Gargi Mandlik and Rhythm Gurjar, Gallops, Mumbai
Planning a spring wedding? This intimate wedding with a lush halo mandap and delicate floral details is sure to inspire you!
The union of Gargi Mandlik and Rhythm Gurjar unfolded in the quaint setting of Gallops Mumbai. Framed against lush greenery, the intimate celebration was meticulously orchestrated by WeddingSutra Favorite – The Wedding Works, ensuring that every detail reflected the couple’s love and personal style.
How they met
Rhythm shares, “Ours was a love story like the movies – the ways our paths crossed, it seems like we were always meant to be together. We were in the same class in St. Xavier’s but never ended up being friends in college. I moved to Australia after graduation and Gargi started working as a Producer in Mumbai. Life went on, until years later, when I was visiting family in Mumbai and matched with my now wife on Tinder!”
He continues, “The only problem was that she was in Mumbai and I was in Melbourne. Neither of us wanted a long distance relationship, but our spark was undeniable. We couldn’t stop talking even after I left, and I eventually asked her out! Since she wouldn’t say yes unless it was done in person, we decided to meet halfway in Bali, and we officially started dating. A year later, Gargi got accepted into the University of Melbourne, and I got a job in Sydney. And after three years of long-distance, lots of sacrifices, and overnight train journeys between Sydney and Melbourne, we ended up in the same city! I had always known she was the woman I was going to marry, so when we planned our Europe trip, I got the ring ready and proposed to her in Paris on our hotel balcony, against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. She said yes and the rest is history!
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Wedding Planning
The couple chose the chic yet understated venue of Gallops for their Mumbai wedding, a haven of tranquility amidst the bustle of the city. They entrusted the team of The Wedding Works to plan and manage every detail of the celebrations. The team shares “The couple envisioned a wedding that blended warmth with elegance, prompting us to recommend Gallops as the perfect venue. This location offers an intimate atmosphere while allowing for a decor that exudes class and luxury, creating an extravagant setting for their special day.
In our planning, we paid close attention to the couple’s unique story, incorporating personal touches throughout the celebration. We set up a flower bar and an Akshada counter to honor the couple while providing printed itineraries for guests unfamiliar with Indian wedding customs. To ensure everyone felt included, we arranged for stylists to help foreign guests select outfits, with fittings scheduled just two days before the event. The excitement from family and friends led us to combine the reception with a lively sangeet, making the entire planning process a joyful collaboration, as the couple and their families embraced our ideas with enthusiasm.”
Wedding Functions
Haldi
The celebrations kicked off with an intimate indoor haldi, adorned with understated yet sophisticated decor, featuring a marigold backdrop for the couple. Eschewing conventional yellow tones, they dazzled in striking green and pink ensembles, radiating joy as they exchanged rings before being anointed with turmeric by their family.
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Wedding
The wedding exuded a modern Indian opulence, imagined with sophisticated pastel hues and ornate brass elements like candlestands and urlis brimming with flowers. A mirrored aisle, flanked by floral arrangements, led to an enchanting mandap adorned with a semicircular halo of greenery and cascading blooms, creating a spellbinding atmosphere. Clad in a quintessential red saree, the bride looked regal against the understated elegance of the surroundings. Guests were presented with flower cones with which to shower the couple, and as the phera ceremony concluded, a dazzling display of fireworks illuminated the night sky.
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Reception
The wedding decor was transformed with twinkling fairy lights for the evening Reception and Sangeet, as the mandap evolved into a vibrant stage for the couple’s first dance and lively family performances. The bride removed her veil and changed her hairstyle for the evening, as she joined her new husband on stage to much applause. Guests reveled in the joyous atmosphere, celebrating the newlyweds with boundless energy and delight.
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The Wedding Makers
Venue: Gallops, Mumbai
Wedding Planning & Management: The Wedding Works
Decor: Your Wedding Crafters
Groom’s outfit: Sven Suits
Bride’s outfit: Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Makeup: Jyoti Karia
Photography and Videography: Shutterink Photography