PRETESH & BHAVISHA | A TRADITIONAL GUJARATI WEDDING
A Gujarati Wedding to Remember: Pretesh & Bhavisha’s 4-Day Celebration at Shri Swaminarayan Temple Auckland
There are weddings—and then there are weddings that feel like a festival of love, culture, colour, and devotion.
Pretesh and Bhavisha’s wedding was exactly that.
A 4-day traditional Gujarati wedding, filled with beautiful rituals, dancing, emotion, and a deep sense of family. As a wedding videographer, this wasn’t just one of our most detailed wedding shoots—it became one of the best wedding films we’ve ever produced.
Honouring Tradition, Family, and Heritage
From the beginning, Pretesh and Bhavisha made it clear—they wanted a wedding that honoured their parents and celebrated their Gujarati heritage.
Every ceremony, every ritual, every detail was chosen with meaning. This was a wedding not only for them—but for their families, for their ancestors, and for the generations to come.
And we were lucky enough to be invited into that story—to document it, celebrate it, and preserve it with both video and photography.
Day 1: Haldi and Satak Ceremony
The wedding week began with two deeply spiritual ceremonies—Haldi and Satak.
We arrived to the home filled with turmeric, laughter, and the buzz of family everywhere. The Haldi ceremony was filled with colour, blessings, and warmth.
Later, the Satak grounded the celebration in tradition—prayers, rituals, and the formal beginning of a sacred union.
Both families were so welcoming to us as photographers and videographers. It made a huge difference in how comfortable everyone felt with our team present. And that connection is what allows us to capture truly candid, emotional moments.
Day 2: Sangeet Night – Music, Dance, and Energy
If Day 1 was about tradition, Day 2 was all about celebration.
The Sangeet brought the house down. Dancing, choreographed performances, and family members taking over the stage—there wasn’t a dull moment.
As filmmakers, it’s always a joy to capture movement, music, and joy—and the energy on this night made our job easy.
Day 3: Mosaru Ceremony in Christchurch
Yes, you read that right. We flew down to Christchurch for the Mosaru—a lesser-known but vibrant Gujarati ritual filled with fun and spiritual significance.
It added a unique dimension to the wedding. For our team, it was a privilege to follow the family across cities—capturing continuity, emotion, and depth from place to place.
This is what sets apart multi-day Indian weddings: each day brings a new mood, a new story, and new layers to the relationship being celebrated.
Day 4: The Hindu Wedding Ceremony at Shri Swaminarayan Temple Papatoetoe
The final day was the heart of it all.
The wedding ceremony took place at the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Papatoetoe, Auckland—a spiritual and architectural gem that we’ve been privileged to film in many times.
Dressed in traditional wedding attire, surrounded by family, guided by sacred mantras—Pretesh and Bhavisha tied the knot in a ceremony that was both emotional and majestic.
The Temple’s intricate details, golden light, and peaceful energy added a timeless quality to every shot. For Indian couples in Auckland, it’s one of the most revered and beautiful places to hold a Hindu wedding.
A Family That Welcomed Us as Their Own
What made this wedding truly unforgettable wasn’t just the rituals or the decor—it was the people.
Both families welcomed us with open arms. From day one, they treated our photo and video crew like family. That warmth translated into the footage—because when people feel safe and seen, you capture them at their most authentic.
Pretesh and Bhavisha, thank you for trusting us with your story. Your wedding will always hold a special place in our hearts—and in our portfolio.
Planning a Traditional Indian Wedding in Auckland?
If you're planning a Gujarati wedding or a Hindu ceremony at Shri Swaminarayan Temple Papatoetoe, we’d love to help tell your story.
At Mata Films, we’ve had the honour of filming many Indian weddings in Auckland, but this one—rich in love, tradition, and community—will stay with us forever.
Whether your celebration is one day or four, in one city or across two—we’ll be there to capture it all.
Looking for Indian wedding photography and videography in Auckland?
Let’s talk. We specialise in multi-day weddings, Hindu ceremonies, and capturing cultural traditions with authenticity and cinematic beauty.
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