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The Indian wedding is definitely larger than life. And that could not hold truer than at Manifest Life’s Wed In India celebrations at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai last night. It brought all the dazzle and drama onto the red carpet with a starry lineup of guests from Babil Khan to Anaita Shroff Adajania, Rasika Dugal, Pooja Gor and Nimrrit Kaur, Kaustav Dey, designers Ateev Anand, Ashdeen Lilaowala, Nachiket and Surbhi Barve, Saim Ghani, and Sandeep and Sarah Gonsalves, stylists Esha Amin, Isha Bhansali and luxury lifestyle influencers Vivek Dhadha and Riaan George. They were joined by key luminaries who shared powerful insights into the wedding conversations of tomorrow.
Held at Four Seasons’ Constellar ballroom, Wed In India was a night to remember with the country's most influential names—in weddings, fashion, photography, design, hospitality, jewellery, beauty and experiential luxury—converging under one roof. More than anything else, it marked the unveiling of Manifest Life's reimagined issue, that signalled a new chapter for the publication and reflected a refreshed editorial vision—one that celebrates the people, artistry and ideas shaping India's ever-evolving wedding landscape.
Setting the tone for the evening, Avarna Jain, Chairperson of RPSG Lifestyle Media, spoke about the philosophy behind Manifest Life and the journey ahead: "Weddings in India are a roller coaster of emotions—the bride, the groom, the friends, the families and a whole bunch of creative people that bring a wedding to life. When RPSG Lifestyle Media conceptualised Manifest Life, it is this essence that we wanted to capture. Stories of people associated with this industry, real weddings and all that goes behind creating India's most talked-about celebrations. Wed in India promises to be an evening of celebration with some of the brightest minds responsible for beautiful weddings. Manifest Life has only just started its journey."
Reiterating this, Aindrila Mitra, Editor of Manifest Life, shared why the celebration found its perfect home in Mumbai. "When it comes to weddings in India, it is about celebration, emotion, making memories and manifesting what a dream life should be like. For us at Manifest, it's very important to engage with the experts and planners who make this dream for people possible as we inspire them to create memories for a lifetime. A city like Mumbai—which is energetic, joyful and colourful, much like the theme of our current edition—made for the natural choice for Wed in India."
The evening began with a lively panel discussion with the industry's most influential voices, moderated by the ever-effervescent Cyrus Sahukar. Queenie Singh, entrepreneur and founder of Jewels by Queenie, Ankita Asthana, co-founder of WeddingNama, couturier Vaishali Shadangule of Vaishali S, Sandhya Shekar, founder of Mokae Beauty and Jai Sharma of Envelop, explored the changing language of Indian weddings—from personalisation and craftsmanship to the future of luxury celebrations.
Beyond the stage, the guest list read like a who's who of India's creative community. Actors Babil Khan, Rasika Dugal, Pooja Gor and Nimrit Kaur were in attendance along with fashion stylist and creative director Anaita Shroff Adajania, designers Ashdeen Lilaowala, Ateev Anand, Kaustav Dey, Nachiket and Surbhi Barve, Saim Ghani, and Sarah and Sandeep Gonsalves.
They were joined by stylists, luxury tastemakers and creators including Esha Amin, Isha Bhansali, Vivek Dhadha and Riaan George.
For the wedding fraternity, Wed in India proved to be much more than a glamorous evening—it became the industry's living room. As the wedding planners, photographers, filmmakers, designers and celebration specialists moved effortlessly between conversations, they found themselves reconnecting with old collaborators while forging new partnerships. Among those spotted exchanging thoughts with the guests were Rajesh Satankar and Sachin Patidar of Knotting Bells, Rahul Soman of Jumping Souls and Sabareesh Sankar of SDS Studio, as they shone the spotlight on the collaborative spirit that continues to define India's thriving wedding ecosystem.
As the Hospitality Partner, Four Seasons Mumbai elevated the experience with impeccable hospitality and a menu worthy of a grand celebration. Guests sampled artisanal cheeses and tapenades, creamy burratini bowls, saffron risottos and an indulgent dessert spread featuring brûléed gulab jamun with cardamom rabdi and classic tiramisu.
As conversations gave way to celebration, singer-songwriter Maahi Mukherjee brought the room to life with an energetic live performance, encouraging guests to linger a little longer over music, laughter and cocktails.
The evening was also enlivened with the support of a distinguished line-up of partners. Vedica Himalayan Spring Water joined as the Hydration Partner, BMW India as Luxury Mobility Partner, while TUMI, in association with Reliance Brands Limited, came on board as the Luxury Travel Partner. ABD Maestro - with AODH Whiskey and Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka, added to the celebrations as the Celebration Partner, while thoughtfully curated gift hampers by Gift Studio completed the experience.
With Wed in India, Manifest Life didn't simply launch a new issue—it announced an exciting new direction. Bringing together influential voices, celebrated creators and premium brands, it embodied everything the modern Indian wedding represents today: culture, creativity, craftsmanship and community.
The celebration had a singular, clear voice: Manifest Life's next chapter promises to be every bit as inspiring as the stories it sets out to tell.