'I would cry for days': Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran wedding invite designer shares challenges of months of work and hand-carved blue-and-white wooden box

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s wedding invitation has caught the internet’s attention for its elegant design and intricate craftsmanship. With the couple’s wedding celebrations reportedly scheduled in Greece in November, details of their customised invitation box have sparked curiosity among fans. In an exclusive interaction, the designer behind the keepsake, opened up about the creative decisions, months of work and production challenges involved. From its hand-carved details to its understated white-and-blue colour palette, every element had a purpose.

Why Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s wedding invitation stands out

Ranjani Iyengar of Pink Whistle Man the designer of the wooden keepsake box shared that it was intended to last well beyond the celebrations. The box features 3D elements, hand-carved details and individual hand-painted finishes.

The designer sharing the thought behind the invite said that the couple wanted something their guests would cherish rather than discard. The idea was to incorporate 3D elements while keeping the overall look elegant and avoiding excessive colours. However, designing the keepsake was not a cakewalk. Ranjani shared that her "first draft was so ugly" that she had tears. She recalled how during the process, she faced production challenges and said, "I would just cry for days." Now, after seeing the final outcome, she is finally happy.

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How the white-and-blue colour combination was chosen

The invitation’s white-and-blue palette has drawn attention, especially given the couple’s reported wedding plans in Greece. However, Ranjani clarified that the colours were not selected to match the destination.

According to her, the choice happened by chance. The team had considered several colour combinations before the couple settled on white and blue. Although the designer initially hesitated because the colours had no connection to the wedding location, their personal significance to the couple eventually made the choice meaningful.

When are Anirudh and Kavya getting married?

According to reports, the couple is planning a private, two-day wedding celebration in Greece on November 10 and 11, attended by close family members and select friends. Speculation about the venue has circulated, but a source told NDTV that the wedding would not take place in Santorini.

A Chennai reception is scheduled for November 21 and is expected to bring together prominent guests from politics, business and the entertainment industry.

The Maran family has reportedly invited several political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.