Sikh Wedding Ceremonies with a Twist.

Chris and Sarina held a beautiful weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico at Hotel El Dorado filled with the most incredible Sikh ceremonies ending with a traditional western reception. They had family travel near and far to share their days with them and it was nothing short of beautiful to not only capture but witness. The intimacies and intentions of each ceremony, all the tiny details and love shared that weekend was the best.

Smiling South Asian bride holds a ceremonial plate during a traditional haldi wedding ceremony. cinematic photographer
Purple bangles and yellow turmeric paste arranged in a circle for a traditional Indian wedding ritual. cinematic photo
Black and white photo of a smiling couple sharing a tender moment during Indian pre-wedding celebrations. cinematic photo
Elderly Indian woman holds a silver bowl during a traditional Haldi ceremony while a seated bride in orange lehenga smiles. cinematic photo
Bald man in glasses applies turmeric paste to a grooms face during a Haldi ceremony with celebrating guests behind. cinematic photo
Man in red turban and shirt applies Haldi paste to a smiling bride in orange lehenga during Indian wedding ritual. cinematic photo
Couple sits barefoot laughing together wrapped in colorful fabric during a traditional Indian Haldi wedding ceremony. cinematic photo
Woman adjusts a vibrant patchwork dupatta over a brides head during a traditional Indian pre-wedding ceremony. cinematic photo
Guests hold hands in a circle during a joyful traditional Sikh wedding ceremony with colorful attire and turbans. cinematic wedding photogra

Black and white photo of an older man having a white dastar turban tied around his head for a Sikh ceremony.destination cinematic wedding

Turban Wrapping.


During the morning surrounded by Sarina's father, brother and uncles Chris's father was wrapped for a turban. With welcome arms they worked together to perfectly wrap a turban for the ceremony the next day that was fitted to his head. It was really special watching these two families come together.

Intricate bridal mehndi henna designs covering both hands and forearms with floral and geometric patterns.

Mehndi Designs.


The night before their marriage ceremony Sarina was adorned with full traditional Mehndi designs on her hands, arms and feet. The most incredibly intricate tiny flowers and designs all perfectly placed with purpose. If you look super close you can find the bride and grooms names.

Indian bride in white embroidered lehenga holds a red pearl-trimmed dupatta overhead in a dramatic bridal portrait.destination cinematic

Wedding Attire.


Sarina had the most beautiful dupatta to go over her head, along with a perfectly golden dress that had so many incredible details added to it that it was just beyond phenomenal.

Ornate gold mandala ceiling decoration with hanging crystal chandelier at an Indian wedding venue.destination cinematic wedding photographer
Sikh wedding ceremony with bride and groom in traditional attire surrounded by guests and officiant.Santa Fe cinematic wedding photographer
Smiling Indian bride having her maang tikka jewelry adjusted during wedding preparations.destination cinematic wedding photographer
Sikh groom in white sherwani and red turban posing against dark background.destination cinematic wedding photographer
Red and white sign for Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara against cloudy sky. destination cinematic wedding photographer
Indian bride in red dupatta carrying floral tray during Sikh wedding ceremony.Santa Fe cinematic wedding photographer
Sikh wedding ceremony with bride and groom seated before the Guru Granth Sahib surrounded by guests.Santa Fe cinematic wedding photographer
Smiling groom in red turban and white sherwani seated beside bride at Sikh wedding ceremony.Santa Fe cinematic wedding photographer
Close-up of Indian bride and groom in traditional wedding attire with henna hands visible.Santa Fe cinematic wedding photographer
Beautiful Sikh bride in red veil and gold jewelry smiling during wedding ceremony.Santa Fe cinematic wedding photographer
Black and white portrait of elegant woman wearing embroidered dupatta at a traditional Indian wedding ceremony.Santa Fe cinematic wedding
Joyful Indian bride and groom in traditional wedding attire posing together on rooftop.
Indian bride in red lehenga embraces groom in white sherwani and red turban during traditional wedding ceremony.
Bride in red lehenga and groom in black suit toasting with champagne glasses at wedding reception.
Elegant wedding table centerpiece with orange gerbera daisies and roses on a red wood grain table runner.