Prakriti Kakar and Vinay Anand's intimate wedding in Rajasthan had just 30 guests
Singer-songwriter Prakriti Karkar's wedding to entrepreneur Vinay Anand came to a close in Mumbai, the city where the couple first met
“I’ve performed at so many big weddings,” says singer-songwriter Prakriti Kakar. “When I imagined my own, I always saw it differently.” Her now-husband, entrepreneur Vinay Anand, felt the same. “We’re both fans of an intimate wedding,” he adds. “We wanted it to be personal, almost like a holiday with our families, where we get married and come back home.”
Both based in Mumbai, the two met at SoHo House in early 2022. In a city where social circles constantly overlap, it wasn’t long before they ran into each other again on a night out, and this time, they actually spoke. “We both ended up abandoning our friends,” Kakar laughs. “After that night, I followed him on Instagram, and we just kept talking.”
When wedding planning began, they briefly considered a larger guest list, but it didn’t take long for reality to set in. “We thought we’d cap it at 150,” Anand says. “But suddenly it became 350, 400—and we knew that wasn’t us.” Instead, they focused on boutique properties that could host only their closest family. “I always imagined getting married in a fort or palace,” Kakar says, and Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan, with its limited rooms and grandeur, fit the bill perfectly.
Just 30 guests joined them for their wedding in Rajasthan. The celebrations began with a welcome dinner set at one of the highest points of the property. Décor was kept minimal, “We wanted people to just take in the place,” Kakar says, “Every corner is already beautiful.” Rajasthani singers performed, and after, speeches flowed freely. “It felt like the most perfect family merger,” she adds. Everyone dressed in winter formals—overcoats, layers, with comfort taking priority on the first night.
The following evening was a sundowner mehendi. “My only brief was: as much colour as possible,” says Kakar. The space came alive with marigolds, terracotta pots, floral rangoli and vibrant tree hangings. Kakar wore a pastel green mirrored lehenga by Abhinav Mishra, while Anand matched her in an earthy green kurta by the same designer.
The haldi followed the next morning. “I wanted everyone in different shades of yellow,” says Kakar, who designed both their outfits herself. She wore a yellow georgette sari with a crop top, while Anand opted for a matching yellow kurta with a pathani salwar. She added subtle South Indian touches like gajra and kaanchains as a nod to Anand’s roots. “It was a little DIY experiment,” she says, “but it came together beautifully.”
The varmala and pheras were held at sunset later that day. “We wanted to do it right,” says Kakar. Though it was an Arya Samaj ceremony, they chose to do all seven pheras. The pandit explained each ritual as it unfolded. “It was such a wholesome experience,” she adds. “Everyone who mattered was sitting right there with us.” Kakar wore a blush pink lehenga by Falguni Shane Peacock, paired with jewellery from Rambajo Jewellers. “I’ve always loved pink,” she says. “Maybe I’ll do red in another life.” Anand complemented her in an ivory sherwani by Jayesh and Kajal Shah, finished with a white saafa and juttis. “When I saw her walking towards me, I got emotional,” he admits. “You don’t prepare for that moment.”
After the ceremony came an intimate dinner with speeches from every family member and a traditional Rajasthani thali. As the temperature dipped, Kakar changed into a Varun Bahl anarkali jacket. “It was one of my favourite looks,” she says. “I got the most compliments for that one.”
Once the wedding in Rajasthan came to a close, the celebrations then moved to Delhi, Kakar’s hometown. For the reception, she wore a lilac lehenga by Delhi-based designer Riyanta, customised in under a week. Anand wore an ivory Indo-Western look with an embellished jacket, styled by Kakar herself. “He lets me make these decisions gladly,” she laughs. Mumbai hosted the final chapter—a large cocktail soirée with friends, industry peers and extended family. “This one was the finale,” Anand says. “We’ve never thrown a party this big together.” Kakar wore red at last, choosing a corset gown by Jayesh and Kajal Shah, while Anand opted for an ivory tuxedo.
In the end, the scale shifted, but the intention stayed the same. “I have the most beautiful memories,” Kakar says. “Because I was able to be actually present for all of it.”
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