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    Inspired by the rich hues, ancient culture and religious traditions of the East, I specialize in extraordinary South Asian weddings. My roots in the Hindu religion gives me the insight to understand the true meanings of the wedding ceremonies. A passion for South Asian weddings and creating one-of-a-kind moments is the driving force of my photography. I want, more than anything, to help every bride and groom to create a photography experience that reflects their own unique perspectives.

    I love capturing unexpected moments and extraordinary details.

    xoxo - Braja Mandala

Modele Weddings Magazine – The Grand Del mar

Modele Weddings Magazine just featured Braja Mandala‘s photos we took at the Grand Del Mar! I was so happy to run to Barnes and Noble to pick up a copy of the magazine earlier this week. Below is the magazine spread along with all of the San Diego wedding vendors who made this possible.

Venue: The Grand Del Mar
Photo: Braja Mandala
Design: Wedding Elegance by Nahid
Flowers: Isari
Paper Goods: J Grace
Elephant: Have Trunk Will Travel
Indian Outfits: Frontier Heritage
Western Dress: M Bride
Tux: A Better Deal Tuxedo
Makeup and Hair: Jellis Faces
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Linens/Chairs: Concepts Event Design
Cake: Sweet Cheeks

Braja Mandala
Indian Wedding Photographer
www.brajamandala.com (website)
www.mandalaweddings.net (blog)
www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog)
(858) 344-6405

My work is featured in Grace Ormonde Magazine
My work is featured in South Asian Bride Magazine
Platinum Guide Member of Maharani Weddings

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San Diego Style Weddings Feature

With the help of their fabulous vendors, listed below, Nina and William’s beautiful Estancia La Jolla wedding has been featured in San Diego Wedding Style Magazine. Their wedding was like a dream. Their reception was filled with bright hues of purples and dripping in bling. Two of my favorite things were the head table by Jennifer Cole and the dessert table by Nora’s Baklava and Wedding Elegance by Nahid. The head table was unlike any I had seen, it was covered with flowers from top to bottom, even the four legs of the table were completely covered in flowers. Being a girl who loves sweets I of course loved the sweet table with baklava and chocolates.

Venue: Estancia La Jolla
Coordinator: Wedding Elegance by Nahid
Flowers: Jennifer Cole Florals
Photographers: Gene Higa and Braja Mandala
Rentals: Concepts Event Design
Invitations/Paper Goods: JGrace
Officiant: Robert Stevens
Desserts: Nora’s Baklava
Cake: CAKE
Entertainment: Caprise Strings
Hair/Makeup: Bouffant Hair
Dress: M Bride
Formal wear: The Gentleman’s Tux Club
Video: Classic Film Works

Braja Mandala
Indian Wedding Photographer
www.brajamandala.com (website)
www.mandalaweddings.net (blog)
www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog)
(858) 344-6405

My work is featured in Grace Ormonde Magazine
My work is featured in South Asian Bride Magazine
Platinum Guide Member of Maharani Weddings

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Winter wonderland wedding details

Details are one of my favorite things about weddings. This head table design by Wedding Elegance by Nahid and Shawna Yamamoto took my breath away. The whites and blues used in the head table reminded me of a winter wonderland, a fabulous one at that.

Here are all of the creative wedding pros that helped make this look come together

Design: Wedding Elegance by Nahid
Photo: Braja Mandala
Flowers & Design : Shawna Yamamoto
Cake: Elaine Ardizzone
Linen: La Tavola Linen
Chairs, tables, and mirrors : Mark Silberstein
Ilumintaed walls: Marsjana Heimbuch
Favors: “Nada Adjadj”
Stationary: Jill Velez
Menus: Rachel Baker

Braja Mandala
Indian Wedding Photographer
www.brajamandala.com (website)
www.mandalaweddings.net (blog)
www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog)
(858) 344-6405

My work is featured in Grace Ormonde Magazine
My work is featured in South Asian Bride Magazine
Platinum Guide Member of Maharani Weddings

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Ceremony Magazine Feature

Ben and Nancy held their wedding at The Santaluz Club. I love to photograph weddings at the Santaluz Club. The tented wedding reception and outdoor wedding ceremony makes for a beautiful Southern California setting.

Don’t you just love the accents of red that Wynn Austin wove into their wedding decor. The floral headpiece for the flower girl created by Kathy Wright is so adorable. Love it when the kids get a little something special.

One of my favorite things about photographing cultural wedding is the tradition that they incorporate into their ceremony or reception. Nancy and Ben chose to have traditional Chinese Lion Dancers perform for their guests. They are traditionally thought to bring good luck and happiness to the newly wed couple.

Ben and Nancy’s wedding vendors
San Diego wedding Venue The Santaluz Club
San Diego wedding photographer Braja Mandala
San Diego wedding planner/designer Wynn Austin
San Diego wedding florist Kathy Wright
Betsy White Wedding Stationary
San Diego wedding cake Edelweiss Bakery
San Diego bridal salon Bliss Bride
San Diego linen and decor rentals Concepts Event Design

Braja Mandala
Indian Wedding Photographer
www.brajamandala.com (website)
www.mandalaweddings.net (blog)
www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog)
(858) 344-6405

My work is featured in Grace Ormonde Magazine
My work is featured in South Asian Bride Magazine
Platinum Guide Member of Maharani Weddings

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