The perfect wedding planning brief should be: “Authentic. Don’t run after trends for the sake of it. Focus on the big three first: budget, guest count and date. These are your anchors. Once these are clear, every other decision becomes far more intentional and less overwhelming.”
The one thing couples obsess over that doesn’t matter on the day: “The exact shade and style of décor details—linens, charger plates, napkin folds, custom signage fonts, elaborate favour packaging. Don’t get me wrong, the small details are important to get right but they’re not the end-all and they simply do not carry the emotional weight couples often assume they do.”
The one thing couples underestimate but should focus on more: “Guest comfort and overall atmosphere—temperature control, adequate seating, a ceremony that doesn’t drag, sensible pacing between moments, good sound so people can hear the vows and speeches. These elements are invisible when done right and painfully obvious when ignored.”
Couple wants vs. family expectations: “Oh, this one gets tricky! The key is understanding that weddings, especially in India, are rarely just about two people. They’re deeply emotional family milestones, and everyone comes with expectations, sentiment and strong opinions. Our role is often less about choosing sides and more about translating priorities—helping families understand what truly matters to the couple, while also ensuring the couple respects the emotional significance certain traditions may hold for the family. It comes down to communication, finding a middle ground and about helping everyone feel heard.”
Your budget planning rulebook: The goal is always to shift funds from “disposable” items that guests won’t remember to high-impact experiences that actually define the celebration.
- “Catering and guest comfort: Food is often the most remembered element of any wedding. Rather than adding endless variety, invest in higher quality for a few key dishes and ensure guests are genuinely comfortable throughout the celebrations.”
- “Photography and videography: These are your only permanent reminders of the wedding, so if there’s one bucket worth investing in, it’s this. It is totally worth it!”
- “Entertainment: A high-energy DJ or a great live band can completely transform the atmosphere. If you want a celebration that truly feels alive and memorable, this is not the place to cut corners.”
- “The right wedding planner: Someone who fits not just your vision, but also your personalities, family dynamic, and the kind of wedding you want to create. A good planner doesn’t just execute, they protect your peace through the process, and that value is often underestimated.”
The wedding aesthetic you’re over vs. the one you’re loving: “I’m done with the hyper-coordinated “aesthetic grid” wedding, where everything needs to look perfect, but doesn’t feel as perfect. It's a mood board coming to life rather than real celebrations—everything overly matchy-matchy, overly curated, and designed more for Instagram than for the people experiencing it. Beautiful, yes, but often missing warmth, spontaneity and soul. That, for me, is a big turn-off.
What I’m really loving right now is ritual-forward storytelling. Couples are becoming far more intentional about bringing meaning back into their celebration. Reinterpreting traditional ceremonies, creating more intimate moments around family rituals, or designing experiences that reflect personal stories rather than just visual trends. It feels less performative and far more memorable. Weddings should feel lived, not staged and I love seeing couples lean into that.”
Your 2026 wedding guide:
Colour palette: “Emerald paired with beautiful warm gold accents continues to feel timeless, but I’m also loving butter yellow and citrus tones right now—they're very feel-good, outdoorsy palettes, especially for destination weddings.”
Themes: “Themes are an evolving concept. The literal Pinterest-board execution of a “rustic barn” or “Great Gatsby” wedding feels a little dated now. Instead of literal décor, couples are leaning into mood, feeling and references such as a cinematic dinner party, a coastal summer night, a retro dance hall, a European garden fantasy. Here, every design decision supports the atmosphere without making it feel costume-y or overly heavy-handed.”
Destinations: “Within India, Rajasthan, particularly, continues to remain incredibly strong for couples seeking cultural depth, architectural beauty, and visual drama, with entire palace hotels often reserved exclusively for private celebrations. Internationally, destinations like Marrakech, Barcelona and Mexico are having a real moment. And of course, Italy continues to sit right at the top of the luxury wedding hierarchy.”
