Kanakavalli Bride : Manjari

Manjari weds Varun

Kanakavalli Bride Manjari believes that love can be all-consuming and also bewilderingly distant –  it is rarely ever simple and that’s what makes it so real. Manjari and Varun went to the same university for years and even attended the same elective course, but had never even noticed each other. They finally met through a mutual friend after college, and that’s when things unfolded, slowly, quietly and organically. It wasn’t dramatic or rushed, Manjari says, but it felt steady and right. She took her time, and is glad that she did. There was no grand, surprise proposal, but a quiet understanding between Manjari and Varun that they wanted to spend their lives together. Nobody had to ask, “Will you marry me?” because, after many heartfelt conversations, they both already knew the answer.

Manjari is Tamil and Varun is Gujarati, so they wanted a ceremony in which both of them – and everyone attending – felt involved and included. Their wedding was deeply rooted in intention. They chose to have a Tamil Marabu Murai Thirumanam on their farm, surrounded by nature and their closest people. Manjari designed every detail – from the decor to the structure of the rituals. One of the most special moments was the Inai Erpu Vizha, a beautiful ritual in which the bride and groom accept each other as equals. They chose to skip the Kanyadaan entirely – nobody gave anyone away. Manjari and Varun simply held hands and chose each other. The wedding was traditional and meaningful, reflecting a deep love for craft and culture, from their outfits to the food they served. The ceremony ended just as the sun came up, exactly as the couple had hoped.

“There’s something weirdly wonderful about waking up and knowing you’ve got a built-in buddy for everything—from life’s big moments to deciding who’s getting up to switch off the fan,” says Manjari about married life so far. It’s comforting and chaotic, full of small, strange joys, and that’s what makes it special. 

As a weaving artist who grew up in a South Indian household, one of the things Manjari was most particular about was her sari. Her mother’s blue wedding sari was etched in her memory, and she had hoped to weave her own wedding kanjivaram but was unable to find the time. She knows what a true kanjivaram feels like and as someone who works with her hands everyday, Manjari needed her sari to come from a place that respected the craft.

When she first walked into Kanakavalli, she says she felt a sense of relief and fell for the brand – the collection felt authentic and grounded to her, reassuring the weaver in her. The team was patient and kind, helping her find the exact shade of blue she had always imagined wearing for her wedding – simple, traditional and timeless. The whole experience, says Manjari, felt personal and honest.

Manjari paired her Kanakavalli kanjivaram with her mother’s jewellery. She says it felt like carrying a piece of her mum with her through her wedding day – something old, something real and something that had already witnessed love and celebration before.

A big thank you to Manjari for being a beautiful Kanakavalli Bride and sharing the story of her wedding with us. We wish her and Varun a lifetime of love and laughter.

Wedding Credits -

Makeup: @makeupbyagashya
Photography: @timeless_treasures.in
Venue: @paakuvanam
Decor: @ezlileventz

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