Welcome to my blog! My name is Melanie Galbrand-Chen and I am the owner and creative force behind Verve Photo Co.

Verve is a boutique wedding and lifestyle photography company based out of Toronto, but available internationally. What this means is I only take a limited amount of weddings per year to give my clients the support and service they deserve. The relationships I build with my clients mean more to me then any accolade or award. Nothing is more rewarding then continuing to share the lives of my clients by documenting their milestones through maternity, baby and family photos years after their nuptials.

Each wedding, milestone or event I shoot is a new and exciting venture, and regardless of race, religion, or orientation, I promise to capture your day with artistry, honor and respect.

Please be sure to check back often, and feel free to comment or share any of my posts with your family and friends. Thanks for stopping by.

--Melanie

Richha + Niket | Mhendi, Garba & Sangeet | Moon Palace, Cancun Mexico

Friday, April 17, 2015

It’s hard to describe the immensity of the events that took place for Richha and Niket’s week of wedding celebrations in Cancun Mexico. Richha (of Arora Weddings and Events) and Niket ensured their guests were well entertained the night prior to their ceremony with an incredible ambiance of bold colorful décor, hooka lounges, cigars and Mhendi station, signature cocktails and a party that went late into the night. The festivities began with several dance performances by family and friends followed by the traditional Garba dance, which was amazingly coordinated for the amount of people participating!

This was such an incredible night to document and be a part of. EVERYONE danced liked nobody was watching and thanks to Nspire Sound, the music and energy was like nothing I have experienced! I look forward to sharing more of Richha and Niket’s week of ceremonies and celebrations soon. Yeah Ricket2014!

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