Soft details, soulful design at Kasturi Wagh and Vineet Hingorani’s Lonavala wedding

For Kasturi Wagh and Vineet Hingorani, design has always been more than a profession, it has been the quiet backdrop to their relationship. The two first met as students at the LS Raheja School of Architecture, where a shared creative sensibility eventually evolved into both a partnership and, years later, a Mumbai-based architecture and design studio, kaviar:collaborative. When it came time to celebrate their wedding, it felt only natural that the occasion would be rooted in spaces that had already shaped their journey.

The couple chose The House by the Lake, near Lonavala, as their wedding venue. A place layered with history, it was the very first bungalow that they designed together and their earliest collaboration as a studio. Overlooking calm waters and surrounded by nature, the home became not just a setting, but also a reflection of their shared past, present, and future.

An intimate celebration with intent

Planned alongside Mint Events, the wedding was intentionally kept small, with just 85 guests across ceremonies. Every ritual was carefully considered, traditions that held emotional value were honoured, while others were thoughtfully left behind. The result was a celebration that felt deeply personal, unforced, and true to both families.

Event design and décor firm Do It Up transformed the spaces at Mementos by The House by the Lake with a sensitive, story-driven approach. Rather than overpowering the venue, each event was styled to enhance its existing character, allowing architecture, landscape, and emotion to take centre stage.

Mehendi as a celebration of craft 

The mehendi unfolded as a warm tribute to Indian craftsmanship. Layers of textiles, patterned rugs, bells, and suspended kaleere created a tactile, lived-in atmosphere that felt closer to a home gathering than a formal function. Guests embraced the spirit of the evening in bandhani and ajrakh, while classic games like antakshari and charades stretched the celebrations late into the night, lending the event an effortless, nostalgic charm.

Haldi with earthy ease

Held at Ikshana, the haldi ceremony leaned into an organic, grounded aesthetic. Terracotta flooring, rattan furniture, and abundant greenery set the tone, complemented by an ivory palette for the couple and sunlit shades of yellow worn by guests. Kasturi and Vineet made a joyful entry dancing alongside dholwalas, followed by a heartfelt milni performed to Punjabi boliyaan, an emotional nod to Vineet’s grandmother that beautifully blended Maharashtrian and Punjabi traditions.

Sangeet with a modern pulse

The sangeet brought a shift in mood, embracing contemporary glamour. A curved stage backdrop of gold and silver sheets moved fluidly with the Khandala breeze, while mirrored surfaces and disco balls scattered light across the evening. Hosted by Kasturi’s sister and close friends, performances were largely kept as surprises, infusing the night with spontaneity, laughter, and warmth.

A ceremony defined by elegance 

The wedding ceremony itself was understated and timeless. Designed in an all-white palette, the décor allowed the lakeside setting and the bungalow’s architecture to shine. Vineet’s baraat arrived with dholwalas, followed by a dwaar puja led by Kasturi’s mother. For her bridal entry, Kasturi wore a custom five-metre veil, held by her sisters and closest friends, a quiet yet powerful moment. After the varmala and havan, guests gathered on the front lawn for a long-table dinner beneath softly glowing lights.

Details that told a story

Personalisation was woven into every element of the celebration. Invitations arrived as hand-painted brass trays created with Indian Heirloom Company, each featuring a sketched illustration of the venue hosting that particular event, designed in collaboration with The Sibling Script. Kasturi and her mother assembled every invite by hand, a sentiment echoed across bespoke stationery, welcome notes, placemats, and wedding hampers. Guests also received Polaroids as keepsakes, while a lakeside fabric installation explained the significance of The House by the Lake.

A wedding that felt like home

At its core, this was a wedding defined by intention rather than excess. By choosing to celebrate in spaces they had designed together, Kasturi and Vineet created an experience that felt deeply rooted and profoundly personal. It was not just a wedding, but a reflection of a life built side by side—where love, memory, and design came together seamlessly.

Photo courtesy Taainy Thinks 

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