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REET + JULIE’s CHANDIGARH, INDIA WEDDING – PART 2 (Pre-wedding Ceremonies + Sangeet)

March 4, 2015 1 Parties, Travels, Weddings

So, after several days of traveling across the country enjoying a mini-vacation of sorts and taking several photographs of the sights, we arrive in Chandigarh to begin all the festivities and pre-wedding ceremonies that surround a traditional Sikh union.

It all started with a warm welcome for the bride and groom as our bus pulled up. However, with so many mini events to fit in before Saturday’s wedding, things quickly moved along. A brief prayer ceremony is followed by a well-known South-Asian tradition; the Mehndi party. Here the bride receives intricate, henna-based designs on her hands and feet. This is closely followed by the Choora where red and ivory bangles are gifted to the bride along with other items from the family. Interwoven into all of this is the Batna, where yellow turmeric paste is placed on the face, hands and feet as a way to prepare the person for married life. This is done for both the bride and groom. For two days prior to the actual wedding all these activities are occurring in concert with family visits, expansive lunches and dinner spreads, and a house party in the basement that practically never ended. Perhaps the true highlight of this time frame comes in the form of the Sangeet. In the past a Sangeet was more of a ladies tradition, similar to a bridal shower but more elaborate. Nowadays it has blossomed into a full blown reception-like party that is usually conducted in a very large venue for all to enjoy. In this case an entire neighborhood park was reserved and tented for Reet + Julie’s Sangeet. Hundreds of guests were invited to eat, sing and dance. Finally the party takes to the streets…literally! Also known as the Jaggo, at the end of the night the family takes the couple, along with all their guests, to dance and sing in the streets. A maternal aunt carries a copper vessel on her head and leads the way through the neighborhood to visit friends that have decorated their homes in honor of the couple. The bride and groom are welcomed with sweets and drinks. They dance there for a while and then move on to the next home for the same process. All along, music is played for all to hear.

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Allies in Wonderland 2014

March 13, 2014 0 Events, Parties

Oh what a night! We had the pleasure and honor of photographing the Allie Awards this year at the Tabernacle. This year’s Allie’s were revamped with a totally new, never before seen format and the guests loved it. You might ask…what’s the Allie Awards. Well to best answer your question…

The Allie Awards is Atlanta’s premier award ceremony recognizing and honoring outstanding examples of quality and creativity in Atlanta’s event industry. The awards demonstrate how working together for a common good can promote excellence in event design, planning and production. Its mission is to honor and promote excellence in Atlanta’s event design, planning and production.
Here’s a video slideshow reel to get a feel of all the fun we had.

Allies in Wonderland — 2014 Allie Awards at the Tabernacle from Viridian Images Photography on Vimeo.

Service Information

Viridian Images Photography is an Atlanta wedding photographer offering Atlanta wedding photography coverage in the Atlanta metro area, including but not limited to, Augusta, Dahlonega, Dalton, Duluth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Macon, Savannah and the surrounding areas. In addition, we also offer wedding photography coverage in Florida, all over the Southeast and worldwide. Each wedding is cared for with a distinctive and creative eye not found with other Atlanta wedding photographers. Your wedding day is carefully crafted to offer one of a kind unique images. Call us at 678.905.7545 for more information. We are not just wedding photographers. Please be sure to consider us for your high school senior photos and/or all your family photography needs. We service all of the Atlanta area.

The Atlantan Re-Design Launch

March 12, 2014 0 Events, Parties

From The Atlantan October 2013 issue:

At some point, everything needs a little retouch—including our fabulous magazine. The Atlantan hosted a cocktail party at ADAC to celebrate its new makeover. The re-design coiree co=hosted by Dr. Julian Gordon of Plastikos Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery featured Glorious Events’ delectable catering passed on platters covered with old photos from the magazine. Guests sipped on Russian Standard vodka and Stella Artois, while Cooper Pianos hosted a pianist who provided entertainment throughout the nights. With goodie bags on their arms, attendees perused Jim Ellis’ stunning Audis while waiting at valet — Ruthie Sidell

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Service Information

Viridian Images Photography is an Atlanta wedding photographer offering Atlanta wedding photography coverage in the Atlanta metro area, including but not limited to, Alpharetta, Dahlonega, Dalton, Duluth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Macon, Roswell, Savannah and the surrounding areas. In addition, we also offer wedding photography coverage in Florida, all over the Southeast and worldwide. Each wedding is cared for with a distinctive and creative eye not found with other Atlanta wedding photographers. Your wedding day is carefully crafted to offer one of a kind unique images. Call us at 678.905.7545 for more information.

We are not just wedding photographers. Please be sure to consider us for your high school senior photos and/or all your family photography needs. We service all of the Atlanta area.

50th Gala Celebration l’Alliance Française d’Atlanta

March 12, 2014 0 Events, Parties

Fifty years ago — in the fall of 1963 — with her friend Jean Lardon, Nora Saporta co-founded the Ecole de l’Alliance Française d’Atlanta with a $75 budget. They bought 10 classroom chairs at $1 a piece, a blackboard and a few textbooks. Air France donated a used desk and three armchairs. The school started with 35 students divided into four classes. On September 29, l’Alliance Française d’Atlanta celebrated this momentous occasion at the beautiful 3109 Piedmont Estate and Garden. The event featured live music, dancing and an exquisite selection of French gastronomy and wine.

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Service Information

Viridian Images Photography is an Atlanta wedding photographer offering Atlanta wedding photography coverage in the Atlanta metro area, including but not limited to, Augusta, Dahlonega, Dalton, Duluth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Macon, Savannah and the surrounding areas. In addition, we also offer wedding photography coverage in Florida, all over the Southeast and worldwide. Each wedding is cared for with a distinctive and creative eye not found with other Atlanta wedding photographers. Your wedding day is carefully crafted to offer one of a kind unique images. Call us at 678.905.7545 for more information.

We are not just wedding photographers. Please be sure to consider us for your high school senior photos and/or all your family photography needs. We service all of the Atlanta area.

Featured on Occasions Magazine Blog | Jonathan and Vicky’s Baby Shower

This baby shower was the event to be at for those that know Jonathan and Vicky and for it to be featured on Occasions Magazine makes me happy. You can take a look at the party here. To go view the feature on Occasions, click here.

A Roswell Baby Shower

May 21, 2013 1 Baby Shower, Parties

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of celebrating the upcoming arrival of baby Leah at a baby shower the family threw for Jonathan and Vicky

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