Kajol Jain and Rushabh Ranawat, Udaipur
A riveting celebration of modern grandeur in the city of lakes.
Brimming with opulent decor, show-stopping entries, and decadent revelries, Kajol Jain and Rushabh Ranawat’s destination wedding in Udaipur was splendor galore. WeddingSutra Favorite – DreamCatchers Events and Weddings combined and executed their visions to perfection to give them the wedding of their dreams.
How they met
Hailing from prominent business families, Mumbai-based Kajol Mahendra Jain and Pune-based Rushabh Subhash Ranawat found love in a traditional arranged marriage setup. It took them just two meetings to seal the deal and begin their journey of a lifetime together, starting with a Big Fat Marwari wedding!
Wedding Planning
The bride had always wanted a fairy-tale palatial wedding with a sprawling guestlist, grandeur, and larger-than-life memories, while the groom hoped for an intimate destination wedding. To pull off a wedding that factored both their visions and honored their Marwadi roots, they entrusted the team of DreamCatchers Events and Weddings, who orchestrated a royal destination wedding in Udaipur, and gave them the best of both worlds.
From excellent hospitality and logistics to conveyance, 5-star accommodation, delectable food, grandiose sangeet, pheras and varmala at Jagmandir, unique couple entries, and more, they left no stone unturned to craft an unparalleled celebration.
Wedding Functions
Pre-wedding Reception
The celebrations started with a bang with a pre-wedding Reception in Mumbai. The ethereal decor and grandeur of the occasion left everyone awestruck the moment they entered. Made with white flowers, crystals, swings, candles, and more, the welcome aisle felt like an entry into a whimsical wonderland, opening up to the function ground with a larger-than-life stage setup, elegant seating, and stellar entertainment. The couple arrived with an entourage of stilt performers that took everyone’s breath away.
Welcome
The guests arrived with a warm welcome done in a royal Rajasthani manner with massive drums, traditional dance, garlands, and more. A vibrant mix of prints and textures in vivid colors adorned the lakeside venue for a lively gathering, full of exotic flowers and decor elements. The couple wore chic ensembles of ice-gray for the occasion while everyone wore bright indo-western attire for the casual yet rousing celebration.
Sangeet
Highlighted by the grandeur of the palace, the Sangeet festivities were splendor galore. Grand floral arrangements, decor, shimmering chandeliers, performers, and more came together to create a night of opulence and entertainment. Dressed in haute couture, the couple matched the decadence of the occasion with their stunning choreographed entry, setting the tone for the evening full of dance, music, and enjoyment.
Haldi
The final day of the celebrations began with a riot of colors for a sunkissed Mexican-carnival-themed haldi function. Imagined in a delicate pastel palette, the occasion was replete with whimsical decor, colorful performers, music, and merriment. The couple rode in on an ATV with carnival dancers to great cheers.
Pheras
The evening arrived with all the splendor of a royal Marwadi wedding, filled with spectacular decor and unforgettable moments of grandeur. The bride looked no less than a queen riding on an elephant, while the groom arrived in a vintage car with a baraat that was a mix of modern and traditional. The couple exchanged varmalas on a top floor jharokha of the palace as their loved ones stood witness, after which they tied the knot in a stunning floral mandap next to the lake. The ceremony was followed by a reception dinner to conclude the grand festivities.
The Wedding Makers
Venues: Hotel Lakend (Welcome), Zenana Mahal (Sangeet), Shiv Niwas Palace (Haldi), Jag Mandir (Pheras) – Udaipur
Wedding Planner: DreamCatchers Events and Weddings
Floral Decor: My Bagiya
Groom’s Outfits: More Mischief Pune (Welcome, Haldi), Amit Agarwal (Sangeet), Sulakshana Monga (Pheras)
Bride’s Outfits: Kalki (Welcome, Haldi), Sulakshana Monga (Sangeet, Pheras),
Makeup: Gayatri Shah
Choreography: All About Dance
Photography and Videography: Dream Diaries
