The final entry of the beautiful wedding of Pam and Pankaj! This is the events leading up to the wedding night! I was with Pam throughout the day, and took pictures of her getting ready. She had the most beautiful dress, which she bought on a trip to India, and jewelry. She got ready at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and that is where the ceremony was held later that night. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort is one of the most beautiful resorts I have shot at. It really is one of the top resort’s in Arizona.

Pam had the assistance of the amazingly talented Heather Wilson to do her makeup that day. She has the most stunning eyes, so Heather had a great palette to work with!

Doesn’t she have the most stunning features??

I hope that I can shoot at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort again! Thanks for the beautiful scenery!

One of my favorite sites, WeddingChicks.com, has recently launched a brand new feature to it’s site. Brides and grooms can now sign up to be a Love Nest couple on WeddingChicks.com. Basically, it’s a place to share all about your uber fabulous wedding! I know that many people love talking about their wedding with friends and family, but now you can talk about it with the world!

All you have to do is register and share all about your wedding plans, share engagement photos (hopefully mine!), DIY projects, and more. I encourage all my brides and grooms, and those out on the Internet, to register for this awesome opportunity.

And now on to a CONTEST! If you register for a Love Nest Profile, send me an email (erica@visionphotographs.com) with a link to your Love Nest Profile. You can be a current client of mine, or you can be a couple anywhere in the world. It doesn’t matter!

I will randomly choose one winner on March 1. The winning couple will receive a $50 gift certificate to the store of their choice, or a free engagement session ($250 value) if you live in Arizona or the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

So please get to the WC Love Nest and register before March 1!

Good Luck!

*registrants must be new and not already have a Love Nest Profile.

So I know it’s been awhile, but I have some great blog love this week! I promise you’ll love it! This week is Pam and Pankaj’s wedding week ceremonies. The day of the wedding was a long one! We started with Pam’s Pithi ceremony in the morning at her home in North Phoenix.

Again, I met Pam at the Dulhania Bridal Bazaar, so thank you again to Shy and Prameet! The Pithi ceremony is a Hindu ceremony that is supposed to cleanse the bride and groom in a beautification process. I only shot Pam’s Pithi ceremony. The paste is made of tumeric, chickpea flour and other ingredients. It also is supposed to even out the skin tone.

Her whole family gathered for her Pithi ceremony that followed with other ceremonies that helped her prepare for her wedding day. It was so much fun to be surrounded by all the love, well wishes and excitement for the wedding day! Amazing colors, beautiful music and warm glows.

The wedding ceremony later that day was held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. What a beautiful resort! But that comes later this week….

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What an amazing event….a Henna party! And wow what a party! These families really know how to put on a party! And the ceremony the following day is nothing to be bashful about…but that will come soon. Anyway, I had the pleasure of documenting the traditional Hindu ceremonies of Pam and Pankaj. I met Pam at the Dulhania Bridal Bazaar, South Asian Bridal Expos, in Phoenix a few months ago. I was so excited to shoot their Henna party and traditional ceremony at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. I haven’t shot there before, but was very excited to since it’s a beautiful resort!

The Henna party was held at Pam’s community club house, which was the perfect size for a 200+ party. A large open room, a cool DJ, and beautiful details made for a perfect night. I hope you enjoy the party like I did!