The decor across events drew from both Parsi and Hindu references without adhering to a single visual theme. Fresh flowers in mixed palettes moved between soft pastels and deeper tones, layered with textured fabrics and traditional detailing. The result was colourful and immersive, designed to feel familiar rather than theatrical.
Menus were curated by the families, with Dhawan’s mother personally overseeing quality and taste across events. The spread reflected both families’ culinary backgrounds and travel influences, with an emphasis on making sure every guest found something they genuinely enjoyed. Entertainment followed a similar approach. The mehendi featured dance performances by friends and family, interspersed with interactive games hosted by an MC. The cocktail evening included a live performance by a Bollywood playback singer, followed by a DJ set. On the wedding day, a traditional Indian orchestra accompanied the ceremony.
Among the moments that stood out most for the couple was the baraat, which extended into a long, high-spirited celebration, followed by the joota churai. Despite determined efforts from the bride’s side, the groom’s family ultimately claimed victory, a result remembered with good humour rather than rivalry.
Dhawan’s wedding wardrobe was shaped closely by her mother, who guided every choice, from clothing to jewellery. For the mehendi, she wore a pink lehenga by Ridhi Mehra. The cocktail evening saw her in a sculptural gown by Gaurav Gupta. For the wedding ceremony, she chose an ivory lehenga by Sabyasachi. Across all events, her jewellery came from Hazoorilal Jewellers by Sandeep Narang, selected to remain consistent while complementing each look.
Tarapore’s outfits were planned in dialogue with Dhawan’s. He wore a light pink kurta with a koti for the mehendi, a classic tuxedo for the cocktail and traditional attire for the wedding: a Parsi dagli for the Parsi ceremony, followed by an ensemble by Umang Hutheesing for the Hindu ceremony.
For hair and make-up, Dhawan was clear from the start. She chose Shamita Gogia for her signature skin-like approach, aiming to look like herself, just heightened. Hair for all events was done by Tina from Gogia’s team, with styling kept clean and complementary to each outfit rather than transformative.
The only regret, if it can be called that, was not pausing long enough to enjoy the food themselves, say the couple. Otherwise, the wedding unfolded exactly as they had hoped: expansive yet rooted in family, held in the city that shaped Dhawan long before it became the setting for her marriage.
