Long Distance Love
Anisha and Sagar
28th February 2021
Image Credit: Shevan J Photography
Our beautiful client, Anisha, met her hubby, Sagar, when they were just 11 years old and starting high school. Anisha said they formed a friendship in Year 7, started hanging out more in Year 10 and, well, now they’re married so I guess we know how that turned out!
At the start of 2019, Sagar moved interstate for work and thus began the start of long distance dating for the two lovebirds. With each trip to see one another, they would make an effort to have a special date day or night together. On one of Anisha’s trips to see Sagar, he had planned a day out at Werribee Zoo followed by lunch at the Werribee Park Mansion, which she said she was so excited for. The couple finished up at the zoo earlier than expected (or exactly as Sagar had planned!) and arrived too early for their lunch reservation - so, they decided on a whim (hmmm, yeah right!) to take a walk through the rose garden. To Anisha’s surprise, she found a beautifully decorated gazebo waiting for her and Sagar proposed on the spot! Sagar had been planning the proposal for quite some time, asking her parents months prior and planning the surprise with their sisters, who had arrived earlier to set everything up. They hid in the gardens while Sagar popped the question and were able to look on and celebrate with them when Anisha said yes - a moment which Anisha describes as incredibly special.
Image Credit: Shevan J Photography
Image Credit: Shevan J Photography
Despite COVID-19 and those lovely lockdowns wreaking a bit of havoc for the couple, Anisha describes her big day as “everything it was meant to be and more!” - which we love to hear! Read all about the leadup and the big day itself below.
What was your inspiration or vision when planning your big day? Did you have any must-haves or non-negotiables?
We always knew that we would have a traditional Indian (Hindu) wedding, which is always a few day affair due to all the rituals. Our non-negotiables were just to have the day the way we wanted without worrying about outside noise and influences.
How would you describe your wedding day?
What it was meant to be and more! After many cancellations and change of dates and plans due to COVID-19 (including a snap lockdown the week before and restrictions lifting a few days earlier), the day was more than anything we could have asked for. From initially planning a multi-day international wedding then to potentially a small backyard wedding with our parents and siblings, we were so thankful and lucky to be able to share our wedding day with those who could be there with us.
Image Credit: Shevan J Photography
Were there any cultural wedding traditions you incorporated into your day?
We had a traditional Indian (Hindu) wedding including saree changes by myself (the bride) and the Saptapadi, which is the seven vows in marriage.
Image Credit: Shevan J Photography
Image Credit: Shevan J Photography
And on her experience with Adrienne, Anisha said…
I always knew I wanted something special from our wedding to hang in our home one day, but something more than photos. I came across Adrienne’s instagram page and was so drawn to the style of art and the detail in all her pieces. I showed my husband and he was sold! I sent Adrienne a few photos from both our wedding and photoshoot (what was supposed to be our wedding reception outfits which we unfortunately had to cancel) and she helped guide which would compliment each other when hanging. The artwork was better than I imagined. Adrienne is so incredibly talented. Her attention to detail is incredible and she brings to life the smallest of details. Opening the packaging was an experience in itself, as her packaging and branding is so sleek.
Custom Wedding Painting by Adrienne Monteverde
A Note From The Artist:
Anisha and Sagar’s wedding photo’s speak for themselves, what immense beauty there is in their culture, and what a privilege it was to be asked to depict this in my paintings.
Anisha really wanted to represent both outfits from their wedding ceremonies, one of which they did not formally get to wear due to the hardships of covid cancellations. However they were able to get photographs of themselves in the outfits, so Anisha passed on her favourite images and trusted me to turn these special moments into art.
Traditional Hindu wedding attire is so beautifully detailed, for Anisha and Sagar, I offered the addition of gold paint, which allowed us to get a little shine and texture in there to represent the gold thread detailing used in their fabrics. It’s always a privilege to paint couples of different cultures, especially when you get the chance to depict the unique details that go into their outfits and pay homage to their unique weddings traditions.
Vendors: Artwork One (left)
Photographer: Shevan J Photography | Saree Designer: Tilfi Banaras | Rings: Natalie Marie Jewellery (Bride) Temelli Jewellery (Groom) | Jewellery: Indian Trend | Grooms Suit: Manyavar | Hair and Make-up: Pavita Hair and Make-Up | Venue: Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Carrum Downs | Celebrant: Weddings by Shamini | Stationary Designer: Rohan & Aparna Luxury Invitations
Vendors: Artwork Two (right)
Photographer: Shevan J Photography | Lehenga Designer Asiana Couture | Jewellery: NSCollection | Grooms Suit: Joe Black | Florist: @rawstudiofloral | Hair: Pearly Hairstylist
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