This couple hosted a wedding in Lonavala that felt like a holiday with their favourite people

What if your wedding felt less like an event you had to keep up with and more like a few days away with your favourite people? That was the idea behind Neelam Chauhan and Sagar Suradkar’s wedding at Della Resorts in Lonavala. Rather than planning a packed schedule of ceremonies and experiences, the couple wanted their families and friends to slow down, spend time together, and actually enjoy being at the wedding.

The couple was introduced through mutual friends and initially remained Instagram friends for almost a year. Chauhan eventually messaged Suradkar after seeing one of his drumming videos. What started as a conversation turned into weeks of talking, followed by the latter travelling to Delhi for their first date, which took place over live music.

The couple then spent three years in a long-distance relationship. There was no elaborate proposal or carefully planned surprise. At some point, they simply knew they wanted to get married. Their engagement eventually took place in Shimla in a traditional Himachali celebration, after which they began planning their wedding in Lonavala.

For the wedding, the couple chose Buddhist rituals and included traditions that held meaning for them and their parents. They were also clear about what they did not want. Ceremonies were not added simply because they were considered part of a typical wedding itinerary. Instead, the celebrations were built around spending time with their loved ones and being present for the moments that mattered.

Surrounded by Lonavala’s greenery, the wedding used an all-white palette and minimal decor. Rather than filling the space with large installations, the couple allowed the landscape to remain visible. The Buddha, the rituals, and the natural surroundings stayed at the centre of the celebrations.

The cocktail brought a little more energy to the wedding weekend. A live band played through the evening as guests gathered to dance, talk, and spend time together.

“Our wedding was never about making it bigger or louder,” the couple says. “It was about making it feel like us, having our families around us and being present enough to enjoy every moment.”

That idea stayed at the heart of the celebrations. With Buddhist rituals, music, greenery, and the people closest to them around, Chauhan and Suradkar created a wedding that felt more like a few relaxed days in Lonavala with the people they love.

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