Nilima and David got married at Khas Bagh, a peaceful, heritage space just outside Jaipur. The place had an old, quiet charm — arched corridors, dusty greens, and open courtyards that felt just right for the kind of wedding they wanted.
They met during the pandemic, online, in Washington D.C.—a time when the world was shutting down, but something between them was quietly opening up. She’s a lover of food, travel, and new cultures. He’s outdoorsy, grounded, and always up for an adventure. Somewhere between long hikes and shared kitchens, they built a love that felt calm. A kind of calm that came with knowing you’d found your person.
The wedding wasn’t big. Around sixty guests. No stress. No overplanning. The music moved between Jagjit Singh and James Brown, with crazy dancing and quiet conversations over chai. It didn’t need a spotlight. It just needed presence—and it had plenty of that.
But what truly made this wedding special was the people. Two very different families, two cultures coming together and meeting not just with politeness, but with genuine joy. There was a balance—between tradition and ease, between rituals and real fun. Nilima’s side brought the stories and colour, David’s side brought grounded energy and curiosity. What could’ve felt overwhelming quickly turned into celebration.
For Nilima and David this felt “like a once-in-a-lifetime thing.” Their families had not just come together from different corners of the world but they also liked each other. And you could feel that. Around every table. In every smile. In the way her father greeted his. In how everyone seemed to move through the day with ease and warmth. It wasn’t just a marriage—it was two families choosing each other, fully and joyfully.
The wedding was a perfect blend of fun and meaning, celebration and calm. Between two cultures meeting halfway and creating something new. It never felt like a performance. It just felt… real.
As photographers, we often look for the big moments but not every wedding needs a big stage. Some weddings are grand. Others are honest. This one was both—just quietly so. And sometimes, it’s enough to be a witness to something real because real is more than enough.
