I don’t know where to start with Suvarna (Sona) and Jeff. They came to me after their original photographer didn’t work out but I never felt like I was a second choice. I knew from our initial hour and a half meeting that this was going to work out well. Jeff’s very dry sense of humor and Sona’s joy in the details of the wedding that she’d dreamed of since childhood really struck a chord with me. And when she told me her dress would be magenta and sparkly–I was hooked.  I had such fun working & consulting with Sona over the last months and I was so happy for her that her wedding day dawned sunny (if a tad on the hot side). It was my first wedding at the Music Center although since it’s practically in my neighborhood, I’d been there before and have shot next door at the Mansion. The wall of windows and the late afternoon sunlight was fun for me to play with inside the building and by the time I took Sona and Jeff to do their portraits in the gazebo, it was beautiful out! Their ceremony was a lovely mix of Indian tradition (seven steps in a circle, sitar & tabla playing before  and after the ceremony) and really reflected their love of music. Bob Dylan was part of the readings and there was a promise to root for Duke as I recall (not that I’m in favor of that being a Terp–sorry Sona!). Their table decorations also reflected their musical tastes and the bride & groom and immediate family sat at the Jimi Hendrix table. The fabulous Chris Laich kept the party dancing with a mix of contemporary music and Indian choices. I was thrilled to have Linda Davidson (and her husband John) as my second shooter and by the time the couple left the party with a sparkler send off, I knew that Sona had the day she had dreamed of.  And now, on to Paris!

Below are the vendors who made it happen and some of the photos I like best.

Wedding and reception at The Music Center at Strathmore

Flowers Janet Flowers

DJ Chris Laich

Cake Just Cakes

Make-Up Lauren Miller

Hair Frank Pezzanite