it takes a village to get married!
The Collaborators
The hands and hearts making these three days happen. Some are hired, most are family, all of them are wonderful. They are the very best and so happy to boast them. They are the true heroes of our wedding :)
Illustrator · Stroke a Doodle
Hradini Parikh
@hradiniparikh_artOur gorgeous bridesmaid who also happens to be a gifted illustrator. She brought our wedding invite to life with her distinctive, beautiful artwork.
Handloom Studio · Stuti Weaves
Vandana & Anandana Singh
stutiweaves.comThe women in our family had the privilege of being draped in Stuti Weaves' divine Banarasi handloom sarees. We were lucky enough to visit them in Banaras in person — an experience in itself.
Event Planners · Le Festivaa
Nehha & Harshad Chapphekar
@lefestivaaThe hearts behind every detail of our celebration. Nehha and Harshad are not just exceptional planners — they are warm, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your vision real.
Embroiderer · Hoop Thread Needle
Dipali Parikh
@hoop_thread_needleDipali embroidered her way into every corner of our wedding — from dupattas and bedsheets to curtains, totes, and thoughtful giveaways. A true labour of love, stitch by stitch.
Printer & Print Maker · Chhipigar Block Print Studio
Avanti Gadgil
@avantigadgilAvanti draped us in the most exquisite handcrafted block-printed sarees. Her studio's artistry made the bride and her friends feel like walking pieces of textile art.
TURNING BARREN LAND INTO THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
14 Trees Foundation
https://www.14trees.org/mission14 Trees Foundation helped us create a special forest grove by planting 1000s of trees through planting a tree in the name of each of the wedding guest. A gift to cherish for a lifetime :)
Choreographer
Trisha Belgalkar
Our favourite bridesmaid who also happens to be an incredibly talented choreographer. She turned every dance moment into a memory we'll hold forever.
Pâtissier · Perriwinkle Patisserie
Vaishnavi Laddha
@periwinkle_patisserie_Big sister, bride counsellor, and divine pâtissier — Vaishnavi wore many hats with equal grace. Those cookies you found in your room? All her doing.
Fashion Designer · Sonal's Design Studio
Sonal Belgalkar
@sonalsdesignstudioSonal Aunty dressed almost every woman- mummas, chachis, mamis and the bride herself — ensuring each one of us looked and felt our absolute best. She has a rare gift for making every woman shine.
ARTISANS COLLECTIVE · CREATIVE DIGNITY
Latha Tummuru
www.creativedignity.orgCreative Dignity, and especially my dear mentor Latha Tummuru helped me collaborate with over 6 artisans working across the country to create the most exquisite handcrafted gift articles.
Men's Fashion Designer & Stylist · Hrishiikesh Sartorial Menswear
Hrishiikesh Nirgude
@hrishiikeshmenHrishiikesh crafted impeccably tailored suits and kurtas for three generations of both families. The men finally got their moment of sartorial pampering — and they deserved every bit of it.
Organic Farmer · Orgonatural
Rajesh Gholap
A senior farmer and entrepreneur who helped us source organic produce directly from farming communities for all our wedding catering. Fresh, ethical, and deeply intentional.
Artist & Textile Enthusiast · Art Wagon
Swati Nathani
@art_wagonSwati Mami and Vijay Mama took on the remarkable task of sourcing textile waste and crafting 3,500 napkins to replace disposable tissue paper at our wedding. Sustainability, made beautiful.
Artist
Rucha Bhadade
Our baby sister and talented artist who painstakingly hand-printed over 200 saree covers for the wedding. A quiet, generous act of love that didn't go unnoticed.
Ecologist & Advisor · Oikos
Ketaki Ghate
oikos.inDear friend, ecologist, and educator — Ketaki was the guiding force and inspiration behind our zero-waste wedding. Her expertise helped us make choices that were as meaningful as they were beautiful.
CREATIVE PARTNERS
GRIP FOUNDATION
https://gripcharitablefoundation.org/The enthusiastic and supremely talented specially abled children at GRIP painted the cutest bags for us <3.
Choreographer
Devashree Athalye
@devshree_athalyeChildhood bestie and professional choreographer who achieved the seemingly impossible — she got the groom to dance, and made it look effortless.
Artist & Painter
Manisha Padhye
@manisha.padhye.artCelebrated artist, dear friend, and quiet counsellor — all wrapped into one extraordinary person. Manisha's presence and artistry added depth and warmth to our entire journey.
With all our love
The Mother Squad
How can we forget our mothers and extensions of them who worked and are working tirelessly for us? With them we are invincible, and our ideas aren't just fiction but reality. THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU MOMS!
From left to right — Mamta Chachi, Leena Maushi, Neeta Mumma, Shilpa Mumma, Savani Chachi, Shweta Mami, and countless other women...