Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash1/22Entering our Holi-themed, pre-wedding cocktail party.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash2/22From atop my brother’s shoulders, taking in a bird’s eye view of our loved ones coming together to celebrate our union.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash3/22Dancing away with my love will always be my most favorite memory from our wedding week.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash4/22Twirling away—a quintessential bridesmaids’ photograph, with an array of colors of course.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash5/22Playing the ‘dhol,’ a unique double sided drum, familiar to Indian festivities and celebrations.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash6/22Our Holi function consisted of bright, striking decor to match the vibrant theme.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash7/22Our tent comprising of strips of vibrant colors and rows of bunting for a festival vibe.
Photo: WhatKnot8/22My brother has always made me feel like a princess, ever since I was a little girl, and he continued to do so as I got ready for my big day.
Photo: WhatKnot9/22A lighthearted moment with some of my favorite women in the world: my mum, grandmother, sister, and aunt! One element of the haldi function is to put wheat rotis on the bride’s head. Tradition dictated that I stop them by hitting their hands with a kitchen utensil.
Photo: WhatKnot10/22My mum is applying turmeric on my skin during the haldi function. Turmeric purifies the skin and acts as a beautifying agent. It is also said that carrying out this ritual keeps the bride protected from the evil eye before the wedding.
Photo: WhatKnot11/22I wanted my henna to be personalized. As such, here’s an image of the London Eye, where Shailin first asked me to be his girlfriend, being inscribed on my hands.
Photo: WhatKnot12/22My completed henna with elements of our story, right from the London Eye to an illustration of a diamond and a shoe (symbols of both of our professions), as well as a little airplane to represent our long-distance relationship, a lotus for its religious importance to me, and loads more!
Photo: Arjun Menon13/22My best friends and I taking a fun twirl!
Photo: Arjun Menon14/22The dreamcatchers and London Eye centerpieces were an integral part of the bohemian decor at my seaside sangeet.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash15/22A quick sneak peek under my veil, as I was almost ready to be married to the love of my life.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash16/22My father designed my wedding set, set in uncut diamonds, for me. He made repeated trips to Jaipur to achieve exactly what I wanted and I couldn’t have been happier to see the final masterpiece.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash17/22My two pillars of strength, my mom and my sister-in-law, undoubtedly the queens of my heart.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash18/22I’ll never forget the moment I walked into my wedding venue and looked up to see the most magnificent view greeting me. I always wanted to get married in a temple and that’s exactly how it felt like, in all of its regality.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash19/22For my bridal entrance, my bridesmaids walked in front of me, twirling and strewing flowers on the floor before I walked upon it and toward the love of my life.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash20/22Exchanging garlands with Shailin, a ritual that would mark us with an everlasting bond.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash21/22Making promises to each other, surrounded by family, while we completed all of the wedding rituals.
Photo: WeddingNama by Ankita & Akash22/22Our last photograph from a whirlwind week, and undoubtedly the best week of our lives. Emotions consisted of euphoria mixed with exhaustion.
