Megha & Rahul’s love story started thousands of miles away from home, in Urbana, Champaign while they were pursuing their master’s degrees at the University of Illinois.
What began as a friendship slowly bloomed into something deeper, the kind of connection where you don’t just share life plans, you start dreaming together. By the time the wedding planning began, there was one thing they both knew: their outfits had to tell their story. And in true couple fashion, it came down to two colors; her red, his blue.
The Bride Who Knew Her Red
For Megha, being a red bride wasn’t just a preference, it was a promise she’d made to herself years ago. Growing up, her nana always said that a bride in red was a vision of timeless beauty, and that the color carried unmatched grace.
So when she walked into KALKI Santacruz, she had a mission: find the shade of red. Not too bright, not too dark, just the perfect tone that felt regal yet romantic.
With the help of Payal from KALKI, Megha explored many lehengas. And yet, in a twist worthy of any rom-com, the very first lehenga Payal showed her ended up being the one.
It was everything she had imagined; a unique shade of red with floral zardozi embroidery, accented by teal details that perfectly matched her waterside wedding theme. The moment she tried it on, she knew her search was over.
The Reception Glow-Up
If the wedding lehenga was her way of honoring tradition, the reception gown was pure modern magic. Megha’s royal blue gown was intricately crafted, sparkling in just the right places, and flowing like a fairytale dream.
It wasn’t just a style choice, it was personal. Blue is Rahul’s favorite color, and wearing it for the reception felt like a quiet nod to him. Together, their outfits mirrored their love story: rooted in tradition, but with room for personal touches that made it uniquely theirs.
The KALKI Experience Where Ideas Become Reality
What Megha loved most about shopping with KALKI wasn’t just the designs, it was also the process.
From the first consultation to the final fitting, the KALKI Santacruz team made sure her vision was heard, understood, and brought to life. They didn’t just hand her options, they worked alongside her, tweaking details until the fit, embroidery, and finish were exactly as she had pictured.
‘You just have to show them a few reference pictures, and they’ll make it happen,” Megha says. “It’s like they can see what’s in your head before you even say it.’
A Celebration Wrapped in Love
On the big day, Megha didn’t just wear her outfits, she lived in them.
As she walked down the aisle in her red lehenga, the vibrant hue glowing under the natural light, her family couldn’t stop smiling. At the reception, the blue gown brought out a whole new side of her; playful, glowing, and ready to dance the night away with Rahul.
Her family and friends showered her with compliments, while Rahul’s family couldn’t stop praising the craftsmanship and detail. Every “wow” and every admiring glance made her heart full.
From the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to the Mandap
From late-night study sessions in Illinois to exchanging vows by the water, Megha and Rahul’s journey has been filled with moments of partnership, laughter, and love. Their wedding outfits weren’t just beautiful garments, they were symbols of two souls honoring their past, celebrating their present, and stepping into their future together.
PS: They never once compromised on their color contrasts — her radiant red and his bold blue stood proudly, side by side
For the Brides-to-Be
Megha’s advice is simple:
“Don’t compromise. The right outfit will feel like it was made for you — because at KALKI, it practically will be.”
Whether you’re a red bride at heart or ready to try something unexpected, KALKI will make sure you walk away with more than just an outfit — you’ll walk away with a piece of your story stitched into every detail.
“Somewhere between his favorite blue and her forever red, Megha and Rahul found the colors of their love story, and
KALKI brought it to life.”
