NEHMAT RANJODH, A WEDDING STORY
Simple and rebellious as I have always been, i got married to the love of my life in the most unique, simplest, unconventional way by going all barefaced and natural. On the most important day of my life, i wished to be my happiest, the way i truly am inside- out and not pretend to be anything just out of societal pressure. I wore No makeup and No jewellery on my wedding, anand karaj and sangeet. All i needed to get ready was a face cream, lip balm and a hair finishing stick and no cosmetics at all. There was no makeup or hair artist involved. My wedding dresses were under 15k each. My anand karaj dress was by Gulabo Jaipur and the wedding party dress was self conceptualised and stitched by local tailor. I applied no mehendi and no haldi because i had always hated their smell. Also, there was No dowry and No milni (giving of gifts to groom’s family).
My parents and my husband have been really supportive and all they wished was for me to be my happiest and not do anything just out of traditional social expectations. Me and my partner share same core values of simplicity, love and inner joy. Our wedding was a pure celebration of union of two souls filled with happiness, laughter and dance.I feel the true way to soul’s satisfaction is by following your heart’s inner voice.
