{Gandy Photographers} wowed us with this unique Southern affair! This couple gracefully weaved their diverse backgrounds into one lovely and vibrant celebration. The color, culture, and traditions must have been such a treat for all the guests! I love the stunning rose arrangements which add a surprising punch of color when placed in the flower beds. What a great idea! More details to come in Part II… ~Rachel
Tell us about your ceremony.. We had an Indian and Western Ceremony on the same day. We wanted to equally celebrate both of our traditions. Plus, it was more fun this way.
What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome while planning your wedding? It was challenging coordinating two very different types of ceremonies and having them flow seamlessly into one another.
Where there any special family traditions you included in the wedding?
Deepak’s family is from southern India, and the style of Indian
ceremony we chose was very particular to them – simple, short and very
personal.
What colors did you choose for your wedding? We chose largely jewel tones; red, yellow and gold.
How did the two of you meet? We are both from Valdosta and had mutual friends. We instantly connected the first time we saw each other – years before we formally met.
Describe your engagement: It was a very special moment in my late mother’s flower garden.
What attracted me to my husband was: His smile, his wittiness, his creativity.
What attracted me to my wife was: She’s the most charming person I’ve ever met.
A date we went on that we’ll always remember: The first date when I moved to Atlanta, we ate at what became my favorite restaurant and then went to a tiny movie theater tucked away in a cute little neighborhood. We watched Amelie alone; the whole theater to ourselves.
Check back later for more from Susan + Deepak…
WOW! Those are gorgeous pictures. Well chosen for the variety, beauty and simplicity.Thanks
Beautiful bride and groom. You couldn’t ask anything more than what we all experienced that day.A dream come true.
Great looking wedding. There’s definitely a lot of style there!
One of the most beautiful and well arranged wedding I have attended, Susan and Deepak make a wonderful couple.
It was the most amazing wedding I ever have seen, and I’m sure there will never be another one like it! It was storybook perfect. Every last detail was immpeccable.
Dream Wedding. Most precious couple and most precious moments for everyone. Breathtaking decor with wide varieties of floral arragements and fabrics!! Perfect table settings. Perfect wedding.
The most beautiful wedding I have ever atteneded. The decor was amazing. Susan and Deepak make a wonderful couple. I don’t think I will ever attened a wedding like this again. Honored to be a part of it.
This was one of the most enjoyable weddings I have ever attended! Everything seemed perfectly planned, yet everyone seemed so relaxed. I left the wedding with a wonderful feeling that this is one couple who deeply love each other and will be most happy together!
Deepu and Susan’s wedding was amazing—-the decorations were breathtaking, the ceremony was meaningful. The couple looked so happy and perfect together. This wedding was unlike anything I had ever seen and we will remember it for a long time.
It was a spectacular wedding, one of of the best decorations I have ever seen. Everything was picture perfect and the wedding was outdoors and even nature was in agreement that this was a very auspicious moment. There were plenty of dragonflies and little flies dancing away.
We had a wonderful time at the wedding. Breathtaking deco., Deepu & Susan looked " Perfect Match"
Susan and Deepu’s wedding was like that of a fairy tale. All around was happiness, beauty, love, and fun. The decor was breathtaking. The food was amazing, especially the wedding cake. My friends still make fun of me for being so obsessed with that wedding cake. It was the most delicious cake I’ve ever had. The wedding and reception were beautiful blends of Indian and western culture. It was definitely a wedding I will never forget!
Wow !!! !Everything was so beautiful and grand . every thing was so well coordinated.
This was one of those "WOW" weddings, everyone who attended will remember it for a long……. time.
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It was an awe-inspiring, fairytale wedding on a beautiful southern summer day. The grand invitation gave us a hint of the meticulous attention to detail with comprehensive maps to the venue and suggestions for convenient places to stay overnight for the out of town guests. As we approached the wedding location, we could see the flowers, the decorations, and the enormous pavilion that was built for this purpose. It was evident that this was going to be an unforgettable evening! The bride looked like an Indian princess, with her natural beauty, incredible attire and with an expression of serenity on her face. The bridegroom looked handsome and together they made a fantastic couple to behold. It was heartwarming to observe the two different ceremonies that wove together two fantastic cultures into the tapestry of life by the love of two people for each other and their families.The wedding vows were exchanged amidst the incredible splendor, surrounded by an enchanted audience. As the ceremonies ended, it was with an expectation of more to come, that we moved to the pavilion where the reception and dinner were arranged. What met our eyes were breathtaking flower arrangements and exquisite, skillfully pleated awnings that gave an aura of magnificence. The delicious appetizers were followed by a sumptuous feast and an array of desserts that left us spellbound. Of course, the party had only begun! All eyes turned to the couple as they took their first steps together to perform their wedding dance. As each of the friends and relatives started to share their experiences with the bride of the groom, it was evident that they were a very unique and extraordinary couple indeed.And the party went on… and on… past midnight and into the early morning hours… as the enthralled guests continued to enjoy the most captivating and memorable wedding we have been witness to.
The intimate ceremony was lovingly organized and all details were given careful attention from the mandap to food to the rocking reception. The flower arrangements were beautiful and elegant second only to the blushing bride and groom’s elated smile was the icing on the cake.
The wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect for a couple so deeply in love. As I stood with Susan moments before she walked down the aisle, she was struck by the magnitude of what lay ahead of her, and some happy tears were shed. Deepu, always in control, couldn’t hide his emotions as he saw Susan approaching him to become his bride, and every person in attendance could surely feel their love.The blend of cultures was seamless, and a celebration like no other followed the ceremonies. Every aspect of the reception was carefully laid out – from the awe inspiring flowers, to the delicious food & drink..there was even a children’s corner so parents could relax while the kids played. Even after the guests left, we stayed until the wee hours of the morning – almost until dawn!- because no one wanted the experience to end.It was a wonderful day and I was honored to be a part of it. No other couple deserves more happiness than Deepu and Susan!
It was a breathtaking ceremony showcasing how two traditions can come together to create something simply beautiful. Impeccably organized celebration of the love of a wonderful couple, shared by family and friends.
The wedding pics. were so stunning wish I were there in person.
Beautiful wedding. Congratulations to the newly weds.
The colors, the arrangements, the weather, the people, and the whole atmosphere was heartwarming. The bride and groom looked wonderful. The whole event from beginning to end was very enjoyable. Things could not have gone better.
It was a true international wedding of the decade. The bride looked beautiful and gorgeous, the bridegroom looked immaculate. Some guests were dressed in traditional colorful Indian dresses and other guests were dressed in formal western dresses. The flower arrangements were awesome. The atmosphere was festive and heart warming. There were variety of drinks and the food was mouth watering. It was a classic " east meets west " wedding that will be remembered for ages and it will never be replicated.
One of the most spectacular and lavish weddings. The floral arrangements, table settings, food and the atmosphere set the mood for a wonderful evening.
A truly unbelievable experience for me. The flower arrangements were breathtaking and the bride and groom looked amazing. It was one of the best weddings i’ve ever attended.
All the meticulous planning has paid off, kudos to the family and friends who played their part in making this possible. The sweet couple deserves no less!A wedding par excellence!
SUSAN’S AND DEEPU’S WEDDING WAS ONE OF THE BEST WE HAVE ATTENDED.BREATHTAKING FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS,BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES ,EXCELLENT FOOD AND WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT!!!!DEEPU AND SUSAN MADE A GREAT COUPLE
Susan and Deepu made a gorgeous couple. The wedding was wonderfully planned and the flower arrangements were wonderful. The food was excellent. Susan looked very stunning in all of her outfits. I liked the outdoor theme. It was a memorable evening.
Susan and Deepu make an excellent couple. I liked the outdoor setting with the beautiful flower arrangements.The wedding combined both Indian and American traditions very gracefully. It was the most elegant and well-organized wedding I have ever attended. I applaud Manju and Dr. Kumar for a arranging such a perfect evening for Susan and Deepu.
CLASSY!
Wonderful flower arrangements & Beautiful decor, a Perfect wedding…………..
Fantastic Wedding
Georgeous and very well planned Wedding, we had a great time.
It was very well planned and nicely done. Susan and Deepu make an excellent couple
A wonderfully symbolic ceremony that beautifully bridged two cultures and two people; a ceremony for all to remember. Congrats!
A perfect amalgamation of two cultures making it an impeccable event. Every aspect of the wedding was taken care of with such love and good taste making it an absolute dream wedding.The bride and groom looked utterly elegant in person which was so well captured by the photographer.The parents of the bride and groom were such gracious hosts and made the wedding extremely pleasurable for all the guests.The food was delicious to say the least, flowers were pretty and the signature drink which was custom created for the wedding was incredible. At the risk of reiterating I would like to say this was a beautiful wedding and I was elated to be a part of it.
This was a wonderful wedding. It was well very organized and catered which made it a enjoyable and memorable event!