Putting a modern spin on the traditional haldi ceremony, the couple curated a Trails of Thar day on the second day by bringing in local vendors to showcase the nearby culture: “We wanted to bring Rajasthan into the wedding so we ended up having unique activities like fortune telling, tarot card reading, block-printing, and even massages.” Complete with a colour-coded Trails of Thar map, the experience engrossed guests in the spirit of the desert.
Nikhil Shastri
The Nigerian Yoruba ceremony that evening was, in Sayo’s words, “all about being performative, theatrical and representing yourself to the fullest,” as he impressed Shruti’s family with singing, push-ups, and drumming, all followed by spirited dancing.
Nikhil Shastri
Nikhil Shastri
The Tamil ceremony brought forth another layer of cultural warmth as loved ones serenaded the couple with a heartfelt melody of their love story intertwined with popular Tamil songs, followed by an authentic South Indian meal prepared by chefs specially flown in from Chennai for the occasion.
The wardrobe
Nikhil Shastri
Nikhil Shastri
With something more ‘out of the mould’ in mind, the bride wore a two piece floral set by The Little Black Bow for her Mehendi. She fancied a boho-chic Anamika Khanna creation for the welcome dinner and went with a white Anita Dongre corset and skirt for the haldi brunch. In pure Tamil fashion, Shruti wore green and yellow Kanjivaram sarees by Lakshmi Weaves for the Indian ceremony. For the sangeet, she opted for Arpita Mehta, and closed the after party in a Suket Dhir co-ord.
Nikhil Shastri
Nikhil Shastri
Sayo wore Kunal Rawal for the welcome dinner, haldi brunch, and sangeet. He chose a traditional white ensemble from Rasi Silks for the Tamil wedding and donned Divyam Mehta for the after party. For the traditional Yoruba ceremony, they both dressed in coordinated Bisbod Aso-Oke outfits, a Nigerian label from Lagos.
NIKHILSHASTRI
