{"id":193652,"date":"2015-02-28T13:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-02-28T02:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/outdoor-glamour-praema-pauls-indian-wedding\/"},"modified":"2023-07-11T14:09:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T04:09:28","slug":"outdoor-glamour-praema-pauls-indian-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/outdoor-glamour-praema-pauls-indian-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor glamour at Praema &amp; Paul&#8217;s Indian wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">In planning their gorgeous Swan Valley wedding Praema and Paul wanted to recreate the fun, outdoor atmosphere of the music festival where they first met.<\/p>\n<p>Praema met Paul at the Southbound Festival in Busselton in 2010 when they were volunteering at the Eco Village.\u00a0The pair soon became inseparable, moving to Brisbane where Paul proposed along the river in 2013.<\/p>\n<p>The couple chose idyllic venue <a title=\"Mulberry on Swan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Perth\/MulberryOnSwan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mulberry on Swan<\/a> on Western Australia\u2019s Swan River to reimagine the picturesque setting of their first meeting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had the ceremony next to the Swan River below beautiful trees. It was the naturally set outdoor wedding venue we both wanted,\u201d Praema says.<\/p>\n<p>The bride\u2019s heritage was also an important part of the ceremony, held on April 13, 2014, in front of 90 guests, with Hindu wedding traditions helping create a lavish Indian wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Indian cuisine was also a feature of the reception, held at the same venue, and a trio of musical performers throughout the day ensured a lively, party atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe created our dream wedding, and almost every single family and friend told us at it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to,\u201d Praema says.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of\u00a0<a title=\"Peter Edwards Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peteredwardsphotos.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Peter Edwards Photography.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73163\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_001\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73166\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_003.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_003\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73053\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_006\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73116 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_002.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_002\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73121 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_005.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_005\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73055\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_007\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73070\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_014\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73061\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_010.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_010\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Praema stunned in an\u00a0Elizabeth de Varga gown with custom-designed neckline, while parasols were a cute touch that also helped keep the harsh Western Australian sun at bay.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73131 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73133 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_011.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73076\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_017.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_017\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73078\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_018\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73080\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_019\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73146 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_017.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_017\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73141 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_015\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73084\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_021\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73086\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_022\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u00a0A traditional Hindu garland exchange took place during the ceremony.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73147 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_018.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_018\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73149 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_019\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73092\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_026\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73066\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_012\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73063\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_011\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73152 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_021.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_021\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-73150 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_SBS_020\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73102\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_031\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73106\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_033.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_033\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The happy couple entered their Indian-themed reception in traditional dress.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73109\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Praema_Paul_Indian-Wedding_035\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" 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