Gaurav Bajaj and Samantha Sheahan, Trident, Gurgaon

Gaurav Bajaj and Samantha Sheahan’s wedding unfolded as a thoughtful coming together of cultures, sensibilities, and stories, brought to life with quiet sophistication by WeddingSutra Favorite – DB and Spaces. With a design language rooted in restraint and intention, the celebrations seamlessly moved between continents and traditions. Capturing every nuanced moment with sensitivity and precision, WeddingSutra Favorite – SDS Studio documented the festivities with a lens that balanced emotion and aesthetic finesse.

How They Met
Gaurav, originally from India and shaped by over a decade in the United States, brought with him an introspective outlook influenced by music and philosophy. Samantha, raised in Washington, DC, carried a deep sense of empathy shaped by a life centred on community and service. Together, they found a shared rhythm that felt both grounding and expansive.

Wedding Planning
Their wedding journey unfolded across two countries, beginning with an intimate ceremony in the United States in September 2025, followed by a larger cultural celebration in Gurgaon, India, that December. Designed and planned by DB and Spaces, the Indian celebrations were conceived as a heartfelt continuation of their union. Dakshita Bhatla Gangola shares, “After the wedding in the U.S., the couple chose to celebrate their union once again in India through an Anand Karaj, embracing Punjabi traditions with deep respect and sincerity. Every ritual was honoured as a bridge between two cultures and one shared promise.”

Every moment was thoughtfully documented by SDS Studio, whose visual narrative not only captured the scale and design intricacies of each event but also lingered on fleeting, emotive exchanges. Their ability to balance grandeur with intimacy ensured that the story of the wedding felt both cinematic and deeply personal.

Wedding Functions
Haldi
The festivities began inside a ballroom, reimagined to feel warm, tactile, and grounded. A rustic palette of terracotta and burnt orange set a rich, earthy tone, layered with marigolds, lilies, daisies, and soft yellow accents. Pampas grass, clay pots, terracotta planters, and earthen textures lent the space a natural softness, while jute mats at the entrance anchored the experience. The couple’s lively Punjabi dhol entry infused the setting with energy.

Mehndi
As daylight softened into evening, the same space transformed seamlessly into the Mehndi. A carved wooden jharokha formed the focal point, framed by floral hangings in romantic hues of pink and red, while cascading jasmine tassels introduced a delicate, fragrant layer. The mood shifted into something more intimate and lyrical. The couple’s entry was illuminated by a constellation of phone torchlights and emerged as one of the most emotionally resonant moments of the celebrations.

Wedding
The wedding unfolded on a serene winter morning. A restrained palette of whites, blush pinks, and fresh greens created an atmosphere that felt immersive yet understated. Eight existing trees were integrated as central elements of the ceremony, shaping the spatial narrative. Rather than concealing the marquee’s glass façade, custom Japanese-inspired panels in blush and white were introduced, adorned with delicate cherry blossom motifs that echoed themes of renewal and grace. At the heart of the ceremony, the mandap was positioned between four trees, allowing nature itself to become its structure. A softly draped canopy extended above, with layered white fabric, crystal chandeliers, and glistening kaleere catching the winter light and lending the space a gentle luminosity. Eustoma, delphiniums, roses, baby’s breath, amaranthus, and exotic greens were arranged in free-flowing, asymmetrical compositions that felt organic, as though they had grown into the setting rather than being placed within it.

In contrast, the photobooth introduced a refined, vintage sensibility. Styled in greens and wood, it featured a chest-of-drawers base, layered wooden frames, unstructured florals, pearls, and foliage. The space evoked old-world portraiture, elevated by personal details such as framed photographs of the couple and customised coasters bearing their names and wedding date.

The Wedding Makers
Venue: The Oberoi, Gurgaon (Haldi); Trident, Gurgaon (Wedding)
Wedding Planner: DB and Spaces
Photography: SDS Studio
Groom’s Outfits: Mahima Mahajan (Haldi), JJ Valaya (Haldi), Matsya (Mehndi, Wedding)
Bride’s Outfits: Mahima Mahajan (Haldi), House of R (Mehndi), Matsya (Wedding)
Makeup: Vinny Kapoor
Entertainment: Suryansh Project
DJ: DJ Ishy

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