Vibrant Fusion Wedding at Larmer Tree Gardens

Asha and Kevin's mid August wedding at Larmer Tree Gardens was what they'd called a 'Colourful Culture Combo' when we first chatted. Asha's Indian heritage mixed with Kevin's Ghanaian background, it was going to be visually spectacular.
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Started in Bournemouth where both were getting ready. Found Asha sitting calmly with delicate henna on her hands, glass in hand despite all the activity around her. Kevin's family came through to exchange gifts with Asha, a really touching moment full of tradition.
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Kevin looked sharp in his light suit with a bold red tie, setting the tone for the day's colour scheme. Between Asha's Indian roots and Kevin's Ghanaian heritage, I knew we were in for something special.
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Driving to Larmer Tree Gardens in the Dorset countryside, I was buzzing. The venue hosts that big annual festival, and the Victorian gardens create this intimate atmosphere. When I arrived, guests were already there in traditional Indian sarees and Ghanaian outfits, incredible colours everywhere.
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The ceremony happened against the Roman temples scattered through the gardens. Asha wore a traditional red Lehenga, Kevin with his red tie, they looked fantastic together. There were some emotional moments, caught Asha wiping tears away during the vows.
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After the ceremony, the gardens came alive for a drinks reception. The singing theatre made a great backdrop. Guests mingling, hugging, wandering through the gardens. As evening arrived, the ladies changed outfits and the energy shifted completely. Bhangra music started up and everyone headed to the dancefloor on the lawn opposite the singing theatre.
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Speeches happened outdoors on the steps of one of the garden buildings, which felt really personal. Asha's dad's speech particularly got people, lots of laughing and some tears in the fading light.
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Once night properly arrived, the party moved inside. Asha and Kevin had rehearsed this dance routine and performed it with everyone cheering them on. The rest of the night was Bhangra and R&B, keeping the dance floor packed. Between the two cultures coming together and all those different moments throughout the day, gave me so much to work with photographically.

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I hope you love Asha & Kevin’s Larmer Tree Gardens wedding!  If you like this one you might like Arsha & Jesse’s wedding in the Welsh countryside or maybe Natasha & Roslan’s marquee wedding near Bath.

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