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7.15.2009

Sara and Sai's Reception

The final night of Sara and Sai’s ceremonies was Friday. Their reception was held at the Marriot at Legacy in Plano, and many family and friends gathered for the final night of revelry.

Inside, the cake watched over the empty ballroom, which sat waiting for its inhabitants:



Outside in the lobby, guests mingled and awaited the opening of the doors:



Just inside the doors, guests placed their gifts for the newlyweds. Decorative ribbons and handwritten envelopes soon covered the table:



Upstairs, Sara and Sai were busy getting ready. I had a brief opportunity to shoot them before they joined their guests:



Here Sara peeks through a curtain with a look of muted anticipation:



By Friday, Sara’s henna darkened to a beautiful chestnut color. The henna combined with jewelry and brilliant clothing created quite an image:



All the guests were now inside the ballroom, while Sara and Sai stalled outside the elevators, making sure all systems were go:



Just beyond the door, Sara looks at all the names in the guest book, while Sai takes a deep breath before entering the crowded room:



The doors open and what seems like hundreds of camera flashes go off, and for a few moments as they work the room, Sara and Sai are documented like Hollywood stars:



Once the couple seated themselves on the stage, guests had the opportunity to greet and bestow their blessings:



At one point, the parents adorned Sara and Sai with purple and yellow flowers:



Sara’s eyes twinkled as she shared a hug with her new mother-in-law:



Then it was time for the ring ceremony:



After the greetings and group photo opportunities, the shiny covers came off the food, and the line for the third night of feasting began:



After the meal and some brief downtime, one of Sara’s brothers-in-law retrieved her from the hall and carried her in for the toasts, causing the quip “her brother-in-law may have carried her in, but Sai will have to carry her out!”:



After some heartfelt toasting, the couple cut the elaborate cake:



After the cake was devoured, Sara and Sai took to the dance floor for their first dance:



Before long, the chairs thinned out, and the wooden floor became crowded with intense dancing:



At several times, conga lines formed, and the bride and groom were swept up into the circle with their friends and family:







We had a blast at Sara and Sai’s wedding celebrations, and we wish them the best in their future together! Everyone was so nice, and we’d love the opportunity to work with the families and guests again.

Rasy Ran Photography
www.rasyran.com

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