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Joann + Bensen
They fell in love in the Windy City
LE CAPE WEDDINGS BLOG
LUXURY DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS & CINEMATOGRAPHERS BLOG
Pooja & Viren
/Maybe as a photographer, you could relate to what we are about to say. But there is nothing better than coming across a bride who actually lives the moments she is in, and cares less about “perfect photos”, but desires memories that really show their personalities and actually tells who they are, and why they are in love. Pooja’s love for Viren was out of this planet! The way she loved on him, and the way they were so present in their wedding was out of this world!
Pooja & Viren
A couple after our own hearts…
First Look
Love at first sight!
A beautiful Hindu Ceremony
where laughter sounded even louder than their love!
Baraat
Over 100 degrees Baraat
Vidai
aka us crying behind the cameras (it gets us every time!)
A wedding reception
to celebrate with friends and family
Sangeet
A quick sneak peek to their Sangeet
Rimi + Rohun
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DAY 1
Mendhi
Remember Rimi and her beautiful engagement photos at the London House?
Time indeed goes by fast!
Rimi and Rohun thought of every detail of their wedding weekend. She was super hands on when it came to the planning, but couldn’t have done it without the help of her groom Rohun.
DAY 2
Pithi
DAY 3
Garba/Sangeet
DAY 4
Wedding Day
BARAAT
“Papa-style”
CEREMONY DECOR
By Yanni Designs
CEREMONY
A Romantic Hindu Wedding
VIDAI
Oh, Sweet tears!
CREATIVES
With the new Mr. & Mrs.
Wedding Reception
Westin Itasca
Vendors
Wedding Venue: Westin Chicago Northwest
Decorator: Yanni Designs
Felt like the shortest 4-Day Indian Wedding
/We know it is so easy to brag about our brides, they are all beautiful, they are all in love… but when it comes to Chhavi, she was unique! She is the kind of bride that thanked us every time we snapped a photo of her. It’s families like this that make a 4 day weekend feel too short, because we just can’t help it but want their celebration to continue for the entire month!
Mendhi
Day 1
Chhavi had her Mendhi and their Pithi celebrations at their own home. And if these photos aren’t any sample of their happiness, I don’t know what would tell you how much these two lovebirds love each other! Having intimate events is sometimes the way to go… you actually get to enjoy and spend time with each of your guests without feeling rushed.
When your groom does anything to keep you entertained during your loooong hours of your henna! ;)
Pithi
Day 2
Well… this is one way to clean you up after a Pithi ceremony! having fun and making memories is all that matters… our cameras getting wet, not so much! lol
Sangeet
Day 3
We always try to start our Sangeet nights with a mini session of the bride and the groom. Then, we hop into family formals at the stage and the celebration begins from there….
Not to be biased, but when your Uncle is the owner of Mantra Catering Chicago, what’s there to expect other than AMAZINGNESS! Not only the food was delicious all throughout their wedding weekend, but the setups and displays were such a work of art.
The program at Sangeet brought quite the surprise to our Bride. Our Groom not only showed off his dancing skills, but also with his sweet voice, he performed a special song for his Bride! and of course, the night isn’t over if not all 300 guests join the dance floor with some epic moves!
Getting Ready
Day 4 (AM)
So about rain in Chicago… yesssss… I know it’s a bummer, but when you have these many balloons ready for a First Look, any background does the job for such a romantic scene!
Not feeling to kheen on reading your letters out loud! Bummer!!!!
Chhavi and Sumeet were our brave couple to actually read their love letters to one another, outloud and with microphones none the less! I can’t tell you how many of us were tearing up in the middle of their letters… Their voices not only narrated their wedding video, but also set the romantic tone for their wedding photo session (in the middle of the rain!) rain had never been this romantic before! These two are so so sweet!
Baraat
day 4 (AM)
Did we say Smoke Boms at your Baraat??? heck yeahh!!!!
Wedding Ceremony
Decor by Dream Occassions
Hindu Ceremony
VIDAI
An sweet and emotional goodbye to the Bride and Groom
Creatives
Chicago City
Not fair! Traffic in Chicago cut our session in half, but it’s okay… with couples like these two lovebirds, it is easy to rush through a session and still get their love and personalities in pretty pictures :) It’s either that or my husband Jon is a ninja photographer! lol
RECEPTION
and Cocktail Hour
Literally, we all get chills when the doors open and the bride and groom enter for the first time! What a magical moment to see all that you’ve been planning for a full year, all there in front of you! These weddings make me want to re marry my husband and do it all over again! not fair for us who got married before Pinterest!
It’s so fair to say that we did not want the weekend to end. Sumeet + Chhavi, you two are wonderful people and have an amazing HUGE family that you made us feel a part of! Congratulations and seriously thank you for letting us capture your wedding weekend. Of course, this wedding wouldn’t have been the same without all these amazing vendors that were a huge part of their dream wedding. Here is a list of vendors for all of our upcoming brides to grab the phone and book them all! (specially the caterer, two thumbs up!)*
Cinematography & Photography: Le Cape Weddings
Venue: Westin Itasca, Grand Ballroom
Event Planner: JD Jankhana Desai | jd@abricoe.com | www.abricoe.com
Event Decorator: Dream Occassions Decor Info@dreamoccasions.com
Make up & Hair: Appease Inc. | Neela 630-915-8969
DJ: Shaadi Entertainment with DJ Krush
Caterer: Mantra Chicago | kasia@mantrachicago.com
Horse Rental: Maharaja Farm | info@maharajafarm.com
