The Proposal
Mihir’s proposal was memorable, carefully planned and full of personal touches. It was everything I had ever dreamed of and more. Mihir surprised me with an unforgettable proposal that included the promise of baby turtles hatching by the beach, three epic surprises and plenty of Bollywood-style drama. From dinners, dresses and diamonds to a ring shaped like the sun, every detail reflected us. The highlight was Mihir proposing with a perfect sunset, with the blessings of my grandfather, in honour of my late grandmother whom I was incredibly close to. It was filled with love, laughter, drama and magic. Just like a movie.”

The Inspiration
We wanted our three-day Indian wedding to reflect both our Indian and Aruban heritage and the British culture we grew up with. The theme, ‘British heritage meets Indian tradition,’ felt like the perfect way to celebrate the richness of both worlds, honouring traditions while also embracing timeless elegance. Each event was designed to look and feel different, but we made sure to carry the same sense of elegance throughout the celebrations.

The Venues
Liverpool is so special to me because it’s where I grew up, and it also happens to be home to some of the most magnificent architecture in England. Our Haldi was held at my family home on the Wirral. We wanted it to feel intimate and fun, which is why we named the event ‘You can’t spell radiant without Rad.’ It was the perfect way to begin the celebrations, surrounded by our closest loved ones in such a personal setting.

The Welcome Cocktail took place at Liverpool Town Hall – it was the perfect backdrop for our Bridgerton-inspired theme. The grandeur of the building, paired with extravagant florals, interactive guest portraits and even a Bridgerton-style Sir Ritzledown gossip column featuring all our guests, created a whimsical and unforgettable evening. Our Indian wedding ceremony, civil ceremony, followed by our wedding dinner and party took place at the iconic St George’s Hall. We named the celebration ‘Raja and Rani,’ after both of our family nicknames. For our reception, we moved to another breathtaking Liverpool landmark, the Anglican Cathedral, the third largest cathedral in the world. We called this celebration ‘Ritz and Glitz’ in loving memory of Mihir’s beloved dog, Ritz. It was the perfect setting to bring our worlds together in a way that was both meaningful and unforgettable.

Wedding Wardrobe
I always had such a clear vision of what I wanted to wear. At our Welcome Dinner, I wore a custom Tarun Tahiliani draped concept saree in soft pastels and florals that felt romantic and whimsical, just like our Bridgerton-inspired welcome evening. Mihir’s outfit carried something deeply personal too – a palm tree motif embroidered on the back as a nod to Aruba, the place where he was born. On our Wedding Day, I wore a regal Rani pink Sabyasachi lehenga, while Mihir was dressed in a pastel pink custom Shyamal & Bhumika sherwani. For the Reception, we wanted pure glamour on our ‘Ritz & Glitz’ night. I wore a silver and gold Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga with a dramatic shoulder cape. Mihir matched my sparkle in his fully embroidered Label Crestelli black ensemble.

Advice for Wedding Planning
Choose your themes early – it makes every other decision fall into place more easily. Pick themes that truly mean something to both of you. And let go of the idea that everything has to go exactly to plan. Perfect isn’t about the day running flawlessly – it’s about how it feels when you look back on it together. You don’t judge perfect before the event; you create your own version of perfect afterwards, shaped by the joy, memories, and meaning the day holds for you both.