Miloni Kothari and Akshay Dagli, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

United in love by their parents and their shared passion for music, Miloni Kothari and Akshay Dagli’s wedding was a vibrant celebration of their personalities and traditions. Hosted at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai their special moments were captured in exquisite detail by WeddingSutra Favorite – Camera Crew. Watch it all unfold below.

Wedding Venue
Based in Mumbai, the couple hosted a number of wedding festivities across the city. While most of the pre-wedding revelries were held with cozy gatherings at their homes and the Reception at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, they wanted a classic yet grand setting by the sea for their wedding ceremony. Overlooking the magnificent Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai was the perfect choice for an elegant, timeless celebration.

Wedding Planning
Miloni shares, “Behind every beautiful wedding is a hard-working vendor who played a crucial role in making it successful and memorable for the couple. For us, wedding photographs were the most precious part of the celebration as they would be with us forever, and Team Camera Crew ensured every second of it was captured in beautiful shots. They have worked with my family on many weddings in the past, each time wowing us with their gorgeous results, but it was a new and surreal experience for me this time as the bride. They were with us every step of the way as we embarked on our new beginning. We are so grateful to them for giving us pictures we would cherish forever”.

The couple worked with Knotty Relations to plan and execute the celebrations, along with a team of other talented vendors. Being music aficionados, the couple infused every function with stellar musical entertainment, including everything from Garba raas to Sufi music and party beats by celebrity artists DJ AJ.

Garba Night
A staple in Gujarati celebrations, a rousing Garba Night kicked off the festivities. Dressed in colorful garb, the bride and groom made their way into a heady mix of vibrant decor and music that set a lively tone for the evening. Professional musicians and singers set the stage on fire with their high-energy performances, keeping everyone on their feet and in high spirits throughout the night.

Bride’s Mehndi
The bride’s intimate home-held mehndi function saw minimal decor and beautiful family moments as she got her hands and feet adorned with intricate henna patterns. The bride sported a printed Anita Dongre lehenga with floral jewelry and glowed with bridal beauty.

Mehendi
A vibrant mehndi function for the guests followed, full of lively moments of celebration. Colorful palm leaves, baskets of flowers, fairy lights, and more set a quirky tone for the occasion as everyone got their hands painted with henna and shook a leg to Bollywood Music. The couple exuded a sunny energy in shades of yellow.

Haldi
The traditional haldi ceremony was a vibrant tapestry of love, laughter, and cherished family moments, from the minimalistic decor adorned with marigold blooms to the heartwarming rituals. Eschewing the customary yellow, the bride looked dainty in pink against the stunning stage backdrop of yellow sunflowers as she was showered with haldi and rose petals.

Sufi Night
Hosted under a starry night sky, the Sufi Night was a confluence of opulence and artistry. The ornate decor of fuchsia drapes, crystal chandeliers, lamps, and flowers perfectly set the stage for a night of enchanting music by the Swarg Band. Dressed in hues matching the occasion, the bride and groom entered with great zest through a tunnel of their loved ones holding up sparklers.

Wedding
For their dream wedding, the grandeur of The Taj Mahal Palace offered an idyllic backdrop of timeless elegance. The plush decor of pink and red blooms softly elevated the space without overpowering the venue’s existing beauty, and was matched by the stunning red ‘phoolon ki chadar’ and the mandap setup that featured a clear acrylic stage over rose petals. The bride and groom were the picture of happiness as they took their vows.

Reception
Bringing their festivities to a grand close, the couple hosted a stunning Reception at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai. The newlyweds had a gala time mingling with their loved ones as they celebrated their union with music, speeches, and a whole lot of laughter.

Advice for couples
Enjoy each second, and relax! Things may or may not go as planned, but smile through it all, as these moments will never come back!

The Wedding Makers
Venues: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai (Wedding); Grand Hyatt Mumbai (Reception)
Wedding Planner: Knotty Relations
Bride’s Outfits: Anita Dongre (Bride’s Mehndi), Gazal Gupta (Mehndi), Yashodhara (Haldi), Aum by Ashima & Asit (Sufi Night), Mishru (Wedding), Disha Patil (Reception)
Makeup: Nilofer T
Entertainment: Swarg Band, DJ AJ
Photography and Videography: Camera Crew

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