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Rishi and Anusha’s at-home Private Sangeet | Reception at The Mayflower Hotel

Rishi and Anusha’s at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel

Venue Location: The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

While we were unavailable for their private temple ceremony, we were thrilled to have been available for their at-home private intimate sangeet with their closest family and friends, followed by their breathtaking, jaw-dropping reception at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC on what definitely felt like one of the hottest days of the year alongside an amazingly talented team of vendors which included Rishi’s mom Preeti Verma the ever so gifted and talented mastermind behind L’ambiance Decor, but also the Ace of Events planning team who never falls short in their execution of timeline, and of course to name another the staff of the Mayflower for always being on top of their events from start to finish.
Rishi and Anusha came to the reception and fully entrusted us with capturing their reception just as it unfolded while the heat outside was crazy. Rishi appeased Anusha and us with just a few minutes of portrait time before working up a sweat and running away to get back in the AC from the sweltering heat and humidity. Thanks for being a sport with us even though the weather completely ignored our memo 🙂 none the less we got some really great quick captures and thoroughly enjoyed not only being part of the amazing sentiments of the day but also being part of your story in capturing images of your family, friends and the love you share together. Congratulations and best wishes to everyone as you both conquer the world together!

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Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel



Rishi and Anusha's at-home Private Sangeet Followed by their Reception at The Mayflower Hotel

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