Bride Outfit: Sharad Kr Kariwala
Groom Outfit: Sharad Kr Kariwala
Imprint: How did you guys meet?
Divya: We went to the same university together and met a couple of times there, but really hung out and got to know each other later on in 2017 through our common best friend. We enjoyed each other’s company, which led to super long conversations whenever we would meet and hang out
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Imprint: How did you guys know you were the one for each other?
Divya: I had gone to use his washroom at his parents place, and I was sneaked in because I was little late at night and his folks were asleep. I walked out of the bathroom, and, for the first time in my life, I had a feeling that I would end up marrying him. We were just friends then, even though I really liked him from the get go!
Aritra: The moment I was at her old apartment. We were just watching movie and she said she was tired and going to bed, but I kept her awake with trivia about the movie. She jokes about how annoying I was and how I kept her up. But that night we stayed up late and just kept talking. I just knew I wanted to keep doing that with her for life.
I: How did you come up with the theme for the events?
D: We had certain colours and always wanted to go boho! But the rest just came in while we brainstormed very easily. We agreed on many things together, so it honestly was super easy with the planning. Aritra is super easy going, and our likes are also quite similar!
I: What was your favourite photo from the wedding?
D: This:
I: What was the most memorable part of the wedding for you?
D: The dance and the pheras! I cannot believe we danced, and to see Aritra dancing to perfection was the best part of it. The pheras were super sweet. They were Bengali style and I absolutely loved the whole tradition and could feel everyone’s love just pouring in. It was truly a special moment
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I: If you had to freeze a frame or scene from your wedding, what moment would it be?
D: The moment when the priest was asking us to make certain promises to each other, as per the old customs, and Aritra making me laugh with his comments.
I: Tell us about your go-to person for the wedding.
D: Sachin! He was amazing! Anything we needed, he would have it or make it available at any moment! He went above and beyond for our wedding to make it so awesome.
I: What were your thoughts during your getting ready?
D: I can’t believe what we wanted is happening. We had gotten our court marriage done in 2020 in India and Aritra’s family missed our wedding. We wanted to have another wedding with everyone involved, and even though we’re not big on the religious part of it, we just thought it would be nice to celebrate this joyous moment together. So, when Aritra’s folks arranged for the wedding, it was everything and more that we wanted. Dreams do come true!
I: Any advice for couples getting married?
D: No one is perfect and no one ever will be. Accepting yourself will help you accept another and will help you sail through any and every curve ball that life may throw your way! Love from your heart and you will never ever go wrong!
Photography: Imprint Studio
Hotel: Taj Exotica Palm Jumeirah
Wedding Planner & Decor: Sachin Singhal, @sachindubai; Nandini sen, @nandini.makeupstudio
Hair Stylist & Makeup: Aana Khan, @aana.kham
