Khushboo and Dhaval, Canto, Mumbai
This couple’s rooftop wedding in Mumbai exuded sleek style with its understated color palette accentuated by dashes of gold.
Khushboo and Dhaval’s wedding was a celebration where emotion and elegance intertwined beautifully. Their celebration of love was brought to life through the evocative frames of WeddingSutra Favorite – Raabta by Shrey Bhagat, whose lens captured every intimate glanceand every detail with unmatched artistry.
How They Met
“We first met through a common friend. Nothing dramatic, just one of those casual introductions life throws your way,” shares Khushboo. At the time, she thought little of it, choosing simply to see where life would lead. But destiny had its own quiet plans. Each meeting flowed naturally into the next, turning casual moments into cherished memories. “One coffee turned into endless conversations, one date turned into many… and before we knew it, it all felt like home.”
Wedding Planning
For Khushboo and Dhaval, planning the wedding meant creating a celebration that felt joyful, meaningful, and closely rooted in family. “We wanted everything to feel warm, vibrant, and full of life,” she shares. From the beautifully crafted invitations designed by Mubaarak Studios, which set the tone for the festivities, to thoughtfully selecting the photographic team, every decision was made with care. Raabta Studios documented the celebrations with a natural, unobtrusive approach, capturing candid moments and emotions as they unfolded, allowing the story of the wedding to feel effortless and timeless.
Wedding Functions
Mehndi and Sangeet
The festivities began with a cheerful, spirited mehndi and sangeet, wrapped in orange hues and blooming florals. The sangeet stage was a burst of sunshine—dense marigold garlands in saffron and yellow, punched with greens and embellished with dainty hangings. This vibrant backdrop set the tone for an evening of energetic performances and joy. The décor struck the perfect balance between tradition and contemporary charm.
Wedding
The wedding day unfolded outdoors under soft daylight, surrounded by lush greens and towering palms. The mandap was designed with understated elegance, including sleek vertical panels decked with clusters of white and blush florals, lending a serene yet sophisticated aura.
As Dhaval and Khushboo exchanged varmala amidst showers of rose petals, the moment felt straight out of a dream. “The ceremony remained rooted in tradition, yet felt refreshingly contemporary.
Reception
The reception transformed the same space into a magical, starlit setting. A dramatic floral tunnel, glowing with warm lights, cascading blooms, and modern geometric frames, welcomed guests into the celebration. The stage exuded evening grandeur, with golden accents, shimmering drapes of lights, and lush white-and-mauve florals creating a luxurious yet tasteful backdrop.
Advice for Couples
Khushboo shares, “Weddings can get stressful. You’re hoping everything goes perfectly and vendors fall in place. But honestly, just each moment. These memories are for a lifetime.”
The Wedding Makers
Venues: Estella, Juhu, Mumbai (Cocktail); World One Tower, Worli, Mumbai (Sangeet); Canto – Restaurant and Banquet, Lower Parel, Mumbai (Wedding & Reception)
Photography: Raabta by Shrey Bhagat
Décor: Good Vibes Only (Mehndi), Fireflies (Wedding)
Choreography: Nidhi Jhaveri
Wedding Invitations and Favors: Mubaarak Studio
Groom’s Outfits: Ensemble (Sangeet)
Bride’s Outfits: Gauri & Nainika (Cocktail), House of Masaba (Mehndi), Torani (Sangeet), Kalki (Wedding)
Makeup: Shikha Pujari (Cocktail), Dhwani Doshi (Sangeet), Lekha Shah (Wedding)
