{"id":2820,"date":"2010-12-06T09:53:54","date_gmt":"2010-12-06T17:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/?p=2820"},"modified":"2012-12-31T06:39:39","modified_gmt":"2012-12-31T14:39:39","slug":"fremont-newark-hilton-hotel-south-indian-wedding-hindu-ceremony-priya-santosh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/2010\/12\/06\/fremont-newark-hilton-hotel-south-indian-wedding-hindu-ceremony-priya-santosh\/","title":{"rendered":"Fremont Newark Hilton Hotel &#8211; South Indian Wedding &#8211; Hindu Ceremony &#8211; Priya &#038; Santosh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sometimes you will photograph the wedding of a couple who has flown across the county to be married in the Napa Valley or on the Monterey coast, and you will meet that couple in person for the very first time on the day of their wedding. Other times as with Priya and Santosh you are involved in the cultural traditions leading up to their wedding day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">My first day of capturing Priya and Santosh&#8217;s wedding journey started in June when I flew back to the San Francisco Bay Area from British Columbia, Canada to photograph their engagement ceremony at Priya&#8217;s parents home. Later that month it was over to San Francisco and Lands End to do their engagement photos which would be included in their guest signing book. Two days before their September wedding I was once again back at the family home with guests, family, and friends for the Mehndi party for henna skin decorations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Coverage of their wedding day started bright and early at 7am as Priya and Santosh got ready for the morning ceremony at the Fremont &#8211; Newark Hilton Hotel. Helping me cover all the morning&#8217;s\u00c2\u00a0 festivities and events was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.berkeleyphotographer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen Hew<\/a>. After the morning ceremony and lunch for the guests,\u00c2\u00a0 their was a break in the day&#8217;s coverage which I used to head home and down load the morning&#8217;s images for a slide show that the guests could view before the evening reception. Joining me to cover the evening&#8217;s events was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mattkim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Kim<\/a>. At 11pm that evening my coverage of Priya and Santosh&#8217;s wedding journey was over. It was great getting to know them and capturing their journey. Thank you Priya and Santosh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding - Bride and groom\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_01.jpg\" alt=\"Formal portrait of bride and groom\" width=\"552\" height=\"838\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel exterior view\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_02.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior photo of Fremont Newark Hilton Hotel\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding gold jewelry on bride\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_03.jpg\" alt=\"jewelry and flowers adorn the bride\" width=\"552\" height=\"838\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_04\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_04.jpg\" alt=\"The groom waiting for the ceremony to begin\" width=\"552\" height=\"838\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_05\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_05.jpg\" alt=\"Guest at the Hindu wedding ceremony\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding with groom entering lobby\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_06.jpg\" alt=\"Groom enters the hotel to begin the swing ceremony\" width=\"840\" height=\"596\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding swing ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_07.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom sitting during swing ceremony\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding with family\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_08.jpg\" alt=\"Family members help during the swing ceremony of Indian wedding\" width=\"840\" height=\"710\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding outside\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_09.jpg\" alt=\"Music is played during the outdoor cereony\" width=\"840\" height=\"696\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Guests at Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_10.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of colorful sari worn by guests.\" width=\"840\" height=\"581\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Mandap at Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_11.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom under 4 pillar mandap\" width=\"840\" height=\"650\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Bride and groom during Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_12.jpg\" alt=\"Couple share a special moment during the ceremony\" width=\"840\" height=\"605\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Guest with iPhone during Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_13.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of young guest taking a photo with an iPhone\" width=\"840\" height=\"702\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"bride and groom meet guests at Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_14.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom greet wedding day guests\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Diamond ring and gold jewelery - Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_15.jpg\" alt=\"Henna skin decorations and gold jewelery adorn the bride\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_16\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_16.jpg\" alt=\"The wedding rings\" width=\"840\" height=\"629\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"White and purple flowers - Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_17.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of flowers on table for evening reception\" width=\"840\" height=\"673\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_18\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_18.jpg\" alt=\"Photo with bride and groom in the Hotel reception area\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Gold jewelery and purple dress - Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_19.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing colors set the tone for the day\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_20\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_20.jpg\" alt=\"Family portrait taken on the Hilton Hotel stairs\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Wedding reception - Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_21.jpg\" alt=\"Wide angle photo of the reception site\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_22\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_22.jpg\" alt=\"Bride chats with guest at the reception\" width=\"840\" height=\"607\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"First dance - Hilton_Hotel Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_23.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of bride and groom during their first dance as husband and wife.\" width=\"552\" height=\"838\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_24\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_24.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding guests get down and funky during the reception\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_25\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Hilton_Hotel_Indian_Wedding_25.jpg\" alt=\"A toast to the bride and groom with friends\" width=\"840\" height=\"603\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The days amazing flowers and decorations were done by <a title=\"Indian wedding flowers and decorations\" href=\"http:\/\/www.floralcreationsbynasreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Floral Creations By Nasreen<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes you will photograph the wedding of a couple who has flown across the county to be married in the Napa Valley or on the Monterey coast, and you will meet that couple in person for the very first time on the day of their wedding. Other times as with Priya and Santosh you are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"on","ocean_gallery_id":[]},"categories":[5],"tags":[81,345,347,329,349,326,319,76,315,314,312,1750,2337,324,334,82,207,320,1746,318,1753,1844,333,355,316,1840,1732,341,317,336,332,321,1751,339,346,348,323,354,311,330,313,342,343,331,322,328],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2820"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2820"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2820\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6208,"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2820\/revisions\/6208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2820"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}