Topor
The groom arrives wearing a topor, a shola-pith crown so light it's held on by willpower and string. It means things are officially underway.
The CoupleTwo people,
Two people,
one wedding
For one December weekend, everything we love about Kolkata, the music, the food, the chaos, the aunties, gathers in a single place. We'd love you there.
Tanuja & Prasid
THE WEDDING WEEKEND
Three moments, two days
From the Sangeet to the Varmala, one continuous journey through a December weekend in Kolkata.
An evening to let loose
Sangeet
Music, dance, dinner. And absolutely no sitting this one out.
The night before the wedding, two families finally meet the dance floor. Come in something you can move in, and bring a song request.
A bright beginning
Haldi
A little yellow. A lot of chaos. Come for the ceremony, stay for the colour.
Turmeric, marigolds, and a cheerful refusal to stay clean. This is the one where everyone ends up a little yellow, wear something you won't miss.
From golden hour to forever
Sundowner
A golden sky. Our favourite people. A little pause before forever.
As the sun goes down…
Varmala
Two garlands. One beautiful beginning.
And so, our next chapter
The Wedding
Surrounded by love, held by tradition. Join us for our Bengali wedding ceremony.
The Venue
Vedic Village
Kolkata, with a little more sky. Everything happens in one place, so you can stay for the whole weekend.
Getting there
Vedic Village
A green pocket on the edge of Kolkata, about 30 minutes from the city centre. We'll share a pinned map and driving directions closer to the date.
Staying over
Accommodation
Rooms are available on site for out-of-town guests. Mention it in your RSVP and we'll set one aside for you.
Arriving by air
Airport & transport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) is roughly 40 minutes away. We can arrange a pickup, just note your flight in the RSVP.
Questions
Guest contact
A family contact for the weekend will be listed here before the wedding. Until then, reach us directly through your invitation.
The Guide
A Bengali wedding, explained
New to all this? Here's what's happening, roughly in the order it happens, and why everyone suddenly starts singing.
Shubho Drishti
The first look. The couple's eyes meet for the first time, over a veil of betel leaves, while everyone else holds their breath.
Saat Paak
The bride circles the groom seven times, her face covered by a paan leaf, as the aunties sing. Seven rounds for seven lifetimes.
Mala Badal
The exchange of flower garlands. Officially a ritual. Unofficially, a friendly contest to see who gets theirs over the other's head first.
Sindoor Daan
The groom parts the bride's hair and applies sindoor, vermilion. It's the single most photographed second of the entire evening.
Uludhwani
That sound you suddenly hear from all the Bengali aunties? Don't panic. Things are going exactly according to plan.