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Riviera Maya · October 2022

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171 photographs from one two-day fusion wedding at Dreams Aventuras, in the order the weekend happened. 95 of them contain neither of the couple — the venue, the florals and the details on their own.

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Entrance to the Patio restaurant set for the haldi — No. 01Entrance to the Patio restaurant set for the haldi

Thatched palapa restaurant at Dreams Aventuras under a blue sky — No. 02Thatched palapa restaurant at Dreams Aventuras under a blue sky

Single red rose tucked into a driftwood installation — No. 03Single red rose tucked into a driftwood installation

Couple walking a palm-lined path toward the beach — No. 04Couple walking a palm-lined path toward the beach

Tray of canapes on a wooden board — No. 05Tray of canapes on a wooden board

Canapes plated on tasting spoons — No. 06Canapes plated on tasting spoons

Couple laughing in front of a driftwood and floral wall — No. 07Couple laughing in front of a driftwood and floral wall

Beaded potli bag against a gold lehenga — No. 08Beaded potli bag against a gold lehenga

Gold embroidery detail of the bride's haldi lehenga — No. 09Gold embroidery detail of the bride's haldi lehenga

Turmeric paste pressed onto the couple's faces — No. 10Turmeric paste pressed onto the couple's faces

Bowls of marigolds and turmeric paste on a side table — No. 11Bowls of marigolds and turmeric paste on a side table

Marigold petals and haldi paste laid out for the ceremony — No. 12Marigold petals and haldi paste laid out for the ceremony

Close detail of bridal henna and stacked bangles — No. 13Close detail of bridal henna and stacked bangles

Hands reaching into the bowl of turmeric paste — No. 14Hands reaching into the bowl of turmeric paste

Hand-lettered welcome sign for the haldi ceremony — No. 15Hand-lettered welcome sign for the haldi ceremony

Wedding guests gathered in yellow for the haldi — No. 16Wedding guests gathered in yellow for the haldi

Close detail of marigold heads and turmeric — No. 17Close detail of marigold heads and turmeric

Turmeric being applied to the bride during the haldi — No. 18Turmeric being applied to the bride during the haldi

Couple seated together, covered in turmeric, laughing — No. 19Couple seated together, covered in turmeric, laughing

Bangled wrists dusted with turmeric — No. 20Bangled wrists dusted with turmeric

Bowls of fruit and sweets set out for guests — No. 21Bowls of fruit and sweets set out for guests

Turmeric-covered hands resting together — No. 22Turmeric-covered hands resting together

Bridal henna and floral kaleere across both hands — No. 23Bridal henna and floral kaleere across both hands

Beaded detail of the yellow mehndi lehenga — No. 24Beaded detail of the yellow mehndi lehenga

Open palms covered in fresh bridal mehndi — No. 25Open palms covered in fresh bridal mehndi

Both palms turned up, mehndi finished to the wrist — No. 26Both palms turned up, mehndi finished to the wrist

Bride in yellow with floral jewellery, eyes lowered — No. 27Bride in yellow with floral jewellery, eyes lowered

Bride laughing in her mehndi lehenga — No. 28Bride laughing in her mehndi lehenga

Bride mid-twirl on the sand in yellow — No. 29Bride mid-twirl on the sand in yellow

Bride twirling beneath a palm, skirt flaring — No. 30Bride twirling beneath a palm, skirt flaring

Yellow lehenga hem and bangles against the rock — No. 31Yellow lehenga hem and bangles against the rock

Mehndi worked across the top of the foot — No. 32Mehndi worked across the top of the foot

Close detail of mehndi on the bride's feet — No. 33Close detail of mehndi on the bride's feet

Bride seated on the rocks above the water — No. 34Bride seated on the rocks above the water

Couple walking a palm-lined resort road at golden hour — No. 35Couple walking a palm-lined resort road at golden hour

Couple walking hand in hand past flowering shrubs — No. 36Couple walking hand in hand past flowering shrubs

Embroidered hem of a mint lehenga against the pavement — No. 37Embroidered hem of a mint lehenga against the pavement

Gold and mint border detail of the bride's lehenga — No. 38Gold and mint border detail of the bride's lehenga

Henna-covered hand held against a yellow sleeve — No. 39Henna-covered hand held against a yellow sleeve

Couple embracing on the sand with the lagoon behind — No. 40Couple embracing on the sand with the lagoon behind

Henna-covered hand resting on the groom's shoulder — No. 41Henna-covered hand resting on the groom's shoulder

Henna-covered hands clasped at the bride's waist — No. 42Henna-covered hands clasped at the bride's waist

Layered necklace and dupatta detail — No. 43Layered necklace and dupatta detail

Couple embracing above the rocks at dusk — No. 44Couple embracing above the rocks at dusk

Groom turning the bride beneath the palms — No. 45Groom turning the bride beneath the palms

Bride mid-turn, lehenga flaring under the palms — No. 46Bride mid-turn, lehenga flaring under the palms

Henna-covered hands resting on a yellow nehru vest — No. 47Henna-covered hands resting on a yellow nehru vest

Carved emerald and gold necklace against a printed blouse — No. 48Carved emerald and gold necklace against a printed blouse

Black and white study of henna hands against palm fronds — No. 49Black and white study of henna hands against palm fronds

Finished bridal mehndi across both hands — No. 50Finished bridal mehndi across both hands

Black and white frame of the lit tree over the sangeet floor — No. 51Black and white frame of the lit tree over the sangeet floor

Henna-covered hand resting, bangles stacked at the wrist — No. 52Henna-covered hand resting, bangles stacked at the wrist

Couple embracing with the open ocean behind them — No. 53Couple embracing with the open ocean behind them

Bride's lehenga flaring mid-twirl against the sky — No. 54Bride's lehenga flaring mid-twirl against the sky

Dessert table laid out at the sangeet — No. 55Dessert table laid out at the sangeet

Dancing under string lights at the sangeet — No. 56Dancing under string lights at the sangeet

Bride spinning on the sangeet dance floor — No. 57Bride spinning on the sangeet dance floor

Welcome sign for the mehndi and sangeet ceremony — No. 58Welcome sign for the mehndi and sangeet ceremony

Bride in bridal jewellery with eyes closed, getting ready — No. 59Bride in bridal jewellery with eyes closed, getting ready

The groom's safa being tied before the baraat — No. 60The groom's safa being tied before the baraat

Antique gold bridal jewellery laid out before dressing — No. 61Antique gold bridal jewellery laid out before dressing

Layered gold temple necklace arranged on cloth — No. 62Layered gold temple necklace arranged on cloth

Groom laughing in an ivory and gold sherwani — No. 63Groom laughing in an ivory and gold sherwani

Bride holding a single red rose by a bright window — No. 64Bride holding a single red rose by a bright window

Bride smiling in a floral robe before dressing — No. 65Bride smiling in a floral robe before dressing

Close detail of the bride's nath and jhumka earring — No. 66Close detail of the bride's nath and jhumka earring

Black and white detail of henna-covered hands — No. 67Black and white detail of henna-covered hands

Bridal party in matching robes on an ocean-view terrace — No. 68Bridal party in matching robes on an ocean-view terrace

Bridal party holding red roses above the resort gardens — No. 69Bridal party holding red roses above the resort gardens

Henna-covered hands lifting a gold bangle — No. 70Henna-covered hands lifting a gold bangle

Gold and red embroidery of the bridal lehenga — No. 71Gold and red embroidery of the bridal lehenga

Black and white silhouette of the bride in her veil — No. 72Black and white silhouette of the bride in her veil

Bride fully dressed, waiting to be called — No. 73Bride fully dressed, waiting to be called

The groom's gold juttis set out before dressing — No. 74The groom's gold juttis set out before dressing

Red safa and brooch laid ready for the groom — No. 75Red safa and brooch laid ready for the groom

Havan kund and ritual vessels set on the mandap platform — No. 76Havan kund and ritual vessels set on the mandap platform

Puja items arranged on the platform above the water — No. 77Puja items arranged on the platform above the water

Garlanded chairs set out beside the water — No. 78Garlanded chairs set out beside the water

Hands striking the dhol during the baraat — No. 79Hands striking the dhol during the baraat

Groom dancing at the head of his baraat — No. 80Groom dancing at the head of his baraat

Baraat procession moving through the resort walkway — No. 81Baraat procession moving through the resort walkway

Overhead view of the baraat dancing in a circle — No. 82Overhead view of the baraat dancing in a circle

Dhol player drumming through the baraat procession — No. 83Dhol player drumming through the baraat procession

Groom in a red safa and sunglasses during the baraat — No. 84Groom in a red safa and sunglasses during the baraat

Couple meeting at the end of the baraat procession — No. 85Couple meeting at the end of the baraat procession

Bride entering beneath a canopy of flowers — No. 86Bride entering beneath a canopy of flowers

Couple walking together after the ceremony — No. 87Couple walking together after the ceremony

Red rose mandap framed by palm trees on the sand — No. 88Red rose mandap framed by palm trees on the sand

Empty mandap and ceremony chairs facing the Caribbean — No. 89Empty mandap and ceremony chairs facing the Caribbean

Beachfront ceremony set for the Hindu wedding, chairs in rows — No. 90Beachfront ceremony set for the Hindu wedding, chairs in rows

The rose mandap seen across the sand — No. 91The rose mandap seen across the sand

The sacred fire burning in the havan kund — No. 92The sacred fire burning in the havan kund

Rose mandap wide, open water beyond — No. 93Rose mandap wide, open water beyond

Couple seated at the mandap during the rites — No. 94Couple seated at the mandap during the rites

Red rose garland along the mandap frame against the sky — No. 95Red rose garland along the mandap frame against the sky

The mandap from the aisle with guests seated — No. 96The mandap from the aisle with guests seated

The ceremony seen from the back of the seating — No. 97The ceremony seen from the back of the seating

The ceremony under way beneath the rose canopy — No. 98The ceremony under way beneath the rose canopy

Puja thali of brass vessels and offerings — No. 99Puja thali of brass vessels and offerings

Low table set with coconut, kalash and offerings — No. 100Low table set with coconut, kalash and offerings

Flame rising from the havan kund — No. 101Flame rising from the havan kund

View down the aisle to the mandap, guests seated — No. 102View down the aisle to the mandap, guests seated

Mandap framed between ivory drapes — No. 103Mandap framed between ivory drapes

Taking the seven steps across the petal-strewn platform — No. 104Taking the seven steps across the petal-strewn platform

Rose mandap against palms and open sky — No. 105Rose mandap against palms and open sky

Feet stepping through the seven steps amid rose petals — No. 106Feet stepping through the seven steps amid rose petals

Puja thali with coconut kalash and offerings — No. 107Puja thali with coconut kalash and offerings

Coconut and mango leaves set on a decorated kalash — No. 108Coconut and mango leaves set on a decorated kalash

Rose petals scattered across the ceremony platform — No. 109Rose petals scattered across the ceremony platform

Red rose sharp in the foreground, ceremony soft behind — No. 110Red rose sharp in the foreground, ceremony soft behind

The mandap alone at the water's edge — No. 111The mandap alone at the water's edge

Wide view of the mandap and the sea beyond — No. 112Wide view of the mandap and the sea beyond

Rose petals thrown over the couple at the mandap — No. 113Rose petals thrown over the couple at the mandap

Couple embracing as petals fall — No. 114Couple embracing as petals fall

The mandap seen down the aisle with the sea beyond — No. 115The mandap seen down the aisle with the sea beyond

Couple beneath a thatched gazebo after the ceremony — No. 116Couple beneath a thatched gazebo after the ceremony

Couple embracing under the palapa, sea behind — No. 117Couple embracing under the palapa, sea behind

Couple on the white bridge above the water — No. 118Couple on the white bridge above the water

Black and white of the couple crossing the bridge — No. 119Black and white of the couple crossing the bridge

Close portrait of the couple after the ceremony — No. 120Close portrait of the couple after the ceremony

Bride's portrait in red, maang tikka and nath — No. 121Bride's portrait in red, maang tikka and nath

Couple close together after the Hindu ceremony — No. 122Couple close together after the Hindu ceremony

Couple embracing beneath the mandap — No. 123Couple embracing beneath the mandap

The full ceremony setting seen down the aisle — No. 124The full ceremony setting seen down the aisle

Couple small beneath the palapa against open sky — No. 125Couple small beneath the palapa against open sky

Couple crossing the bridge, wide, sky above — No. 126Couple crossing the bridge, wide, sky above

Bridal lehenga and henna-covered hands at rest — No. 127Bridal lehenga and henna-covered hands at rest

Guests in guayaberas and panama hats arriving for the ceremony — No. 128Guests in guayaberas and panama hats arriving for the ceremony

Bride in a veil holding her bouquet by the arch — No. 129Bride in a veil holding her bouquet by the arch

White lily bouquet held in henna-covered hands — No. 130White lily bouquet held in henna-covered hands

Couple facing each other at the altar — No. 131Couple facing each other at the altar

Welcome sign for the Catholic ceremony beside the aisle — No. 132Welcome sign for the Catholic ceremony beside the aisle

Gold chiavari chairs set under a white canopy before the ceremony — No. 133Gold chiavari chairs set under a white canopy before the ceremony

Ceremony chairs beside the pampas and bougainvillea arch — No. 134Ceremony chairs beside the pampas and bougainvillea arch

Guests seated in the shade during the ceremony — No. 135Guests seated in the shade during the ceremony

Dressed altar table framed by the floral arch — No. 136Dressed altar table framed by the floral arch

Pampas grass and red bougainvillea arch on the beach — No. 137Pampas grass and red bougainvillea arch on the beach

Floral arch and pedestal against the palms — No. 138Floral arch and pedestal against the palms

The Catholic ceremony setting, cross and arch on the sand — No. 139The Catholic ceremony setting, cross and arch on the sand

Bride from behind, veil against the pampas arch — No. 140Bride from behind, veil against the pampas arch

Bride beside the red roses of the arch — No. 141Bride beside the red roses of the arch

Wedding bands held in an open ring box — No. 142Wedding bands held in an open ring box

The rings presented during the ceremony — No. 143The rings presented during the ceremony

Exchanging rings during the Catholic ceremony — No. 144Exchanging rings during the Catholic ceremony

Bride's veil lifting in the wind beside the groom — No. 145Bride's veil lifting in the wind beside the groom

Couple together beneath the pampas arch — No. 146Couple together beneath the pampas arch

Couple with the bouquet under the flowers — No. 147Couple with the bouquet under the flowers

The kiss, guests seated behind — No. 148The kiss, guests seated behind

Floral cross standing against the palms — No. 149Floral cross standing against the palms

Bouquet and henna-covered hands as the couple embrace — No. 150Bouquet and henna-covered hands as the couple embrace

White bouquet held in henna-covered hands — No. 151White bouquet held in henna-covered hands

Bride with her bouquet, water behind her — No. 152Bride with her bouquet, water behind her

Guests in panama hats watching the ceremony — No. 153Guests in panama hats watching the ceremony

Place setting with roses and a name card — No. 154Place setting with roses and a name card

Welcome board and seating chart at the reception entrance — No. 155Welcome board and seating chart at the reception entrance

Reception tables on the sand at sunset under papel picado — No. 156Reception tables on the sand at sunset under papel picado

Runner of red roses along the head table — No. 157Runner of red roses along the head table

Box centrepiece of red and blush roses with eucalyptus — No. 158Box centrepiece of red and blush roses with eucalyptus

Red roses climbing a black grid backdrop — No. 159Red roses climbing a black grid backdrop

Reception set on the beach with the sea behind — No. 160Reception set on the beach with the sea behind

Round table set with linen, glassware and a rose centrepiece — No. 161Round table set with linen, glassware and a rose centrepiece

Lawn games set up on the sand beside the reception — No. 162Lawn games set up on the sand beside the reception

Hanging florals above the reception tables — No. 163Hanging florals above the reception tables

Sweetheart table framed by florals against the water — No. 164Sweetheart table framed by florals against the water

The couple's table dressed with roses at the shoreline — No. 165The couple's table dressed with roses at the shoreline

Black and white silhouette of the reception backdrop at dusk — No. 166Black and white silhouette of the reception backdrop at dusk

Painted guest-book stones and markers on a table — No. 167Painted guest-book stones and markers on a table

Guests dancing beneath strings of lights — No. 168Guests dancing beneath strings of lights

Couple dancing together at the reception — No. 169Couple dancing together at the reception

Bride entering the reception in a teal lehenga — No. 170Bride entering the reception in a teal lehenga

Guests celebrating late into the reception — No. 171Guests celebrating late into the reception

About this wedding. Pooja and Geiler were married at Dreams Aventuras, Riviera Maya on 21–22 October 2022. Shaadi Sands did not plan or coordinate this wedding; it is published here with the couple's permission as an illustrative example of a two-day fusion celebration at a single resort. Photography by Adventure Photos, Playa del Carmen, reproduced under their written copyright release.