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Why do we have the best jobs in the world? Because we work with the best people in the world! Thanks everyone for a wonderful 2009...

The Kumari team is Monty, Sangeeta & everyone else! With your help 2009 was a wild, fun and unforgettable ride. We had a blast working with all the couples, vendors & chai wallas (special thanks to Rishi, Sherry Vanstone & Priya from PS Mokha). 

This video is dedicated to everyone who has made our job so fun. To the brides & grooms that trusted our vision and their amazingly supportive friends & families. You are our real Oscar Winners. :)

2010 has already begun, but we will carry last years fond memories and experiences close to our hearts forever. Thank you.

-Monty & Sangeeta

Perfectly Plaid - Amanda & Jamie's Winter Wedding

Last time we saw Jamie and Amanda was late in the harvest season. We had a fantastic time in the cool autumn air and colourful apple orchards during their engagement shoot. Fast forward to this this past weekend and we again find ourselves having a blast on their wedding day. In our typical modus operandi, Sangeeta started the day at Amanda's house capturing the radiant Bride & Bridesmaids. I was stationed with the jovial Groom and his merry men. 

My morning can be describes as: Laughs, laughs, tears and laughs... (and no, that's not a line from Leonard Cohen).  What I quickly discovered is that Scottish folk give you only a fleeting glimpse of emotion... but offer up an endless array of smiles and jokes. 

Sangeeta's morning was a beautiful display of emotion with Amanda, her childhood friends and teary eyed parents. Amanda was a determined bride, who with a little help from her aunt's hand-knitted white mittens braved the sub-zero temperature to marry her high-school sweetheart. 

Below is a small display of the moments and memories from our lenses. We had a fantastic time and would like to extend our personal thanks to Amanda & Jamie for entrusting us to capture their wedding day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  
 
 
 

 

  

 

 
  
 
 

 

 

Vita & Frank's Hallowe'en Wedding Party

It's a crisp fall day and as kids are getting ready to trick-or-treat, Vita & Frank are throwing a big halowe'en party, i.e their wedding where adults and children are welcome to dress up and enjoy the day with the happy couple.

Not many couples would be brave enough to pull off a tremendously fun and lively wedding day, while at the same time keeping the spirit of halowe'en alive…but Vita & Frank managed to do it  so well as to even make the kids happy. With candy apples, fresh popped popcorn, cotton candy and a costume contest, no kid would have missed out on their trick or treating

Thank you Frank & Vita for such a wonderful day…Frank, I think you've out-smiled every single groom we've ever known…it was so nice to see both of you having so much fun on your wedding day!

We wish you the best on your journey to charted and uncharted lands…hope you're enjoying Hawaii! :)

 

 

 

 

Sami & Fathma's Wedding Part 2

The next day, wedding celebrations continued as Fathma and her family prepared for the ceremony. Her sister's were the nicest people to work with, so we made sure that we added a photo of them below...thanks for making our day so enjoyable!

Fathma & Sami, we hope you the most sunshine and warmth as you enjoy the beaches and wonderful life in sunny San Diego.  :) Below are just a few of the highlights of the wedding day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hira & Afzal’s Wedding Shoot

Asian wedding are known for their regality & splendor. From the decor, to the jewelry, and most impressively the clothes. Hira & Afzal wanted to capture the grandeur and feel of the Mogul days of old. The perfect place to make this vision a reality was the grand King Edward hotel in downtown Toronto. Working the mezzanine of the ‘Eddie’ we captured both Hira & Afzal in their wedding finest.

Our next stop was the perpetually perfect High Park. Working with the majesty of her outfit, we brought in the fall colours that only seamed to enhance the regal feel. We had a great time and got a ‘snapshot’ of the days of Kings and Queens. 

 

 

 

 

Deepa & Sandeep's Wedding Photos

The morning started off serenely as the gorgeous bride prepared for her ceremony. Sitting at the Gurudhwara solemnly as she got married, I knew that she was excited to finally get married and for a chance get some dramatic photos in her maharani style lengha. :) After the ceremony, we traversed the gantlet of well-wishers, family, and point and shoots to make our way to the get-a-way car so we could capture some intimate photos in downtown Toronto.

We love it when couples are up for anything...we especially like putting Indian brides in grungy locations. The contrast of beauty and grunge make for wonderfully unique photos. Deepa is not only one of the most beautiful bride's we've shot...but one who quickly went from client to friend. We are certainly blessed to know such wonderful people!  Deepa and Sandeep, it's clients like you who keep our passion for photography alive! :) Thank you so much for trusting us so much with your photos and we can't wait to show you more!

 

 

 

...the next day before the reception...

Shout Outs!!!
They say it takes a village to raise a child...well in a similar vain it takes a crew of incredibly talented and passionate people to help make a wedding come to life. Special thanks to the following people for making it an amaaazing day:

Sherry Vanstone: who takes our beautiful brides and makes them drop dead gorgeous :)

 

Monty Jain: as part of the Kumari Team...he rocks the camera pretty much anywhere and everywhere!

Priya Mokha: P.S. Mokha Events thanks for keeping the schedule and everyone on track so we got ample time to shoot the beautiful couple.

 

Rishi Kumar: With his enthusiasm and creative vision, Rishi went high and low to capture every angle and moment of Deepa & Sandeep's day..a big thank you for not tripping over us while we shoot (yes it's happend before...don't ask!)

Deepa & Sandeep's Same-Day Edit

Positively our most fun wedding to date as not only did we have a wonderful couple to shoot, but we were able to work alongside our most favorite vendors.

Deepa and Sandeep wowed us all on their wedding day!  We have alot more to photos to share...but for now, we hope you enjoy this same-day-edit.

Shanta & Chad's Wedding Photos

Most people would quickly dismiss abandoned rail yards as urban wasteland. However within even the most industrial locations there exists an endearing beauty which is waiting for the right time and the right eye to capture it. This is the case when we got to shoot Shanta and Chad at the CN rail yard just before their wedding.  

Chad & Shanta, thank-you for entrusting your memories with us and trusting our location choice... despite the fact that everyone at home was expecting you to get a nice little garden shoot :) 

Vince & Miriam's Wedding Photos

Weddings come in many shapes, sizes and flavours. The summer harvest wedding of Vince & Miriam was perhaps our most unique and inspired wedding of the year.

Hosted in the ultimate reclaimed urban space: a converted streetcar storage facility, Wychwood Barn played host to it's first ever wedding.  Drawing from the local community philosophy of the space, Vince & Mariam thought out ever detail with a mindfully organic & fresh approach. 

Instead of flowers, there were local ferns fresh from the community greenhouse. Instead of a banquet hall, the open air garden featured a 60' long timber wood family table. And in what was the most decadent touch… no wedding cake, but a mouth watering buffet of homemade cakes, pies, flans and crumbles loving prepared by the family matriarchs. 

The best compliment to the space was the humble happy couple, who were tremendously gracious hosts. If there was ever an inspired way to start your lives together Vince & Mariam certainly got it spot on. 

Thanks you for letting us be part of your unique event & sharing in the special moments. ..and a special thanks to "fixer" extraodinaire Rebecca! :)

Jennifer & Andrew's Wedding Photos

Fairy-tale castle weddings can sometimes come true, as was the case with Jennifer and Andrew. Casa Loma, Canada's historic castle played host to a magnificent and opulent wedding where Jen married her prince charming.

A special shout out their wonderfully calm and adventurous bridal party...thanks for keeping everyone smiling and having a great time!

Thanks Jen and Andrew for allowing us to be part of your fairy-tale wedding :)