Shaadinvogue turned Akshay & Savi’s dream into a breathtaking multi-day grand wedding. Here’s an exclusive look inside.
When two people come together, it’s not just a union of individuals. It’s the beginning of a shared story. And when that story is told across multiple days, multiple themes and one of Delhi NCR’s most palatial venues, the result is nothing short of extraordinary. Planned and executed end-to-end by Shaadinvogue, the luxury wedding of Akshay and Savi at ITC Grand Bharat was a celebration that redefined what a grand wedding can look and feel like in contemporary India.
The Vision Behind the Wedding
At its heart, this was a wedding with a very clear brief: royal, larger-than-life and emotionally grounded all at once. For Akshay and Savi, the goal was never just grandeur for its own sake. It was grandeur with meaning, which meant every function needed to carry its own identity, its own mood and its own visual language, while still feeling like part of a single, cohesive story.
That meant moving from vibrant Indian tradition at the Mehendi to speakeasy chic at the cocktail night, from the warmth of a poolside Haldi to the regal emotion of a Surkh Laal wedding ceremony and finally to the refined elegance of a European brunch, all without ever losing the emotional thread that tied everything together. ITC Grand Bharat, with its palatial architecture and sweeping landscape, provided the perfect canvas for a celebration of this scale and ambition.
The Studio Behind the Celebration
Not every wedding planning company could pull off a celebration this layered, and that’s precisely what makes Shaadinvogue the right name to know. Founded by Jai Raj Gupta, a pioneer of the Indian wedding planning industry with over 20 years of experience and more than 400 weddings executed across the globe, the South Delhi-based boutique studio has built its reputation on one core belief: that no two love stories are the same, and no two weddings should be either.
At the helm of creative direction is Ria, Creative Head, whose training in fashion marketing and international media gives every celebration a globally informed yet deeply personal design language. Together, the team brings a rare blend of legacy expertise, operational precision and genuine emotional investment to every wedding they touch, and Akshay and Savi’s celebration is a vivid reflection of exactly that.
The Grand Guest Welcome
The celebrations kicked off with a traditional and thunderous welcome as the powerful beat of nagaadas (ceremonial drums) filled the air as guests arrived. It was a moment that set the energy for everything that followed: celebratory, auspicious and unmistakably royal. In the world of luxury weddings, first impressions matter deeply, and this one left no room for doubt.
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Marrakech-Inspired Mehendi
The Mehendi was where the celebration truly broke free from convention. Rather than a traditional setup, Shaadinvogue designed a vibrant Marrakech-inspired experience that was as interactive as it was beautiful. The rich jewel-toned decor, curated flower baskets overflowing with blooms, personalised potlis, bindi counters, bangle stations and sunglasses as wedding favours, every detail was a sensory delight.
What made this function truly stand out was its playful energy. A beer pong table brought a contemporary, fun edge to the festivities, blending tradition with a spirited modernity that felt completely authentic to Akshay and Savi’s personalities. The evening was elevated further by a dynamic live performance by Kanika Aggarwal, whose infectious energy kept the celebration in full swing.
Cocktail Night: The Den
As the sun set on the Mehendi, the mood shifted dramatically. The cocktail evening was themed “The Den,” a sophisticated, speakeasy-inspired experience that felt both intimate and electrifying. The decor leaned into moody atmospheric lighting, bespoke interiors and a carefully crafted bar experience curated by Sidecar, one of India’s most celebrated bar consultancies.
The evening opened with a live set by Pritam, setting a soulful, high-energy tone, before DJ Ganesh took over and transformed the space into an after-party that guests didn’t want to leave. It was a masterclass in how a luxury wedding cocktail night should feel: effortlessly cool, deeply immersive and utterly memorable.
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The Poolside Haldi
Morning brought a complete tonal shift from the moody glamour of “The Den” to the bright, joyful warmth of a poolside Haldi. Drenched in traditional yellow, the ceremony unfolded against the backdrop of ITC Grand Bharat’s stunning outdoor setting, with the energy kept lively and festive throughout by DJ Anil.
The Haldi was a celebration of simplicity and joy, the kind of function that feels organic and heartfelt, even within the grandeur of a multi-day luxury wedding. And that balance, between opulence and emotion, is precisely what makes Shaadinvogue’s approach so distinctive.
The Wedding: Surkh Laal Celebration
The wedding ceremony itself was built around the timeless “Surkh Laal” theme: deep reds, rich florals, mogra garlands, moli and kaleeras adorning every corner of the space. The decor was regal and deeply evocative, the kind that doesn’t just look beautiful but feels significant, like stepping into a moment you’ll remember forever.
The baraat was a celebration in itself. Led with unmatched energy by DJ Anil, it was the kind of procession that stops you in your tracks and pulls you right in. And as the ceremony unfolded, the evening was elevated by a soulful, spine-tingling live performance by the incomparable Harshdeep Kaur, whose voice added an emotional depth to the proceedings that no decor alone could achieve.
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European Brunch Reception
The final chapter of Akshay and Savi’s wedding story was told over a refined European-style brunch, a deliberate, beautiful contrast to the grandeur that had come before. The setting featured custom monogrammed cushions, helium balloons in soft celebratory hues, a champagne pop ceremony and a cake-cutting moment that brought the entire journey full circle.
Live music by Sanam Puri, accompanied by a pianist, filled the space with warmth and elegance, tuning the perfect soundtrack to a celebration winding down, yet somehow still wanting more. It was a graceful, joyful close to one of the most spectacular weddings Delhi NCR has seen.
A Seamless Story from Start to Finish
What makes this wedding remarkable isn’t just the scale, it’s the cohesion. Across six distinct functions, the design, energy and emotion never felt disjointed. That is the hallmark of truly expert wedding planning: the ability to create variety without losing the thread.
From the thundering welcome nagaadas to the final champagne pop, every moment of Akshay and Savi’s celebration was intentional, personal and beautifully executed. It is a testament to what becomes possible when a couple’s vision is placed in the hands of a team that understands both luxury and love; and that is, at its finest, what Shaadinvogue does best.
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