Chinese and Indian fusion wedding in London
When Jessica and Markand asked me to photograph their wedding in London, I jumped at the chance. Jessica has Chinese heritage and Markand has Indian roots and the idea of being invited to take part in a Hindu wedding ceremony.
![Chinese and Indian fusion wedding in London](/content/images/size/w1200/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-24.jpeg)
When Jessica and Markand asked me to photograph their wedding in London, I jumped at the chance. Jessica has Chinese heritage and Markand has Indian roots and the idea of being invited to take part in a Hindu wedding ceremony where such a mutual respect of cultures was present was something that really interested me. Chinese weddings and Indian weddings have very different traditions - due to the couple's mixed heritage, elements of both cultures were present.
![Chinese and Indian wedding dinner at Seventeen Restaurant in London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-73.jpg)
![Hindu ceremony at The Manor in London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-21.jpg)
![Chinese and Indian wedding couple portrait](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-72.jpg)
There was a meal held the day before the wedding ceremony at the famed London restaurant, La Porte des Indes. The restaurant specialises in high-quality Indian food, serving classic Indian cuisine as well as food from the former French colonies in India - it also has a good reputation for making fruity cocktails. It was a relaxed and informal meal that gave both families a chance to get to know each other more, ahead of the big day itself. The meeting places for the coaches to take people to the wedding ceremony were Marble Arch & Hyde Park, two iconic locations in London, adding another cultural detail to the event.
![Wedding party at Marble Arch near Hyde Park London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-03.jpg)
![Hindu ceremony bride and groom putting on ring](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-18.jpg)
![Informal wedding dinner party at La Porte des Indes restaurant London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-02.jpg)
![Wedding guests travel to Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-07.jpg)
![Bride in car at Hindu wedding ceremony London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-40.jpg)
The couple decided to get married in London at the Bhaktivedanta Manor temple in Watford. The ceremony itself was largely based around traditional Indian wedding ideas, with Jessica donning traditional Hindu dress (a saree) for the event, however elements of Jessica's culture were also included in other aspects of the wedding. The wedding dinner was held at Seventeen Restaurant in Notting Hill, which is a Chinese restaurant - something that wouldn't normally occur during a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. This mix of cultures shows just how important Jessica and Markand are to each other, with a mutual appreciation for each other and their respective traditions existing naturally among the couple and their friends and family.
![Wedding guests enjoying dinner at Seventeen Restaurant in London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-50.jpg)
![Hindu ceremony at a Chinese and Indian fusion wedding in London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-22.jpg)
![Wedding guest enjoying dinner party at La Porte des Indes restaurant](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-01.jpg)
![Bride and groom in car after Hindu ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor temple London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-41.jpg)
![Hindu ceremony at Indian wedding](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-20.jpg)
![Wedding party before Hindu ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-10.jpg)
The wedding was very successful and everyone involved enjoyed the day greatly, including myself. The beautiful location of the ceremony and the kindness and affection that could be seen between Jessica & Markand and their respective friends and families really helped their love to shine through on this special day.
![Garden of Bhaktivedanta Manor temple London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-32.jpg)
![Hindu wedding dress saree details](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-11.jpg)
![Groom arriving at Bhaktivedanta Manor temple London for Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-15.jpg)
![Guest dancing at wedding after dinner party at Seventeen Restaurant London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-60.jpg)
![Hindu wedding ceremony bride and groom](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-25.jpg)
![Wedding guests in the Garden of Bhaktivedanta Manor temple London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-30.jpg)
![Traditional Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-26.jpg)
![Traditional Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-28.jpg)
![Grandparent blesses bride and groom at Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-29.jpg)
![Joyful bride and groom with flowers after Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-39.jpg)
![Chinese bride and Indian groom in car after Hindu wedding ceremony](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-42.jpg)
![Indian guests arrive to Seventeen Chinese restaurant London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-44.jpg)
![Guests around tables enjoying dinner at Chinese restaurant London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-48.jpg)
![Guest is giving a speech at wedding dinner](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-53.jpg)
![Guests chatting at Seventeen Chinese restaurant London](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-51.jpg)
![Wedding guest at a dinner party](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-49.jpg)
![Wedding guest playing guitar at dinner](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-54.jpg)
![Wedding guests hugging at party](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-56.jpg)
![Bride and groom dancing at wedding dinner](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-57.jpg)
![Wedding guests dancing after dinner party](https://imagyarweddings.com/content/images/2022/01/chinese-indian-wedding-london-64.jpg)