I was absolutely honoured that Arul and Ashok put their trust in me to be their wedding photographer, having never photographed an Indian wedding before. I was completely up front with them but they loved the candid style of my wedding photography and relaxed approach to the couple shoot, so I was lucky enough to find myself at Ditton Park Manor in West London, photographing their vibrant, elegant Indian wedding.

Wedding photos on the lawn at Ditton Park Manor in West London

Mandap at Arul and Ashok’s Indian wedding at Ditton Park Manor

This was a wedding of epic proportions! 400 guests, 3 parts to the day, and 3 different outfits! The early 7am start was rewarded by infinite photography opportunities, as Arul got ready for the traditional western wedding service. One of the great things about Ditton Park Manor was that everything happened in one place, so I had ample time to take some portraits of Arul once she was ready, prior to the wedding ceremony. Not having to move location also means not fighting against the nightmare that is London traffic, which is always a relief! As a wedding photographer, it is always a real joy when there is enough time not to rush the portrait session!

Arul’s wedding preparations at Ditton Park Manor

Getting ready for the (first!) wedding ceremony

Bouquet details

Arul and her bridesmaids at Ditton Park Manor in West London

Ditton Park Manor has some stunning rooms

My favourite portrait from our quick photo session prior to the wedding ceremony

Portrait at Ditton Park Manor

This ceremony was an intimate and very emotional affair, ending in a confetti line outside the main house of Ditton Park Manor.

Page boy excited for the wedding

Beautiful moment between Arul and her father

Arul and Ashok during the wedding ceremony. These are my favourite types of photo as a wedding photographer. It’s the unique moments that the majority of people at the wedding won’t have even noticed.

Emotional ceremony

Ashok looking very happy

Putting on the rings

Exiting Ditton Park Manor under confetti after their wedding ceremony!

The bouquet throwing was without a doubt the most impressive I have witnessed, as Arul launched it from all the way up on the second storey of Ditton Park Manor.

The ridiculous throwing of the bouquet – from the balcony of Ditton Park Manor

Someone’s excited…

The grounds in which we then took the newlywed wedding photos was simple, with one large oak tree in a lawn, however Arul and Ashok proved to be fantastic models and we came away with a set of photos that we were all really happy with! I had to remind myself we were still in London! It was such a peaceful, quiet venue.

Indian wedding photoshoot at Ditton Park Manor

Bride looking back towards Ditton Park Manor

As a wedding photographer, these are some of my favourite photos…no offence to Arul and Ashok, who’s heads I cut off.

Arul then changed into her Indian outfit for their traditional Indian Mandap wedding ceremony. With 400 guests, and a vast tent, it was quite a contrast to the earlier events. I absolutely loved the experience of photographing my first Mandap. There was so much activity going on, and so much room for getting creative with the natural lighting that was available.

Indian wedding jewellery details

Indian wedding details as Arul was getting ready at Ditton Park Manor

Arul in her traditional Indian wedding dress at Ditton Park Manor

Looking at Ditton Park Manor grounds

Welcoming guests to the Indian Wedding Ceremony

Arul and Ashok’s traditional Indian Mandap ceremony

Mandap at Ditton Park Manor

Mandap at Ditton Park Manor

As the guests enjoyed the sunshine, on the lawn at Ditton Park Manor, Arul went for one final outfit change into her party clothes. Everyone re-entered the tent where the Mandap had taken place, which had been transformed for speeches, cake-cutting and dinner.

Happy kids running in the Ditton Park Manor grounds in West London

Guests at Ditton Park Manor

Beautiful grounds of Ditton Park Manor

Ditton Park Manor makes you feel like you’re out of London!

Indian wedding drinks reception at Ditton Park Manor

Arul and Ashok ready for the wedding breakfast

Arul and Ashok ready for the evening entertainment

Wedding cake

Ashok working the room!

Best man’s speech…

Ashok’s bridesmaids also gave a beautiful speech

Arul was so emotional when talking to her parents – these are the photo that make being a wedding photographer so enjoyable.

Dance floor photos at the end of the day are always a really fun way to end a day of wedding photography, and this was up there with the best of those experiences. The lighting was stunning, and there were some seriously impressive dance moves on offer!

Getting ready for the first dance

First dance at Ditton Park Manor

Very happy couple

Arul and Ashok owned the dance floor! So much fun!

Too much fun on the dancefloor!

Elvis wannabe?!

Congratulations to Arul and Ashok!

Thank you Arul and Ashok for putting your trust in me, and giving me the opportunity to be your wedding photographer. I absolutely loved the energy and colour involved in photographing your Indian wedding!

The beautiful bride in her Indian outfit

The colourful wedding ceremony

A few words being spoken