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The Palace at Somerset Park Wedding of Shilpi and Anish

Highlights from Shilpi and Anish’s wedding at The Palace at Somerset Park:

Shilpi’s dad contacted me about his daughter’s upcoming hindu wedding just a few short weeks before it happened. He felt it was important to capture it and enjoyed my work online, and was referred to me by one of my own past clients, who is now also a wedding photographer. It was going to be a smaller event. Many Indian weddings are HUGE gatherings, but they kept this to close family and friends, and more intimate.

The Sangeet was held at the Palace in Somerset Park in Somerset NJ, followed by a ceremony the following morning in her parent’s back yard. The Sangeet is a party where family and friends sing, dance, and celebrate the upcoming wedding of the couple. This one featured a couple of her friends as MC’s hosts introducing different acts, while interjecting their own humor throughout. Acts included speeches by dad and some close friends, singing by mom and some family and friends, and a few dance performances including some featuring the bride.

Indian weddings in general are very colorful, especially the ceremony. There are lots of little symbols and prayers, including a little fire which represents light, power and knowledge. The couple is married after walking around the fire 4 times. Then they take 7 steps together which are essentially their marriage vows, completing the ceremony. This is what the 7 steps represent which I think is quite lovely:
With the first step, we will provide for and support each other.
With the second step, we will develop mental, physical & spiritual strength.
With the third step, we will share the worldly possessions.
With the fourth step, we will acquire knowledge, happiness and peace.
With the fifth step, we will raise strong and virtuous children.
With the sixth step, we will enjoy the fruits of all seasons.
With the seventh step, we will always remain friends and cherish each other.

Our best wishes to the happy couple for a wonderful life together, and thanks again to Shilpi’s dad for choosing us to capture the beautiful wedding!

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Diane and Jimmy’s Somerset Palace Wedding

What a fun couple and a beautiful wedding. Diane and Jimmy came to us from just down the road at the Palace at Somerset Park. Dave and I started with Diane at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton, NJ. Shooting with HD equipment we captured all the details and fun of their day. The ceremony was at St. Raphael – Holy Angels Parish. It was a traditional Filipino wedding ceremony, with the coins, the veil, the cord, and many happy sponsors and family. This church was really set up nicely for us to capture some beautiful shots during the ceremony.

Afterwards we headed over to the Grounds for Sculpture, a really cool place, for some fun shots with the bridal party. In addition to some unique sculptures, there were also live peacocks strolling the grounds. Dave got one to spread her feathers with his bird calls, haha. Then of course it was off the the beautiful Somerset Palace. After a great cocktail hour the party kicked off and it was just incredible. Everyone was out on the dance floor. The lighting, the music, and a great couple really got everyone in the right mood to party their butts off. Check out these great HD wedding video clips from the big day. Make sure HD is ON!!

Diane and Jimmy’s Wedding Video Highlights:

Diane Getting Ready:

Wedding Video shoot at Grounds for Sculpture:

Diane and Jimmy’s Cutting their Cake:

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