I don’t usually post detail shots, but this wedding gown shaped centerpiece was definitely an exception to the norm. Here are a few pictures of Neetu’s bridal shower. It was a short and sweet event filled with quiz games, great food, and presents.

Venue: Ambassador Boat – Newport Beach Yacht Charters
DJ: DJ Sunny
Dancers: Layla & Lotus Dancers

I met Ghazala Khan at Neil and Neetu’s engagement party. Surprisingly that night she asked me to photograph a celebration party on a boat in Newport Beach the very next day! Ghazala was kind enough to throw a this party in honor of her daughter, Schehrezade’s graduation from medical school in Pakistan. Judging from how fun the engagement party was, I knew I was in for something. There were great musical performances as well as some colorful exotic dancers. Aside from the entertainment though, the most important and powerful subject throughout the night was love. I could tell simply from looking at Ghazala that she loved Schehrezade, her family, and friends more than anything, and that is something I really try to capture in all my pictures.

Photo by Katrina

Ghazala dancing with one of the Lotus Dancers

Schehrezade

Venue: The Andaz
DJ: Aaron of Vox DJs
Videographer: White Gorilla Media
Mermaid: Mermaids in Motion

Yes. You read right, they had a mermaid. When Neetu first told me about the main attraction I had no idea what to expect, but when I did see her I was blown away. To add more to the excitement the couple rented our the top floor of the brand new Andaz hotel on Sunset Boulevard. They really know how to throw an amazing party.