The vibrant multicultural wedding beautifully married traditions with modern aesthetics!

Honouring their journey of love in the very city it started, Aashna Dodhiwala and Raunak Manjani’s relationship completed a full circle as they tied the knot at the elegant Novotel Hyderabad Airport amidst their loved ones. Feel their emotions come alive in the story below.

How they met

Aashna and Raunak’s journey traces back to Hyderabad where they were high school sweethearts! Kindling their love in the 9th grade, their commitment endured the tests of time and distance as they went on to pursue their education and careers in Visual Design and Software Engineering respectively. In 2016, when Raunak’s path led him back to Hyderabad, a new chapter unfolded, strengthening their relationship as they grew together as a couple. When he shifted once again to Seattle for better opportunities in 2019, it was a milestone in not just his career but also their relationship. 2 years later on their 13th anniversary, Raunak went down on one knee and proposed!

In the words of Aashna, “Our journey, though marked by time and distance, was woven together by the threads of love, perseverance, and shared dreams. From the corridors of our school to the shores of a distant beach, it’s been an incredible journey!”

Wedding

A union of Gujarati and Sindhi traditions, the wedding was a harmonious celebration that artfully blended the customs of both cultures and symbolized the unity of two families as they honored and cherished their unique backgrounds.

Adorned with flowers and pastel hues, the mandap exuded a soft glam and vintage boho vibes, elegantly combining traditional elements with new and innovative design choices like the dome-shaped photo booth. This blending of old and new perfectly captured the essence of the wedding, which aimed to honor age-old traditions while also embracing contemporary aesthetics.

As the sun set and evening descended, the newlyweds seamlessly transitioned from their wedding ceremony to the reception, all within the same venue.