A custom bridal veil, a sunset Anand Karaj, and a grand wedding in Jaisalmer

Amreen Sandhu and Karan Sud’s wedding was shaped by the couple’s shared vision of a celebration that felt true to their lives. Sandhu, the founder and creative director of fashion label Antithesis, brought her design sensibility to every part of the three-day wedding, from the outfits and stationery to the decor and entertainment. Sud, who works across international markets, was equally involved in planning the celebrations, which took place at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer, from December 10 to 12.

The couple met through a natural friendship that gradually grew into a relationship built on trust and shared values. After several years together, marriage felt like the next step.

They chose Suryagarh for its palatial setting, open-air spaces, and hospitality. Their proposal had taken place on a beach at Nihi Sumba, where a herd of Sumbanese horses happened to gallop along the shoreline as Sud proposed at sunset. The couple later carried that memory into their wedding stationery through a custom illustration. 

A beginning filled with warmth  

The celebrations began with a Dholki Night at Gobindgarh, a hotel owned by the bride’s cousin. Rooted in Punjabi tradition, the evening featured folk music by Sunaini Sharma, granddaughter of Surinder Kaur, alongside interactive parandi and bangle stations for guests. Sandhu wore a Sabyasachi lehenga, pairing it with inherited family jewellery and contemporary pieces.

The following morning, the festivities moved to Suryagarh’s Organic Garden for a Phoolon Ki Haldi, with a floral-led aesthetic and a palette of fuchsia, yellow, and orange. Sandhu wore an ensemble by Anamika Khanna for the occasion and the Welcome Lunch that followed introduced cleaner lines and sharper colour accents. 

Glitz and glam 

That evening, the Celebration Lawns took on a more architectural look for the Cocktail Night, centred around a bespoke stone-wall bar. Sandhu wore her own Atelier Antithesis creation with Sabyasachi jewellery.

The Anand Karaj took place at sunset on December 12 at Sunset Patio. A custom floral bloom mandap framed the ceremony, keeping the focus on the Sikh rituals. As the couple exchanged their vows, an unexpected desert sunset cast a golden light over the setting. After the ceremony, guests gathered for dinner under the open sky at the Central Courtyard.

Sandhu’s bridal ensemble was custom-designed by Atelier Antithesis, accompanied by bespoke jewellery. One of its most personal details was her veil, which carried her mother’s name embroidered along the edge. Photographs of the couple’s dogs were also incorporated into the decor, while personalised notes and illustrated invitations gave guests a glimpse into the story behind each event.

The celebrations ended with Futuristic Haveli, an after-party at the Lake Garden that brought together international DJs Irene and Luna Lenthe with Rajasthani folk artists. 

Across the three days, the couple balanced heritage with contemporary design, allowing each event its own identity while keeping family, faith, and personal details at the centre of the celebration.

Lead image: House On The Clouds

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