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Mrs. Margarita, Boston/Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 26, Healthcare Consultant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Doctor Engagement Date: March 21, 2007 Wedding Date: August, 2008 Blogging Since: June 18, 2008 Venue: Saddlerock Ranch About Me: I grew up in Southern California, moved to Boston for college, New York for grad school, back to Boston and now I travel the northeast every week for work. When I'm not on the go, I love to read, draw, shop, sleep and spend quality time with my fiancé, family and friends. We're long-distance planning for our "big fat brown wedding" in California and are excited to unite our Sri Lankan and Indian cultures and Buddhist and Hindu religions in a unique and modern way.
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After we all got pretty, we headed over to Saddlerock Ranch to take portraits. Mr. Margarita was already there taking pictures with his family and I really didn’t want to see him before the ceremony so we had a specific time I was supposed to get there. Naturally we were late, so we missed that window of time. I was kind of freaking out and I lost it a little on my Mom because she took forever getting ready, which was part of the reason we were late. It was a total bridezilla moment and in retrospect I feel horrible about it. We showed up to the site and had to coordinate with our coordinator (hee hee) Mary so I wouldn’t see Mr. Marg. She was the one who calmed everything down and actually told me to apologize to my Mom. I’m SO glad she did, because I would have felt way worse being a brat after all my parents gave me on my wedding day and of course, my 26 years of life prior to that day. Anyway, I digress…

So, here are some of Mr. Margarita’s family portraits they took before we got to Saddlerock:

Mr. Marg with his parents

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Mr. Marg and his handsome brother

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Mr. Marg and his groomsmen posing in front of the many random wagons on site.

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Mr. Marg portraits:

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The gorgeous ladies on Mr. Margarita’s side of the family - his mom, four aunts, grandmother and cousin.

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And now my family/bridal party portraits…

First up the bridesmaids. This is me and my girls trying to laugh on cue…

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Then it was time for some pictures with my parents

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Then, pictures with the whole immediate family

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Then I started to take portraits with just my Dad. I was VERY emotional on my wedding day and probably for the entire month leading up to it. After this picture, I totally lost it and we both started crying. I’m really close to my Dad and out of my parents, he’s the more emotional one.

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I’m an ugly crier and my wedding day was no exception. Even though I look crazy in this picture , I love it because it reminds me of how special that moment with my Dad was. He’s shaking his finger at me telling me not to be upset because he’s a nagger, even through the tears.

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After portraits with my Dad, I took a few pictures with my nieces who were so nervous for some reason that they forgot how to smile. My baby niece decided she didn’t want any part of it so she pulled off her flower halo, threw her flower girl basket, and threw a tantrum. So sadly, she’s not in any of these.

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Then we took a zillion bride portraits

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I have a ton of bridal portraits at the hotel and before the ceremony, but I honestly don’t know what to do them. Don’t get me wrong, I love them, and my photographer did an incredible job, but it feels weird to have so many pictures of myself.

Here are some bridal portraits from the hotel.

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I know that was probably boring, since portrait posts really aren’t all that exciting. Up next is the Baarat (aka groom’s procession), and the garlanding/welcoming of Mr. Margarita’s family.

Already blogged:

The Mendhi
Wedding Details
Our Fashion Show
Getting Pretty

All pictures taken by the uber talented Dina Douglass of Andrena Photography

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51 Responses to “Our Big Fat Brown Wedding: It’s Portrait Time”

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Miss Sapphire
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Miss Sapphire (message)  625 posts, Busy bee

Aww…I know my dad and I are going to start crying!

 
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ke3
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ke3 (message)  247 posts, Helper bee

You look absolutely gorgeous in your bridal portraits! And, same as sapphire, I’m sure I’ll be crying with my dad too.

 
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Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,636 posts, Bumble bee

So much to say- I love the bridesmaids outfits and that picture with your Dad is perfectly precious.

As for bridal pictures- what the hell do you do with them? Seriously, are you suppose to frame them?? Whatever- you look gorgeous!!

 
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mdarrah
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mdarrah (message)  1,006 posts, Bumble bee

YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!!!! OMG I am jealous of the beautiful colors and saris and WOW you are looking just amazing!! I looooove the moment with your dad. You may be an ugly cryer, but in that photo you just look sweet teary eyed. THAT photo makes me jealous that I didnt cry with my dad. (But then, we are like two teenagers cutting up in class and laughing all the time.)

 
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tea
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tea (message)  2,659 posts, Sugar bee

i like that last picture of you and your dad. that’s so sweet!

 
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Miss Dew Drop (message)  250 posts, Helper bee

Gorgeous!! (And you totally don’t have an ugly cry face at all.)

 
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oKelsio
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oKelsio (message)  40 posts, Newbee

You look so beautiful in these pictures! And amazing eyebrows by the way. =)

 
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tbella
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tbella (message)  5 posts, Newbee

Why does everyone always assume portrait posts are boring? They’re some of my faves!

 
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tbella
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tbella (message)  5 posts, Newbee

Oh and if I had bridal portraits like yours, I would plaster every inch of my apartment in them! Your photographer is fantastic!

 
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Moffy
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Moffy (message)  32 posts, Newbee

Not boring at *all*!! Fantastically gorgeous! And your crying picture made me cry. You can feel the emotion!! Also, I agree with oKelsio — amazing eyebrows!!

 
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Mrs. Piglet (message)  629 posts, Busy bee

You’re a vision! Gorgeous pictures. :)

 
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Bamboo
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Bamboo (message)  535 posts, Busy bee

Not boring at all, absolutely gorgeous!

 
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Carbon Girl
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Carbon Girl (message)  437 posts, Helper bee

You are beautiful!! I love your sari.

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow, love the rich colors of the girls’ outfits!

 
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BeachyBride2010
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BeachyBride2010 (message)  319 posts, Helper bee

The recaps just keep getting more and more beautiful… you are an exquisite bride.

 
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Mrs. Hot Cocoa (message)  1,721 posts, Bumble bee

First of all, you look GORGEOUS. Second, is it too late for me to have an Indian wedding? Because I love the colors.

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,534 posts, Bumble bee

wow!!! love your pictures… you are a stunning bride!

 
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D.Marie
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D.Marie (message)  1,381 posts, Bumble bee

How sweet is the photo of you and your dad and I love the wagon photo…I want a wagon! Your makeup looks so beautiful.

 
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ladybuglove
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ladybuglove (message)  707 posts, Busy bee

you look gorgeous!! love all the colors!

 
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soniasays (message)  47 posts, Newbee

you look beautiful and you have such a gorgeous family! i love that you captured the moment you had with your dad–so precious : )

 
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krissycake
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krissycake (message)  2,092 posts, Buzzing bee

gorgeous! =)

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  1,707 posts, Bumble bee

you are so gorgeous. and those could easily be the most amazing BM outfits ever!

what’s your bouquet? it’s so lush, full and beautiful!

 
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tofuchic

the photo with your dad is so precious… it made me tear up.

 
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Leeds Wedding Photographer

The wedding photography of other photographers always gets me looking forward to my next wedding shoot.
You have some really nice portraits there, congratulations.

 
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ceciliafty (message)  6 posts, Newbee

Wonderful!

 
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kmattso2
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kmattso2 (message)  990 posts, Busy bee

Portrait posts are my favorite…even of complete strangers!

 
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nicrob007
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nicrob007 (message)  111 posts, Blushing bee

This post is not even slightly boring. You made a beautiful bride! I love how well the co-ordinating purple saris worked on your bridesmaids…..and of course that super special pic with your dad. Awww!

 
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Sweet10ve
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Sweet10ve (message)  111 posts, Blushing bee

The picture with your dad is precious. :) And you were such a beautiful bride! I can only wish that I will look that flawless on my big day! :D

 
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kbok

i love the pics of you and your dad too. so sweet!

you look absolutely gorgeous in your bridal portraits. are you sure you’re not a movie star? =)

 
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FlipFlopBride
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FlipFlopBride (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

You look fabulous! And I love that there were wagons for the photos. Neato!

 
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krissybee
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krissybee (message)  1,040 posts, Bumble bee

my goodness you are CRAZY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the one of you and your dad is so precious..*tear*

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  4,039 posts, Honey bee

You look beautiful! I love the saris that your BM wore. Also, that photo of you and your dad is priceless.

 
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emc
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emc (message)  10 posts, Newbee

You look gorgeous! I love all of the colors! All the pictures are just beautiful~

 
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sassypants
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sassypants (message)  110 posts, Blushing bee

stunning!

 
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LovestheBear
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LovestheBear (message)  875 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful! You are not an ugly crier–lol I was looking at the picture thinking “I wish my cry face was as good as that” because I have a notoriously ugly one. lol

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  644 posts, Busy bee

that pic with your dad is so precious! and omg i keep looking at your pics and everything is so gorgeous: the colors, the dresses and of course, you and mr. marg!

 
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evelinej
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evelinej (message)  364 posts, Helper bee

You look great!

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,605 posts, Sugar bee

You are such a beautiful bride!!!! Just gorgeous.

 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  1,640 posts, Bumble bee

It’s all just so vibrant, textured, and beautiful! Everything works, and feels traditional yet contemporary. You look gorgeous! And I really love the image of the guys in front of the old wooden trailer. Again, it so works! Genius!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,335 posts, Bumble bee

Really lovely!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  4,120 posts, Honey bee

you are so very pretty!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,604 posts, Bumble bee

You look gorgeous, and I love your bouquet! It seems so simple, yet so classic.

 
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Lish
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Lish (message)  192 posts, Blushing bee

I have to say it - you are absolutely stunningly beautiful.

And your entire party was gorgeous.

 
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Sage
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Sage (message)  398 posts, Helper bee

You look absolutely ridiculously gorgeous. Phenomenal photos!

 
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Mrs. Penguin
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Mrs. Penguin (message)  2,149 posts, Buzzing bee

Love those pics with your dad. You look like such an adorable family. My mom and I got in a huggge fight the day before the wedding as well… stress levels were so high!

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,020 posts, Sugar bee

You are incredibly beautiful!!! Your pictures are awesome and everyone look so happy! :)

 
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Mrs. Margarita (message)  369 posts, Helper bee

aww thanks guys! i’m glad the portrait post wasn’t boring :)

 
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The Sari-Clad Bride
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The Sari-Clad Bride (message)  4 posts, Wannabee

These are sooo beautiful! We’d love to feature your wedding on our site, thesaricladbride.com. Please message us on weddingbee or send us an email at thesaricladbride@gmail.com.

Thanks so much and look forward to hearing from you!

Best,
Jennifer, Editor

 
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KatieBug3017
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KatieBug3017 (message)  1,434 posts, Bumble bee

You…are…gorgeous! These pictures are just beautiful. I love the colors…everything is just so vibrant!

 
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Our Big Fat Brown Wedding: Here Comes the Groom » Weddingbee » The Wedding Blog

[...] the portraits had been taken and it was time to start. At least for everyone besides me and my bridesmaids. We [...]

 
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Anjani

Hi Charmi….lately it seems like every where I turn for input on my wedding I see pictures or videos or decor of your beautiful wedding. We have a very similar story, very similar taste and very similar venues so I am running into all of the same people you worked with…and they are all showing me examples of your gorgeous day. Given this, I had to write since I weirdly feel like I already know you! Congratulations on putting together such an amazing wedding! I’m still in the early stages - just locked down my venue and photographer (sadly didn’t go with Dina - - - one of the hardest choices I had to make!). Your blog is so helpful to me…I’m surprised there aren’t more Indian bride bloggers out there…I hope mine will be as helpful to those behind me as your blog has been to me!

 


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