With family and friends flying in not only from across the country, but from around the planet, Natasha and Steve’s wedding was a landmark event – one of those that spans far more than just a day. It’s one of those events where you feel in your gut that these two have been launched into marriage so perfectly. To honor Natasha’s Mangalorean heritage, Natasha and Steve decided to have a Roce Ceremony the evening before their wedding. I was thrilled to be asked to do cover that event for them as well. The Roce ceremony is a blessing where family members mark the foreheads of the bride and groom with a mix of coconut milk and coconut oil. It wasn’t anything I’ve ever gotten to experience before and it was such a treat to be able to be there!

Tomorrow I’ll be posting Natasha and Steve’s gorgeous wedding day, so stay tuned!

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Alison Bents is a St. Paul, Minnesota photographer specializing in Family and Senior portraits and Wedding Photography. She lives in St. Paul with her husband, son and dog who have all put up with her lens pointing their way for a long, long time. Alison is now booking 2016 and 2017 weddings and portrait sessions on an ongoing basis. Serving Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the greater metro area, she is also available for travel nationwide.