Sonia & Pali - More Than a Spring Fling

 I was really happy to meet and photograph Sonia and Pali for their engagement party, starting with a photoshoot.

 The wedding is going to be in 2013, and incredible enough, I'm already booked on that week!

 But let's enjoy the present times:

 I have to take a shot of Sonia by herself. Because:

 We are expecting rain, but rain comes only when you're not expecting it:

 Something to think about for the rest of the week:

 We make our way to the Palace Hall:

 Traditional gifts for the Takha ritual:

 The guests are welcomed by a sign in book and a framed picture that I have to admit I took. Please don't judge me; it was for a good cause - a charity photo shoot against domestic abuse:

 The bar is open:

 The ring ceremony is about to start and Sonia is taken to the stage by her father and brother:

 But Pali is almost too late and in danger of being replaced by a stronger suitor:

 Luckily for him, the rule "I saw her first" applies in situations like this:

 And he secures the deal:

 The Takha ceremony consists in giving and receiving of too many sweets:

 And never enough love:

 A short and heartfelt thank you speech:

 The party starts like a wild fire:

 And spreads the same way:

 Looks like Pali is challenging his future father in law to a dance off:

 That would have been a big mistake.

 Because Mr. Nijjar is a bhangra star:

 Like everybody else, more or less:

 Congratulations, Sonia and Pali! Thank you so much for a great time!

I'm really sorry I can't be your photographer in 2013!

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