Jessica and Deepak Featured in Engaged 2014

Engaged is a RI Monthly publication which is available online and on the newstand. This 2014 issue features Jessica and Deepak's wedding weekend. The henna photos were taken the day before the rehearsal dinner at Villa One Twenty. The rehearsal dinner was a Mehndi Party held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, with the wedding ceremony and reception at Castle Hill Inn.

Villa One-Twenty, Liz and Max

Liz and Max were married in a small intimate ceremony held at Villa One-Twenty.

Portfolio Image

One moment, one shot. Serendipity plays an important part of the wedding day coverage. I started photographing Jessica, as she was helped into her dress, from behind her (see previous post) using the window for back light and a view of the back of the dress. I started looking for a better angle from the side and this moment presented itself. Beautiful light, expressive gestures and very natural. A portfolio winner!

Castle Hill Inn Wedding, Jessica and Deepak

Part 3, the wedding day! Yes, it rained. Fortunately, the ceremony was held outside between showers. The rain held up enough for us to get some photos at the Lighthouse. Jessica and Deepak selected the following vendors: Hair and makeup by Allison Barbara, Flowers by Semia, Henna by Manisha Hennacafe, Villa One Twenty, the band Cover to Cover, and just for fun Flip Book City. The talented Jaclyn L photographed the "guys", all the wonderful details and some nice moments. What a unique opportunity it was spending the wedding weekend with these two families.

Jessica and Deepak share a moment after the ceremony at the Castle Hill Lighthouse.

Window light portrait of Jessica getting ready at Villa One Twenty. 

  

Deepak relaxes at the Castle Hill Inn bar before the ceremony

The "girls" admire Jessica's gown before everyone leaves Villa One Twenty.

Jaclyn L captured this window light environmental portrait of the groom before the ceremony at Castle Hill Inn.

Love letters.

Even the cake had a Henna theme.

Jessica and Deepak are introduced.

First dance moment.

Jessica's matron of honor and mom watch the first dance.

Flip Book City was a big hit with the wedding guests.

A dancing moment.

Mehendi Preparation

Before the wedding day, the bride to be spends the day having her hands, wrists, palms and feet embellished with Henna tattoos. The reddish brown color represents the prosperity that a bride brings to her new family. Included in the design is a hidden inscription of the grooms name. Manisha, is a Henna/Mehndi artist who travels to various locations within New England. Her artistry is amazing to watch as she "free-hands" unique designs of Henna tattoos.The process takes about 4 to 5 hours to apply. The henna is left to dry overnight and removed the next day to reveal a gorgeous reddish brown tint. 

Deepak, the groom looks for his name hidden in the designs.