A Post-Lockdown Wedding With An Interesting Arranged Setup!
BY Anupriya | 28 Jul, 2021 | 7359 views | 4 min read
They say, “Some couples are destined to be together.” Well, we couldn’t help but agree when we read through this cutesy couple’s sweet love-tale. Namrata & Naman were in the same school since childhood but were never really friends. The duo only knew each other through aquaintances. However, as fate would have it, their paths criss-crossed & they ended up solemnising their love amidst the presence of their near and dear ones!
It was a post-pandemic wedding with a boisterous line-up of events on the wedding itinerary. Namrata wore some exquisite outfits throughout her celebrations, but it was her forever gleaming face & ear-to-ear smile that acted as the perfect accessory she carried! Add to that Chaitali Patel Makeup Artist 's makeup, and she turned out to be one of the prettiest brides we saw off late! Without further ado, dive straight in and witness all the gorgeousness from this wedding, captured through the lens of Studio Beunique
Meet Namrata and Naman Solanki
We were in the same school since childhood but were never really friends just knew each other through acquaintances. It so happened that our families knew each other distantly and when the time came things somehow fell in place and we were arranged to meet for a possible 'arranged marriage'. We instantly clicked and when went on a few dates and decided this was it for us! Our wedding was initially suppose to happen on 16th April 2020 right in the middle of the lockdown! We obviously postponed it! The lockdown actually turned out good for us because we spent a lot of time together at each other's homes and got to know each other really truly well! After that the wedding and marriage felt easy.
The Haldi
The Mehendi
The Sangeet
The Wedding
The Reception
From The Bride
16th February 2021. I have a little classic and traditional style but Naman loves a modern vibe so we decided the wedding will be mine and the reception his for deciding the themes and overall feel.
Vendor Reviews
Wedding Venue: The Regency Lagoon Resort
Our wedding was at The Regency Lagoon Resort, Rajkot a rajwadi style resort with the best food and views in the city along with incomparable service.
Makeup Artist: Chaitaili Patel
I was a little nervous about calling a makeup artist from out of rajkot who i had never met before but talking to chaitali once i was convinced she was the right fit! She understood my preferences and my vision fort wedding day! I had a beautiful stress free time with her and even after 6 months i still get compliments about how beautiful i looked! Anisha who did my hair was the best too she effortlessly did my hair on all days and got it just right!
We didn't have a wedding planner our families did it all together the coordinations and everything!
Wedding Photographer: BeUnique Studios
BeUnique Studios and special mention to Aayush Dodia! We had a great time with them they captured all the right moments and oh so beautifully!
Wedding Decor: Espresso Events
Our decor was through Espresso Events (@espresso_wow_makers) based in Rajkot they did an exceptional job in realizing our dream for the wedding day!
Bridal Outfits: Asopalav, Payal & Zinal, Kalki
I didn't wear any big designer labels I actually shopped from Asopalav, Ahmedabad for my Mandap's red saree; Customised my Sangeet oufit from Payal & Zinal; Mehendi teal outfit was from Kalki Mumbai and my wedding and reception outfits were from a designer based in Kolkata who wishes to remain unknown.
Groom Outfits: Raghvendra Rathore, Kora, JSJ Bespoke
Naman wore Raghvendra Rathore for the reception and chose Kora for the wedding and the Kolkata based designer for the sangeet. For other outfits he wore designs from his good friend and designer Satyendra (@jsjbespoke)
Vendors: Wedding Venue: The Regency Lagoon Resort, Rajkot; Makeup Artist: Chaitali Patel Makeup Artist ; Wedding Photographer: Studio Beunique ; Wedding Decor: Espresso Events ; Bridal Outfits: Asopalav , Payal & Zinal , Kalki Fashion ; Groom Outfits: raghavendra rathore , Kora , JSJ Bespoke