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Sunil & Venita – Proposal Photography

July 8, 2009

If any of you gentlemen out there are looking to propose to your girlfriend in an incredibly romantic fashion, you can take some inspiration from Sunil. He planned a garden-themed proposal for his fiancee Venita and called on us to document it all for them.

Sunil concocted a very elaborate story to get Venita to go with him to the Devonian Botanical Gardens for the afternoon. It had to do with delivering biological samples to the researchers at the gardens, and he even went so far as to fill an empty box with freezer packs and put stickers on it. The staff at the gardens were in on everything. After delivering the ‘sample’, Sunil and Venita went for a romantic stroll in the Japanese Gardens.

Michael and I thought we were being very inconspicuous, simply taking photos of the scenery, flowers, etc. As Venita passed me, she commented to Sunil “I think that’s Shandro Photo – why are they taking photos of flowers, don’t they do weddings?” Fortunately, Sunil has good powers of distraction, and quickly changed the subject to the beautiful streams in the garden.

At a beautiful bend in the path, Sunil dropped to one knee, and asked the love of his life to marry him.

Of course, she said yes! He was very excited that his plan had worked.  We came out of the bushes – “Smile! You’re on Shandro Camera!”

We spent a few minutes with them taking photos to mark the occasion, and they were all smiles. They couldn’t stop saying “That was awesome!”

Under the bell at the Japanese Garden.

Little did Venita know there was more in store for her.  Sunil had planned a beautiful Mela (meaning ‘gathering’ in Sanskrit) to bring their families together and announce their engagement.  None of the guests knew why they were coming to the Oasis Conference Centre, but a beautiful garden party awaited them.

 

Complete with wicked fireworks!

Venita is a follower of ours, and was hoping some day to have her photos on our blog. Venita – we are so honoured to be able to grant your wish. Heartfelt congratulations to you both!


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Posted in Engagements, Indian | 18 Comments »

  1. Venita Malhotra posted the following on July 4, 2009 at 4:52 am.

    Hi Haley and Michael!

    WOW! (I have been saying that all day). Thanks for putting up our pictures on your blog so quickly! It is close to 5:00AM and I am still so full of energy! The day has been so surreal filled with so many unbelievable and wonderful surprises!!! Thank you guys for capturing all the magical moments throughout the day! THAT’S AWESOME!!!!

    Venita Malhotra

  2. Sukaina posted the following on July 4, 2009 at 7:54 am.

    Hey Vini!!! I woke up to this awesome surprise!!!!
    Congratulations to you and Sunil – I’m SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!
    You both look great and props to Sunil for surprising you:)
    xoxo

  3. Liyan Derman posted the following on July 4, 2009 at 10:19 am.

    I totally ditto Venita’s WOW!! What an incredible amazing day and we all got to share it through your amazing pictures! Congrats Venita and Sunil- I am so happy for both of you!! YAY!!!

  4. Ben Schmidt posted the following on July 4, 2009 at 3:45 pm.

    It looks so amazing! I’m glad I could help out with this very memorable day!

  5. Shipra posted the following on July 4, 2009 at 4:13 pm.

    Hi Vini!!! This is great news!!!! Congratulations to you and Sunil!!! We are VERY happy for you both!!!! Love the way Haley and Mike captured the surprise proposal!!! Great proposal by Sunil!!!

  6. Aanchal Bhatia posted the following on July 5, 2009 at 12:45 am.

    Congrats Vini! Its amazing to find out who is getting engaged through this blog! Best wishes to you and Sunil!

  7. Shelly and Kyrin posted the following on July 5, 2009 at 12:11 pm.

    We are so happy for you both. The world becomes at peace and the flowers blossom when two become one. I know the now and the future have many beautiful surprises for you both.

  8. Valerie posted the following on July 5, 2009 at 10:57 pm.

    Venita!!! I’m so excited and happy for you. The photos of the event are so moving (ie. happy tears in my eyes as I write this :) Both of you look so full of joy; it’s beautiful to see. Congratulations. Keep us old work cronies posted on the events leading up to the big day, please.

  9. Julianne posted the following on July 6, 2009 at 7:59 am.

    Wow. I love these engagement shoots, but you might need to invest in a few disguises now! The photos are priceless, what a stunning couple. I love all the photos their smiles are so contagious!

  10. Erik Hornung Photography posted the following on July 6, 2009 at 10:25 am.

    This would be such a fun photo assignment!

  11. Renu Sumit Datta posted the following on July 6, 2009 at 11:05 am.

    Awesome wicked surprise and equally awesome pictures, congratulation to both Venita and Sunil. Wishing you all the best for what lies ahead.

  12. Manju posted the following on July 6, 2009 at 12:01 pm.

    OMG!! I am soo happy for you both!!!!!!
    Great idea Sunil!!

    Congrats!!

    Manju
    xoxoxoxoxoxo

  13. Shivani posted the following on July 6, 2009 at 1:55 pm.

    Congratulations to both of you Venita! This is definitely wonderful news. Lovely pictures :)

  14. Farah posted the following on July 6, 2009 at 6:25 pm.

    Congrats! What an awesome surprise, and an original idea! Love it! Wish you both the best…

  15. Neha posted the following on July 9, 2009 at 6:33 pm.

    Congrats to the most adorable love birds….I am sooo happy for my Bebe n Sunil….About time :) ….Can’t wait for the wedding..Great job Sunil!! both of u look stunning n very happy! Keep it up

  16. kiran virk posted the following on July 9, 2009 at 7:19 pm.

    Oh wow! What an amazing way to propose, lucky!! I hope u two the best in the future!

  17. Mark posted the following on July 11, 2009 at 11:05 pm.

    Love that first shot, guys. Great work. :)

  18. Neerav posted the following on July 14, 2009 at 7:47 pm.

    Hey Vini…I just saw the pictures. Congratulations again to both of you. Good job Sunil :)

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