Ek Bad A Samaaraoh

Swathi & Michael
May 16, 2008
Winterthur Museum
Winterthur, DE
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Nestled in the picturesque Brandywine Valley, halfway between New York City and Washington DC, Winterthur delights and inspires visitors of all ages and in every season.

In the early twentieth century, Henry Francis du Pont, the founder of Winterthur, assembled an unrivaled collection of early American antiques, displaying these in 175 period rooms of his country home; created a spectacular naturalistic garden; and developed a research library rich in art and history. Today, Winterthur continues to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to experience the many wonders of this unique national treasure.

This affair was beautifully appointed, not only by the elegant venue, but also with the superior level of floral aesthetics provided by the nearly incomparable Flowers By Yukie. To read more about the look of the event, check out Winterthur's blog, a well-kept journal maintained by one of the most organized event directors around, Nicole Bailey.

Swathi and Michael's largely Indian group of friends and family were not shy about celebrating the special occasion, filling the dance floor early on and enjoying a mixture of Bhangra, Hindi, and American music.

It didn't matter what was playing, EVERYONE was dancing non-stop until the night ended. It was a lot of fun for me too, since I don't often get to play music from India. You can check out some Bhangra music by either clicking here or watching the video below.

By the way, if you decide to check out the photos I shot at Swathi and Michael's wedding, be sure your speakers are on. As I usually do, I played the bride and groom's first dance song as the very last song of the evening. However, this time I played a special version of "What A Wonderful World" that includes an introduction by Louis Armstrong, explaining why he sang that song. It will almost definitely change your perception of what I formerly thought of as a quaint little song.

Congratulations, Swathi and Michael!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:30-7:25 PM Cocktails

7:30 PM Grand Entrance
"Beautiful Day" by U2

7:35 PM First Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

7:40 PM Bride & Father/Groom & Mother Dance
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow..." by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

7:45 PM Blessing and Toasts

7:50-8:55 PM Dinner

8:55 PM Cake Cutting
"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole

9:00 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing