Ashish & Manali — A Serendipitous Love Story in the Heart of Melbourne

Some love stories begin when you least expect them. Ashish and Manali met at a wedding in Calcutta — he was visiting from overseas, and she, from Bombay, had almost decided not to go. But fate clearly had other plans. What started as a chance encounter turned into something truly beautiful. Ashish wooed her that night, and nine months later, they found themselves saying “I do” in the heart of Melbourne.

Their intimate Melbourne wedding took place at the Old Treasury Building, surrounded by their closest family and friends. The day was softly overcast, with light rain weaving through the morning — the kind of soft, romantic light that every wedding photographer in Melbourne dreams of. It perfectly reflected the warmth and tenderness between them.

After their heartfelt ceremony, we wandered through Melbourne’s laneways and the Treasury Gardens for portraits that felt honest, modern, and full of laughter. Their connection was effortless — natural moments unfolding between raindrops, captured just as they were.

The celebration continued with canapés in the Treasury Gardens, followed by a beautiful reception at Rochella, where everyone shared a vegan Italian feast surrounded by good music, family, and love. It was colorful, emotional, and deeply personal — a true reflection of who they are.

For me, as a Melbourne wedding photographer, it was a joy to document a day so full of heart. Ashish and Manali’s story is a reminder that sometimes, love finds you exactly where you’re meant to be.