Whimsical Wedding With A Surreal Decor & An Adorable Couple

As envisioned by the couple, their wedding was an intimate affair with most of the functions having less than 100 guests. The theme for the entire soiree was elegant and romantic and included fresh flowers, greens, and classical musicians to curate a warm and cozy kind of atmosphere. It was neither over the top nor minimal but, a perfect blend of the two with both the western designs and Indian accents complementing each other. While the wedding decor and style was exceptionally curated and executed by The Mogra Collective, the lens of the photographers Anup J Kat and Sharan Ranjit and the ace cinematographer The Wedding Filmer made sure to capture the essence of the wedding in their frames beautifully.

Andrew & Riccha’s wedding celebrations began with a casual, relaxed and outdoor welcome high tea which was later followed by welcome drinks with a modern vibe and a touch of glamor at the Sly Granny, Bangalore.

While Andrew wore a Studio Bas custom made suit with a Ferragamo belt & shoes, and Riccha wore an AMPM outfit and paired it up with Louboutins. She opted for an effortless look with minimal makeup and classic blow dry hair. For the drinks later in the evening, she slipped into a stunning blue Marchesa dress teaming it up with Ferragamo shoes, Mauve unit earrings, and a watch.

Themed around a tropical garden brunch with a blue and green dress code for the guests, the poolside mehendi was a super fun affair with tropical elemental decor, lots of floral and foliage arrangements and games and activities. T-shirts with the hashtag #drewgotrich, agate necklaces for the girls, props for the Survivor games, cornhole for the guests to play, a beer canoe, etc., quirked up the ceremony by multi-folds.

For the day, Riccha looked pretty in a coral pink embroidered Millennial Mode dress which she paired up with The Sole Sisters Kohlapuris, The Mauve Unitx earrings, light makeup and simple blow dry hair.

The theme for the glamorous night was enchanted forest and incorporated a vast use of ferns and foliage. With elements like white flowers, candles, wood bases, chandeliers, and a LIT ceiling with cascading bulbs, the venue was a perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary. With lots of performances and Riccha’s performance with her band, the night was one great party.

For the glam sangeet night, Riccha & Andrew color coordinated in the hues of midnight blue and looked absolutely outstanding. While Andrew looked dapper and crisp in a Studio Bas suit, Riccha looked all princessy in a Zara Umrigar gown with sequined embroideries. Leaving her hair open in loose curls and opting for glam makeup with nude lips, she surely slew the evening.

The haldi ceremony was one traditional affair brimming with fun and laughter. The decor was done using lotuses, mogras, gendas and greens and classical musicians undoubtedly lent a surreal vibe to the function.

For the ceremony, the couple donned breezy chikankari outfits in yellow hues according to the dress code and looked so radiant.

The wedding decor couldn’t have gotten more whimsical and dreamy tbh. To set a super intimate and romantic tone, the decor was done in hues of ivory and light pastels. Pretty fresh flowers and a bulb-lit open ceiling marked the entire venue – The Leela Palace Bengaluru making it a sight to behold. Done in floral arrangements, white drapes and a ceiling with cascading floral garlands, the mandap no doubt was the highlight of the venue.

Riccha walked down the aisle with her parents on the song ‘Time after time by Margaret Whiting’ radiating in her ethereal beauty. She chose for herself a classic Indian bridal look but with a modern twist. While she donned a red Sabyasachi lehenga she had her hair down in soft curls stunningly crowned by a three-stringed matha patti. Gorgeous jewelry from M Rajsons Hiranyam & heirloom troves, minimal chooda, glam makeup with red lips completed her look flawlessly.

Andrew looked handsome in a Paresh Lamba navy blue lightly embroidered sherwani with a red stole, a matching safa and beige mojaris from Fab India.

The Bridal Party roles were filled only on the day of the wedding. Riccha’s sisters were bridesmaids who wore gorgeous Prathyusha Garimella outfits. Whereas, her four best friends were her bridesmen donning matching printed Bandhis from Bottama Menswear run by Bangalore stylist Sucheta Mittra.

The ivory & lit-up reception venue was subtly amped up with shades of maroon using flowers lifting up the ambiance.

While Andrew donned a grey Paresh Lamba suit, Riccha went with an intricately embroidered blush pink Sabyasachi saree with glamorous heirloom jewelry and baubles by M Rajsons Hiranyam and left her hair open in loose waves and opted for a bold lip.

Held at the Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas, the theme of the wedding was Farmhouse Glam, i.e., a perfect blend of farmhouse rustic but, with a dash of glam. Light hued flowers, lush greens, and lights marked the entire decor.

With open wavy tresses and a red lip, Riccha looked alluring in an ivory Zara Umrigar dress which she paired up with elegant dangles from Srishti Fine Jewelry. Andrew, on the hand, rocked a gray Paresh Lamba suit.

The venue had a theatre style seating as after the couple’s entry, their wedding movie trailer was screened which they enjoyed with flavored popcorn. It was then followed by the sangeet style performances, speeches and loads of dancing. For wedding favors, A DIY personalized Jute Bag was curated with goodies like coffee from the Salawara estates of Coorg, Karnataka and chocolate buckeyes from the state of Ohio.

The Bride connotes, “Spend some time to research the kind of wedding you want to have. There is nothing more stressful than not knowing what you want. Things will go wrong. There is no getting out of it. Accept that they will and try and enjoy yourself. You might get into quarrels with your family members over stupid things over the course of wedding planning. Choose your battles and also know that they really only want the best for you. Lastly, in the whirlwind of it all, try and find little pockets of time where it’s just you and the groom. It’s these little moments that breathe life into you when you’re tired, sleep deprived and sick of sitting and getting your hair and makeup done.”

Edited By Neha Garg Ahuja