{"id":5612,"date":"2012-07-09T10:09:39","date_gmt":"2012-07-09T18:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/?p=5612"},"modified":"2013-01-27T08:17:51","modified_gmt":"2013-01-27T16:17:51","slug":"palmdale-estates-fremont-wedding-crowne-plaza-cabana-club-palo-alto-wedding-reception-kavitha-and-levi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/2012\/07\/09\/palmdale-estates-fremont-wedding-crowne-plaza-cabana-club-palo-alto-wedding-reception-kavitha-and-levi\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale Estates Fremont Wedding &#8211; Crowne Plaza Cabana Club Palo Alto Wedding Reception &#8211; Kavitha and Levi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I had the pleasure of capturing the wedding day celebration of Kavitha and Levi which began at the Palmdale Estates in Fremont for their South Asian wedding ceremony which was followed later that day by their wedding reception for friends and family at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Club hotel in Palo Alto. Assisting me capture all the day&#8217;s action and joy was <a title=\"San Jose Wedding Photographer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scottmosherphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Mosher<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full  aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates-Wedding - Indian Wedding Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-001.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom with family during ceremony\" width=\"838\" height=\"625\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rice is thrown by guest during the wedding ceremony at Palmdale Estates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full  aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates Wedding - Bride talks to groom before wedding via wireless\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-003.jpg\" alt=\"Pre wedding ceremony communication between bride and groom\" width=\"538\" height=\"806\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bride speaks with groom before wedding ceremony with wireless communication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full  aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates-Wedding - Family members arrive at the ceremony wearing colorful saris \" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-007.jpg\" alt=\"Guests talking to each other before wedding\" width=\"699\" height=\"806\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Colorfully dressed guests arrive at the Indian wedding ceremony at Palmdale Estates in Fremont.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Wedding - groom talks to bride before ceremony via wireless\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-002.jpg\" alt=\"groom communicates with bride before wedding\" width=\"838\" height=\"612\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Wedding - Priest arrives at wedding site\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-004.jpg\" alt=\"South Asian wedding ceremony at Palmdale Estates\" width=\"838\" height=\"665\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Wedding - Groom relaxes before wedding by playing with remote control helicopter\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-005.jpg\" alt=\"The helicopter floats above the groom's hand\" width=\"838\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Groom playing with remote control toy helicopter before the wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates Wedding - Indian wedding ceremony site under white tent\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-006.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful decorations at the south Asian wedding ceremony\" width=\"838\" height=\"569\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates-Wedding - Parents of the bride during the Indian wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-008.jpg\" alt=\"South Asian wedding ceremony in Fremont\" width=\"653\" height=\"806\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates Fremont Wedding - bride waves to guests during ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-009.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful dress worn by the bride as see waves to family\" width=\"597\" height=\"806\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Wedding - brass decorations highlight the Fremont wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-010.jpg\" alt=\"Cultural items from South Asian wedding ceremony in Fremont California\" width=\"838\" height=\"584\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates Wedding - the groom arrives at the Indian wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-011.jpg\" alt=\"Groom arrives at South Asian Wedding ceremony in Fremont\" width=\"838\" height=\"597\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Groom arrives during the wedding ceremony at the Palmdale Estates in Fremont.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates Wedding - groom is greeted by Father of the bride\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-012.jpg\" alt=\"Groom arrives at wedding ceremony in Palmdale Estates in Fremont\" width=\"634\" height=\"806\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Wedding -Bride and Groom walk together to Indian ceremony site\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-013.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and Groom walk hand in hand to South Asian wedding ceremony in Fremont\" width=\"610\" height=\"806\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bride and groom walk hand in hand to the wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates Wedding - younger guest enjoys the wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-014.jpg\" alt=\"young child is held by mother during wedding ceremony\" width=\"683\" height=\"806\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Fremont - flame is part of the Indian wedding ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-015.jpg\" alt=\"Priest appears to be touching the small flame during South Asian wedding ceremony\" width=\"838\" height=\"757\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates-Wedding - family member smile during the ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-016.jpg\" alt=\"bright colors and smiles from family members\" width=\"838\" height=\"547\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale-Estates-Wedding - indoor reception awaits the guest\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-017.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch is served inside the Palmdale estate\" width=\"838\" height=\"551\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wedding reception tables at the Palmdale Estates are prepared for guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates reception - guests are served buffet style\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-018.jpg\" alt=\"Guests getting food at the lunchtime reception\" width=\"838\" height=\"635\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Palmdale Estates Recpetion - tea and coffee is served during the lunchtime reception\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Palmdale-Estates-Wedding-019.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee for the guests at the reception\" width=\"838\" height=\"672\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5681\" title=\"Mehendi Party - Cube of photos including hand painting and colorful designs \" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Mehendi-Party.jpg\" alt=\"Guests and family at Mehendi party before wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Mehendi-Party.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Mehendi-Party-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Mehendi-Party-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The cube of photos includes colorful fabrics and \u00c2\u00a0hand painting from the Mehndi party.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo-Alto - Front view of Hotel\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-001.jpg\" alt=\"Guest view of Hotel Cabana\" width=\"838\" height=\"626\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Crowne Plaza Cabana club hotel in Palo Alto.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo Alto - Bride and groom share a moment in elegance of hotel\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-002.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom portrait in Cabana hotel\" width=\"540\" height=\"806\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne Plaza Cabana - wedding reception table decorations\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-003.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful flowers await guests on the tables at the Crowne plaza reception\" width=\"838\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Table decorations for the wedding reception at Crowne Plaza Cabana club.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne Plaza Cabana - White wedding cake decorated with Mehendi drawing\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-004.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding cake with Mehndi drawings\" width=\"838\" height=\"566\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wedding cake decorated with intricate designs like those used for hand painting during the Henna.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo Alto - Bride and Groom enter the reception to cheering guests\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-005.jpg\" alt=\"The happy couple are introduced to the guests at the wedding reception\" width=\"838\" height=\"585\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo - father of the bride and bride dance together\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-006.jpg\" alt=\"off camera lighting used during father daughter dance\" width=\"636\" height=\"806\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo-Alto - Wedding rings and reflections of candles in the mirror\" src=\"https:\/\/ksimonian.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Crowne-Plaza-Cabana-Palo-Alto-007.jpg\" alt=\"Cabana club in Palo Alto - candles and wedding rings\" width=\"838\" height=\"704\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wedding rings and and candles reflect on a mirror.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I had the pleasure of capturing the wedding day celebration of Kavitha and Levi which began at the Palmdale Estates in Fremont for their South Asian wedding ceremony which was followed later that day by their wedding reception for friends and family at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Club hotel in Palo Alto. 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