Jehana Jabbar Mishra

Jehana Jabbar Mishra, an interior stylist didn’t just explore unique themes at her wedding but also ensured her wedding wardrobe expressed her unique aesthetic style. Carefully curating each look with a keen eye for neutral hues – this bride’s chic choices stood out while being versatile!

How They Met
Jehana shares, “We crossed paths in Dubai eight years ago. Having just graduated college, I was on the hunt for an internship opportunity in PR, while Kanishk was a few years ahead of me in the same field and was working in the biggest PR Firm in Dubai. We were put in touch over phone calls by our mothers who happened to be friends, and with Kanishk’s recommendation, I got an interview at the firm. After a month or so, cupid hit at a company Halloween party where Kanishk and I happened to sit next to each other and spoke until the wee hours of the morning. The next day he asked me out on a date, and the rest is history.”

Wedding Planning
For Jehana, when it came to planning outfits, it had to be comfy and reusable! She shares, “I had to wear different silhouettes and it had to be re-wearable – most bridal lehengas are never worn again! My sister got married five years ago and I’ve seen some of my friends get married over the years. The outfits are so elaborate and beautiful, yet can never be worn again as they are so heavy. Living in Los Angeles, I knew if I went for heavy “bridal” lehengas, I’d never really get to wear them again. With sustainability on my mind and the fact that I would like to wear these beautiful garments again, I knew I wanted to go a different route with the clothes, re-wearable yet stylish and effective.
There is so much pressure on brides to dress ‘bridal’ and ‘heavy’ to ‘look like a bride’. I’ve always felt, a bride will always look like a bride! no matter how light or heavy she is dressed. I stuck to my guns and stayed true to myself and my personality for all events – comfort was king.
I also hired personal shoppers who were the perfect partners to elevate each of my looks – they just got every tiny detail right which made my looks so much more cohesive.”

Wedding Functions
Welcome dinner and Bridal Mehndi
Jehana shares, “I was born in Kolkata, and this lavender, delicately embroidered floral organza saree truly called out to me. It was the perfect color palette against the bougainvilleas, while also paying homage to my city of birth, Kolkata, with the designer of choice. I paired it with contrasting Russian emeralds. The sleek ponytail really tied the whole look together – fuss-free, perfect for me while getting my mehendi done and for the hours of dancing that followed. As a personal accessory for the function, I wore the Tiffany & Co Atlas pierced chain bracelet with diamonds – Kanishk’s first present to me. It’s one of my most cherished pieces, given the significance.”

Formal Mehendi and Welcome lunch
Jehana shares, “My love for creams and golds clearly shows with this choice. The mehendi was the hardest event to choose an outfit for. I knew I didn’t want to go for a lehenga, or anything floral or bright! No matter how much I tried to go the ‘traditional’ route and look for colour, I just didn’t love anything until I set my eyes on the jersey balloon cape and draped skirt set! I loved the fact that it was three distinct pieces, something I could re-wear easily as three separates for a formal dinner or as a wedding guest! I just fell in love with the way it fit me and looked on me! The outfit was completed by an old Hollywood glam look with vintage waves, delicate emerald choker and earrings. A personal addition was my paternal grandmother’s emerald and gold bracelet.”

Shaka Pola ceremony
“I wanted to take the traditional route for this intimate ceremony. Super simple, no makeup, wear heritage weaves. I wore gold floral tops with diamonds – a gift given by Kanishk’s dadi when she first met me. They used to be hers when she was young, and I wanted to wear one piece of jewellery at each function that meant something to me – adding a personal touch. The shaka pola which are traditional Bengali bridal bangles, were bought from Kolkata”, shares Jehana.

Sangeet
Jehana shares her perspective as she scouted for the perfect sangeet outfit, “The dress code was glam but I wanted to be comfortable! I didn’t want to wear yet another sequined lehenga which I won’t be able to re-wear again! Pants, I thought would be the comfiest! Sleek straight hair with a middle part, which is my go-to hairstyle, really helped balance out the strong shoulder pads the outfit had. The emerald polki set with matching drop earrings completed the look while I also wore my grandma’s vintage Cartier watch that was gifted to me on my 21st birthday.”

Wedding
Jehana shares, “I am obsessed with chikankari, so when I saw this collection on Instagram, I knew that was it! Made in tones of green and pink on ivory, I had never seen a colour quite like this on any lehenga before. It was just the right amalgamation of traditional and contemporary. I also loved that it was paired with a long-sleeved blouse – perfect for Delhi winter and also unique for most brides. I also bought another shorter-sleeved blouse from the same collection so that I can re-wear my lehenga and give it a fresh look with the new blouse in the future! My tulle dupatta was adorned with crystal detailing and I personalized it with our wedding date, the 13th of November 2022, sewn in.
As for the jewelry, I definitely knew I wanted to wear my family heirloom jewellery and mix old with some newer pieces. The heritage polki choker had sapphire beads hanging at the end – I loved that it was a nice break from the pink polki combination that you normally see. To break the monotones of the polki, we decided to layer a third necklace. Accompanied by a polki maang tika and gold matha patti – it just completed the old-world look. I also loved that I wore tops instead of heavy danglers and it really let the necklaces shine. In addition to the chooda and shaka pola, we layered with polki bangles and my maternal grandmother’s gold kadas she used to wear all the time in her younger years. The sleek hair bun was adorned with a classic jasmine gajra.”

Advice
Jehana says, “Stay true to yourself and your personality! Don’t forget to personalize your decor and outfits – it’s always in the details.”

The Wedding Makers
Venues: Trident Hotel Gurgaon (Mehndi); Morbagh (Sangeet); Amaara Farms (Wedding)
Decor: Aroosi
Bride’s Outfits: Couture by Niharika (Welcome Dinner and Bridal Mehndi), Tarun Tahiliani (Mehendi and Welcome lunch), Mallika Mathur (Shaka Pola Ceremony), WeaverStory (Shaka Pola Ceremony), Ritika Mirchandani (Sangeet)
Bride’s Shoes: Amina Muaddi (Welcome Dinner and Bridal Mehndi), Anita Dongre (Mehndi, Wedding)
Jewellery: Tiffany & Co (Welcome Dinner and Bridal Mehndi, Wedding) Hazoorilal Jewellers (Sangeet)
Photography: Naman Verma Photography

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