For the afterparty, Kaul slipped into a pearl-toned high neck, low back silk halter maxi dress by Silk Maison, while Cama changed into a bespoke charcoal suit, also by Taliare.
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Italy meets India
The couple blended heritage elements with their destination at the mela-themed sangeet-mehendi. Florentine sculptures and flowers mingled with Indian rugs, a classical tabla and sitar performance set the mood, and guests feasted on Indian and Italian food, from kebabs and chaat to pizza, pasta, and the groom’s favourite grilled Tuscan speciality, Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
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Guests were gifted soaps from Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, a Florentine pharmacy established in 1221 by monks from the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella who grew a herb garden to make salves and medicines for their infirmary. This was accompanied by vintage Italian postcards, lotus motif notecards from India, and confetti–a traditional Italian wedding favour of sugared and chocolate almonds. The bridesmaids additionally received goodies from Kama Ayurveda (“funnily, the name is a combination of our last names, Kaul and Cama!” adds the bride), Anokhi kaftans, handmade notebooks from India, and Chanderi saris. “My family welcomed Yashan’s with Venchi chocolates and Leonardo’s cantucci (almond cookies), typical delicacies of the region,” adds Kaul. “The ultimate idea was to highlight beautiful elements of an Indian wedding along with a unique experience of Florence and Italy for our guests,” says the bride.
