A wedding doesn’t end with the pheras, it simply changes its address. It moves into the home, living on in engraved silverware, monogrammed bed linen, heirloom tableware and the little details a couple reaches for every day. For Anjaleka Kriplani of Angie Homes, that’s where the real wedding story begins. Coming from a family synonymous with design, craftsmanship and luxury home furnishings, Kriplani has built on that legacy to make beautiful homes and thoughtful gifting more accessible. That’s where the Angie Homes x Manifest Wedding Registry comes in.
In conversation with Manifest, she talks about the new rules of wedding gifting, the art of designing homes that outlast the celebrations, and why the most luxurious pieces are the ones that become part of everyday life.
MANIFEST: You come from a family with a long legacy in design and exports. How has that shaped your philosophy?
ANGELIKA KRIPLANI: Our family business has always been related to design, creativity and good quality products. We were among India’s leading exporters of home furnishings and garments, supplying to retailers like Harrods, Neiman Marcus, Galeries Lafayette and House of Fraser, besides many boutique stores around the world. As a child, I saw the best interiors, furniture, bed linen, table linen, cushions and home fashion being created and sent all over the world. Watching my family, especially my mother, build beautiful things inspired me to continue that journey. It taught me that quality, creativity and timeless design never go out of style.
M: Angie Homes has made luxury more accessible. What was the vision behind the brand?
AK: It’s very ironic that today I have started an online portal called Angie Homes, which has over ten thousand home décor products. We could happily say that we are India’s answer to IKEA, but with better quality products, better taste and better curation. I started my career by bringing luxury furniture and international brands from America and Italy to India, at a time when import duties were as high as 150 per cent. But over the years, the world changed. Today, you’re not competing only with India, you’re competing with the world. People compare prices, quality and designs instantly. That’s why I decided to create Angie Homes. We wanted aspirational customers to have beautiful homes and quality products without something that hurts the pocket. I have always believed that if your designer has good taste, you can create beautiful, high-quality products without making them unaffordable.
M: How has wedding gifting changed in recent years?
AK: Couples today are much more aware of what they want. That’s why we introduced the Angie Homes Bridal Registry. If you want to buy an expensive gift, you don’t always have to take it from your parents’ pocket. Friends and loved ones can contribute. Couples simply create a checklist of products they want, and their family and friends can gift those pieces. It’s a beautiful way of building your future home. Every time you use those products, you remember the people who gifted them to you. That’s what makes the experience special. Along with bridal registries, we also curate personalised trousseaux. We engrave names on bed sheets, silver plates, charger plates, tea sets and many other gifts. We curate bed linen, table linen, pillows, wallpaper, mirrors and complete home styling, along with engagement gifting, roka gifting, destination wedding gifting and return gifts.
M: What are millennials and Gen Z looking for today?
AK: Millennials and Gen Z are very smart. They are well-travelled, research everything online, and know exactly what they want. They are moving towards gifts that have value and longevity. Clothes have a shorter shelf life, but a mirror, dinner set, tea set, tableware or silver can last ten or twenty years. Household products become part of everyday life, and that’s what younger couples appreciate today. They want meaningful gifts rather than just traditional presents.
M: What makes a wedding gift truly luxurious?
AK: Luxury is not only about how expensive something is. It’s about quality, usefulness and memories. Household products like kitchen equipment, bedding, tableware and silver last for a long time. They are value for money, useful every day and become part of the couple’s new home. Personalisation makes them even more meaningful because they create an emotional connection that stays with the family for years.
M: Every wedding today comes with at least two Pinterest boards, and often two very different generations of taste. How do you make both feel at home?
AK: Younger couples usually like contemporary furniture and modern interiors, while parents often prefer something more classic or fusion. Both can exist together beautifully. The couple can have contemporary spaces while the rest of the home reflects a more timeless style.
M: Has the Indian wedding really changed, or are couples simply celebrating it differently?
AK: When it comes to weddings, though, I don’t think traditions have changed. The basics remain the same. The rituals remain the same. The difference is that younger couples usually want more of their own friends around them and want to spend more time enjoying the celebration. Young people may not want celebrity performances or excessive décor, but they still want music, flowers, DJs, dance floors, mehendi and beautiful celebrations. They still enjoy colourful mehendis with musicians, bangles, friends and festivities. The biggest change is that they want to spend more time with their friends, enjoy the experience and create memories together.
M: A good meal is memorable, but so is the table it’s served on. Why has tablescaping become such an integral part of entertaining?
AK: Tabletop is a very important part of wedding décor. You can have good food and good alcohol, but the table setting has to be impeccable. People today are well travelled and have refined tastes. We offer tableware in porcelain, bone china and other premium materials, with floral, geometric, Indian and international designs. But luxury entertaining is much more than just plates. It includes candles, candelabras, flowers, table linen, lighting, glassware and accessories. We also conduct tabletop masterclasses where we teach people how to create mood boards, style napkins, choose dinnerware and cutlery, and put together elegant tables for everything from afternoon tea to formal dinners.
M: What’s the biggest décor myth couples still end up spending money on?
AK: I think couples often spend too much money on three or four different functions that people don’t really remember. I’d rather they have two important functions and invest in experiences that matter. The entrance should be the focal point because that’s the first impression. Then comes the mandap, because that’s where the sacred ceremony takes place. After that comes the dining area, where guests spend the most time. There is no need to fill every corner with flowers and decorations. Beautiful spaces need breathing room. I also believe couples should invest in things they will continue using after the wedding, whether that’s through a bridal registry, trousseau or products for their new home, instead of spending unnecessarily on things that last only one day.
M: Can a wedding be extravagant and responsible at the same time?
AK: Yes, definitely. Clients are becoming much more conscious about reusing décor. Entrance structures, photo backdrops, lighting, chandeliers, props and furniture can all be reused for another wedding, family celebration or party. Rental furniture has also become very popular. While fresh flowers naturally have a limited lifespan, many structural décor elements can be preserved and used again. Wherever people get a chance to reuse something, they definitely will.
1. Luxe Dinner Set | Rs18,000
A blue-and-white dinner set with a floral print that feels a little old-world, in the best way. It’s the kind of tableware that can make a dinner at home feel like an occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or setting the table for a family lunch.
2. Leather Coffee Box | Rs 42,000
A coffee station, but make it furniture. Wrapped in tan leather, this box keeps your coffee machine and essentials neatly tucked away, while looking good enough to have a place of its own in the living room or kitchen.
3. Aurelia Candle Holder | Rs 1,55,000
Candlelight does a lot of the work when it comes to setting a table, and this crystal candle holder makes it even better. With its ornate detailing and vintage feel, it’s a piece that comes into its own over a long dinner or a festive tablescape.
4. Celestia Curve Luxury Gold and Crystal Vase | Rs 5,85,000
This gold and crystal vase is for the corners of a home that need a little extra attention. Place it on a console, a side table or at the centre of a dining table. It makes a statement on its own, so flowers are entirely optional.
5. Blue and White Bedding Set | Rs 61,000
Blue checks, crisp white sheets and layered cushions make a case for keeping bedroom decor classic. It feels comfortable without being too casual, and is an easy way to bring a little more colour and pattern into a room without changing everything else.