First Look – Eyes Don’t Lie: Whether a planned reveal or a traditional aisle moment, the ‘first look’ is raw emotion in high-definition. The expressions—surprise, awe, love—are unscripted gold. Trust us, it’s one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments worth framing. (Image Source: Pinterest/ ptaufiqphotography)
The Veil and the Varmala: As the veil of the bride sways in slow motion or the sehra of the groom bobs to the rhythm, these become cinematic shots. And that varmala exchange? It’s not just a ritual but the initial playful gesture of partnership. (Image Source: Pinterest/ amazharhussain867)
The Walk to Forever (also known as Bridal Entry): Whether with dhols, under a phoolon ki chaadar, or in silence—how the bride enters the ceremony is always a showstopper. The way her eyes sweep across the crowd, the way her family walks at her side—it’s poetry in motion. (Image Source: Pinterest/ weddingsutra)
The Groom’s Swag Entry: Let’s be frank—this one’s a crowd-puller. Mounted on horseback, in an antique car, or stomping his way through the baraat, the bridegroom’s arrival is worthy of its own rockstar reel. (Image Source: Pinterest/ wedfield_photography
Emotional Currency — The Parents: The proud quiver in a father’s eye, the mother adjusting her daughter’s dupatta, the constricting hug post-kanyadaan—these moments are drenched in legacy and love. They need a soft-focus, tearjerker makeover. (Image Source: Pinterest/ sukhmancheema
The Rituals: The pheras, the vows, the rings, the mangalsutra—these are not mere traditions; these are your commitments captured on film. Shooting these in close-ups, aerials, and reactions lends depth to the movie. (Image Source: Pinterest/ madhulikaj8
The Kiss (or Close Enough): Not all cultures possess the ceremonial kiss, but the gentle foreheads-touching moment, the nuzzle of the nose, or the bashful look after the ritual—those are cinematic too, and much more intimate. (Image Source: Pinterest/ lehengabynanducheipuri
That “We Did It” Shot: Following the rituals, the desperation, the feelings—there’s a millisecond of quiet where the couple exchanges a look of relief, happiness, and all-encompassing love. It normally occurs when no one’s paying attention except us. (Image Source: Canva)
Inputs By: Vivek Chaudhary Founder, Made in the Blue, Luxury Wedding Film Making Company.(Image Source: Canva)
Published at : 29 May 2025 03:26 PM (IST)
