Planning her wedding in just five months with limited free time, Jaimini found solace in KYNAH's personalized bridal experience. The in-store appointment, shared with her two maids of honor, provided an intimate and supportive atmosphere. The moment she saw her lehenga on Instagram, she knew it was the one, drawn to its elegant and intricate details. On her wedding day, the beautiful simplicity of her Mandap and the intimate setting created a romantic atmosphere she had always dreamed of. The fresh flowers and joyous reception, filled with dancing and laughter, made her celebration unforgettable, perfectly reflecting the love and elegance she envisioned.
Our beautiful KYNAH bride Jaimini, was truly glowing in a Custom Nirali Lehenga by Seema Gujral and Florence Jacket and Sharara Set by Ritika Mirchandani! Congratulations to this lovely couple - the KYNAH team couldn't be happier for the both of you!
As said by Jaimini:
Tell us about your experience working with KYNAH.
Needing to plan a wedding in 5 months while working full time, I had to use my weekends wisely. Unlike most South Asian brides, I was unable to go to India for the traditional shopping experience for any of my outfits. I scoured what online resources and stores were available and found a couple of beautiful outfits that happened to be from KYNAH. I went to their store in LA with my maid of honor and it was an incredible experience. They closed the store for us, answered all my questions, and helped me through every step of the process - including customizing the outfits’ design to my exact liking. Communicating with the staff from across the country was easy and prompt. Absolutely incredible service, quality, and, most importantly, ability to execute my vision.
What stood out to you the most about your outfit from KYNAH? How did you know it was the one for you?
I approached the search for my wedding outfit knowing I didn’t want the traditional red while also wanting something simple and elegant - essentially, a more modern design. Thousands of online images later, I happened upon the one I fell in love with from an Instagram post. I loved how detailed yet soft the work was, being intricate without being overwrought, the perfect balance for my taste. For the reception, I again wanted something modern but a bit more glamorous, with perhaps the ability to be worn again. From the color to the lustrous stitching and work, this outfit perfectly captured my vision. The cape added that extra something that I wanted but could also just be replaced with a simple dupatta to be used for other events in the future.
How did your partner propose? Tell us more about the relationship!
We met just before the pandemic hit in the fall of 2019. Needless to say, during the onset of the lockdown, our dating experience was probably unlike most other couples. Without restaurants to go to, movies to watch, or places to visit, we had to skip all the small talk and instead dive right into loaded conversations and really get to know one another. Luckily for us, that worked out great. For the proposal, we had decided to get dressed for a would-be dinner in the city but diverted to an unfinished high-rise building when he wanted to “check it out”. He knew the concierge’s name which tipped me off that something was up. He let us up the elevator to a massive rooftop space that overlooked the city just before the sunset. Seeing the camera crew at the edge of the balcony, my heart began beating rapidly knowing that something was coming. He said some beautiful words that, admittedly, are hard to remember given the rush of emotions and adrenaline at the time, but moved me to tears. He knelt down on one knee and I couldn’t say yes fast enough.
What was your favorite part of your wedding? How did you make the wedding personal to you?
Having a smaller guest count made every part of the wedding feel more intimate and special. It also made the spaces we chose easier to personalize with more details for decorating. The color palate we were able to use worked perfectly for what I had envisioned for a Spring wedding. The Mandap was acrylic with a spectacular flower draping giving everyone a great view while also being every bit as elegant as I wanted. We focused more on the atmosphere for the guests and really pored over the DJ playlist selecting songs that were special to us and fun for everyone across all ages. And of course, we made sure that the food and drinks were to everyone’s tastes as best as we could while also getting our favorites. Taking the time to add those little extra touches resulted in a wedding beyond my wildest imagination and a party that everyone is still talking about.
What is one thing you wish you knew before you started planning your wedding?
I wish I hadn’t scheduled moving in the middle of the wedding planning. In all seriousness, I would stress that our wedding planner was an invaluable resource to us. Working with vendors that are trusted and can deliver, even if at a premium price, is absolutely worth the peace of mind. That extends to the excellent staff and tailors at KYNAH, who were wonderful every step of the way in delivering timeless outfits for my wedding.
Vendors:
Event Planner: Big Guava Events
DJ/Entertainment: Awaaz Entertainment
Decor: Utopian Events
Hair and Makeup: C Minerva's Looks
Hair and Makeup: C Minerva's Looks
Photography: Andrew Do Photography
Venue: Renaissance Tampa
