When Devin and Victoria reached out to me in early February, they were on a fast timeline. They loved that my wedding collections included engagement sessions, and they were eager to book theirs right away. The challenge? Timing.

They wanted their photos taken before the Chinese New Year lanterns were taken down from streets in Chinatown. That meant an engagement session in the middle of February—cold, but absolutely worth it.  

Despite the winter chill, we had an incredible time exploring the colorful streets of Chinatown, particularly Doyers Street, with its signature vibrant sidewalk. Their engagement photos not only captured their love but also became the foundation of their wedding website, setting the tone for their big day.  And it was a great ice-breaker, Victoria commented that she was excited at working together on wedding day.

Their love story is a quintessential New York City romance, stretching from Queens to the winding streets of Chinatown and back to Astoria, where they celebrated their wedding at Renaissance Event Hall.

Cake — Clementine Bakery
Caricature — @art_vila_
Catering @cardomomssunnyside
Floral Design — Floresta
Hair & Make-Up Artist — @hairandmakeupbynallely
Lion Dancers — @newyorkcif
Officiant — @oliviardb
Photography — East River Photographer
Wedding Coordinator— @3cordsevent
Venue — The Renaissance Event Hall
Video — Angel Colmenares

Engagement Session & Website:

Devin and Victoria’s love story began with a dating app match, but fate had its own plans to seal the deal. From the very beginning, Devin was absolutely smitten with Victoria. Their first few dates went well, but suddenly, she became incredibly busy. Devin misinterpreted her absence as a lack of interest and reluctantly assumed their connection had fizzled out.

Just as he was trying to move on, their paths quite literally crossed again—on a train. It was an unexpected but perfectly timed reunion. Victoria reassured him that she hadn’t been avoiding him; between school and work, life had simply been overwhelming. With that misunderstanding cleared up, their romance picked up where it left off, and before long, they knew they had found something special.

Fast forward, and the two decided to get married. Devin wasted no time—he took charge of the wedding planning, determined to create a celebration that honored both their cultures. Their wedding would be a fusion of traditions, blending the vibrancy of Victoria’s Asian heritage with classic Western wedding elements.

A Fusion of Cultures: Asian Indian Wedding at Renaissance Event Hall, Astoria | A Queens Love Story

Originally, Deven and Victoria booked me for seven hours to capture their special day.  Normally my coverage is continuous coverage; however, due to the unique nature of their Asian-Indian fusion wedding, they needed coverage at two different times - two hours in the morning for key traditions and the remainder in the evening for their main celebration.  Understanding the importance of honoring both cultural elements, we worked with them to accommodate this structure, treating it as two distinct events.  

Since the wedding took place in the city, this arrangement was logistically feasible.  We truly enjoyed working with them and capturing the beauty of their multicultural celebration in a way that respected their traditions while maintaining a In situations like these, I understand that cultural weddings often require unique scheduling, and I'm always happy to accommodate when possible, provided that travel logistics allow.  For Deven and Victoria, my flexibility meant they could fully enjoy their day without worrying about losing photography coverage or compromising on key moments.

Wedding Day at Renaissance Event Hall