The most prestigious event in every woman's life. In India, especially Maharashtra, all families celebrate this ceremony.
Everyone considers this as a ritual, not just an event. It is part of a tradition in our rich culture.
Women play different roles in their life stages.
For example, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, etc.
Nature gave a special gift only to women to deliver a child.
We celebrate the baby shower on the parenting journey of life.
We consider fulfilling pregnant women's cravings during pregnancy.
As part of this event, we did a fun Gender reveal activity. In which we guess whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
The mom-to-be is well-prepared and wears makeup using colored flowers. The mom-to-be wears her favorite jewellery.
People use different pieces of jewellery to highlight Mom. We use necklaces, bangles, bindi, and earrings created from flowers. Nowadays, we can get that special flower jewellery online as well. The mom-to-be finds it attractive as it is in their nature.
The entire family and relatives feel excited. They are ready to welcome the baby into this world.
Family members decorate the place. Parents use specific decorative items. Such as the Moon, stars, bow and arrow.
Additionally gender reveal banners, baby animation posters, cartoon banners, flower decoration on stage etc. Some families decide special theme and do the decoration accordingly.
The most decorated item is the Swing, 'Zula'. For the photo session, the parents-to-be sit in that swing and pose creatively. The famous poses are with a bow and arrow and holding a flower basket.
All relatives and close people gather at this event to celebrate. Everyone gives a gift to the mom and dad-to-be.
Everyone gives blessings to the couple and adds happiness to this event.
Family members and relatives perform traditional rituals during ceremonies. It includes Aukshan and Otibharan.
The family arrange a special lunch and sweets for all the guests and relatives. Everyone enjoys the entire program.
Everyone eagerly awaits for a new baby. They take care of and shower their love on the mom-to-be.
Mom-to-be comes home to get rest, take care of herself during this delicate time. She spends good time in her home with her mother and father.
Overall, this is a joyful and positive ceremony.
Mother & Father-to-be do this pre-maternity shoot while enjoying their journey of becoming parents.
The couple decides the timeline of this shoot of pregnancy
Photographers/couples come prepared with unique props. The mom-to-be has a rich choice of dresses available. These dresses help to click creative photos.
Special design dresses available for this event. One can get such dresses on rent.
The option to do this shoot is either indoor or outdoor. It depends on the available resources, and interests of the couple.
The parents-to-be share photos and videos on social media.
The couple is doing this photoshoot to preserve the memory of this event.