Barcelona · Sitges · Catalonia
Indian wedding photographer in Barcelona
Barcelona and the coast around Sitges are a beautiful setting for an Indian wedding: Mediterranean light, modernist houses among the vineyards and plenty of space for the whole family to celebrate.
I photographed Ritika and David’s wedding at Clos la Plana, a celebration that brought together Indian and Catalan traditions. On this page you’ll find their story, their wedding film and everything that can help you if you’re planning an Indian or multicultural wedding near Barcelona.
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The getting ready
In Ritika and David’s wedding, the getting ready was one of the moments with the most details. Ritika’s ivory saree with gold embroidery was unfolded, draped and pleated fold by fold, with the women around her helping to get every pleat in place. Then came the jewellery, the earrings, the make-up and, at the end, the bouquet.
In an Indian wedding the getting ready is full of gestures, hands and textures, and it deserves time. I photograph it calmly and discreetly, so that every step is there: from the first fold of the saree to the moment the bride is ready.
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The varmala
Before the ceremony, the varmala garlands were waiting in the garden: red roses, white flowers and long strings of pearls. In the ceremony, after the Catalan tradition of giving the bouquet to the bride, Ritika placed her garland on David and David placed his on Ritika, a moment full of joy, with their families and friends cheering around them.
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Ritika and David at Clos la Plana
Ritika is from India and David from Catalonia; they met in Germany. Their wedding at Clos la Plana brought both cultures together, and it showed in every detail.
In the garden, the ceremony mixed Catalan and Indian traditions. Guests came from all over the world, many of them in saris and traditional Indian outfits next to suits and dresses, and the celebration in the Clos la Plana restaurant ended on a dance floor full of colour.
See the full wedding: Ritika and David at Clos la Plana (in Spanish).
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The guests and the party
Guests came from all over the world, and many of them wore saris and traditional Indian outfits. Before the ceremony, some of them helped each other drape their saris; at night, all that colour moved to the dance floor of Clos la Plana.
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Their wedding film
Ritika and David’s wedding was also filmed, together with videographer Raül Zaragoza. If you’d like both photos and video, we work as one team throughout the day.
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Clos la Plana, five minutes from Sitges
Clos la Plana is a modernist house built in 1913 in Sant Pere de Ribes, five minutes from Sitges, surrounded by around ten hectares of vineyards and olive trees. Civil ceremonies are held outdoors, with the vines and the garden all around. For the celebration there are halls in the villa, a wine cellar room, a glass-walled dining room, a terrace and a marquee, and guests can stay in the house and its annex.
More about the venue: Clos la Plana wedding photographer (in Spanish).
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Photographing a multicultural wedding
A multicultural wedding brings two families, several languages and different traditions into the same day. My style is natural and documentary: I step in as little as possible, I don’t force poses and I tell the day as it happens, from the rituals to the dance floor, while taking care of the light, the composition and the details.
I only photograph one wedding per day, and I work all over Catalonia.
Venues
Wedding venues near Barcelona
Tips
Planning an Indian wedding in Barcelona
- Plan time for every ritual. Tell me in advance which ceremonies and moments you’ll have, so we can plan the timeline together and make sure nothing is missed.
- Golden hour portraits. At sunset the light among the vineyards is soft and warm: keep 20 minutes for couple portraits at that time.
- A venue with room for everyone. Gardens, terraces and indoor halls make a day with many guests and a lot of dancing much easier, and they give great photos.
- Time for the details. Draping a saree, the jewellery, the garlands: the getting ready is full of moments worth photographing, so leave enough time for it before the ceremony.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Have you photographed an Indian wedding in Spain?
Yes. I photographed Ritika and David’s wedding at Clos la Plana, near Sitges and Barcelona, which combined Indian and Catalan traditions, including the varmala garland exchange.
Where do you work?
All over Catalonia: Barcelona and its surroundings, Sitges and the Garraf, the Penedès, Tarragona and the Costa Daurada, and the countryside venues inland.
Do you also offer video?
Yes. Video is filmed together with Raül Zaragoza, so photo and video work as one team throughout the day. You can watch Ritika and David’s film on this page.
Do you photograph the getting ready and the saree draping?
Yes. I photograph the whole getting ready, from the draping and pleating of the saree to the jewellery, the make-up and the bouquet, calmly and without interrupting. You can see some of these moments from Ritika’s getting ready on this page.
What happens if it rains?
Clos la Plana has halls in the villa, a wine cellar room, a glass-walled dining room and a marquee, so the wedding can go on indoors.
How many weddings do you photograph per day?
Only one, so your wedding gets my full attention, from the getting ready to the party.
More wedding venues (in Spanish): Fincas para bodas en Cataluña · Fotógrafo de bodas en Barcelona.
Your wedding
Getting married in Barcelona?
Tell me your date and I’ll let you know if I’m available. I only photograph one wedding per day, so it’s best to get in touch early.
You can also write to me in English at info@marc-prades.com.