Brandy and Sudhir’s wedding in Brooklyn was so epic I couldn’t capture it in one blog post. I met Brandy at her apartment near McCarren Park in Williamsburg to take some shots of her getting ready with her girlfriends and family. The night before there was a raging rehearsal dinner / mendhi party complete with a band and bhangra dance lessons. The next day, the henna was looking especially vibrant on all the women, and even on some brave men too!
Then we joined Sudhir and his party at the nearby Juliette Restaurant for cocktail hour on the roof. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and the champagne was flowing plentiful. It was my first time shooting a wedding at the popular French bistro at the heart of Bedford Avenue and I was impressed with the space. But the main highlight was the food. Brandy had mentioned that she and Sudhir had pretty much sampled the entire menu from several visits to the restaurant. Fair to say, they nailed it! I normally don’t get to enjoy dinner before all the heavy lifting, but I wasn’t going to complain. Among the highlights was a citrusy octopus salad and some of the best gnocchi in Brooklyn.
Make sure to check out part 2 of Brandy and Sudhir’s wedding at Larry Lawrence bar in Williamsburg for coverage of a traditional Indian ceremony and the reception.
