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Lawrence Transformed- Hetal and Samir’s Hindu/Indian Wedding
You might have already read about a wedding I shot last week if you subscribe to the Lawrence Journal-World: It made the front page last Wednesday. The wedding was a magnet for photogs. In addition to the newspaper coming to the SpringHills Suites, many guests (and even some vendors) had their cameras on hand trying to capture some of the amazing imagery. And who can blame them! From the décor by Event Experts and BitterSweet Floral to the amazing custom sarees and jewelry, the wedding ran the full gamut of colors. Resplendent reds canvassed the bride and groom during the Mandap ceremony. Oneiric oranges of curry blanketed basmati rice at the dinner by Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine and cakes from Slice of Life. Neon colors pulsated on the dance floor at the reception. Eye candy!
Thanks to everyone that helped our photography on the wedding, to Heather for doing the makeup on such short notice and Nichole from Dash for doing the hair. (Speaking of hair, thanks to all the groomsmen for helping the groom shave for the big day too LOL!) A special thanks to Carmen that helped plan and make this such A Beautiful Wedding! It felt like we were in a hotel in Mumbai. Seriously, covering it was a grand, profound experience for us.
Heavenly Harpist
When you think of heaven, what kind of music comes to mind? There is a reason why the stereotypical portrayal of the afterlife is always accompanied by the soothing sound of a harp: the instrument is, quite simply put, divine! For thousands of years musicians have used harps, albeit in different iterations of the musical instrument, to celebrate the most significant events, and for good reason. With its towering, monolithic presence and unparalleled tone color, no instrument can be so evocative and yet provide as subtle, soothing ambiance as the harp.
And in this day and age, what event is more deserving of beautiful music than the joining of two people to make a family. It is a timeless instrument, fitting for any wedding theme, and usually, any budget. Considering the cost of hiring a wedding singer or quartet, a harpist would be the obvious choice for brides-to-be on a budget.
But with so few harpists with the proficiency and stamina required to perform a wedding, having a harp accompaniment is too often a non-option. Luckily for the Kansas City area, one Erin Wood offers her services for weddings and receptions. With 20+ years of experience, Erin’s musical prowess is unparalleled in the area. For any bride looking for style and elegance in her choice of musical accompaniment, Erin Wood is the perfect choice!
