Simran and Jatan, Jaipur

Mumbai-based Simran Bathija and Jatan Dodeja’s love found its perfect celebration in a stellar royal wedding at The Leela Palace Jaipur. The myriad moods, colors, and emotions of their festivities shone through in stunning shots by WeddingSutra Favorite – Sam & Ekta, glimpses of which are shared below.

How they met
Simran and Jatan’s story of love is a beautiful example of the surprises fate throws our way in life. Simran shares, “The first time I saw Jatan was during an industrial visit that our college arranged at his company. Even though we barely glanced at each other, I had a lengthy conversation with his father about the company’s journey. Imagine my surprise when I received a call from my mother saying that Jatan’s family had approached them with a proposal! This serendipitous meeting got us talking and we soon became friends, and before we knew it, we were in love.”
Today, Simran, who is a Chartered Accountant, and Jatan who is an engineer by qualification, both work for their respective family businesses while residing in Mumbai.

Wedding Venue
Simran shares, “Jatan had always wanted a Rajasthani Palatial wedding. We had just about 90 days to plan the entire thing, but we were most certain that we wanted it to be a destination Palace wedding in Rajasthan. We diligently explored 7 properties across Udaipur and Jaipur, but the moment we arrived at The Leela Palace Jaipur, we knew we had found our dream venue. The magical vibe of the stunning white façade and architecture, luxurious stay options and its breathtaking indoor and outdoor venues clearly won us over!”

Wedding Planning
The couple wanted their wedding to reflect their personalities and assembled an impressive team of vendors to bring their vision to life. To capture every moment of their festivities, they roped in the talented team of Sam & Ekta. Simran shares, “Both Sam & Ekta are wonderful human beings and we couldn’t have had anyone else capture our wedding as professionally as they did. They have literally portrayed every laugh, tear, emotions and not to mention, moments of madness and fun beautifully as they preserved these eternal memories for us to look back on.”

Wedding Functions
Mehndi
The festivities kicked off with the bride’s mehndi ceremony followed by exuberant revelry. Set in soft, alluring pastels, the décor of charming floral arrangements, origami and dream catchers, set a captivating ambience for the occasion that saw dance, music, and merriment. The bride looked radiant in a bright cobalt blue Anushree Reddy lehenga which she teamed with floral jewelry, while the groom chose an icy blue Bandi jacket and kurta set.

Welcome Dinner
The mehndi function was followed by a welcome dinner that saw whimsical white décor with fairy lights, green ferns, and candles. Themed around the elements of a white wedding celebration, the bride entered with her father much like walking down the aisle, amidst a magical display of cold pyro, after which the couple exchanged rings.

The evening went on to celebrate the couple’s first dance followed by champagne toasts, cake cutting and more.

The bride wore a stunning white lehenga by Disha Patil for the occasion, while the groom chose a classic black suit, and they cut a striking figure against the hotel’s ivory façade and royal architecture.

Holi
With the next day being the festival of Holi, the couple hosted a vibrant celebration of colors! Dressed in a bright turquoise lehenga and a blush pink Jodhpuri suit, the bride and groom arrived in style amidst puffs of colorful smoke as their loved ones cheered them on. Multicolored paper fans and umbrellas added to the quirky décor, and the function saw cheerful music, dance, and other activities.

Sangeet
Bejeweled shades of blue, violet and gold ruled the glamorous Sangeet night that was replete with rocking music, dazzling performances, and non-stop enjoyment. The couple and their loved ones wowed everyone with their dancing skills on a magnificent stage setup with mind-blowing backdrops.

The bride matched the glitz and glamour of the evening in a stellar red lehenga by Falguni and Shane peacock, while the groom donned a midnight blue textured kurta ensemble.

Haldi
The Haldi ceremony saw traditional décor of bright yellow marigolds, lots of smiles, and enjoyment as the couple was anointed with holy turmeric paste. Everyone donned cheerful yellow ensembles for the occasion. The bride was seated in a traditional vat of brass as she was showered with flower petals.

Wedding
The splendor of the royal wedding celebration was magnified by the procession of not one but two baraats! Dressed in a showstopping champagne-gold lehenga by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the bride dazzled, as she arrived in a red vintage car surrounded by her loved ones. The bride’s baraat was followed by the groom and his entourage whose energy rivaled the bride’s entry! The bride swapped her floral dupatta with an embellished one for the ceremony. She wore heavy polki jewelry and had her hair in a bridal updo, perfectly complementing the groom’s serene ivory ensemble.

Accompanied by professional dancers, the bride’s entry stunned everyone, and the resonating chants of Ankita Batra’s musical pheras while the couple tied the knot, left everyone entranced. The nuptials were followed by a dazzling display of fireworks and fun wedding games.

After Party
The glorious revelries of the wedding were followed by a groovy after-party, full of dancing, exciting games, and merriment. Wearing black athleisure outfits monogrammed with their names, the couple arrived in style on segway scooters while their friends and family wore all black attires printed with letters that spelled out the couple’s wedding hashtags. The adults played beer pong and other party games and danced on an LED dancefloor while the kids played in a bouncy house, bringing the festivities to a joyous end.

Advice for couples
“Choose the vendors who match your wavelength and ideas, as this greatly helps in having a better wedding planning experience and equally better collaboration. Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so try and do everything you have imagined for your big day, and don’t forget to have fun”.

The Wedding Makers
Venue: The Leela Palace Jaipur
Wedding Planner: Mpire Weddings
Groom’s Outfits: NM Design Studio (Mehndi), Mitesh Lodha (Welcome Dinner, Holi), Kunal Rawal (Sangeet, Wedding)
Bride’s Outfits: Anushree Reddy (Mehndi), Disha Patil (Welcome Dinner), Akanksha Gajria (Holi), Falguni and Shane Peacock (Sangeet), Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Wedding)
Jewelry: Kapil Adiani, Kasha, Dedhia Jewelers
Makeup: Tejas Shah, Doll you up by Shradha Luthra
Hairstylist: Ritika Hairstylist
Invites: Pixie Dust (Save the dates)
Bartenders: The Wedding Bartenders
Choreographer: Bhavna
Entertainment: DJ Aman Nagpal, Junaid Currimbhoy (Wedding), Ankit Batra (Wedding)
Photography and Videography: Sam & Ekta

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