BENGALURU: Natasha Kabra (35), an event professional, dropped the idea of her dream destination wedding to follow in the footsteps of her parents. She tied the knot at the same wedding venue and even stayed at the same suite in Bengaluru as they did. Memories were recreated three decades later.
“Getting married at the same venue as my parents became a special moment for all of us. They relived their memories as I made new ones,” says Kabra. “It brought the family together.”
Nostalgia wedding is the big new trend among millennial couples in Bengaluru. Brides and grooms want to recreate or incorporate elements like the décor, dining menu and the attire from their parents and grandparents weddings these days.
Getting married at the same venue as parents’ is perhaps the most popular way to honour sentiments. Wedding halls in hotels have been witnessing this growing pattern in the past one year.
Inside Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja's Big, Bollywood Wedding
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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash of 'Rustom' in 2016 together.
Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash ..
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Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.
Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.
Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.
Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.
The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The trio were all dressed by Manish Malhotra who was also very close to the late Sridevi.
The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The t..
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Amitabh Bachchan arrived for the wedding with children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek, all dressed in white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla couture.
Amitabh Bachchan arrived for the wedding with children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek, all dressed in white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla couture.
Sonam's cousins Arjun and Ranveer gave an impromptu performance after the wedding ceremony, singing 'Masakali' from Kapoor's 'Dilli 6'.
Singh is the actress's maternal second cousin.
Here: The actors strike a pose with Karan Johar.
Sonam's cousins Arjun and Ranveer gave an impromptu performance after the wedding ceremony, singing 'Masakali' from Kapoor's 'Dilli 6'.
Singh is the actress's maternal second cousin.
Here: The acto..
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Karan Johar strikes a pose with friends Rani Mukerji and the Kapoor sisters.
While Kareena opted for a pastel Anita Dongre outfit, Rani and Karisma were dressed in Sabyasachi, with the filmmaker looking dapper in a pink Manish Malhotra chikankari kurta.
Karan Johar strikes a pose with friends Rani Mukerji and the Kapoor sisters.
While Kareena opted for a pastel Anita Dongre outfit, Rani and Karisma were dressed in Sabyasachi, with the filmmaker lo..
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The Nawab and Begum of Bollywood strike a pose with the newlyweds.
(Images: Instagram/Filmfare)
The Nawab and Begum of Bollywood strike a pose with the newlyweds.
(Images: Instagram/Filmfare)
Le15's Pooja Dhingra's cake for Sonam and Anand depicted their relationship with a bride dragging a groom in a basketball court. Ahuja is a big fan of the sport.
Here: The newlyweds cut their wedding cake as Kapoor's mum Sunita looks on. Kapoor changed into an Anamika Khanna outfit post the ceremony.
(Image: Instagram/PoojaDhingra)
Le15's Pooja Dhingra's cake for Sonam and Anand depicted their relationship with a bride dragging a groom in a basketball court. Ahuja is a big fan of the sport.
Here: The newlyweds cut their weddin..
Kasiviswanatha Muthuraman, director, F&B, at Radisson Blu Atria hotel, says takers of this trend are primarily entrepreneurs, doctors and techies from well-heeled Marwari, Sindhi, Gujarati, Reddy and Vokkaliga families in the city.
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“The second generation is coming back to our hotel to get married because their parents tied the knot here. A Sindhi couple added dishes like sweet rice, Sindhi kadhi and lotus stem curry as it was served at their parents’ wedding. Some hire the same photographer. Some ask for specific banquet halls and spots in the hotel to perform the same rituals as well,” says Muthuraman.
Serve The Best Meal At Your Luxe Destination Wedding
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If there's one thing that leaves a lasting impression on the minds of weddings guests, it's the food served. However, not everybody gets it right. Delhi-based chef and Indus Culinary director Marut Sikka says usually that's the case at destination weddings. So, if you're set to tie the knot at a luxury destination, Sikka lists out some pointers for the menu:
If there's one thing that leaves a lasting impression on the minds of weddings guests, it's the food served. However, not everybody gets it right. Delhi-based chef and Indus Culinary director Marut S..
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One of the first thing Sikka cautions is to avoid glassware at beach weddings as people tend to drop them or accidentally fall, thereby making the beach dangerous for guests to walk on. "I would suggest using disposable wares and cutlery like bamboo, degradable paper and some plastics." Going by the chill vibe of the beach, Sikka suggests serving cold foods and street food from across the world like pizzas, frittata, burgers, hotdogs, kebabs and chaat, rather than a formal sit-down dinner.
One of the first thing Sikka cautions is to avoid glassware at beach weddings as people tend to drop them or accidentally fall, thereby making the beach dangerous for guests to walk on. "I would sugg..
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The open space gives you a chance to keep things interactive — think open-air counters like barbeques, tandoors, grills and stir fries. "I would make everything off the fi re and on to the plate. Everything should lend to drama and an interactive feel," says Sikka. A formal, sitdown meal with beautiful table settings would be ideal here.
The open space gives you a chance to keep things interactive — think open-air counters like barbeques, tandoors, grills and stir fries. "I would make everything off the fi re and on to the plate. Eve..
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If it's a day cruise, Sikka suggests going qualitative over quantitative as space is a constraint. "It's important to have a variety of food inserted in time slots, if you can't lay it out in one spread," he says.
If it's a day cruise, Sikka suggests going qualitative over quantitative as space is a constraint. "It's important to have a variety of food inserted in time slots, if you can't lay it out in one spr..
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In foreign or exotic locations, attention should be given to local ingredients. "I would suggest planning a menu that is structured around local produce as much as you can." he says.
In foreign or exotic locations, attention should be given to local ingredients. "I would suggest planning a menu that is structured around local produce as much as you can." he says.
Considering the environment there is very sensitive, Sikka recommends simple, clean food that doesn't create a mess. "Opt for a sit-down dinner which creates minimal fuss and mess. Pastas, fondue and Japanese food would lend very well. If you want a buffet, the food can't be very oily and you can't have live counters as the smoke may damage the delicate interiors."
Considering the environment there is very sensitive, Sikka recommends simple, clean food that doesn't create a mess. "Opt for a sit-down dinner which creates minimal fuss and mess. Pastas, fondue and..
In the past one year, the Taj West End has seen a dozen vintagethemed weddings. Somnath Mukhejee, general manager at the hotel, says, “Vintage-themed weddings with smaller guest lists are becoming popular. References for the set-up from carefully-stored photographs of the parents’ wedding are brought by young couples to incorporate into their wedding décor. Our chefs even reinvent favourites from the parents’ wedding menu.”
Wedding planners in the city too speak of receiving growing number of enquiries for nostalgia weddings. Krutika Mangharam of Canvas Events recently got a request from a bride to recreate her parents’ wedding backdrop in marigold flowers for her mehendi ceremony. The bride was also captured in the same poses as her mother in heirloom-style photographs.
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“Vintage and classic are keywords at weddings nowadays. Recreating and incorporating elements from parents’ wedding is one such route. I even see many brides wear their mother’s wedding lehenga or saree,” says Mangharam. “It becomes an emotional moment that makes the wedding even more special,” she adds.
Inside Virat and Anushka's Gorgeous Tuscan Wedding
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India's 'it' couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony in Tuscany on Monday, Dec 11. The Indian cricket captain and Bollywood star hosted close family and friends at the stunning Borgo Finocchieto, an eight hundred-year-old restored village in Italy.
India's 'it' couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony in Tuscany on Monday, Dec 11. The Indian cricket captain and Bollywood star hosted close family and friends at..
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The couple chose designer Sabyasachi for their complete wedding wardrobe. For the mehendi, Sharma opted for a boho lehenga in hot pink and Indian orange with gota and marori. While beau Kohli looked dapper in a khadi kurta with a fuchsia pink textured silk Nehru jacket.
The couple chose designer Sabyasachi for their complete wedding wardrobe. For the mehendi, Sharma opted for a boho lehenga in hot pink and Indian orange with gota and marori. While beau Kohli looked ..
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Though the Men in Blue were missing from the celebrations, Kohli had his childhood friends by his side for company. Reportedly, the couple is planning two high-profile receptions, one in Delhi and one in Mumbai, on their return.
Though the Men in Blue were missing from the celebrations, Kohli had his childhood friends by his side for company. Reportedly, the couple is planning two high-profile receptions, one in Delhi and on..
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Looking every bit the star couple that they are, Kohli and Sharma exchanged rings to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'. Clad in a burgundy velvet saree, Sharma completed her look with red roses and dark kohl-rimmed eyes.
Looking every bit the star couple that they are, Kohli and Sharma exchanged rings to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'. Clad in a burgundy velvet saree, Sharma completed her look with red roses and da..
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The Bollywood diva was the traditional Indian bride in a pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colours to match her magical Tuscan location. Uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls from the Sabyasachi Heritage collection completed her look.
The Bollywood diva was the traditional Indian bride in a pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colours to match her magical Tuscan location. Uncut diamonds, pale pink spine..
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To add to the whimsical backdrop, the couple roped in wedding planner Narain Devika for the decor. Award-winning photographer Jospeh Radhik and cinematographer Vishal Punjabi joined the couple to capture the memories.
To add to the whimsical backdrop, the couple roped in wedding planner Narain Devika for the decor. Award-winning photographer Jospeh Radhik and cinematographer Vishal Punjabi joined the couple to cap..
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The reception in New Delhi is expected to take place on December 21 at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave hotel, followed by a reception for industry friends in Mumbai on December 26.
The reception in New Delhi is expected to take place on December 21 at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave hotel, followed by a reception for industry friends in Mumbai on December 26.
The couple is expected to head to South Africa after hosting their star-studded reception back home.
Ever since the couple announced the news on their social media handles, wishes have been pouring in from B-town, sports stars, and netizens.
The couple is expected to head to South Africa after hosting their star-studded reception back home.
Ever since the couple announced the news on their social media handles, wishes have been pouring ..
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The wedding, planned over a course of four months, had every little detail planned to a T. Right from the song Sharma walked down the aisle in - Jasleen Royal's version of 'Din Shagna Da' to the family's safas (turbans) with floral prints to complement the Italian setting.
The wedding, planned over a course of four months, had every little detail planned to a T. Right from the song Sharma walked down the aisle in - Jasleen Royal's version of 'Din Shagna Da' to the fami..
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The star couple will begin their journey together as Mr. and Mrs. at their new home in Worli. Their 7,171-sq-ft-sea-view home on the 34th floor cost around Rs. 34 crore.
On the work front, Kohli will stay back in South Africa with his teammates for the series, while Sharma will return to the country to start preparing for her upcoming film with Shah Rukh Khan and 'Sui Dhaaga' with Varun Dhawan.
The star couple will begin their journey together as Mr. and Mrs. at their new home in Worli. Their 7,171-sq-ft-sea-view home on the 34th floor cost around Rs. 34 crore.
On the work front, Kohli wil..
