PHOTOGRAPHY & FLATLAY DESIGN — Anna Schmidt Photography
FLORALS — Kate Campbell Floral Design
BRIDE'S RED SHAADI LEHENGA DESIGNER — Kalighata
BRIDE'S SANGEET & MEHNDI LEHENGAS — Siddhartha Bansal
LEHENGA STORE — Pernia’s Pop Up Shop in New Delhi
BRIDE'S WESTERN GOWN DESIGNER — Morilee by Madeline Gardner
DRESS STORE — RK Bridal NYC
GROOM'S LIME GREEN SHERWANI DESIGNER — Aza Fashions
SHERWANI STORE — Ushnak Mal Boutique in New Delhi
GROOM'S WESTERN SUIT DESIGNER — Alan David
CINEMATOGRAPHY — Bowen Films
DJ — DJ Jatin at DCViBEZ
RENTALS — Something Vintage Rentals, Select Event Group
CAKE — Cake by Jason
TRANSPORTATION — Michael’s Motors (Vintage Mustang), Rags to Rickshaws
PLANNING & EVENT DESIGN — Christine Godsey (CG&Co Events)
VENUE — Gramercy Mansion
CATERING — Zeffert and Gold and DMV Chai Cart
HAIR & MAKEUP — Makeup by Ana B
HENNA — Bhavna's Henna
SARI DRAPING — Khadija Chaudhry
Amisha and William's wedding at Gramercy Mansion was a joyful, multi-day celebration that beautifully blended Indian traditions with a modern Western wedding experience.
Set against the historic gardens and architecture of one of Maryland's most beloved wedding venues, their wedding weekend was filled with vibrant color, meaningful traditions, and the unmistakable energy that comes from bringing two families and cultures together.
From the Baraat procession and Hindu wedding ceremony to an elegant reception surrounded by family and friends, every event reflected the couple's desire to honor their heritage while creating a celebration that felt entirely their own.
One of the things I loved most about this wedding was how personal every detail felt. The bold color palette, intricate attire, live music, meaningful rituals, and joyful gatherings weren't simply beautiful—they told a story about family, community, and connection.
Throughout the weekend, moments of celebration unfolded alongside quieter moments of reflection: parents watching with pride, friends reconnecting across generations, and the excitement of two people beginning a new chapter together.
As a photographer, weddings like this are especially meaningful because they highlight something I believe deeply: every couple deserves to see their story represented authentically. Whether a wedding incorporates cultural traditions, family customs, faith, or entirely new traditions created together, those personal elements are what transform a beautiful event into an unforgettable experience.
Years from now, Amisha and William will remember the colors, the music, the laughter, and the traditions. But most of all, they'll remember the people who gathered to celebrate alongside them.
And that's what weddings are really about.
CREATIVE TEAM:
PHOTOGRAPHY & FLATLAY DESIGN — Anna Schmidt Photography
FLORALS — Kate Campbell Floral Design
BRIDE'S RED SHAADI LEHENGA DESIGNER — Kalighata
BRIDE'S SANGEET & MEHNDI LEHENGAS — Siddhartha Bansal
LEHENGA STORE — Pernia’s Pop Up Shop in New Delhi
BRIDE'S WESTERN GOWN DESIGNER — Morilee by Madeline Gardner
DRESS STORE — RK Bridal NYC
GROOM'S LIME GREEN SHERWANI DESIGNER — Aza Fashions
SHERWANI STORE — Ushnak Mal Boutique in New Delhi
GROOM'S WESTERN SUIT DESIGNER — Alan David
CINEMATOGRAPHY — Bowen Films
PLANNING & EVENT DESIGN — Christine Godsey (CG&Co Events)
VENUE — Gramercy Mansion
CATERING — Zeffert and Gold and DMV Chai Cart
HAIR & MAKEUP — Makeup by Ana B
HENNA — Bhavna's Henna
SARI DRAPING — Khadija Chaudhry
ENTERTAINMENT — DJ Jatin at DCViBEZ
RENTALS — Something Vintage Rentals, Select Event Group
CAKE — Cake by Jason
TRANSPORTATION — Michael’s Motors (Vintage Mustang), Rags to Rickshaws
PHOTO TEAM — Danielle Lawrance, Harrison Hart, Billy Crowe