As the rising sun bathed the centuries-old Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple, located at Srirangapur in Wanaparthy District, Telegana, India with its soft golden rays on Monday, 16 September, Heeramandi actress Aditi Rao Hydari made her bridal entry under a gorgeous floral canopy towards her groom Siddharth. With the delicate lace-like pattern of the canopy creating a playful shadow on her languid frame, Aditi not only looked bejeweled by the natural and architectural beauty of the venue, her understated bridal look clearly proving she did not need the scaffolding of over-the-top opulence to help her stand out on her own big day.
As an ode to her south Indian roots, Aditi wore a handwoven Maheshwari tissue half sari in muted gold by bridal designer of choice Sabyasachi Mukherji, pairing it with a striped blouse that had intricate hand-embroidered border and a Benarasi tissue dupatta from the archives of the Sabyasachi Heritage Collection.
A picture of ephemeral beauty, Aditi accessorized her shimmering ensemble with traditional gold and ruby jewellery. Designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, each piece represented her regal heritage. The highlight however was the intricate anklet in antique finish, a traditional bullaku nath and her engagement ring. Called toi et moi or you and me ring set on a gold band, it has two solitaires- one round and the other pear-shaped- both representing a union of two distinct individuals. Her subtle makeup and lose braid adorned with a single string of mogra gajra, with wisps of hair framing her face, completed her breath-taking look.
Staying true to her keep-it-simple moodboard, Aditi chose to ditch elaborate mehendi patterns on her hands and legs, instead she opted for a very simple half moon design made with traditional alta on her feet and the back of her hand.
Matching Aditi’s effortless elegance was the groom Siddharth, who wore an off white silk kurta with intricate embroidery and a matching veshti with a gold border, draped in a traditional style.
Just like the simple ensembles of both the bride and the groom, the couple’s intimate wedding ceremony too was a tribute to their traditions.
