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Angela and Nikhil Beautiful Wedding Celebrations at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, Virginia

Angela and Nikhil Beautiful Wedding Celebrations at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, Virginia

Venue Location: Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151

In the beautiful setting of Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, a love story spanning continents and cultures, found its perfect celebration. Nikhil, with his Indian heritage and a sprinkle of Telugu vocabulary, and Angela, carrying the vibrant energy of the Dominican Republic, tied the knot in a wedding that was every bit as eclectic as their individual journeys.

How Two Worlds Met in Med School

Amidst the demanding hours and intense study sessions of med school, Nikhil and Angela’s paths converged. Their shared dedication to healing and helping others transitioned smoothly into a deep, personal connection. As the days turned into nights and study dates transformed into romantic dinners, they found in each other a partner who understood the challenges of their profession and the joys of shared dreams.

Dual Celebrations at Westfields Marriott

The Westfields Marriott, with its elegant spaces and timeless charm, played the perfect host to the coming together of two cultures. Guests from around the world were treated to a dual ceremony — a vibrant Hindu ritual followed by a touching Christian service.

The Hindu ceremony saw Nikhil in traditional Indian attire, looking every bit the regal groom. Angela, embracing the colorful world of Indian weddings, donned a radiant lehenga that highlighted the intermingling of their cultural backgrounds.

Post the Hindu rituals, the couple changed into attire for the Christian ceremony. Angela looked ethereal in a white gown, embodying the elegance of a Dominican bride, while Nikhil switched to a sharp tuxedo, complementing her perfectly.

Rain and Romance: Indoor Couple Photos

In its unpredictable style, nature brought rain to Chantilly on their special day. But not to be deterred, Nikhil and Angela found cozy corners and grand hallways within the Westfields Marriott to capture their love. The indoor setting, with its ambient lighting and luxurious decor, lent a unique charm to their photos. Every shot echoed their joy, love, and the beauty of two cultures coming together.

Celebrations Beyond Boundaries

The reception was a delightful fusion of tastes, music, and dances. From spicy Indian curries to flavorful Dominican dishes, guests had a gastronomic journey that spanned the essence of both cultures. The music shifted seamlessly from Bollywood beats to Merengue, with Nikhil even trying his hand at a few Telugu phrases to delight his Indian relatives, while Angela’s family swayed and celebrated in the warmth of the Latin beats.

A Love for the Ages

Nikhil and Angela’s wedding was not just a union of two souls, but a celebration of diversity, understanding, and the magic that happens when love knows no boundaries. Their story, beautifully sealed amidst the rains of Chantilly, at the grand Westfields Marriott, is a testament to the fact that love always finds a way in all its forms and colors.

Here’s to many more chapters in their journey, and the continued blending of spices, songs, and stories!

A few images from Angela and Nikhil Beautiful Wedding Celebrations at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, Virginia


Sangeet decor
Sangeet decor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Home decorated for sangeet celebrations
Home decorated for sangeet celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Groom’s residence
Groom’s residence
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 400


Entrance to the house decorated with flower for the sangeet celebrations
Entrance to the house decorated with flower for the sangeet celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1250


favors for the sangeet celebrations
favors for the sangeet celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 5.0
ISO : 1250


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Shutter Speed Value : 1/50
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.5
ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.5
ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/50
Aperture Value : 4.5
ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2500


Family dancing during the sangeet celebrations
Family dancing during the sangeet celebrations
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 2000


Nikhil and his brother dancing
Nikhil and his brother dancing
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2500


Wedding shoes
Wedding shoes
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Wedding Invitation
Wedding Invitation
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Wedding Gown
Wedding Gown
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 2500


Floral decor
Floral decor
NIKON D5
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ISO : 1600


Fabric design
Fabric design
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 2500


Groom getting ready for his Hindu Ceremony
Groom getting ready for his Hindu Ceremony
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Bride getting ready for her Hindu ceremony
Bride getting ready for her Hindu ceremony
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 1600


Bride hugging her grandmother
Bride hugging her grandmother
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2000


Mother of the groom adjusting the necklace on the groom.
Mother of the groom adjusting the necklace on the groom.
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


Bride hugging her father
Bride hugging her father
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 1600


Groom waiting for his bride
Groom waiting for his bride
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 5000


Bride and Groom seeing each other for the first time before their Hindu Ceremony
Bride and Groom seeing each other for the first time before their Hindu Ceremony
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 5000


Portrait of a Bride and Groom in their South Asian Wedding outfits
Portrait of a Bride and Groom in their South Asian Wedding outfits
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Portrait of a Bride and Groom in their South Asian Wedding outfits
Portrait of a Bride and Groom in their South Asian Wedding outfits
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Balck and White Portrait of a Bride and Groom in their South Asian Wedding outfitsAngela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Balck and White Portrait of a Bride and Groom in their South Asian Wedding outfitsAngela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Performing Ganesh Pooja before the arrival of the bride.
Performing Ganesh Pooja before the arrival of the bride.
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 4000


Wedding Sign at the entrance
Wedding Sign at the entrance
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/6400
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 64508


Wedding Favors at an Indian Wedding
Wedding Favors at an Indian Wedding
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/5000
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 64508


Portrait of an Indian Bride on the Mandap
Portrait of an Indian Bride on the Mandap
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 4000


Hindu Wedding Rituals being performed on the Mandap
Hindu Wedding Rituals being performed on the Mandap
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 4000


Baraat - groom’s procession on his horse.
Baraat – groom’s procession on his horse.
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 25600


Baraat - mother of the groom
Baraat – mother of the groom
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 25600


Baraat - brother of the groom dancing.
Baraat – brother of the groom dancing.
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 25600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/8000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 25600


Hindu Wedding Ceremony Decor of the Mandap
Hindu Wedding Ceremony Decor of the Mandap
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1000
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 25600


Baraat
Baraat
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Baraat
Baraat
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/500
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 25600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


Welcoming of the groom
Welcoming of the groom
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


Kaasi Yatra - an Indian traidtion at the wedding.
Kaasi Yatra – an Indian traidtion at the wedding.
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2500
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 64508


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2500
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 64508


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2000
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 64508


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.5
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.5
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 1.4
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 2.0
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 1600


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 4000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 4000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.5
ISO : 4000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 4000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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ISO : 640


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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ISO : 640


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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ISO : 640


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 4.0
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2000


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
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Aperture Value : 3.5
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Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 2500


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON Z 6_2
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Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
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Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 3200


Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
Angela and Nikhil Wedding Celebrations
NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/50
Aperture Value : 5.6
ISO : 4000

Cameras and Lenses used to photograph Angela and Nikhil Beautiful Wedding Celebrations at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, Virginia

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ( Canon )
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV ( Canon )
NIKON D5 ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6_2 ( NIKON CORPORATION )

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM ( Canon )
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM ( Canon )
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II ( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ( NIKON CORPORATION )

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    There's a moment right before the words come out — eyes closed, hand lifted, like he's reaching for the note before it exists yet. This ragi was leading shabad kirtan at Alekhya and Amar's Sikh wedding ceremony, and I love how you can see the tabla player's hand already waiting, perfectly in sync, like they've done this a thousand times together (they probably have).

This is the part of a wedding day people don't always think to document — not the couple, not the decor, but the musicians who carry the entire spiritual weight of the ceremony on their voices. You can see decades of practice in that harmonium, worn smooth at the keys. That's not something you stage. That's something you notice.

If you're planning a Sikh ceremony and want a photographer who understands the significance of these quieter moments — not just the big ones — let's talk. Drop a comment or send us a DM.
    That look. Right in the middle of the ceremony, surrounded by family, and Amar still can't help but grin at Alekhya like no one else is in the room. We caught this at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, and moments like this are exactly why we never put the cameras down during the ceremony — the real stuff happens in the glances, not just the rituals.

Sikh wedding ceremonies have such a beautiful rhythm to them, the quiet focus, the hymns, and then these little bursts of pure joy between the couple. We live for catching both.

Planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want a team that knows the flow of the ceremony? Drop us a comment or DM — let's talk.

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    This is the kind of moment you have to be watching for — not posed, not repeated. Amar kneeling before the Guru Granth Sahib, kirpan in hand, the whole room holding its breath for a second. The maroon turban against that cream sherwani, the flowers banking the altar like they're standing guard too.

These quiet, reverent seconds inside a Sikh ceremony are some of my favorite to photograph — there's so much weight and history in them that you can't fake. Planning a Sikh wedding and want someone who knows how to catch these moments without getting in the way? Send us a DM, we'd love to talk.
    The room is empty, the guests haven't arrived yet, and these little gold baskets are already doing their job, hold the Karah Parshad which is handed out to attendees - it is much more than just a dessert; it embodies the core principles of Sikhism. This is the kind of detail I find myself photographing before anyone else even walks in — because the care put into a Sikh wedding goes so far beyond the ceremony itself. At the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, hospitality isn't an afterthought, it's woven into everything, right down to how the napkins are set out.

These are the moments that remind me why I show up early to every wedding. Want us there for yours from the very first detail? Send us a DM or book a consult — link in bio.
    Before the shabad even starts, there's this moment of quiet — flowers arranged just so, everyone finding their seats, the whole room settling into what's about to happen. These blush roses were part of Alekhya and Amar's day at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, and I always make a point to slow down and capture the details like this before the ceremony energy picks up. They matter just as much as the big moments.

If you're planning a Sikh ceremony and want a photographer who understands the flow of the Anand Karaj — from the quiet setup to the joy after — let's talk. Send us a DM or book a consultation through the link in our bio.
    Some of my favorite frames from a wedding day aren't the big moments — they're the quiet textures in between. This soft white fringe falling across hand-embroidered paisley fabric, caught during Alekhya and Amar's Sikh ceremony, is the kind of detail most people don't really give a second thought too, Chaur Sahib, the ceremonial whisk. But it tells its own story: generations of craftsmanship, layers of tradition, and their Rumala Sahib, one of the little things that make their wedding day feel truly theirs.

If you're planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices the details as much as the big moments, let's chat — drop a comment or send us a DM!
    I always tell couples — look up. The ceiling details at ceremonies like this one are never an afterthought, and this cluster of gold and pearl tassels hanging from the canopy at Alekhya and Amar's Sikh wedding was one of those small moments I couldn't walk past without photographing. Every strand catching the light a little differently, swaying so slightly you'd miss it if you weren't paying attention.

This is the kind of detail that gets lost in the rush of a wedding day but means everything when you look back years later and remember exactly where you were standing. Got a ceremony space full of details like this? Tell me about it in the comments, or DM me to chat about your date.
    That moment right before the ceremony even starts, when two families fold into one. The dhol is still going in the background, the garlands haven't even settled yet, and these two are just... holding on. You can tell there is a bit of happiness in this union — this isn't a polite greeting, this is relief and joy all mixed together.

This is what I mean when I say the baraat isn't just an entrance, it's a union. Got a Sikh ceremony or baraat coming up? DM us — we'd love to be there for these moments.
    Before the shabad even begins, this is the moment I always watch for — the elders, barefoot on the path to the Gurdwara, hands clasped the exact same way without even realizing it. There's a quiet conversation happening here that isn't for the camera, it's just two family elders settling into the weight and joy of the day ahead.

Twenty years of shooting Sikh weddings and I still catch my breath at moments like this. The crisp white, the navy turbans, the stillness before the ceremony gets loud with music and blessings — it's my favorite kind of photo because it's the one families didn't know they needed until they see it. Tell me, whose dad or uncle does this remind you of? 👇
    Before Alekhya and Amar even stepped in for their Anand Karaj, this was happening outside the Sikh Foundation of Virginia — guests barefoot, phones up, waiting for the doors to open. I love this little moment because it's not posed, it's not the 'main event,' but it tells you everything about how much this day mattered to everyone standing there. Someone's filming for a grandparent who couldn't make the trip. Someone's just excited. That's the stuff I'm always watching for.

The colors alone — dusty lavender next to coral next to crimson — guests don't usually think about how beautifully they're dressing for each other, but they are.

If you're planning a Sikh or Punjabi wedding and want someone who notices these in-between moments, not just the ceremony itself, let's talk. DM us or book a consultation.
    Everyone's watching the groom on the horse, but look closer — he's looking right back at someone in the crowd. That's the thing about baraats, there's so much happening (the drums, the dancing, the horse!) but if you keep your eyes open you catch these tiny exchanges that tell you who this day really belongs to. This is why we shoot the crowd just as much as we shoot the groom.

Alekhya and Amar's Sikh wedding ceremony had this energy all day — joyful, loud, and full of moments like this one. Tell us in the comments what you notice first in this photo 👇
    The dhol hits and everyone's feet just... know what to do. That's Amar making his way in on horseback, drummer leading the way. We always tell couples: the groom's entrance is never just about the groom. It's about who shows up to walk him in.

You can plan the outfits and the horse and the route, but you can't plan the way a grandmother's face lights up watching her grandson ride in to get married. That's the stuff we're always watching for. Want to talk about photographing your baraat? Drop a comment or send us a DM.
    That look. Kavya's giving Kyle the kind of smile that happens when you forget the camera's even there — and if you look close, you'll catch her henna peeking out from under all that lace. We love these quiet in-between moments just as much as the big ceremony ones, because they tell you everything about a couple without a single word.

Kavya and Kyle's day at Stonewall Golf Club was full of these — two families, two traditions, one really good story. Want moments like this at your wedding? Send us a DM or book a consult, we'd love to chat.

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    That's not posed. That's a groom helping bustle his bride dress. Meanwhile Kavya's mehndi is still fresh on her hands, her gown is doing all the work a lehenga usually does, and nobody in this frame is thinking about the camera at all.

This is what fusion weddings actually look like up close — two families, two traditions, one moment where it all just hits different. Eighteen years of shooting these and the quiet, unscripted seconds like this one still get me every time.

Planning a fusion celebration of your own? Send us a DM — we'd love to hear how your two worlds are coming together.

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@njaree.monet · Wedding Planner
@djdlux_spinwax · DJ
@reverieroseillust · Live wedding painter
@goodearthflowers · Florist
@beautyglambymaria · Makeup and Hair
@stonewallgolfclub · Venue
@theeventgroupinternational · Wedding Planner
@ceremonyofficiants · Officiant
@house_of_sweetness · Cake Designer
    That split second where she caught her own reflection in the moment — and just smiled. We see this look so often with brides and it never gets old. What makes this one extra special? Look closer at her hands. Mehndi under a classic white gown is exactly the kind of fusion detail we live for — two traditions, one beautiful day for Kavya and Kyle at Stonewall Golf Club.

These are the details that tell your whole story, not just the dress or the venue. Tell us in the comments — team lehenga, team gown, or (like Kavya) team both?

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@njaree.monet · Wedding Planner
@djdlux_spinwax · DJ
@reverieroseillust · Live wedding painter
@goodearthflowers · Florist
@beautyglambymaria · Makeup and Hair
@stonewallgolfclub · Venue
@theeventgroupinternational · Wedding Planner
@ceremonyofficiants · Officiant
@house_of_sweetness · Cake Designer
    That stretch of aisle right before everything changes. Kavya's veil catching the light, her dad walking her forward, and a crowd that's half sherwani-and-saree, half Sunday-best suits — all leaning in for the same reason. You can feel the room holding its breath.

This is what we love about fusion weddings — two families, two traditions, one aisle. Stonewall Golf Club gave us the perfect quiet backdrop for a moment this loud with meaning.

Planning a fusion celebration of your own? Drop a comment or DM us — we'd love to hear about it.

@theregetis · Photographer
@njaree.monet · Wedding Planner
@djdlux_spinwax · DJ
@reverieroseillust · Live wedding painter
@goodearthflowers · Florist
@beautyglambymaria · Makeup and Hair
@stonewallgolfclub · Venue
@theeventgroupinternational · Wedding Planner
@ceremonyofficiants · Officiant
@house_of_sweetness · Cake Designer