At the end of February, Udaipur witnessed a celebration filled with love, laughter, and magic as Rohan and Karissa tied the knot at the magnificent ITC Mementos.
This was not just a wedding – it was a four-day journey of cultures, moods, and unforgettable experiences. Every event had its own story, every moment its own charm.
Of course, it didn’t come without challenges. The venue’s limited network connectivity meant coordination wasn’t always easy. But with careful planning, meticulous detailing, and seamless teamwork, the celebrations unfolded beautifully – proof that even amidst obstacles, love and dedication always find their way.
White Wedding – The Beginning of Forever
The festivities began on the most romantic note – with Rohan and Karissa’s White Wedding.
The atmosphere was set by the soulful tunes of a live jazz band, filling the evening air with warmth and charm. The heartfelt ceremony unfolded beautifully – intimate, dreamy, and full of emotion.
After the ceremony, the celebration began with the cake-cutting, followed by emotional toasts that had everyone smiling, laughing, and tearing up in turns. Glasses clinked, stories were shared, and joy filled the room.
Only then did guests make their way to the elegant sit-down dinner, where conversations flowed with ease and laughter circled around the tables. It felt timeless – a true celebration of love.
As the night carried on, friends and cousins turned it into an impromptu after-party. The dance floor came alive, and the evening ended on a high – setting the perfect tone for the days of festivities ahead.
Rohan’s Mandvo Pooja & Check-ins
Parallel to the white wedding, the groom’s family observed the traditional Mandvo Pooja, seeking blessings from the elders. Meanwhile, guests continued to arrive and check-in – blending tradition with thoughtful hospitality.
Welcome Party – Havana Nights
Once the rituals and arrivals were complete, the celebrations truly kicked off with a Havana-inspired Welcome Party.
Bold colors, tropical vibes, cigars, cocktails, and music turned the evening into a lively fiesta. It was a burst of energy that set the stage for everything to follow – a perfect welcome to Udaipur and to the celebrations of a lifetime.
Karissa’s Mandvo Pooja & Haldi – Sunshine, Smiles & Playful Chaos
The celebrations began with Karissa’s Mandvo ceremony — an intimate ritual held with her closest family by her side. This beautiful pre-wedding tradition set the tone for the day, filled with blessings, love, and emotional moments as her family prepared her for the journey ahead.
Soon after, it was time for the Haldi, where joy and tradition came together in the most memorable way. The bride entered with her girl gang, the groom with his own lively group, and the bride’s brother with his squad — turning these entries into playful teams for the games that followed.
After the rituals, the fun took over — with Squid Game-inspired challenges, water gun battles, and balloon fights that left everyone soaked, laughing, and glowing in the golden sun. It wasn’t just haldi — it was sunshine, chaos, and love all wrapped in one.
Sangeet – Bollywood Glamour Meets Live Beats
The sangeet night was nothing short of a Bollywood blockbuster.
Guests walked the red carpet at a paparazzi-style entry, where their glamorous pictures were clicked, framed, and packed into hampers – a memory to take home. The performances were a power-packed sequence, where one act seamlessly flowed into the next, keeping the energy alive from start to finish.
And just when the stage performances ended, the live band Aqua Beats took over. Their music set the vibe on fire, pulling everyone to the dance floor, where age was no bar – everyone danced, and danced, and danced some more.
It was Bollywood glamour, live music, and unfiltered joy coming together under one roof.
The Wedding – A Floral Dream
The wedding day arrived, filled with anticipation and excitement.
The day began with the grand procession, which took an unexpected turn when the groom’s DJ truck, meant to be the highlight of his entry, met with a minor accident. For a moment, tension filled the air and the procession seemed uncertain. But in true planner spirit, with quick thinking and seamless teamwork, another truck was arranged within some time. What could have been a setback transformed into a triumph, and Rohan’s entry turned out to be even more spectacular.
Moments like these are reminders of what wedding planning truly is – handling obstacles with calm, creativity, and confidence, ensuring the couple and guests experience nothing short of perfection.
With the groom’s arrival complete, the rituals began. Soon after, it was time for Karissa’s entry – a moment that was beautiful, emotional, and utterly magical.
The highlight, however, was the mandap – a vision of elegance, draped in flowers, radiating beauty, and perfectly framing the sacred rituals. Karissa’s entry was emotional and magical, and as vows and traditions unfolded, there wasn’t a dry eye in the gathering.
It was love, culture, and grace woven together in the most beautiful way.
Reception – An Enchanted Forest
The celebrations concluded with a reception that felt straight out of a fairy tale. The venue transformed into an enchanting forest, where lush greens, cascading foliage, magical lighting, and whimsical decor transported guests into a dream.
It was an elegant, immersive experience – the perfect finale to the couple’s journey.
And, of course, the night didn’t end there. The after-party carried the energy forward, with music and dance keeping the celebration alive until dawn.
From start to finish, Rohan & Karissa’s wedding was more than an event – it was a journey. A celebration where cultures merged, challenges turned into triumphs, and every detail came together to create memories the couple and their loved ones will cherish forever.
CLOSING NOTE
As the celebrations came to a close, what lingered in everyone’s hearts were not just the grand setups or the unforgettable parties, but the love, laughter, and emotions that tied it all together. Rohan and Karissa’s wedding was a journey – filled with challenges, seamless teamwork, and countless magical moments – that ended up becoming the most beautiful beginning of their forever.
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