Puneet & Harvir’s engagement was a beautiful session that took place at an art gallery. They have such a sweet demeanor towards each other that you can see come alive in their images. The vibe of the session was editorial but still romantic and we can’t get enough!
How did you two meet? What were your first impressions of one another? We met on the first day of high school, in our P.E. class. We instantly had a connection like no other and would spend as much time as much time together as we could. From grade 8 to grade 10, we had the privilege of building a strong friendship based on respect, care, and loyalty towards one another. This was the sturdy foundation that served us so well as we naturally transitioned from best friends to lovers in grade 11.
Describe a hurdle you had to overcome in your relationship or during your wedding planning. A hurdle we had to overcome in our wedding planning was regarding combining both the traditional values and wedding rituals that our vibrant Punjabi culture consists of while also being true to our own vision. We gave ourselves ample time to have in-depth conversations with our families regarding what traditions we wished to keep, and which could be modified to have a modern feel.
Any special ways you incorporated your family or family history into your wedding day? Puneet will be wearing her mother’s wedding reception lehenga to her Jaggo ceremony as an ode to the fashionista that her mother is! 
What part of your wedding day was/is most important to you? The Anand Karaj Sikh wedding ceremony is the most beautiful and important part of our ‘Big Fat Indian’ wedding week. Its many elements represent a blissful, joyful spiritual union of two souls.
What was your favorite part about planning your wedding? We are so glad we took our time in the fiancé/fiancée stage. We got to strengthen our relationship to a new level, dream about the aspects we want to nurture in our marriage, get closer to each other’s families, and be very intentional about what wedding aspects and vendors we wished to include for our special wedding week. 
What is the best thing you’ve learned from one another? Puneet: As a chronic people-pleasure, I always overshared to make myself feel more comfortable, and then I would sometimes regret it. Harvir has taught me how to regulate myself through breathwork and ease my anxiety through healthy coping mechanisms. He always makes me feel so safe when I’m with him, and he’s helped me learn how to bring that safety within myself, too.
Harvir: Puneet is immensely passionate about all the projects she takes on. She has a fine eye for detail and doesn’t leave any stone unturned. She has inspired me to apply that same level of commitment to all my tasks in life.
What is your favorite thing about each other? Puneet: I love Harvir’s caring and attentive nature. He is the gentlest soul I have ever met, and always sees the best in people. He always makes me laugh and gives the best cuddles! I can tell him anything, and I know he will always be there to support me. My utmost favorite thing is our strong devotion towards each other. I also really appreciate Harvir’s constant support and encouragement for me to accomplish my goals. He is my number-one cheerleader.
Harvir: The first thing that came to my mind was how her butterfly eyes always captivate me when they sparkle in the sunlight. Puneet has a genuine curiosity about understanding every person she meets. She shows compassion for everyone she encounters. But my favorite thing about Puneet is that she’s my best friend, and I’m excited to see our bond grow deeper as we take on this next chapter of our lives.
If you had one piece of advice for other couples, what would it be? Focus on your why. Why do you feel drawn to one another, why is the relationship important to you, why do you want to prioritize your time together, and so on. Once you get clear on your why as a couple, you can begin to focus on the how and bring in habits that support and nurture a healthy and happy union.
What is the most honest thing you can say about love? The most honest thing I can say about love is that to love someone deeply is to be a mirror for each other. When you look in a mirror, you see all of the amazing parts of yourself, but it also holds some hard truths that may be difficult to accept. When you find the right partner, they not only reflect the amazing parts of you back to you, but the areas you may wish to avoid. True love will love you through each of these parts and encourage you to love all aspects of yourself.
Photography / Jenzel Velo / https://jenzelvelo.co / @jenzelvelo
Hair and Makeup Artist / Tanin Nicole /www.allurebytaninnicole.com / @taninnicole
Venue / Rancho Burro /www.ranchoburro.com / @rancho_burro
Dress / Shona Joy /www.shonajoy.com / @shonajoy
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