DEEPA + NEHAL – SOUTH ASIAN INDIAN WEDDING – NEW JERSEY – DESTINATION WEDDING
A couple of weekends ago I had the pleasure photographing Deepa and Nehal’s South Asian Wedding in New Jersey. The weather was not typical for a normal sultry New York summer -just pleasantly cool. It was great to be back up there 20 years later. Many early twenty something memories came back after spending a few years working the QE2 between Manhattan and Southampton, England.
I loved working with this couple. I first met Nehal via a email exchange. He had discovered me down here in Texas as I used a Leica Rangefinder for my wedding work. And still do. This must’ve peaked his interest as before long I had the good fortune to meet Deepa too in a Skype call. These days it seems, I encourage more and more of my clients to Skype or Facetime. It really is a great way to meet, especially as so many of my clients are either planning from another city, or for example, their wedding is in Houston and I’m in San Antonio, Texas.
The vendors were amazing. I particularly loved the collaboration with husband and wife wedding planners, Rimla and Saj, owners of Bridal Arts And Events. Film maker Joseph Minasi, is also an amazingly talented artist and a real nice guy to boot. And sincere thanks to photographer, Chris Margain along to second shoot and accompanied me from San Antonio.
Here are my dearest curated images from Nehal and Deepa’s wedding at Rockleigh Country Club in New Jersey. We start in chronological order (almost) at the Sheraton Mahwah in New Jersey with their cocktail party and reception.
![Indian Bride Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-011.jpg)
![Indian Bride Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-021.jpg)
![South Asian Couple Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-031.jpg)
![Little ring bearer Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-041.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Photographer Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-051.jpg)
![Bride and groom rehearse thei dance at Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-061.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-071.jpg)
![Sharing Mendhi hands](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-081.jpg)
![Father of the bride beaming smile to daughter](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-091.jpg)
![Bride and groom holding hans pre cocktail party Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-101.jpg)
![Bride and groom take elevator and marvel at cocktail party decor Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-111.jpg)
![Portrait under light Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-121.jpg)
![South Asian sari light filters through](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-131.jpg)
![Kiss on stairs Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-141.jpg)
![Hands by Mahwah Sheraton Fountain](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-151.jpg)
![Bride and groom whisper as mother and father opens gift](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-161.jpg)
![Kids gather Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-171.jpg)
![New Jersey South Asian Wedding Deepa and Nehal First look](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-181.jpg)
![Boy looks bored reclining Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-191.jpg)
![Night time image of Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-201.jpg)
![Veil decor South Asian Wedding Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-211.jpg)
![Father with daughter and flower girl Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-221.jpg)
![Mother kisses flowergirls during makeup Indian Getting ready Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-231.jpg)
![Bride window reflection Indian Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-241.jpg)
![Bride waits makeup Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-251.jpg)
![Dressing bangles Indian Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-261.jpg)
![Grils stare in wonder at Inian bride Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-271.jpg)
![Indian Bride silohetted Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-281.jpg)
![Decor on dress Indian Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-291.jpg)
![Indian Bride in reflection mirror at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-301.jpg)
![Indian Bride applying makeup at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-311.jpg)
![Flower girls playing Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-321.jpg)
![Indian Bride wearing bangles at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-331.jpg)
![Bridesmaids Indian Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-34.jpg)
![The Indian Bride at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-35.jpg)
![Bride in mirro Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-36.jpg)
![Hands on window Leica Wedding Photographer](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-37.jpg)
![Leica Wedding First look Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-38.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Holding Hands Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-39.jpg)
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![Leica Wedding First look Sheraton Mahwah Hotel](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-41.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-42.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-43.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-44.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-45.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-46.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-47.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-48.jpg)
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![Placing ring Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-50.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-51.jpg)
![Leica Wedding Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-52.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding Couple](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-53.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding Couple](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-54.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding Couple](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-55.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding Couple](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-56.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding Couple](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-57.jpg)
![Rockleigh Country Club New Jersey Wedding Couple](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-58.jpg)
![Generational hug Holding hands at South Asian Reception Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-59.jpg)
![South Asian Reception Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-60.jpg)
![Kissing couple Wedding Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-61.jpg)
![South Asian Wedding Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-62.jpg)
![Holding hands at South Asian Wedding Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-63.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-64.jpg)
![Bride smiles at groom Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-65.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-66.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-67.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-68.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-69.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-70.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-71.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-72.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Reception at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-73.jpg)
![Bride and groom lifted high in air - South Asian Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-74.jpg)
![South Asian Wedding at Rockleigh Country Club](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-75.jpg)
![Valducci's Pizza Trucks at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-76.jpg)
![Pizza Trucks at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-77.jpg)
![Bride and groom at Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, New Jersey](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/philip-thomas-photography-78.jpg)