Tanvi Bhargava and Krishnan Janardhanan, Chandigarh
An idyllic farmhouse wedding that marked the union of two cultures!
Tanvi Bhargava and Krishnan Janardhanan lived out their version of ‘2 states’ with an intimate wedding that blended their North and South cultures respectively. From the lively Mehndi decor that combined elements of Malayali culture and the game of Football, to the enchanting garden wedding, the nuances of their unique celebration were captured beautifully by WeddingSutra Favorite – Click Arts.
How They Met
Tanvi shares, “Krishnan and I met through a mutual friend at a party 3 years ago and felt an instant connection. We developed a strong friendship that organically transformed into love with time. Since Krishnan is from Kerala and I am from Chandigarh, it almost felt like we were living our version of the movie ‘2 States’, embracing each other’s cultures as our bond grew deeper. We took the traditional route of telling the families and had the Roka while Krishnan was in India visiting his family, and I was in the US at the time. However, Krishnan still wanted to make a grand proposal and popped the question 3 months later during sunset at a boat party that he planned with our closest friends, making the moment as special as could be!”
Wedding Planning
The couples’ Pre-wedding functions were hosted at the bride’s family home, while the wedding was an intimate celebration at her family’s farmhouse in Chandigarh that fulfilled her parents’ dream to get her married from home. The details of the festivities were planned by Devika Narain and Company, while the team of Click Arts captured every precious moment in stunning shots. Tanvi shares, “Click Arts were amazing to work with. Despite endless functions and all the chaos and craziness of the wedding, they made sure to capture all the moments that made us revisit those days and enjoy every moment of it.”
Wedding Functions
Sangeet
The glitzy Sangeet was all about shimmer and glamour with an elegant décor that boasted of thousands of sparkling lights. The guests were treated to stunning cocktails, delicious food, dance performances and amazing music. Tanvi sported a ravishing red draped saree by Ritika Mirchandani while Krishnan wore a classic black Bandhgala by Jassal Tailors.
Mehndi
Tanvi shares, “The Mehndi ceremony was the most special function for me as it combined our personalities, tastes and cultures beautifully and was full of emotional touches. I wore an outfit picked out by my parents, while the function decor was planned around Krishan and my love for Football, especially Manchester United. Banana leaves, coconuts, South Indian delicacies and local flowers were included to bring in his heritage, while the bar cocktails were named around our football team. Our cultures beautifully came together in a celebration of music, food and dance, which was followed by a sundowner Engagement.”
Wedding
The idyllic farmhouse Wedding saw breathtaking floral decor for the daytime ceremony. Tanvi shares, “Devika and her team outdid themselves by transforming the farmhouse into an oasis of colors, love and tranquility by working with local craftsmen and NGOs in the area. We tied the knot in a Sikh wedding ceremony in the morning and also honored his South Indian culture by performing the Sindoor and Mangalsutra ceremony in a separate area. Krishnan and I wore coordinated outfits of blush pink to match the garden-themed decor of the occasion. Unplugged Project added a lively vibe with their tunes and Krishnan was even up on the stage dancing and singing at one point. The day was absolutely unforgettable”.
Advice for couples
“Although it takes months of planning, the wedding breezes by in a matter of days. So, try and enjoy every moment of not just the celebrations, but the days leading up to them as well, as it marks the beginning of the journey of your marriage that will always stay in your memories.”
The Wedding Makers
Location: Chandigarh
Wedding Planner: Devika Narain and Company
Groom’s Outfits: Jassal Tailors (Sangeet, Wedding), Uday Motiff and Heritage (Mehndi)
Bride’s Outfits: Ritika Mirchandani (Sangeet), Mohsin Naveed Ranjha (Mehndi)
Makeup: Mitali Vakil
Entertainment: DJ Siddharth, Unplugged Project
Photography and Videography: Click Arts
