Traditional Indian wedding - Bridal portraits!

Indian weddings are deeply rooted in tradition, with events unfolding in a specific sequence. The wedding ceremony itself is a lengthy affair, often lasting more than three hours. When it comes to “Bridal Portraits,” there are practical challenges that are often overlooked during the planning stage.

For instance, bridal attire cannot be worn before the wedding ceremony, and taking bridal portraits with the groom beforehand is typically discouraged by family elders. This makes pre-ceremony bridal portraits impractical.

On the day of the wedding, the bride and groom are usually exhausted by the time the ceremony concludes. There’s little to no break between the end of the ceremony and the time when guests come forward to bless the couple, which adds to the already tight schedule. To complicate matters, by this point, it’s often the middle of the day, further contributing to the couple’s fatigue.

Given these challenges, we recommend scheduling bridal portraits within one to two days after the wedding. This timing allows the couple to rest, ensures the Mehendi looks fresh, and provides an opportunity to capture stunning portraits without the constraints of the wedding day. Occasionally, couples who trust our recommendation choose to have their portraits taken on a different day—and as you’ll see in this post, the results speak for themselves!