Some weddings feel like a festival. Others, like a fever dream. But Tanisha’s wedding? It felt like a poem—quiet, intentional, and bathed in nature. Against the sun-drenched backdrop of Goa’s Dona Paula coast, Tanisha and Saurabh celebrated a ceremony that felt more like a spiritual retreat than a spectacle. And through every moment—from aisle to altar—she looked breathtaking in a pastel ivory KALKI lehenga that reflected her style with every embroidered thread.
But this wasn’t just a wedding. It was a story ten years in the making, unfolding gently under trees, beside the ocean, and in the presence of everyone who had seen their love evolve over time—slow, rooted, and evergreen.
The Moment That Lingered
Tanisha still holds her breath when she remembers it. That one moment—the aisle, the music, the atmosphere.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” from Crazy Rich Asians played as I made my way to the stage. It’s a song I’ve loved for years. Walking toward Saurabh while it played felt like I had stepped into a dream. Everyone stood… but I only saw him. In that moment, I felt like an actual princess.”
A Bride Who Knew What She Wanted—A Year in Advance
While most brides are still debating outfit styles six months out, Tanisha already had her lehenga safely chosen—a full year before the wedding. She found it at KALKI, felt a rush of certainty, and never looked twice at another piece.
“I’ve always loved soft, neutral tones. There’s a raw, delicate beauty to pastel ivory—it’s timeless, romantic, and so serene. Red is powerful, but I never felt like a ‘red bride.’ I wanted something elegant, with a sense of calm.”
Her lehenga came with dainty cap sleeves, Moroccan-inspired motifs in pastel blue and sea green, and a contemporary silhouette that felt fresh yet rooted. It stood apart not by being loud, but by being unmistakably her.
“I FaceTimed my dad the moment I tried it on. I just knew. And I was so glad I got it when I did—by the time the wedding rolled around, that design wasn’t available anymore!”
A Wedding That Felt Like the Forest Was Listening
While Goa is known for sea-and-sand ceremonies, Tanisha and Saurabh envisioned something else entirely—something more grounded, more serene.
Though the cove of Dona Paula shimmered nearby, the ceremony itself was surrounded by woods. Their mandap wasn’t placed—it was nested, as if nature had grown it there intentionally. Minimal, organic, and effortlessly graceful.
“We wanted something earthy and timeless. Both of us are from Seattle, and Saurabh proposed to me in Olympic National Park. The forest has always felt sacred to us, and we wanted our wedding to carry that same quiet energy.”
The landscape didn’t need much. The setting, the softness of the wind, and the presence of loved ones created something deeply soulful.
A Wedding Wardrobe in Full Bloom
Tanisha’s pastel ivory lehenga floated like mist among a sea of ivory guest attire. The choice to request an all-cream dress code was simple—but visually unforgettable.
“The contrast was beautiful. It brought out the theme, made everyone feel connected, and let our outfits stand out without being loud. It was subtle, elegant, and honestly… Pinterest-worthy.”
Her cap-sleeved blouse framed her neckline and created space for delicate jewelry. Every detail felt chosen, not added.
A Veil and a (Near) Crisis Averted
Just ten days before the wedding, she had a sudden change of heart—she wanted a veil. But there was almost no time.
“I reached out thinking it was too late. But the team at the Santa Cruz KALKI store went above and beyond. They searched through everything they had to find one that matched my lehenga perfectly. It arrived just in time, and it completed my look beautifully.”
Framed by HOTC, Felt Like a Film
No one creates visual poetry quite like House on the Clouds (HOTC). Known for their artful storytelling, HOTC approached Tanisha and Saurabh’s wedding not as an event, but as a living narrative.
Each photograph tells its own chapter. From a glance exchanged under a canopy of leaves to the flutter of a pastel veil in golden light, the visuals reflect emotion without ever feeling staged. Their work reveals what words can’t—a soft gaze, a breeze, the presence of two people who know each other by heart.
The entire wedding felt cinematic, and HOTC translated that emotion into timeless frames—moments that don’t just show what happened, but invite you into how it felt.
A Wedding That Was Never About Trends
There were no fireworks. No theatrics. Just joy, intention, and two people honoring a decade of quiet, committed love. Their celebration wasn’t designed to impress—it was created to reflect.
Tanisha’s wedding didn’t need grandeur to be unforgettable. It glowed in thoughtful choices, in nature’s stillness, and in a love that doesn’t ask for attention—it simply exists, beautifully.
And at the center of it all was Tanisha. Not just a bride in pastel ivory. But a woman who chose everything—from the forest venue to the Moroccan motifs on her lehenga—with heart, calm confidence, and timeless grace.
A Quiet Beginning: Their Maharashtrian Ceremony
Before the forest vows in Goa, Tanisha and Saurabh held a beautiful Maharashtrian wedding ceremony—intimate, soulful, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Tanisha wore a classic yellow saree, paired with delicate gold jewellery and fresh mogra in her hair. Radiant and grounded, she brought a soft glow to the ritual. Saurabh, in a silk kurta-dhoti and pheta, mirrored her calm presence.
Surrounded by close family, the ceremony flowed with simplicity—verses of the Mangalashtak, the Antarpat between them, the warmth of elders’ blessings. It wasn’t about grandeur—it was about grace.
This ceremony became the emotional heart of their wedding journey—reminding everyone that before the forest, florals, and celebration came heritage, intention, and love.
