Priyanka Chigurupati and Abhinav Varma Kalidindi's futuristic wedding is one for the books
The couple chose the unconventional route with a metaverse-themed sangeet and intergalactic ensembles.
A chance meeting back in 2020 and an Instagram DM later, here they are - very much in love and making new memories hand-in-hand. Priyanka Chigurupati and Abhinav Varma Kalidindi's love story is far from conventional.
How They Met
"Abinav and I first met at my sister's wedding back in 2020, but I have absolutely no memory of it. Post the wedding, he DMed me on Instagram and we got to talking. Six months later, we met in person and the rest is history. Believe it or not, my sister always knew that we'd end up together!" says the bride.
The Proposal
"In March of 2022, Priyanka and I took a trip to Dubai. Our relationship was going through a rough patch. but on the flight back to the US, we said, 'let's take this further'. It was just intuition. Priyanka texted her sister while on the flight, and by the time she landed, our parents had already met. We were engaged! However, I formally proposed to her in May in our going-to be home, where we now have so many memories," shares the groom.
Leading Up to the Big Day
"Priyanka wanted one event to be over the top, and the others to be super-intimate...She is obsessed with anything furturistic, so hosting a metaverse-themed sangeet was an obvious choice. On the other hand, for our nuptials, we wanted it to be all about us," Abhinav reveals.
The Met Gala Sangeet Ceremony
For the metaverse-inspired sangeet function, guests were asked to dress up in futuristic outfits. They were then scanned at the soirée as 3D models, through IKONZ proprietary machines, and teleported to a virtual world where their lookalikes were dancing. From the invitation to the intergalactic ensembles, it was something never done ever before, reminisces Priyanka.
Our Advice
"Avoid getting too involved in wedding planning. Delegate and have someone execute your vision so that you can live every moment to the fullest," the couple recommends.
The Details -
Wedding Planners: Uma Chigurupati & Pragnya Chigurupati Narra
Décor: Eat Drink Party
Evento Photographer: One
Fine Day Pictures
Bride's Outfits: Gaurav Gupta, Mishru, Javanti Reddy, Sophie Couture Groom's Outfits: Sabyasachi, Gaurav Gupta, The Wilson's
Hairstylist: Sandy Artistry