WEDDING

KATHERINE & RAHUL

THE GIBBES MUSEM + THE ISLAND HOUSE | CHARLESTON, SC

A bride and groom of Indian descent holding hands, smiling and walking hand-in-hand at their outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by family and friends, with a floral arch and tents in the background.

Charleston, South Carolina, provided a breathtaking backdrop for Katherine and Rahul’s wedding weekend—a vibrant fusion of Indian and Western traditions that beautifully reflected their love as well as the richness of both cultures.

From the vibrant pre-wedding festivities at The Gibbes Museum to the elegant riverside ceremony at The Island House, every detail was thoughtfully crafted—including the timing. Their wedding weekend coincided with Halloween, Día de los Muertos, All Saints’ Day, Diwali, and the Hindu New Year, making the celebration even more meaningful. In many ways, it echoed the spirit of these holidays—embracing light, music, and togetherness.

Close-up of a woman in a red embroidered traditional Indian wedding dress, showing detailed henna designs on her hands and colorful bangles.


“Nicholas was amazing to work with. He is not only funny and personable but he also possesses an unparalleled sense of framing. Every picture came out beautifully. We would recommend him without reservation.”

— KATHERINE & RAHUL

A man wearing traditional Indian attire with a white embroidered kurta and red shawl, standing outdoors with green banana leaves in the background, smiling.
Group of men dressed in traditional Indian attire standing on grass near a river, with blue sky and clouds in the background.
A woman in a red and silver traditional Indian bridal outfit standing on grass near a body of water, holding a bouquet of pink and red flowers, with a cloudy sky in the background.
A woman wearing a red floral traditional outfit holding a bouquet of pink, red, and peach flowers, including peonies and roses, outdoors on a grassy field.

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A group of eight men dressed in traditional Indian attire, standing outdoors near a body of water under a cloudy sky, smiling for a photo.
Person holding a bouquet of pink and red flowers, wearing a red and floral patterned traditional dress with jewelry and henna on their arms.
Close-up of a woman wearing traditional jewelry and a red embroidered dress, with flowers in her hair and a blurred green background.
Close-up of a couple holding hands during a traditional wedding ceremony, with the bride dressed in a red embroidered outfit and the groom in a white and red embroidered outfit.
Close-up of a woman's hand and arm adorned with intricate henna designs and multiple colorful bangles, wearing a red embroidered traditional dress.
Close-up of a woman's hands and arms with intricate henna designs, wearing multiple colorful bangles, in front of a traditional embroidered textile and sheer fabric with floral patterns and sequins.
A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a traditional beige embroidered Indian sherwani with gold buttons and a pocket square, standing outdoors.
A couple dressed in traditional Indian attire standing together, smiling, in front of a building entrance.
Close-up of a bride and groom holding hands, showing wedding attire with detailed embroidery, jewelry, and mehndi designs.
A couple dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire standing face to face, smiling at each other in front of a grand building entrance.
People dancing and enjoying at a celebration, wearing colorful traditional Indian clothing, under string lights at night.
Young women dressed in colorful traditional Indian clothing dancing under string lights at a celebration or event.
Group of women dancing at an Indian celebration or wedding under string lights, wearing traditional colorful sarees and sunglasses.
A man dressed in traditional Indian attire riding a decorated horse in a forest setting.
People dressed in blue traditional Indian attire celebrating Holi with colorful powder outdoors.
A man wearing sunglasses and traditional white and red Indian attire with jewelry, dancing at an outdoor event surrounded by people and pink powder in the air.
A woman wearing traditional red embroidery attire and elaborate jewelry, including a necklace, earrings, and a forehead ornament, standing outdoors with a green, blurred background.
A man dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire, including a white embroidered sherwani and a red shawl, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A woman in a traditional red embroidered outfit with jewelry standing in the background, smiling at a man dressed in white with a red shawl in the foreground.
A man dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire standing outdoors, looking at a woman in a red and gold sari, with greenery in the background.
A couple in traditional Indian wedding attire standing close, facing each other affectionately outdoors in a natural setting.
Close-up of people wearing traditional Indian wedding attire with floral garlands.
Close-up of a person with intricate henna designs on their hands, wearing traditional red and green bangles, with a red embroidered dress in the background.
A large outdoor wedding reception by a lake with guests in colorful traditional attire, white canopy tents, and a decorated floral arch.
Close-up of a person wearing a richly embroidered red and gold traditional outfit, standing on grass with part of another person dressed in white and red in the background.
A decorated outdoor wedding altar with a cream-colored sofa, surrounded by pink, red, and peach flowers, overlooking a body of water under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom holding hands walking outdoors beneath a large tree, with the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a black tuxedo.
A newlywed couple standing in a field of colorful flowers, embracing and smiling at the camera, with a backdrop of a hillside flower garden.
A newlywed couple stands in a colorful flower field, gazing into each other's eyes and holding each other close, with a blurred green background behind them.
A bride and groom standing on a wooden dock by the water, holding hands and facing each other with a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a wooden dock over water, with a cloudy sky above, during a wedding or romantic occasion.
A bride and groom standing on a wooden dock by the water, holding hands, with a large wooden post behind them during sunset.