Sakhi + Anmol
A wedding rooted in home, where childhood memories, family traditions and the beauty of nature came together to tell our story.
People often assume that wedding designers have been planning their own wedding forever. The truth is, I'd spent years envisioning my wedding but then ended up pouring every idea I loved into someone else's celebration, and by the time it was finally my turn, I realised I had nothing left saved for myself. One thing, however, had never been up for debate. Despite exploring some of India's most beautiful venues, there was only one place I ever wanted to get married- our family farm! It was where Anmol and I had an intense connection to, and where so many of our family and friends had created happy memories over the years. So instead of chasing themes, I borrowed little pieces from every wedding I'd ever designed, weaving together favourite ideas, meaningful details, and some new touches of my own to create a celebration that felt completely and unapologetically us.
Banjara Baagh
Having spent my childhood with Punjabi neighbours who have always been family, it felt only natural to embrace the joy and energy of a Punjabi dhol celebration. Set on our home terrace, the existing greenery was simply dressed with bulb lights and colourful buntings — the very same ones I had made for one of my brides, Deviki, back in 2018. The backdrop came together overnight, lovingly created by my closest friends who scavenged the house for vases, baskets, pots and tables, while the sofa was borrowed from my best friend's studio, making the celebration feel deeply personal in every sense.
Farmer's Market
As the first celebration ever hosted there, a "farmer's market" felt like the most natural welcome. Hay bales, fresh produce from our farm shop, flower arrangements with fruits and veggies and thoughtful handmade details set the tone! My bestfriend made me ceramic hearts that were given to guests to glaze, miniature magnets were handmade by another childhood friend, and jars of honey from our neighbour's farm gifted from a corner called Sweet Memories, which also held old photographs of family and friends at the farm over the years.
A Shower Of Yellow
A humble bamboo mandap created with local bamboo and people, was adorned with flowers traditionally woven into Maharashtrian gajras, paired with lilies and roses to create a soft shower of yellow flowers. Framed by mustard fields in the backdrop, the setting felt effortless, rooted, and deeply connected to the landscape around us.
A Dance Party Under A Thousand Lanterns
Guests arrived along a pathway lit entirely with paper lanterns before being welcomed by scrolls of our favourite love songs suspended from the trees. Beyond the entrance, thousands of bulb lights and lanterns transformed the lawn into a glowing garden, where a century-old tree became the backdrop to the stage, framed by a delicate conservatory-inspired structure. Four matching conservatories anchored the dining area, creating my version of night under a conservatory!
Riverside Vows
The wedding was designed to feel inseparable from the landscape that had witnessed so many of our memories. Set on the banks of the river, local artisans shaped the natural contours of the land into a stone amphitheatre, while the mandap platform extended into the water itself. Crafted from bamboo and metal, the canopy echoed the rolling hills beyond, creating shade without competing with the view. A floral aisle, grown over months on the farm, led guests to the ceremony, allowing nature, craftsmanship and the landscape to become the true heroes of the celebration.
Concept, Design and Execution: Sakhi Pol & Co.
Structure and Rentals: Goyal Tent House, The Detail
Florals: Surajit Dada
Venue: Asma Farms, Palghar
Planners: Friends and Family
Photos: The Photo Lab