Black and white frame of the groom and bride with palms joined, candle lights glowing behind

Ankush & Avani Day 2 of a wedding at Golden Palms Resort, Bangalore

Day 2 of Ankush and Avani's wedding at Golden Palms Resort, Bangalore covered the haldi, a day on the lawns and an evening reception.

Day 1 and Day 3 of the same wedding each have their own page.

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The evening reception at Golden Palms Resort

The bride laughs with her eyes closed, diamond earrings swinging
The groom looks off to the side among rows of white covered chairs
An elderly woman in a grey shawl smiles as petals fall around her
The bride sits in a sequined rose gold outfit with diamond earrings, looking down
Black and white frame of the groom sitting cross legged in front of a candle backdrop
The couple laugh out loud on the sofa, the groom with his eyes shut
A man in white leaps over another crouching man with a sword under swirling ceiling lights
Men in white dhotis carry swords and shields as the groom enters
The bride stands among men in white dhotis holding a Here Comes the Bride sign and trays of small lamps
Two men with swords and shields guard the bride and groom as they walk in
The groom in a navy jacket presses his palms together in front of tall candles
The groom sits in a navy bandhgala with a red tilak and a gold chain
Two men in white cross swords in the middle of the hall
Men in suits jump and throw their arms up in a stage dance
The bride and groom walk in together with signs held high behind them
The couple lean in close on the sofa, the bride smiling at the groom
Men in suits dance on the stage in front of a lit backdrop
The bride and groom laugh together on the sofa in pink light
A woman in a pale blue outfit dances with her arms swinging on the stage
The couple clap with their hands together, both smiling at the stage
A small girl in a pink dress and headband looks straight at the camera
A woman in a gold saree and a man in a navy jacket dance side by side before tall candles
Five people dance in a line on the stage under pink and purple lights
The bride dances on the stage beside a woman in a red saree and men in navy and black suits
A man in a cap and a woman in a gold saree dance in front of tall candles
The bride dances in a gown on the stage while two men in dark suits dance beside her
A group dances on a patterned floor under pink stage lighting
Black and white close frame of the groom grinning, a woman laughing behind him
The bride dances in a long gown while the groom strikes a move behind her
Men dance together with their arms raised in a packed crowd
The couple dance in the dark while light streaks across the ceiling
The groom dances with his arms up in a lively mixed group
A packed dance floor in front of a stage lit pink and purple, guests in bright outfits dancing around a man in a navy jacket
A man in navy dances with his fingers pointing while a woman in a maroon and gold outfit laughs beside him, guests packed around them in low light
The groom and others dance with fists and elbows up on the stage floor
Men hug and laugh in a group, the camera drag leaving light trails overhead
Three men in navy jackets point at the camera in a selfie
Men dance with their fists up and heads back on the crowded floor
The groom in navy takes something from a smiling woman in a pink saree as others look on
A man in a navy bandhgala with a red pocket square stands beside a woman in a peach embroidered outfit in front of a flower arch lined with tall candles

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Dhol and dancing on the lawns

The bride tilts her head back and laughs, a pendant glinting at her neck
A young man in orange laughs as he carries a dhol across the grass
Women in bright saris walk with dhol players while one holds a tray up near her head
A man in a white jacket and sunglasses dances among guests with raised hands
Guests dance on the path, one woman in blue leaning into the move
The bride stands on a hopscotch pattern painted on the grass
The couple stand full length on a bright rangoli floor, the groom's arms crossed
The groom throws his arms wide while guests crowd close around him
A woman in a pink outfit and a gold necklace balances a tray on her head and laughs
The groom throws his arms wide among people in sunglasses and bright outfits on the lawn
A woman in sunglasses laughs with her head thrown back, her hair in a braid
The bride leans into the groom in blue sunglasses with her hands on his arm
The groom wraps his arms around the bride, both smiling toward the camera
Black and white frame of the bride laughing, mirrored sunglasses catching the light
A woman in sunglasses blows a kiss towards a man beside her
The groom in blue sunglasses dances on the lawn in front of a yellow canopy
A man in an orange turban laughs out loud while hands in white sleeves adjust the cloth
The bride in sunglasses dances in her floral lehenga as guests clap around her
The groom dances with an arm out while guests clap around him and a woman raises her phone
A man in a red shirt helps tie an orange turban on another man
The bride looks down and laughs, her braid over her shoulder and sunglasses on
A man in a pink kurta dances in the middle of a crowd of guests
A circle of women in bright saris dance and clap in the garden
The bride laughs with a hand raised, henna visible on her palm
The bride dances with sunglasses on among women in bright saris
Women in pink and orange dance together in a tight group on the lawn
Black and white frame of a man taking a selfie with a woman in sunglasses
The bride in mirrored sunglasses dances with a fist raised and people behind her
The bride and an older woman in red lean together and smile in front of a yellow drape
A woman in a peach top sings and points upward in front of a speaker stack
The bride twirls her lehenga on a bright rangoli floor on the lawn
A woman in a blue and red outfit laughs while holding up her hands
The bride laughs with her head tilted, blue sunglasses on, among others
A man in a pink jacket dances with his arms up among others
Black and white frame of the groom laughing in sunglasses with people close around
The bride laughs with her head back as a person in pink reaches over to her sunglasses
The bride smiles to one side with a phone in her hand, her braid over her shoulder
The groom and bride laugh with sunglasses in hand on the lawn
Black and white frame of the groom lifting the bride's dupatta above her head as she turns
The bride poses on a garden path in her floral lehenga and sunglasses
Black and white frame of the couple holding each other close in sunglasses

The haldi ceremony

A woman in a yellow top laughs hard with turmeric streaked across her face
A man in a grey shirt reaches toward a seated woman in yellow while a woman in red watches
A woman in yellow laughs with turmeric on her cheeks and henna on her hands
Black and white frame of a man with palms joined while a woman in a sari laughs behind him
A man in a grey shirt laughs while looking off to the side
A woman in yellow and a woman in red sit with palms joined on a patterned carpet
Black and white frame of a woman in a light patterned outfit smiling as she reaches towards a plate
Hands apply turmeric to a seated groom in white, a red tilak on his forehead
Close frame of a man with turmeric on his cheek and henna on the hands near his face
A bearded man in profile with yellow turmeric across his cheek and a red mark on his forehead
A woman in an orange dupatta bends forward to apply turmeric to someone's hand
Two women in yellow laugh together with turmeric on their hands
A young woman in a navy top laughs while looking to one side
A woman with a red tilak smiles up and to the side against a bright pink backdrop
A woman in orange smiles as she smears turmeric on the face of a bearded man
A bearded man in white kurta smiles at the camera with a red tilak on his forehead

The bridesmaid proposal

People in black T-shirts kiss the bride on both cheeks as she laughs
The bride lies on the grass surrounded by people in black T-shirts
The bride leans back into the people around her as they all laugh together
People in black T-shirts jump on the grass around the bride
People in black T-shirts dance in the garden, the bride in the middle
People dance with arms up while the bride moves in the middle of them
A person kisses the bride on the cheek as she holds up a pink phone
Black and white frame of three women laughing over a phone, the bride in the middle
People in black T-shirts strike a pose around the bride in the garden

Getting ready

Henna covered hands folded over a cream floral lehenga with gold bangles
The bride sits on a plum sofa beside a mirror in a cream floral lehenga
A woman in a white floral lehenga pauses in a doorway and glances down
Hands with henna rest on a floral lehenga with gold bangles and a watch
Gold pendant and bead strands on a lehenga embroidered with small flowers
The bride and a woman in a gold and red saree smile together by the curtain
A woman in a cream floral lehenga sits on a plum sofa and smiles

Golden Palms Resort, set for the wedding

A navy jacket hangs under a warm wall light against a white wall
A flower covered arch with a Golden Grand sign lit up at night
A brass Ganesha figure glowing against a violet backdrop
The groom holds a henna covered fist towards the camera, a ring on his finger
A diamond drop earring with a red stone against dark hair
The groom's henna covered hand rests on his navy jacket with a red pocket square

What Couples Said

After their wedding

Smita, NRI bride from Dubai
Smita NRI from Dubai

He Said Years Will Pass. But Good Photographs Become More Valuable With Time.

That was my first phone call with Anand. As a bride you already have too much going on. You should not be worrying about angles, whether your family made it into the frames, or whether your photographer is awkward around you. Anand and his team handle all of that so you can be present at your wedding. By the wedding day, I already knew we were in good hands.
Prarthana Hemanth, NRI bride from U.S.A.
Prarthana Hemanth NRI from U.S.A.

Five Minutes Into Meeting Anand, the Search Was Over.

I had shortlisted a few and started making calls. Five minutes into meeting Anand, I knew I wanted him to shoot my wedding. He puts in real effort to know our story and our family before the wedding. On the day, he was there for everything. He brings a reassuring presence and works comfortably with both couples and families.
Kirti Maharwal, NRI bride from U.S.A.
Kirti Maharwal NRI from U.S.A. (Jaipur wedding)

Every Time I See My Wedding Photos, I Relive the Day.

Anand does not just click pictures. He documents moments and emotions in a way that lets you relive them. With minimal inputs and the chaos of a wedding, he covered all the important people and events. What stood out was his consistency, attention to detail, and ability to handle a complex wedding smoothly.
I.S. Devaiah, Coorg Kodava wedding client
I.S. Devaiah Partner at a Law Firm

He Sought Out the People Closest to Me. Even My Grandmother Who Hates Photos.

For my wedding at Bangalore, Anand did the candid photography. He himself identified and met the people closest to me, made them feel at ease, and shot their pictures. They turned out to be the best photos of my wedding. My grandmother who hates photos has her nicest pictures from that day. He also honored the solemnity of a traditional Coorg Kodava ceremony, which made the event more meaningful for us.
The couple embrace on a bright rangoli floor in front of the garden building

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Questions

What does a wedding at Golden Palms Resort look like?

Golden Palms Resort, officially The Golden Palms Hotel & Spa, sits off Tumkur Road on the edge of Bangalore, with landscaped lawns, a large pool deck and indoor banquet halls. On Day 2 of Ankush and Avani's wedding the lawn held a yellow canopy, a bright rangoli and rows of white chairs with blue sashes, used for the haldi and an afternoon of dancing.

The evening moved indoors to a hall with a flower arch, tall candles and a stage lit in pink and purple. Day 1 of the same wedding is on its own page.

What happens at a haldi ceremony?

At a haldi, relatives and friends apply turmeric paste to the person being honoured, usually on the face, hands and feet, and the room fills with laughter. At Ankush and Avani's haldi the room was dressed in yellow. A groom with a red tilak had turmeric rubbed onto his cheek and his feet while people stood close and women in yellow laughed with paste on their own faces.

The haldi frames here are mostly about the faces around Ankush: a man laughing at the side of the room, women in yellow with turmeric on their own cheeks, and people leaning in with both hands.

Is your wedding photography candid or posed?

Our wedding photography combines candid moments with beautifully posed photographs. We personally love candid images because they feel real, capture genuine emotion, and stand the test of time. But we do not believe posed photographs are any less meaningful.

The key is communication. We guide our camera shy couples, help them feel comfortable in front of the camera, and show them how a little direction can make a portrait look natural and effortless. Once they experience the difference, posing becomes something to enjoy rather than feel awkward about.

We plan couple portraits and group photographs in advance, while leaving room for the unexpected moments that make every wedding unique. The result is a wedding story with the best of both worlds: genuine moments and portraits you will be proud to frame.

Do you shoot wedding films as well as photographs?

Yes. We offer wedding photography, films, and related services as part of a coordinated team. From the haldi and sangeet to the wedding ceremony and reception, we plan the coverage around your events. We also offer to conduct personal interviews with your closest family members and friends, capturing their stories, memories, and wishes for you. Tell us which events and services you have in mind, and we will put together a package around your requirements.

How many photographs will we get from our wedding?

Every wedding has a minimum number of photographs, agreed with you and written into your booking confirmation. We set it once we know the number of events, the guest count and the family members you want covered, so there is no fixed count across weddings. A wedding with a haldi, a mehendi, a sangeet and a reception gets a different minimum from a single ceremony.

What happens if we postpone or cancel the wedding?

25 percent of the total fee is non-refundable. When you book, we block your date and the photographers for it, and we pay them to keep it free. That payment is what the 25 percent covers, so it is not returned if the wedding is cancelled.

If you need to postpone, tell us the new date as early as you can. We will try to move your booking to it, which depends on whether we are free on that date. If we are not, the 25 percent is forfeited and not refunded. We would rather say this plainly now than promise a date we have not checked. Check your date.

Can you photograph rituals that start before sunrise?

Yes. We have photographed rituals that begin before sunrise, some as early as 4 AM. We plan our arrival around the actual ritual timing your family gives us, not a generic call sheet.

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