Wedding Photographer in Kalyan — Kaustubh & Sanika's Koli Wedding at Solitaire Banquets
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Kalyan who understands both the grandeur of a banquet celebration and the intimacy of a home ritual, this is the wedding to see. Wedtatva Films, led by creative director Deepak Kumar, documented Kaustubh & Sanika’s Maharashtrian Koli wedding across two locations — a haldi ceremony at Kaustubh’s family home in Bhiwandi, followed by the wedding celebration at Solitaire Banquets, Kalyan West. Since 2017, we’ve covered 100+ weddings across Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, and greater Mumbai, with a candid, unposed approach built specifically around Maharashtrian and Koli wedding rituals.
Couple
Kaustubh & Sanika
Wedding Type
Maharashtrian Koli Wedding
Venue
Haldi Ceremony: 2nd November 2025 — Kaustubh’s residence, Presidency Plaza Bhiwandi
Wedding Ceremony: 3rd November 2025 — Solitaire Banquets, Kalyan West
photography by
Wedtatva Films (Deepak Kumar)
Coverage: Candid Photography + Cinematic Wedding Film
Why Couples in Kalyan Choose Wedtatva Films
– Local familiarity with Kalyan’s popular wedding venues, including Solitaire Banquets, and how to shoot within their layout and lighting
– Comfortable covering multi-location weddings — home rituals in Bhiwandi one day, banquet celebrations in Kalyan the next
– Deep experience with Koli and Maharashtrian wedding rituals, so nothing gets missed or misread
– Candid, documentary-style coverage backed by cinematic wedding films – Direct communication with Deepak Kumar from enquiry through to delivery — no hand-off to a stranger on the day
The Venue: Solitaire Banquets, Kalyan West — A Photographer's View
Solitaire Banquets is one of Kalyan West’s go-to venues for larger Maharashtrian weddings, and it’s easy to see why once you’re shooting inside it. The hall’s open floor plan gave us room to move during the Koli dance segments without ever losing the shot, while the banquet’s warm interior lighting meant fewer harsh shadows during the evening rituals. For couples comparing venues in Kalyan, it’s a solid pick if your guest list runs large and you want space for the dance floor to properly fill up — which, at a Koli wedding, it always does.
The Wedding Story — Two Days, Two Moods
Kaustubh & Sanika’s wedding unfolded the way many Kalyan-area Maharashtrian weddings do — across two very different settings, a day apart.
The haldi Ceremony - Kaustubh Home, Presidency plaza Bhiwandi
The haldi ceremony on 2nd November took place at Kaustubh’s family home in Presidency Plaza Bhiwandi. Mornings like these are unhurried and personal: turmeric paste passed hand to hand between aunts and cousins, the courtyard turning gold, laughter breaking out somewhere near the kitchen. It’s the kind of setting where the best photographs happen when no one’s posing for them — which is exactly the brief we shoot to.
The Wedding Ceremony - Solitaire Banquets, Kalyan West
By the next evening, the celebration had moved to Solitaire Banquets in Kalyan West for the wedding itself — a complete shift in scale and energy. The lagna muhurt gave way to a hall full of relatives, the dhol started up, and the Koli tradition of nach-gaana took over the floor. Photographing a wedding like this means moving fluidly between two moods in twenty-four hours: intimate ritual one day, full-scale celebration the next. It’s this range — home to hall, quiet to loud — that a Kalyan wedding photographer needs to be ready for.
Planning a wedding in Kalyan?
Whether it’s a home ritual, a banquet celebration, or both in the same weekend, Wedtatva Films is based nearby in Thane and covers Kalyan, Bhiwandi, and Dombivli regularly. Get in touch to check availability for your date.
— Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions Clients Asked
Do you cover weddings in Kalyan and nearby areas like Bhiwandi and Dombivli?
Yes. We regularly shoot weddings across Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Dombivli, and the wider Thane region, including multi-location weddings where the haldi or engagement happens at a family home and the wedding itself is at a banquet hall.
What's included in your wedding photography packages for a Kalyan wedding?
Packages typically include candid photography, traditional coverage, and cinematic wedding films, with options to add drone coverage or a second shooter for multi-day weddings. Full package details and pricing are on our Pricing page.
Can you shoot a haldi at a home and a wedding at a banquet hall on separate days?
Yes — that’s exactly the format we shot for Kaustubh & Sanika. We plan travel and timing in advance so both locations get full coverage without gaps.
Do you have experience with Koli and Maharashtrian wedding rituals specifically?
Yes. We’ve documented 100+ Events including Maharashtrian and Koli weddings across the region, and we shoot with an understanding of the ritual sequence — lagna muhurt, haldi, and the nach-gaana dance traditions — so key moments aren’t missed.
How far in advance should we book a wedding photographer in Kalyan?
For the November–February wedding season especially, we’d recommend booking 3–6 months ahead, since peak dates fill up quickly.
Do you provide a wedding film along with photography?
Yes, cinematic wedding films are available alongside photography, either as a combined package or separately.