Shruti and Shayaun, Samode Palace, Jaipur

Reflecting their love for travel and Indian architecture, Shruti Rajagopal, a Technical Product Manager, and Shayaun, a software engineer’s destination wedding in Rajasthan was nothing less than a fairytale come to life with its brilliant themes. Planned and decorated by WeddingSutra Favorite – TailorMade Experiences, this wedding consisted of several personalized elements that tugged at everyone’s heartstrings! Photographed by WeddingSutra Favorite – Ombre by Harsheen Jammu, each picture transports one to the palatial corridors of the wedding venue. On the other hand, WeddingSutra Favorite – Radhika Pitti Studio crafted an exclusive logo to mark the couple’s celebrations. Designing their invitations was WeddingSutra Favorite – Pragmatic Art who amplified the couple’s vision with their artistic flair.

Wedding Planning
For their big day, the couple was keen on getting a planner and decorator on board who would seamlessly align with their vision. TailorMade Experiences allowed them to easily kick back and enjoy the festivities without a worry! As they orchestrated one unique event after the other, they ensured that the guests were engaged till the very end even as they witnessed the union. On the other hand, Ombre by Harsheen Jammu accompanied the bride and groom at every step of the way as they experienced one of the happiest moments of their lives. Capturing each emotion in its unfiltered form, their pictures transported one back in time. Designing the couple’s invites and consequently giving the guests a glimpse of what lay in store for them was Pragmatic Art whose creative flair added plenty of ‘josh’ to the wedding. Radhika Pitti Studios crafted a unique logo with the couple’s initials which made the entire wedding a truly customized experience.

Weddings Functions
Haldi
Zashank Bhatia from TailorMade Experiences shares, “Shruti wanted a gorgeous yellow Haldi event with a floral shower over the sea of guests while Shayaun and she stood out in white. We swathed the entire venue in marigolds, and the venue looked extremely cheerful indeed! Additionally, Shruti wore a corset embroidered by her mother for the occasion which took nine arduous months of stitching.”

Welcome Dinner
Shashank Gupta from TailorMade Experiences shares, “The welcome dinner was elegant and showed off the beauty of the venue along with Indian art. The bride was especially thrilled with the line-up of Hindustani musicians who serenaded the guests as they tucked into Rajasthani delicacies. Friends and family took turns ringing a bell to toast the couple and share stories of Shruti, Shayaun, and their families’ journey so far.”

Mehndi
Zashank recollects, “The Mehndi resembled a music festival-meets-a-desi-mela! The couple’s love for music festivals was showcased at this event where the DJ mixed popular mehndi classics with EDM and the colors of an Indian mela blended with the funky prints of music festivals. The colors were punctuated by color cannons which was a big surprise for the couple. After some pani-puri eating contests, all guests took to different activities like cricket, camel riding and flying kites.

Sangeet
The Sangeet night decor sported an Arabian Night theme with its beauty accentuated by the palatial arches. Shashank shares, “Shruti was surprised by family members’ dance performances, most of whom had tricked her into thinking they wouldn’t perform. Shruti, a dancer since childhood, relived her favorite dance numbers in her solo performance.” On an unconventional note, the baraat was hosted on the sangeet night itself led by the bride! Here, there was no one side. It was the entire wedding party reveling together with Shruti spearheading the procession.

Wedding
For the Wedding, the decor was inspired by vintage Indian paintings. Zashank shares, “Shruti’s vision for the Wedding started with the painting of Lakshmi on a lotus. She surprised her parents and guests by arranging a photo booth with one of the oldest cameras in operation, which happens to be in Jaipur City near Hawa Mahal. The ceremony was a homage to her Tamil Brahmin heritage, with South Indian musicians playing as she arrived on a lotus phoolon ki chaddar. Ending with a South Indian banana leaf lunch, Shruti and Shayaun exchanged their first meal as a married couple. A traditional kaasi yatra ritual was also hosted by the couple. The wedding conjoined Tamil Iyer and Sindhi traditions.” Shashank shares, “ This wedding along with the couple and their families were special to us because we’ve been with them for over two years during the uncertain pandemic times. Apart from the decor and planning elements, our entire team along with the culinary team put in alot of thought when it came to crafting a memorable culinary experience.”

Reception
The Reception was an artistic mix of regal Indian and western elements. With the guests showing up looking their glamorous best, the couple received a firework studded welcome and heartfelt welcome speeches. The fireworks show especially, was a surprise for the couple and the night had many more in store starting with groovy disco music, sumptuous food and endless conversations.

The Wedding Makers
Venue: Samode Palace, & Samode Bagh, Jaipur
Wedding Planner and Décor: TailorMade Experiences
Caterers: Arusuvai Arasu Caterers (Sangeet & Wedding Lunch)
Groom’s Outfits: All Saints (Welcome Dinner), Siddhartha Bansal (Mehndi), Anita Dongre (Sangeet), Angadi Silks (Wedding), Ralph Lauran Purple Label (Reception)
Groom’s Shoes: Versace (Welcome Dinner)
Bride’s Outfits: Riiti Fashions – San Jose, California (Haldi, Welcome Dinner), Siddhartha Bansal (Mehndi), Angadi Silks (Wedding), Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Reception)
Bride’s Shoes: Amina Muaddi (Haldi), Versace (Welcome Dinner), Needledust (Wedding)
Jewellery: Jaipur Gems (Sangeet), Silver Centre (Wedding), Vamika Silver Jaipur (Wedding), Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Wedding), Cartier (Reception)
Accessories: Moncler (Sunglasses – Wedding)
Makeup and Hairstyling: Ankita Manwani
Mehndi: Tina Jariwala
DJ: Muni
Wedding Invitations: Pragmatic Art
Wedding Logo: Radhika Pitti Studios
Photography: Ombre by Harsheen Jammu

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