Anwesha Banerjee and Omkar Joshi, Fairmont Jaipur
A meaningful confluence of heritage and nostalgia, this couple’s wedding celebrations were designed and inspired by their journey.
Inspired by a story that began in a biology classroom and unfolded across continents, Anwesha Banerjee and Omkar Joshi’s wedding in Jaipur was a thoughtful coming together of memories, meaning, and meticulous design, beautifully brought to life by WeddingSutra Favorite – Bhagwati Weddings and planned by WeddingSutra Favorite Weddings by IQ.
How They Met
“It was always a love story that grew with us,” shares Anwesha. The two met in 2011 as teenagers, she in 9th grade and he in 10th, quickly becoming inseparable as best friends and choir partners. In 2013, Omkar sang ‘She Will Be Loved’ by Maroon 5 to ask her out, marking the beginning of a relationship that would span over a decade. From school corridors to Rutgers University, their journey has been one of growing up side by side.
The Proposal
Their proposals were as layered with meaning as their relationship. In June 2023, Omkar orchestrated a surprise at Lake Como, bringing together their parents and closest friends. Timed around the summer solstice and his late brother Savit’s birthday, the moment carried a quiet emotional depth. Months later, Anwesha proposed in Paris, returning to a café that held memories of a significant trip. “I asked him if he would do me the honour of spending the rest of his life with me too,” she says, presenting a platinum band engraved with ‘a&f, babu, always and forever’.
Wedding Planning
For Bhagwati Weddings, this celebration, hosted in the month of October, was an exercise in translating emotion into experience, crafting each moment with intention and seamless flow. In collaboration with the planning team at – Weddings by IQ, the team ensured that every transition, from intimate mornings to high-energy evenings, felt cohesive and considered.
The couple, who had already tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Central Park in October 2024, approached their Jaipur celebration as both a wedding and a first anniversary. With 200 guests and six events across two days, the focus remained clear. “An intimate wedding isn’t about a tiny guest list,” they share. “It’s about truly knowing and loving everyone in the room.”
Wedding Functions
Haldi
The Haldi unfolded as a soft, sunlit gathering in a palette of lavender, yellow, and white. Designed to feel intimate and personal, the décor leaned into understated elegance with delicate florals, airy drapes, and a warmth that mirrored the closeness of the gathering. “I wanted it to feel like home, just elevated,” Anwesha reflects.
Welcome Party & Mehndi
Drawing from the romance of Italy, this celebration paid homage to the place where Omkar proposed. Muted Mediterranean tones, citrus accents, and textured details created an atmosphere that felt transportive yet rooted. “It was our way of bringing a piece of Lake Como to Jaipur,” says the bride.
Sangeet
Set under the open sky, the Sangeet was a glamorous, high-energy evening layered with sparkle and sophistication. Thoughtfully designed lighting, sleek staging, and a vibrant layout transformed the space into a dynamic arena for performances. “It was electric, everyone just let go and celebrated,” Anwesha shares.
Wedding
A seamless confluence of Bengali and Marathi traditions, the ceremony unfolded with Jaipur’s regal charm as its backdrop. Hosted at Raffles Jaipur, the setting was timeless and deeply personal. In an unexpected twist, rain graced the ceremony, rare for Jaipur. What was planned as parasols for the sun became umbrellas for the drizzle, turning into a moment of serendipity. “We saw it as a sign of good luck,” Anwesha says.
The ceremony was also shaped by choices that felt true to them. “We never saw marriage as giving someone away or saying goodbye,” they share, choosing to forgo kanyadaan and bidaai. Instead, Omkar’s parents recited the Mangalashtaka, while Anwesha’s uncle officiated after thoughtfully studying the Vedic rituals they wished to include. Personal vows were exchanged on the mandap in a moment that felt intimate and entirely their own, with guests encouraged to remain fully present. In a gesture that reflected equality and continuity, the couple formally took on each other’s surnames, becoming the Joshis Banerjees. “It felt like the most natural way to honour both our families and carry them forward together,” Anwesha says. Adding a deeply personal touch, her dupatta was inscribed with Bengali scripture, ‘Amar poran bhora bhalobasha ami tomae shomorpon korlam’, meaning “I am dedicating my heart full of love to you.”
Reception
The celebrations culminated in a refined black tie evening set outdoors. With lush greenery, rich wooden textures, and statement chandeliers, the décor exuded quiet luxury. The culinary experience brought together Marathi, Bengali and Rajasthani flavours, while the reception carried a subtle Mediterranean warmth. “Food was such an important part of how we told our story,” Anwesha shares. A chaiwala from Kolkata served fresh cups through the festivities, and a Maggi station quietly catered to late-night cravings, adding a playful touch to the evening.
In place of table numbers, guests were seated by cities the couple had travelled to, each table a memory, each name a story. The seating chart featured personalised postcards with handwritten notes to every guest. As a final flourish, Jaipur block print tote bags filled with Indian and American snacks were gifted as keepsakes.
The Wedding Makers
Venue: Fairmont Jaipur
Wedding Planner: Weddings by IQ
Décor Production: Bhagwati Weddings
Décor Design: Fableknot
Groom’s Outfits: Manyavar (Haldi), Anita Dongre (Welcome Party and Mehndi), Seema Gujral (Sangeet), Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Wedding), Ralph Lauren (Reception)
Bride’s Outfits: Mohey (Haldi), Anita Dongre (Welcome Party and Mehndi), Tarun Tahiliani (Sangeet), Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Wedding, Reception), Bronx & Banco (After Party)
Jewellery: Silver Queen (Haldi, Welcome Party and Mehndi, Sangeet)
Linen: Sunehra
Photography: House On The Clouds
