For the ceremony, Meeka chose a classic strapless Vera Wang gown. “Funny enough, the first wedding dress I tried on was it,” she says. “I decided on Vera Wang and never looked back. I knew I wanted something timeless and with a long train. The drop waist and simplicity of the dress gave it a slightly edgy, understated feel that perfectly matched my personal style, while the veil added that delicate touch to tie in the whole look together.” She paired the look with Jimmy Choo heels and pearl studs for a minimalist touch. Jeff wore a suit by his favorite designer Alexander McQueen to say his vows. Meeka adds, “A sheer Acne Studios shirt provided a soft contrast, and he accessorized with heirloom pieces—his grandfather’s gold pocket watch and gold diamond ring.”
As a nod to Meeka’s heritage, both the bride and groom wore custom Sabyasachi at the reception. “After meeting the designer in New York, I knew I wanted to be a Sabya bride, so we traveled to India for the perfect piece,” shares Meeka. “My red lehenga, from the Heritage collection, honored my culture and paid tribute to the women of Calcutta, where my mother is from.” She also wore a gold choker with rubies, emeralds, and pearls, a pearl and emerald nose ring, and bangles by the designer to complete the ensemble. As a sentimental touch, the bride recreated her mother’s wedding day henna design on her hands and feet. For his look, Jeff wore a cream sherwani with a gold kurta underneath and slippers he purchased from a street vendor in Jaipur. “He accessorized with a custom Haati Chai earring, inspired by our family vacation at an elephant sanctuary in Jaipur. The hint of red in his earring, combined with his McQueen suit, hinted at the vibrant colors that would be revealed later in the night,” says Meeka.
The wedding party looks were thoughtfully curated as well, with the bridesmaids in saris and the groomsmen in kurtas. “The girls brought in the vibrant colors, while the guys balanced it out with neutrals,” shares the bride. “I personally selected each sari during my trip to India in March, choosing different jewel tones to complement my red lehenga.” Meeka called on her friend, designer Sam Adair, to create the sari tops. “My sister and I gathered inspiration from our favorite Bollywood movies, which Sam brought to life with beautiful sketches,” she says.