Anna’s KYNAH Bridal Moment: A Modern Wedding Rooted in Love and Tradition

 Anna discovered KYNAH through friends and found the perfect white Ridhi Mehra lehenga at their NYC pop-up—an elegant, pearl-beaded piece that beautifully balanced Indian and Western traditions for her Anand Karaj. She and her partner, Samarth, first connected on Hinge during the pandemic and later got engaged with a custom-designed ring in an intimate moment at home. Their wedding was filled with heartfelt personal touches, including a memorial to honor Samarth’s late mother and a wall of family wedding portraits used as a backdrop for their varmala exchange. Though the logistics were challenging, Anna found joy in being surrounded by loved ones from every chapter of life. With KYNAH’s thoughtful support and a vision rooted in meaning, Anna’s wedding was a stunning celebration of love, heritage, and togetherness.

Our beautiful KYNAH bride Anna was glowing in the Mir Lehenga Set by Ridhi Mehra and the Nude High-Low Sharara Set by Seema Gujral! Congratulations to this lovely couple - the KYNAH team couldn't be happier for the both of you!

As said by Anna:

Tell us about your experience working with KYNAH.

I had a wonderful experience with Kynah. I first heard about them through friends and was lucky enough to book an appointment at their annual NYC popup. As a non-Indian bride, I appreciated how supportive the team was in helping me find something appropriate for our Anand Karaj that still felt modern for our wedding in India—I specifically wanted a white lehenga. They also helped outfit my mom and sister for all events. Their online and in-person selections are stunning, featuring some of the best Indian designers, and their communication around sizing and customization was excellent. I later had the chance to shop in Delhi while visiting my husband's family, but found it overwhelming and very time-consuming, with lots of travel between stores.

I chose a white Ridhi Mehra lehenga decorated with pearl beadwork and matching tulle dupattas. I loved the simplicity and elegance of the lehenga and felt it blended Indian and Western traditions.

What was your favorite part of your wedding? How did you make the wedding personal to you?

My favorite part of the wedding was having all my closest friends and family there with me. It was truly incredible to see people from so many different chapters of our lives—childhood, school, university, and work—meeting, mingling, and forming new connections. What made it even more meaningful was knowing that many of them had traveled thousands of miles to be there for us. One particularly special touch was how our wedding planner, Mansi from Blush Decor, brought some of our design ideas to life. One of my favorites was the wall of family wedding portraits I had compiled, complete with names, their relationship to me or Samarth, and anniversary dates. After our Sikh ceremony, we used this as the backdrop for our varmala exchange to honor Samarth’s mother who was Hindu and passed away in October 2023 from breast cancer. We also had a memorial for her during our Haldi, featuring photos of her alongside a large floral Ganesh. It was a beautiful way to remember her presence and spirit on such an important occasion.

I spent a lot of time worrying about others— booking flights, figuring out hotel pickup, arranging childcare etc. I became very heavily involved in managing logistics for our guests traveling internationally and ended up being the main point of contact for almost everything leading up to the big day. As the wedding approached, this became increasingly stressful and difficult to manage. Eventually, once the festivities began, I had to accept that not everything would go exactly as planned (e.g. DJ cancelling last minute)—and that was okay. For anyone planning a wedding, especially an Indian wedding with its multiple events and complex cultural traditions, I strongly recommend hiring a wedding planner team early on and making sure that they handle both design and logistics elements. Having that help can make a huge difference in your ability to be present and enjoy the celebration. Surround yourself with people who support you, trust the process, and don't sweat the small stuff.

If you and your husband could have invited any celebrity to your wedding, who would it be and why? 

Tough question! We both love comedy, and we recently saw Zarna Garg perform stand-up live in Boston—she was absolutely hilarious. I think she'd be a total hoot to have at a wedding given her hilarious takes on everyday life and family dynamics. She’d definitely keep the energy high and the guests laughing. Plus, I imagine she’d give an unforgettable speech.

Vendors: 

 Photographer: Dhaarna Bola Photography (@dhaarnabholaphotography)
Wedding Planner: Blush Decor (@theblushdecor)
Venue: The Leela Ambience Gurugram (@theleelagurugram)
MUA: Tejasvini Chander Kapoor (@tejasvinichandermakeup)
Hair: Ali Mohd (@alihairstylist)
Jewelry: Reemat Designs (@reematdesigns_)
Handbags: The Right Sided (@therightsided)
Shoes: Needledust (@needledust)