Wedding Planning
– Nov 13, 2026
Some businesses evolve with the industries they help shape. For Bhagwati Weddings, the journey began in Jaipur in 1986, when Ram ji Lal Khandelwal established a tent house catering to the essentials of wedding celebrations, from tents and utensils to rentals. Over the years, as weddings transformed, so did the company. What started as a rental business gradually grew into a wedding design and production enterprise, taking on increasingly ambitious celebrations and creating experiences that extended well beyond décor.
Today, with Banshi and Deepika Khandelwal leading the business, Bhagwati Weddings brings together decades of experience with a contemporary understanding of how families celebrate. The next generation is also exploring new territories, with Pragya Khandelwal developing FableKnot, a wedding discovery and content platform, and La Fable marking the family’s expansion into hospitality. In this interview, Banshi and Deepika Khandelwal reflect on the company’s journey, its approach to creating memorable celebrations, the generational transition within the business and its future ambitions.
How did Bhagwati Weddings begin, and what have been the key milestones in its journey so far?
Our journey began in 1986 with a tent house founded by Ram ji Lal Khandelwal in Jaipur. At the time, the business centred on tents, utensils and rentals, catering to the essential requirements of wedding celebrations. As weddings evolved, we gradually expanded beyond rentals into wedding décor, design and large-scale production. This transition also changed how we approached our work, moving from simply setting up venues to creating complete environments and experiences.
Today, as we lead the business, Bhagwati Weddings has grown beyond its original roots, with an expanding portfolio of celebrations and new ventures. One of the most rewarding aspects of this journey has been witnessing the transformation of the wedding industry firsthand and being part of celebrations for families across generations. We continue to build on the foundation established by our founder while exploring opportunities beyond wedding design and production.
What sets Bhagwati Weddings apart, and what defines its approach to creating memorable celebrations?
We never look at a wedding as just an event to be designed or a project to be executed. Every celebration begins with understanding the people behind it. A wedding brings together the couple’s aspirations and their families’ traditions, expectations and practical considerations. Before thinking about flowers, fabrics, lighting or décor, we take the time to understand these different perspectives and establish a shared vision.
Our approach lies in balancing creative ambition with thoughtful execution. We believe that beautiful décor alone does not necessarily create a memorable experience; it is equally important for a space to feel personal and reflective of the people celebrating within it. Whether it is an intimate gathering or a large-scale production, our aim is to create an environment where every element feels considered and the celebration comes together seamlessly.
How is the next generation taking the legacy forward while bringing new ideas and perspectives to the business?
The next generation brings a fresh perspective to the business, informed by an understanding of how the wedding industry and its audience are changing. For us, taking Bhagwati Weddings forward is about recognising the strengths of the existing business while identifying opportunities that address emerging needs. This thinking has led to the development of FableKnot and La Fable, two ventures that extend our expertise into new areas.
With FableKnot, led by Pragya Khandelwal, the focus is on creating a curated and trustworthy wedding discovery platform that helps couples find the right professionals, access useful information and navigate the planning process with greater confidence. La Fable, meanwhile, marks our entry into hospitality, bringing our understanding of design and guest experiences into a boutique hotel setting. Both ventures allow us to explore different aspects of the celebrations industry while creating offerings that are relevant to today’s audience.
Which one or two projects best represent Bhagwati Weddings’ expertise and evolution over the years?
If we had to choose two weddings that represent different aspects of our work, we would look at Rupal and Abhishek’s wedding at Ananta Jaipur and Tirthik and Kshama’s wedding at Fairmont Jaipur. Rupal and Abhishek’s wedding stands out for the scale of its production and the challenges we had to overcome on the ground. Creating enormous set designs in extreme weather conditions demanded meticulous planning, adaptability and close coordination across teams. It was a project that tested our ability to translate an ambitious creative vision into reality despite demanding circumstances.
Tirthik and Kshama’s wedding at Fairmont Jaipur showcased our expertise in creating large-scale, immersive environments. The elaborate set designs required us to think expansively about the setting, visual experience and interplay of individual elements to create a cohesive celebration. While both weddings presented distinct challenges, they demonstrated our ability to manage complex productions while maintaining a strong creative direction and attention to detail.
What inspired the upcoming boutique hotel in Jaipur, and how does it fit into the brand’s larger vision?
La Fable was an opportunity to turn a long-standing aspiration into reality. Having spent decades working alongside hotels and hospitality teams, we developed a close understanding of guest expectations and the role a property plays in shaping a wedding experience. Building a property of our own was something we had wanted to explore for a long time, and La Fable became our first step into the hospitality sector.
While our experience in weddings gave us a strong foundation in design, guest experience and attention to detail, running a hotel introduced us to an entirely different set of challenges, from day-to-day operations to service standards and hospitality management. It has been a journey of learning, adapting and building relationships with experienced professionals in the sector. The experience has also given us the confidence and clarity to explore hospitality on a larger scale, with La Fable serving as the starting point for further developments.
What are Bhagwati Weddings’ key plans for growth, and how does the brand envision its future?
Our focus is on building businesses that respond to the changing expectations of the wedding and hospitality industries. Couples today are approaching celebrations differently, seeking more personalised experiences and greater access to reliable information and professionals. We see considerable scope to address these evolving needs through our new ventures, while continuing to strengthen Bhagwati Weddings’ established presence in wedding design and production.
With La Fable, we aim to explore further opportunities in hospitality and develop properties that bring together thoughtful design and guest experiences. Through FableKnot, we are working towards creating a more connected wedding ecosystem that simplifies discovery and planning for couples. While these ventures operate in different spaces, they share a common ambition: to create meaningful offerings that address real needs. As we look ahead, our vision is to build on what began in Jaipur in 1986 while continuing to explore new avenues for growth. We are not just carrying a legacy forward; we are building what comes next.
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