bride's wedding henna desings with purple bangle bracelets at griffin gate marriott

The morning of the wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott started early with the girls getting ready on the 7th floor. There was bustling about giggling, selfie-ing, and maybe a little dancing.

wedding ring macro photo at Griffin gate Marriott

brides maids help bride get ready on the 7th floor at Griffin Gate Marriott

Her girls helped zhoosh a little here and a little there.

bride putting on bangles in Spendthrift Meeting Room at griffin gate

If you look closely you’ll see the N, her husband’s initial in the henna art.

bride's wedding henna desings with purple bangle bracelets at griffin gate marriott

Meanwhile the Baraat procession was making their way to Griffin Gate’s front entrance.

The Baraat wedding party arriving outside Griffin Gate hotel

brides maids on the patio of Spendthrift Meeting Room at griffin gate

Baraat led by DJ Vikas of Opening Minds Entertainment approaching the the Griffin gate entrance

Groom walking up steps at griffin gate marriott

On the steps of the Griffin Gate the bride’s family welcomed the groom and his family and friends.

Wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott

the grand ballroom decorated for wedding ceremony at griffin gate

The Griffin Gate’s Grand ballroom was transformed into a gorgeous place for an indoor wedding ceremony

flower girls walking down aisle at griffin gate wedding

bride walking down aisle to wedding ceremony in the grand ballroom at griffin gate

Bride waiting to see groom from behing cloth at griffin gate wedding

bride and groom Garland Exchange at Griffin Gate wedding ceremony

The bride and groom exchanged garlands

groom and bride Exchanging Garlands at Griffin Gate wedding ceremony

bride and groom smiling during wedding griffin gate ceremony

Wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott

bride and groom sitting during Wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott

bride applauding singing during Wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott

groomsmen serve guests during intermission at Griffin Gate wedding ceremony

The groomsmen served little desert snacks to the guests part way through.

hindu Griffin Gate wedding ceremony

bride and groom tied together walking around fire at Griffin Gate wedding ceremony

bride stepping on stone at Griffin Gate wedding ceremony

Griffin Gate wedding ceremony traditions

 family watching groom place ring on brides toe in wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate

Placing the toe rings on his wife’s second toe of both feet.

groom placing ring on brides toe in wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate

bride placing ring on groom in wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate

The bride and groom in their own blend of traditions also exchanged wedding rings.

groom placing ring on bride in wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate

Auntis whispering good advice to bride at end of Indian wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott

Aunties whispered good advice and best wishes to Jackee.

brides maids walking across bridge at ggriffin gate wedding

The bridesmaids wore pink and gold saris, although some had never worn a sari before, you’d never know it!

wedding party on bridge on griffin gate golf course

We thought we’d have to walk across the golf course on foot, but a couple of the groomsmen decided to see if we could use some golf carts. We were on a golf course after all. The guys came through big. They came back with not one, not two, but seven golf carts!

wedding party with golf carts on griffin gate golf course

 

bride and groom on the golf course at griffin gate marriott

Jackee and Neel, you are the sweetest people! I count myself lucky to have met such an amazing couple. I thoroughly enjoyed being an assisting photographer with Photography By Vinod at your wedding ceremony at Griffin Gate Marriott.

 

If you would like to see their Sangeet fun from the night before you can read all about it here

Many thanks to the following creative team for making the day so wonderful:

Venue: Griffin Gate Marriott Lexington KY

Catering: Rajbhog

Makeup: Formality

Special Effects: Variations Events

DJ: DJ Vikas of Opening Minds Entertainment

Videography: Veda Films

Photography: Photography By Vinod and Nelya assisting

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