Kavita Bhagchandani and Rahul Jaising, Shyam Niwas Gurumandir, Mumbai
A seaside Cocktail, a colorful Mehndi function and a quiet yet serene Wedding - this couple’s Mumbai-based union was heartwarming!
Brimming with lovable moments and using elegant color schemes, Kavita Bhagchandani and Rahul Jaising’s wedding in June exuded a sense of warmth at every turn! Photographed by WeddingSutra Favorite – WhatKnot Photography, their wedding was captured in beautiful frames that effortlessly expressed the affection between the couple.
How They Met
Describing how they crossed paths, Kavita shares, “We met in the month of September through a mutual acquaintance where we started talking and almost instantly we realized that there was a strong connection between us.”
The Proposal
Kavita shares, “Rahul popped the question to me at the pier overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge just before my trip to India. It was truly a romantic moment with the cityscape spread around us!”
Wedding Planning
At weddings, every moment counts, and the couple brought on board WhatKnot to photograph their wedding. Be it the playful moments between the bride and her besties at the Mehndi or the romantic moments of the couple at the Cocktail party, WhatKnot didn’t miss a single shot as they captured the revelries deftly.
Weddings Functions
Cocktail
Preceded by a joyous afternoon by the pool in Alibaug, the Cocktail party had everyone grooving till the wee hours of the night! Hosted at a private bungalow usually favored by Bollywood celebrities, the Cocktail was a glamorous event where champagne bottles were popped, groovy music was played, and every moment was relished.
Mehndi
Hosted indoors, the bridal Mehndi boasted of colorful floral décor that resonated with the Dhol beats and had a lavish seating area for the bride where she got her hands patterned with henna. As her friends danced around her and some even played the Dhol enthusiastically – Kavita had a gala time basking in all their love.
Anand Karaj
Serene and auspicious, the Anand Karaj was a close-knit ceremony. On the decor front, things were kept extremely simple with minimalistic decor highlighting the beauty of the Gurudwara. Looking beautiful in a red lehenga, Kavita was all smiles as she walked down the aisle to join Rahul who contrasted her in an off-white sherwani.
Reception
Swathed in hues of peach, pink and white – the reception was a glitzy one punctuated by lively dance performances. As the couple shared adorable moments and their loved ones raised toasts to their happiness.
The Wedding Makers
Venues: The Celebrations Sports Club, Mumbai (Mata Ki Chowki); The Mansion House, Alibaug (Cocktail); The Classique Club, Mumbai (Bridal Mehndi); Sea Palace Hotel Mumbai (Groom’s Mehndi, Ganesh Puja); The Shalimar Hotel, Mumbai (Ganesh Puja); Shyam Niwas Gurumandir, Mumbai (Wedding); Blue Sea Catering and Banquets, Mumbai (Reception)
Wedding Planner: Elate 9, Vicky Vadera
Bride’s Outfits: Mohini Chabria (Mehndi, Reception), Anita Dongre (Wedding)
Makeup: Prerna Sainani Patil (Bridal Mehndi), Meraki By Ritika (Wedding, Reception)
Hairstyling: Prerna Sainani Patil (Bridal Mehndi), Anita Shil Hairstylist (Wedding, Reception)
Choreography: Lights.Camera.Dance
Photography: WhatKnot Photography
