It Had To Be You: A Papa Don’t Preach Love Story

It Had To Be You: A Papa Don’t Preach Love Story

Neha Gulati
The Mehendi

The Mehendi ceremony is a joyous pre-wedding festivity held among family and friends with traditionally the women applying mehendi on their palms as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she embarks on her journey into marriage .

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Neha Gulati is luminous in our customized Enchanting Forest skirt set - our signature glass beaded rose bralette with sleeves, paired with a mystic green wrapped jacquard drape skirt.

Anjali Hirani
#SuCapturedAJ
The Carnival

The Carnival event, a new addition to the array of festivities of an Indian wedding, is a blend of entertainment and revelry where the wedding party celebrates the union of the couple in a celebration of entertaining acts, dopamine decor and thunderous dancing.

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Anjali Hirani is radiant in our Elvina sharara set - a brick brow my-5n scalloped peplum kurta embroidered with gold metal embellishments, precious stones, and pearls, appliquéd with rich fabrics. Paired with flared sharara pants appliquéd with teal, pink & ivory fabrics, completed with a customised veil featuring her wedding hashtag - #SuCapturedAJ.

Rakul Preet Singh
The Haldi Ceremony

The Haldi ceremony is a vibrant pre-wedding ritual in Indian weddings where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom's skin. Symbolising purification and blessings, this tradition fosters family bonding and celebrates unity amidst laughter, music, and traditional rituals.

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Celebrity Rakul Preet Singh dazzles in Lyons - a royal dark blue sequin printed lehenga dripping in shimmering sequins, gold embellishments and crystals with a celestial forest print. Matched perfectly with a rose embroidered blouse in lilac, a lilac asymmetrical dupatta and a customised embellished belt. Her stunning Haldi lehenga is complemented with custom Papa Don’t Preach embellished sneakers.

Alanna Pandey
Haldi Brunch

Alanna Panday’s Haldi Brunch was a picture right out of an Italian film scene! Inspired by an Italian farmers’ market, the brunch set up was nestled among vibrant flowers of every colour and kind, resembling the couple’s favourite Italian getaways.

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Alanna Panday stuns in a fish cut lehenga set in soft turquoise and bougainvillaea pinks made in luxe silk. The choli is a bouquet of red and pink glass beaded roses with sheer, scalloped shoulder and sleeve details inspired by seashells. For the added drama, ombre tulle drapes attached on the shoulder fall majestically behind her as she walks in. The look is finished off with our custom mint green tasselled mini bag embellished with mint green and blush pink glass cut beads, featuring a handle of vintage collets encrusted with blush pink crystal stones.

Sakshi Sindwani
Dhol Night

A quintessential Punjabi pre-wedding festivity is the Dhol Night. A night full of dancing, singing and a grand celebration of the union of the bride and groom that adds vibrancy to the forthcoming wedding festivities.

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Sakshi Sindhwani glows in Georgina - our orange sharara featuring raw silk pants with a stunning patchwork of organza and metallic georgette complemented with an orange blouse embellished with beads and pearls. Paired with asymmetrical dupattas adorned with sequins and pearls.

Chahat Paul
The Mehendi

The Mehendi ceremony is a pre-wedding ceremony where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride and guest’s hands. The ceremony is spiced up with music and dancing, symbolising love and the beginning of a new life for the bride. Chahat Paul’s Mehendi ceremony was a grand celebration with a burst of colour, florals and dhols with a serene backdrop against mother nature.

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Chahat Paul dazzles in ‘Anna’ - our powder blue tulle half lehenga embellished with roses, beads and sequins, paired with the ‘It Girl’ bralette embellished with glass dana and 3D embellished straps. Chahat’s mehendi lehenga is accessorised with our ‘Gold Chain-Link Embellished Belt Bag’ with gold metallic tassel details and ‘Blu Pandora 2.0 - Ice Blue’ pointed toe D'Orsay stilettos that are constructed in a soft icy blue satin, hand embellished with neon coral sequins, colourful glass beads and 3D elements. The pop pink trimmed back features an asymmetrical tulle ruffle detail with gold metallic embellishments.

Manisha Punj
The Mehendi

The Mehendi ceremony is a joyous pre-wedding celebration where elaborate henna art is applied on the bride and the guests’ hands. The tradition is accompanied with music and dancing, celebrating the union of the bride and groom. Manisha’s mehendi ceremony was an exuberant affair set in a regal backdrop.

#THATPAPADONTPREACHBRIDE Manisha Punj looks resplendent in our ‘BellFlower’ jumpsuit in a mango yellow shade embellished with gold sequins and acrylic mirror embroidery and paired with a matching belt.

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