Traditional Kerala Hindu weddings are beautifully engraved with custom-rich
ceremonial events and humble festivities. The soul-cleansing aroma of incense sticks, fresh jasmine garlands and glowy silk sarees are real treats for our senses. Added to
that, we see an everlasting bond of father-daughter relationships hitting different
emotional states throughout the rituals.
‘Kanyadaan’ being the crucial ritual of Kerala Hindu weddings, is when the father
gives away his dear daughter to the groom by joining their hands. Undoubtedly, it’s a
special feeling to watch and experience the priests performing the holy rituals. The
rituals are carried out with fresh flowers and a set of lighted ‘Nilavilakk’ (a traditional
Kerala lamp) and so much more! Let’s jump straight into the best Hindu wedding
images Kerala of our gorgeous couple Greeshma and Vineesh.
1) The Glory of Authentic Kerala Brides
Our bride Greeshma is dolled up in an authentic red traditional silk saree attire. Her
bridal makeover was finessed by the very famous celebrity make-up artists Sajith &
Sujith. Glowing in the best red Hindu Kerala wedding saree outfit, customary
temple jewelry and henna-stained hands, Greeshma radiates the glory of authentic
Kerala traditional Hindu brides. Here, we have infused warm tones to sync the elegance of our bride with the royal
indoors of Uday Backwater Resort. The semi-candid bridal portraits we curated for
our simple Kerala Hindu bride are to ensure comfort and confidence as we warm up
with the shoot. The poses captured here are a great way to start with the bridal
portraits right after the touch-ups and makeover are done for the big day.
2) The ‘Glass Showcase’ Bridal Portraits
Glass showcase portraits are trending ever since it has entered Kerala wedding
photography. Greeshma is looking away from the camera, smiling at the reviving
beauty of Alappuzha landscapes around the Resort. The calming cool tones and the
perfect poses Greeshma is striking add a special touch to the portraits. The shimmery warm tones of Greeshma’s Best Kerala Hindu bride saree attire is
radiating across the glass, channeling the inner beauty of traditional brides of Kerala. The reflection of the greens and the moody edits complete the frames giving us a chill
in the spine. Glass showcase portraits are something that adds an extra sparkle to the
best Kerala Hindu weddings 2020.
3) Warmth of Family Portraits
As told by Michael Ratnadeepak ‘No one in this world can love a girl more than her
father’, these family portraits express the unconditional love of Greeshma’s parents
towards her. Our beautiful bride Greeshma shares a divine and deep-rooted bond with
her loving father. The candid shots with her father is heartwarming and intense. Candid family portraits melt our hearts in less than a second as we skim through the
precious emotions reflecting through their kind gestures and priceless expressions. The captivating indoors of the resort served as the perfect backdrop for these beautiful
family portraits. Clearly, shades of red are dominating the frames through the
elements of the backdrop and the wedding day attires of the family. We have taken
great care to balance out the sharpness and hues of the images for achieving a smooth
finish.
4) Minimal yet Dashing; Our Traditional Groom Portraits
Our handsome groom Vineesh is acing his single portraits with flawless poses. The
overhead pose holding his frames is an uber-cool pose for all the traditional Kerala
Hindu grooms, especially in a mundu outfit. His traditional monochrome outfit is the
best Kerala Hindu wedding groom dress. It represents the ethnic wedding attire
followed by the grooms of Kerala since decades. This traditional Kerala mundu outfit always
aids the groom in standing out from the vibrant colors of traditional Kerala Hindu
wedding festivities. These portraits are spiralling beige and brown tones with fine contrast. The poses we
curated here are an ‘into-the-camera-eye’ pose and an overhead pose. Through the ‘into
the camera-eye’ pose, Vineesh is making direct eye contact with the viewer through a
gentle gaze. The frame is beaming out with the vibes of the Kerala culture and
heritage.
5) Classic Event Decor at Uday Backwater Resort
The outdoor event decor organized and executed by Maritus Events and Wedding
Planners was a real head-turner. The overall outdoor seating arrangements were
white-themed. A mix of baby pink and red floral decor added a subtle pop of color to
the arrangements. Fresh white chairs for the guests were finished with a decorous
wrap of Kerala traditional Kasavu fabric. The shiny golden border of the fabric
symbolizes a touch of traditional Kerala heritage. Amidst the lush green Alappuzha scenery, the white-themed event decor made a bold
statement for the event. The wide shot of the entrance covers some other interesting
decor details of this Kerala traditional wedding photography. As a part of
documenting the details, we have clicked wedding flatlays as well. The flatlay
showcased here merges beautifully with the symbols of traditional Hindu wedding
culture.
6) The Exciting Processional Shots
The main ritual documentation of Kerala Hindu wedding photography begins with
the processional shots of both bride and groom. Pure candid shots of Greeshma’s
processional shots captured in bright sun compliments the color tones and floral frame
used for welcoming her to the main stage. The low-angle shot explains how Kerala Hindu brides are welcomed to the main stage
with flower thaalis held by cousins alongside. The groom Vineesh is also welcomed
by the families after poojas. He makes a royal entrance in floral garlands and bouquet
presented to him as a part of welcoming the groom. The welcoming is done by the
bride’s family according to Kerala Hindu wedding traditions
7) The ‘Thaalikettu’ Sequels
The Thaalikettu ceremony shot is a pure candid clicked at the right moment where
Vineesh ties the ‘Magalsutra’ or ‘Thaali’(a sacred thread) on Greeshma which
religiously marks them married. The floral shower and family chanting prayers give
more life to this priceless shot. ‘Kanyadaan’ which means giving away the bride to the
groom by the bride’s father is one of the most pivotal ceremonial rituals of South
Indian Hindu weddings. In Kerala Hindu tradition, the bride’s father joins the hands of both bride and groom to
finalize their union as a married couple. Greeshma’s Kanyadaan leaves us teary-eyed
as we see her loving father battling with heart-rending emotions while performing the
ceremony. The straight-angle shot of the couple holding a ‘Nilavilikku’ also
symbolizes their new beginning as a married couple.
8) Quirky Wedding Portraits
‘Just married’ wedding portraits are something which each and every couple look back
to, as years pass by. It never fails to rewind sweet memories of their big day. Our
couple’s ‘just married’ Kerala traditional marriage photos clearly convey notes of
fun and frolic! The eye-to-eye connection maintained by the couple makes each and
every portrait even more special.
The side profile portrait is quirky and cute almost leaving us lost in the warmth of
their love for each other. The portrait where the couple is facing the Vembanadu lake
depicts the beginning of their brand new life journey. The couple is holding their
hands resonating strong feels of emotional bonding.
9) Bidding the Farewell; Emotional
The farewell shots are one of the most emotionally challenging shots when it comes to
Kerala Hindu wedding photos. As we attend their big day together
documenting each step of their milestones, we the photographers also feel the same
emotional ride together with the family. Here, the family is bidding farewell to Greeshma before she takes leave to her
husband’s home. As a protector and as the most important person in Greeshma’s life, her father is leading the couple to the car for bidding farewell. Tears are shed, tight
warm hugs are exchanged and blessings are given as Greeshma touches the feet of her
father and mother.
10) The New Beginnings
Our classic black and white photo edition is used to record the best moments to
treasure forever. The sequel showcased here is Greeshma waving goodbye to her
parents once again before she takes leave. The tearful eyes of everyone in the frames
trying to spark a gentle smile are extremely soul-stirring. The color palette we have extracted for Greeshma and Vineesh’s wedding
documentation is in warm tones with a red tinge. We walked through our couple’s
most important day as sole companions without missing a single moment. We believe
in giving our couple the most relaxing and soothing viewing experience when they
see our works. Hence, we always make sure to bring in natural, earthy and neutral
tones to our photos. Picture quality and color grading are two other prime factors we
concentrate on. And as a team, we are always here to ensure the comfort and
happiness of our dear clients.
Wedding Highlights of Greeshma & Vineesh
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