Everything about Pooja and Niraj’s wedding was absolutely amazing


We captured the 4 days of festivities in both photo and video. The gallery below is part of the final wedding day celebration. The day started bright and early with 7am coverage until the end of the ceremony at 1pm. After a few hours of rest and lunch, the celebration continued with an outdoor reception at the South Coast Winery Vineyard Courtyard.

Indian couple in traditional red and white wedding outfits with red floral garlands sharing an intimate moment outside.
Two women in traditional Indian attire standing under a floral canopy at a wedding pre-ceremony celebration.
Welcome sign for Pooja's Gruh Shanti and Pithi ceremony displayed on an easel with a Ganesh statue nearby.
Indian family gathered around a Ganesh statue during a traditional pre-wedding Gruh Shanti ceremony outdoors.
Close-up of hands performing a traditional Indian wedding ritual with ceremonial items on a red cloth.
Indian bride in gold and green lehenga laughing joyfully during a traditional Pithi ceremony with family.
Indian bride in gold lehenga sharing a sweet moment with a family member during a pre-wedding ceremony.
Bride in teal and gold lehenga laughs with friends during Indian wedding celebration under floral backdrop.
Joyful Indian wedding haldi ceremony with friends playfully applying turmeric paste on laughing bride.
Groom in white kurta participates in traditional Hindu pre-wedding ritual seated with elders.
Groom receives traditional blessings during Indian wedding ceremony with elders applying haldi.
Woman in orange saree applies white haldi paste on groom's face during pre-wedding ceremony.
Elderly man receives decorative puja thali during traditional Indian wedding celebration outdoors.
Man in yellow kurta pours bucket of water over groom outdoors during Indian wedding haldi ritual.
Couple shares tender moment under white gazebo, bride wearing pink lehenga with intricate mehndi.
Close-up of bride's hands displaying elaborate traditional Indian bridal mehndi henna designs.
Bride displaying intricate bridal mehndi henna designs covering both hands and forearms before her wedding.
Close-up of bride's feet adorned with intricate henna mehndi designs, wearing a colorful lehenga at an Indian wedding.
Couple sharing a romantic moment under a white gazebo during their Indian fusion wedding ceremony outdoors.
Guests dancing and celebrating in colorful traditional Indian attire at a vibrant outdoor mehndi party.
Bride and guests joyfully dancing together in traditional Indian outfits at a festive outdoor wedding celebration.
Large group photo of wedding guests in colorful Indian attire gathered outside a home for a mehndi celebration.
Family posing together in front of a decorative green wall backdrop with pink draping at an Indian wedding event.
Groom displaying henna mehndi on his palm with the bride's name written inside a decorative circular design.
Man having henna mehndi applied to his hand by an artist at an Indian wedding mehndi ceremony indoors.
Colorful bridal lehenga with gold sequined blouse, matching bangles, and embellished flats laid out for Indian wedding.
Bride in white receiving flowers from groom in sherwani assisted by a helper inside a hotel room before wedding.
Elegant wedding reception table with white linen, candles, and a small floral centerpiece in a softly lit ballroom.
Indian couple in traditional wedding attire posing outdoors with vibrant bougainvillea and palm trees in the background.
Close-up of bride and groom hands adorned with intricate henna mehndi designs and colorful bangles.
Indian wedding couple sharing a romantic kiss in a lush garden setting with hanging flowers and greenery.
Guests mingling and celebrating at an Indian wedding reception in a spacious chandelier-lit banquet hall.
Indian wedding family group portrait outdoors in colorful traditional attire with palm trees and bougainvillea.
Indian bride and groom sharing their first dance in an elegant ballroom surrounded by seated wedding guests.
Indian bride and groom sitting together on a floral sofa during their wedding reception in a decorated venue.
Emotional moment as Indian bride and groom share a heartfelt hug on the dance floor during their wedding.
Women in vibrant traditional Indian attire performing a celebratory dance at a wedding reception.
Groom in traditional Indian attire stands in vintage 1959 Corvette convertible during festive baraat procession.
Indian wedding guests dance joyfully in colorful traditional lehengas during reception celebration.
Indian bride and groom pose elegantly beside silver vintage Corvette convertible at outdoor venue.
Indian bride and groom in red and white traditional attire stand beside classic silver Corvette.
Indian bride in red lehenga and groom share a joyful moment riding in vintage silver Corvette.
Silver vintage Corvette convertible drives through tree-lined driveway at Indian wedding venue.
Indian bride in red lehenga adorned with intricate mehndi adjusts gold jewelry while getting ready.
Indian bride and groom drive away in classic silver Corvette convertible through lush tree-lined path.
Groom waves joyfully from 1959 California Corvette during vibrant Indian baraat wedding procession.
Indian bride in red lehenga holds hands with father in light blue sherwani beside yellow roses.
Bride in red lehenga gets jewelry adjusted by family members during Indian wedding preparations.
Indian bride and groom in red and white traditional attire hold hands during outdoor first look.
Indian wedding couple in red lehenga and white sherwani pose under lush garden pergola.
Indian bride and groom in traditional attire crouch down to pet white dog during wedding.
Indian wedding couple in red and white traditional attire hold hands under green vine pergola.
Groom arrives in vintage 1959 Corvette convertible surrounded by celebrating wedding guests.
Indian wedding family portrait with couple in red and white attire against yellow flower backdrop.
Indian wedding ceremony with bride and groom seated under outdoor mandap with family members.
Emotional Indian groom greeted by family members during traditional wedding baraat ceremony.
Indian bride and groom exchange garlands under wooden arch during outdoor Hindu wedding ceremony.
Indian wedding ceremony under a lush green arbor with bride in red lehenga and groom in white sherwani.
Indian newlyweds exit ceremony under floral arch, bride in red lehenga holding groom's hand aloft.

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