Ritika and Akshay met ten years ago when her brother got married to his cousin’s sister, and she developed a massive crush on him right then, as a kid. He was her first and only love. She thinks herself to be the real-life version of Shah Rukh Khan. Ritika even proposed Akshay with a miniature cowbell which she bought as a kid to propose her future ‘Raj’.
Ritika lived in London and Akshay lived in Delhi, ao they lived in a long-distance relationship. Throughout this time they learned so much about each other – all the good and all the bad, and that just made their relationship so much stronger and it withstood the test of trust, time, patience and love. After years of traveling between London and New Delhi, their Long Distance Relationship finally came to an end and they got engaged in January 2018, in Paris and got married the same year in December.
The celebrations kicked off with a fun and vibrant Mehendi ceremony. Genda Phool decor, floral arches, and colorful elements made their Mehendi ceremony come alive. The bride Ritika was spotted in a lovely lime-yellow lehenga by Sabyasachi. Akshay, on the other hand, wore a maroon Anarkali kurta and jacket. The dhol beats added to everybody’s fun and frolic. There was a dance-off between the ladkiwala and ladkewale where both families danced the afternoon away. Along with this, they also played phoolon ki holi.
Elegant English decor ruled the sangeet night. Ritika looked stunning in a maroon off-shoulder gown while Akshay wore an asymmetrical bandhgala sherwani for the sangeet night.
The couple tied the knot in the Raja Bagh of the Taj Palace, New Delhi on Christmas eve. For the wedding day, Ritika chose the signature Ivory Mughal Garden lehenga by Sabyasachi and paired it with simple yet stunning Kundan jewelry and soft natural makeup. Akshay chose a refreshing minty green sherwani by Shantanu and Nikhil and teamed with a floral print safa and beautiful ivory shawl.
Tips for Future Brides:” Keep eating, and keep hydrating yourself. Keep calm and do not fret over little things.”
Vendors: Photography- Shutterdown by Lakshya Chawla, Venue- The Taj Mahal Palace, Delhi, Wedding Planner- Designer Events Inc., Bride’s Trousseau- Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Makeup Artist & Hairstylist- Misha Vig, Kashika Kapur, Groom’s Trousseau- Shantanu & Nikhil.
