ganesh Pooja where the families ask for the removal of obstacles from Lord Ganesh so that their wedding goes smoothly and that they may have a good life with one another. The Poojas can take several hours and there are many steps involved. During a portion of the day the bride and groom get yellow paste known as Pithi applied to them. It not only makes their skin have a healthy glow, it also gives us a wonderful photo op! Enjoy these images from the Groom’s Grah Shanti events in Novato, CA.
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