A wedding in Udaipur where the bride proposed, women led the rituals and nothing was wasted

It was equally important that their wedding in Udaipur was environmentally friendly. “We follow a zero waste philosophy at all times,” says Midha. “The decor used artificial flowers, with real flowers reserved for rituals. We replaced plastic bottles with reusable glass bottles and water stations, and every element, from signs to serving utensils, was reusable or recyclable. It was our way of celebrating responsibly while keeping it beautiful.”

The food was also a tribute to both their heritages, and each performance was accompanied by splendid Rajasthani and Punjabi dishes. Think butter chicken, sarson da saag, laal maas and daal baati churma. The Hazelnut Factory selected special personalized wedding gifts in the couple’s name with a thank you note.

His appearance was also carefully selected. For the dhol night, they both wore custom ensembles from Style Junkie that balanced modern silhouettes with traditional craftsmanship. For the mehendi, Midha chose an electric blue ensemble by Rishi & Vibhuti embellished with a delicate bird motif symbolizing her free-spirited nature, while Chandhok wore a Kanishk Mehta kurta from his latest collection. For the cocktail night, the bride chose a silver lehenga by Payal Keyal for its intricate details, while Chandhok opted for a classic look custom-made by Kanishk Mehta. “My hair and makeup were done by Neha Bilandi and Ridhi Verma, respectively. I wanted to keep my look soft and elegant, enhancing who I am without going overboard,” says Midha.

“For the wedding,” says Midha, “I wore a Marwar lehenga, made by artisans from a Rajasthani NGO called Tej Living Society; a piece that represents empowerment and emotion. The soft pink hue complements my Punjabi roots and Rajasthani identity, and is finished with hand-stitched ghungroos and silan details.”

Chandhok was wearing a custom-made sherwani by Kanishk Mehta (although he had joked about wearing shorts to the wedding, love and style won that round).

While most of her jewelery came from Raabta by Rahul, Style Junkie and Amama, the bride incorporated an emotional detail into one of her looks. “I wanted to wear something from my grandmother to one of these events,” says Midha. “It is one of the few things he brought with him during Partition and has remained in our family ever since. It is more than a jewel; it is a piece of history, strength and love.”