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Vibrant, Colorful Indian Sikh Wedding at Royal King Palace in British Columbia – Nordica Photography

October 14, 2011 | editorial team

traditional Indian Sikh wedding in Vancouver, BC, purple, lavender, silver and black wedding colors, photos by Nordica Photography

Photographers Cole and Jakob of Nordica Photography had never photographed a Sikh wedding before working with couple Susan and Jag, and the weekend provided not only a wonderful artistic challenge for them as photographers, but a rich cultural experience they would never forget. I love the way they described it all on their blog

Susan and Jag didnt want the typical, traditional indian wedding photos. They wanted something else, something different, which is why they got in touch with us in the first place. We had never done a Sikh wedding before, so our fresh vision was exactly what they were looking for.

Their wedding brought us into a culture that we knew very little about: Sikh. We sat in their temples, ate their food, listened to their music and immersed ourselves in their world. But we approached this very unique wedding experience the exact same way we approach weddings in Iceland, Mexico, Sweden, Vancouver or anywhere else.

Because no matter the location, no matter the culture, its always about the same thing: telling the story, the way we see it.

We were told before this wedding that Indian weddings were incredible, and they truly are. We cant wait to do more.

An amazing wedding captured with truly unique imagery! What a pleasure to get to see it all! Read on to learn all about the wedding itself from the beautiful bride, Susan…

traditional Indian Sikh wedding in Vancouver, BC, purple, lavender, silver and black wedding colors, photos by Nordica Photography

When you imagined your wedding day, what was most important to you? We can’t really say that one thing was important than the other. We wanted the entire experience to be special so we gave careful thought and attention to each aspect of the wedding. However, if forced to pick, having the wedding ceremony and reception on two separate days was extremely important. Sikh weddings can be taxing in terms of the time required for the wedding ceremony and the traditional and cultural ceremonies that follow. Follow that with a wardrobe/hair/makeup change and a reception. This can be a little too much to squeeze into one day, so we wanted to divide the Wedding and Reception on a Saturday and Sunday of a long weekend so that we weren’t rushed and could take the time to enjoy every moment.

We were also very happy with all of the vendors we worked with. We are extremely happy with how the venue, decor, photography, videography, etc. turned out. We don’t have a single complaint about the people we worked with. With regards to our wardrobes, the vendors we worked with, the color palette we chose… we went with our gut on all of our decisions, and it worked out perfectly!

What three adjectives describe your wedding best? Joyous, glamorous, lively.

traditional Indian Sikh wedding in Vancouver, BC, purple, lavender, silver and black wedding colors, photos by Nordica Photography

What was your personal bridal style like and what inspired it? The morning look was based on a traditional Indian bridal style. I decided to go with purple because I wanted something different than the more traditional and commonly used red outfits. The evening style was based on a more western vintage look accompanied by Indian jewelry. I loved that we had the best of both worlds with a more traditional look in the morning followed by a western-inspired look in the evening.

traditional Indian Sikh wedding in Vancouver, BC, purple, lavender, silver and black wedding colors, photos by Nordica Photography

Tell us about your wedding color palette and decor design? For the reception our wedding colors were purple, lavender, black and silver. We wanted to have a gothic-inspired theme which would provide an amazing backdrop for a joy-filled evening.

We had our invitations printed in India. We went with what is traditionally used for Indian weddings.

My husband is a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and I wanted to surprise him with something during the event. So I had a cake created with the team colors, two penguins on the top, and two hockey sticks across the front. Corny maybe? Buy he was happily surprised and I feel that it gave a colorful uniqueness that you don’t see with most wedding cakes.

traditional Indian Sikh wedding in Vancouver, BC, purple, lavender, silver and black wedding colors, photos by Nordica Photography

What moments stand out to you most when you look back on the day? Getting prepared in the morning and having the surreal feeling that it was our wedding day, the wedding ceremony with the exciting and nervous energy surrounding it, and the hours and hours of dance mania at the reception! One of the most romantic moments was during our drive away from the wedding ceremony as this was our first opportunity to spend some time alone and discuss our experiences and feelings about the wedding and the days and traditional ceremonies leading up to it.

traditional Indian Sikh wedding in Vancouver, BC, purple, lavender, silver and black wedding colors, photos by Nordica Photography

Thank you so much Susan and Jag! Your wedding was spectacular and we’re honored to have the opportunity to learn more about it!

Readers, to learn all about the wedding professionals who worked on Susan and Jag’s wedding, be sure to visit their page in our Real Wedding Library. You can see many more images from this wedding on the Nordica Photography blog!

To plan your own wedding in Southern California or Seattle, check out our Plan Your Wedding Hotlists, and to find a dream wedding photographer for your wedding anywhere in the world, don’t miss our World’s Best Wedding Photographers Hotlist!

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2011 Bridal Market and Wedding Fashion Tips and Tricks!

October 13, 2011 | editorial team

Hey there Junebug readers! You may have noticed that this week’s posts have all been focused on fashion so far… well, that’s because I’m in New York City today gearing up for all the excitement of Bridal Market! Bridal Market is like fashion week for the wedding industry, where all the wedding dress and accessory designers present their new collections, and lucky media gals like me get to check it all out before the new designs hit the stores. I’ll be Tweeting live all weekend long from the fashion shows, appointments and get togethers, and blogging next week about the experience so you can have a sneak peek too, and get a feel for what it’s like to be here. If fashion’s your thing, be sure to follow along with me on Twitter for lots of updates and behind the scenes action! www.Twitter.com/JunebugWeddings #bridalmarket

And to keep us moving in the fashion mindset, here are just a few fun little fashion things I personally love, that could be great for any bride!

beautiful bridal manicures, photo by Junebug Weddings

Gel manicures. Ladies, if you haven’t tried these yet, get going. I normally cannot keep nail polish on my nails for more than 3 hours before they chip, but with these manicures where the special polish is cured under UV lights, my mani lasts perfectly for over 2 weeks. That’s right, two weeks! It’s like magic. Be sure you find a really reputable and ultra-professional salon so they polish your nails the correct, safe way – here in Seattle I love the Fab for 14 Manicures from Julep!

foot petals shoe cushions, wedding shoe pads

High heels are beautiful things, but man can they be brutal on those feet! Give yourself every comfort you can, especially on your wedding day, and use some of these brilliant shoe inserts from Foot Petals. They’re easy to work, super soft, and totally invisible from the outside, so you simply can’t go wrong.

Hollywood Fashion Tape, wedding dress double sided tape

I was a skeptic the first time I tried this tape – there was just no way it would stay put, right? Wrong. This fashion tape is amazingly sticky and sturdy, and it made me an instant convert. If you have a wedding dress or bridesmaids dresses that could use a little guidance, give Hollywood Fashion Tape a try!

wedding veil weights from Save the Veil

A new product from a very inventive business woman, these tiny, sparkly, magnetic veil weights from Save the Veil are made to hold your bridal veil down just enough so the wind won’t have its way with it. What a wonderful idea to wear during your outdoor wedding photos! And wedding planners and photographers, perhaps these are new items to have in your wedding day emergency kits?

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Wedding Jewelry As Your Something Blue

October 12, 2011 | editorial team

something blue wedding jewelry and accessories, necklace by Elva Fields

The wedding tradition of wearing something old, new, borrowed and blue can add a little sweetness and nostalgia to your day, so why not go for it and really have fun with your options? These blue jewelry pieces, glittering in shades from cobalt to turquoise to aquamarine, make fantastically creative and oh-so stylish options for your something blue. Take a look!

something blue wedding jewelry and accessories

Top image: White and blue Halcyon Days bridal necklace by Elva Fields

Image above, top row: Kendra Scott ‘Ignacia’ Feather and Stone Statement Necklace Chalcedony One Size from Nordstrom.com
Second row: Irene Neuwirth Oval Labradorite Earrings from Barneys.com and Kendra Scott Blue Agate ‘Danielle’ Oval Earrings from Nordstrom.com
Third row: Irene Neuwirth Aquamarine Bracelet from Barneys.com
Fourth row: Marcia Moran Large Oval Drusy Ring from Nordstrom.com and Sharon Khazzam Gemstone Norma Earrings from Barneys.com
Fifth row: Juicy Couture ‘Starlet Estate’ Stretch Bracelet
Sixth row: Suburban Blues necklace from Elva Fields

something blue wedding jewelry and accessories

Image above, top row: Sweetheart blue glass, orchid and freshwater pearl necklace from DelicacyJ on Etsy.com
Second row: Blue and green chandelier earrings from Lillyput Lane Design Co. on Etsy.com
Third row: Sea Blue Swarovski Pearl Bracelet from Lillyput Lane Design Co. on Etsy.com
Bottom row: Something Blue Anklet from KD Bridal Collection by Kazia Digo Jewelry

Are you wearing something blue on your wedding day?

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