A look at Sejal Kumar and Bharat Subramaniam’s Mussourie wedding story

Digital content creator and singer Sejal Kumar married her longtime friend-turned-partner Bharat Subramaniam in an intimate celebration nestled in the hills of Mussoorie. From the very beginning, the couple was clear about one thing: this wedding would not chase scale or grandeur. It would follow the rhythm of their relationship—slow, thoughtful, and deeply personal.

Set against the rolling hills of JW Marriott Walnut Grove, Mussoorie, the celebrations unfolded at an unhurried pace. Inspired by simple patios and pergolas, the mandap became the emotional heart of the wedding—open, understated, and poetic. Every moment felt honest, allowing family, emotion, and connection to lead the story.

A love story years in the making

Kumar and Subramaniam have known each other since childhood. They attended the same school in New Delhi from pre-primary to Class 12, though a one-year age gap and different social circles meant they barely spoke. Years later, a chance conversation over golgappas at a family wedding changed that. Around the same time, Kumar had just begun her YouTube journey, and Subramaniam became one of the first people she trusted with her early work.

Life soon took them in different directions—Mumbai for her, the US for him. A simple birthday message in 2019 reignited the connection, leading to a coffee date that stretched for hours. When the pandemic brought them both back to Delhi, their relationship deepened. Long-distance returned post the pandemic, but with morning and night calls across time zones, their bond grew steadier and more certain.

The proposal came quietly, one day before Subramaniam left for his MBA. In the garden where they often spent winter afternoons, the moment felt like a full circle—familiar and deeply theirs.

When two cultures met at the mandap

One of the most special aspects of the wedding was how seamlessly it blended traditions. With a Tamilian father and a North Indian mother, Subramaniam’s heritage shaped the ceremony in a meaningful way. While the baraat followed a North Indian format, the wedding rituals leaned strongly towards South Indian.

The ceremony included the Kanyadaanam, Saptapadi, tying of the thaali, and the maalai maatral, where the couple exchanged garlands three times. 

Fashion that told a personal story

For the pheras, Kumar chose Sabyasachi, embracing a timeless bridal aesthetic. Her look was soft, serene, and luminous. Across the celebrations, her wardrobe moved effortlessly, from a playful Papa Don’t Preach ensemble for the mehendi to Seema Gujral for the haldi and sangeet, and a Gauri & Nainika gown for the Mussoorie reception.

Subramaniam’s style journey was equally expressive, featuring Rahul Mishra, Indo-Western silhouettes, and finally, a classic Sabyasachi sherwani for the ceremony that echoed Kumar’s floral details.

The ₹900 saree that became the heart of it all

For the Delhi reception, Kumar’s final look was her most emotional. She wore her mother’s 37-year-old brocade saree, bought decades ago for ₹900 and once considered an indulgence. That saree, rich with memory and meaning, became a powerful reminder of where she comes from.

In a wedding defined by quiet choices and personal touches, that saree stood out the most. Not for its price or rarity, but for the love and history woven into it, much like the marriage it celebrated.

All images: 1Plus1 Studio 

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