A + K’s Indian Wedding at Dover Hall in Richmond, VA
Meet the Couple
A + K are a couple of food- and nap-loving NYC physicians + badasses who were looking for a progressive wedding photography team who shared their anti-Trump politics and who would would “get” their inter-cultural wedding at Dover Hall in Richmond. AND OMG DID WE GET IT. This was one of the most colorful weddings we have ever had the joy of documenting, and their love for each other was radiating the entire time. They chose to incorporate many of the beautiful Indian wedding traditions, including Sehra Bandi (turban ceremony), Baraat (pre-wedding parade with dancing and the groom on a horse), a wedding ceremony under a flowery mandap, and amazing performances during the reception. The bride wore TWO different wedding saris (why do one first look when you can do two?), and the groom wore a traditional Indian outfit for the ceremony and changed into a dapper tux for the reception. It was also extra fun to see these traditional Indian elements taking place at a very Anglo space like Dover Hall — and there were countless little details that A+K brought in to make the event a truly immersive experience. When speaking to them before their wedding, A said of K “We get through everything together. She is true partner in crime and a best friend, I hate going any place without her.” He summed it up by saying he feels incredible about their partnership, and we tend to agree. We also feel so lucky to have been there to capture their love. Now prepare your eyes for MAGIC!!
Their Wedding Photos
Preparation
First Look & Couple Portraits
Sehra Bandi & Baraat
Ceremony
Reception
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Kojo and Rhea’s Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Elopement in Richmond, VA on MLK Day
Meet the Couple
We have a soft spot in our hearts for tiny weddings, because they tend to pare things down to only the essential elements. Kojo, a multidisciplinary designer, and Rhea, the curator of film and photography at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, did exactly that with their MLK elopement last year. They chose to elope at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art because their dear friend (and officiant) is the curator of contemporary art at the museum. They invited only very near family (including Rhea’s daughter) and had a guest count of 5. They exchanged vows and rings in a tiny, light-filled corner of the museum (“guerrilla style” as Rhea put it), and their “reception” was a shared meal at Amuse, the VMFA’s lovely restaurant. And best of all, they did it on MLK Day as a gesture of radical love. This MLK Day, I asked their permission to share this small collection of images from their celebration (and Rhea getting ready with her mom at the Quirk Hotel) so that we can all feel a little bit of that love.
Preparation and Wedding Ceremony
The Newlyweds
