Wedding planners decode Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok's wedding

The wedding of cricketer and the son of legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok brought together two prominent families in a multi-day celebration that blended Punjabi and Maharashtrian traditions.

Saaniya comes from a Punjabi business family with roots in Amritsar.

Their wedding festivities were designed to honour both families’ cultural heritage, with a vibrant Punjabi-style Mehendi followed by a Maharashtrian wedding ceremony centred on traditional rituals and a Pangat-style meal.According to the planners, Vismay Chokshi, founder and director of Eternity by Trinity, and Gehna Alimchandani, CEO of the company, the couple’s brief emphasised cultural authenticity rather than spectacle.

“The brief from the beginning was that the wedding should feel like the coming together of two families and two cultures, not a spectacle,” said Vismay.“The storytelling unfolded across two distinct moods. The Mehendi carried a playful carnival spirit, while the wedding ceremony focused on subtle grandeur and spiritual elegance. The Mehendi celebration was built around the concept of a Punjabi bazaar-style carnival designed to encourage guest participation. It was planned as an experience rather than just décor. Guests moved through curated stalls to create their own gifting bags filled with bangles, bindis, bath salts, lip balms and other items sourced directly from Amritsar, which was personally meaningful to the bride’s family,” Vismay and Gehna saidThe wedding ceremony centred on Maharashtrian traditions.

“Arjun and his family were clear that the rituals should remain authentic. The traditional Maharashtrian Pangat meal was particularly important. It is not just a dining format but a cultural practice that carries deep meaning. The Pangat meal, traditionally served to guests seated in rows." The wedding décor followed a theme of “subtle grandeur,” featuring soft whites, blush pinks, fresh greens and muted gold accents. A 270-degree mandap structure formed the visual centrepiece of the ceremony, allowing guests from multiple angles to view the rituals comfortably."Singer Shankar Mahadevan performed the Mangalashtak, the traditional verses recited during Maharashtrian wedding rituals, adding a ceremonial and emotional dimension to the proceedings," said the planners.