3 Dresses...2 Islands...1 Love

A gorgeous, sunny afternoon greeted guests as they disembarked the Daufuskie Island ferry at Haig Point. Renuka and Burke were married on the lush lawns of the Strachan Mansion. Their ceremony was a beautiful blend of both Indian and Christian traditions. As eternal symbols of marriage, Burke tied the minnu around Renuka's neck and also draped the manthrakodi over her head. These are ancient traditions that reflect mutual trust, love and commitment. An elegant reception followed in the grand ballroom of The Westin Resort and Spa on Hilton Head Island. Following the joyful applause of their formal introduction, many friends and loved ones spoke heartfelt toasts to the happy couple. Renuka changed from her wedding gown into a colorful sari for dinner; and then, into another dramatic sari for a wonderfully choreographed first dance with Burke. They danced together like a royal couple, charming and graceful! Blessings to Renuka and Burke on their marriage and as they serve others through the field of medicine.

VISIONS OF CABO

Monisha and Calvin's intimate wedding and reception at the Westin Resort & Spa in Los Cabos, Mexico, was certainly a vision of la buena vida, "the good life!" Good life meaning to be caught up in the divine celebration of a most gracious and caring couple filled with life and love. The bright sun, bronze desert, crashing surf and white sands all rejoiced together as Monisha and Calvin spoke their personal commitments to each other. Paul and I were honored to fly approximately two thousand miles to the tip of Baja to experience and capture the essence of picturesque Mexico for their wedding film. We were extremely impressed with the Westin Resort as an event location and the coordination of events by Lerkia Lee-Tidball was seamless. She and Maryland based photographer, Michael Clark, were a pleasure to collaborate with on this fabulous wedding. As cinematographers, we were blessed with what had to be the most ideal outdoor climate ever for filming. Each day offered a different treasure for us to capture. It truly was an artist's dream. Wherever my eyes wandered, I had to pause and catch my breath. I must admit that even after darkness fell and it was time to sleep, I didn't want to close my eyes for fear that God had something more for me to see. Every day was like this for us and then the wedding day was the absolute culmination of all things beautiful because we witnessed the happiness between Monisha and Calvin. In a wedding vignette that absolutely exudes romance, we are honored to feature their wedding. I am smiling because a deep satisfaction has settled in my heart as I read Monisha's sweet words to us, "Our hearts are filled with joy and excitement knowing we are in good hands. You were so friendly - it was just right that you were there for us." Our sentiments exactly, Monisha and Calvin...Dios Le Bendice!