Bride: Natasha
Groom: Leopold
Pictures Courtesy: Melroy Creado Photography
City of Residence: Mississauga
Q: How did you two meet, and what was your first impression of each other?
We met quite unexpectedly through work while we were both based in Mumbai. He was working at a radio station, and I was at a PR agency, and what started as a conversation about ad spots quickly turned into something more. My first impression was that he was as big a Bollywood buff as I am, which instantly made our chats fun, effortless, and familiar.
Q: Can you share the story of your proposal/engagement?
There was no single proposal moment; instead, our love story itself felt like the proposal. After nearly a decade of long-distance, countless late-night conversations, and growing together across cities and continents, choosing marriage felt inevitable. It was a quiet, cinematic fairytale built on deep friendship, unwavering trust, and the kind of love that doesn’t need a dramatic question because the answer was always known. On the day of our civil marriage, when asked if I had butterflies, I realized what I felt instead was a calm I had never known before. It was like coming home.
Q: Describe your wedding day for us. Did you have a favorite part of the wedding?
Our wedding day felt straight out of a film. After years of being each other’s home from miles away, standing at the altar was pure magic. My favorite moment was our first dance. It felt like the world paused, and seven years of anticipation suddenly felt perfectly, beautifully worth it.
Q: Tell us more about your reception.
Our reception was pure enchantment—an evening of dancing, music, and long-overdue catchups beneath twinkling bumble lights in Mumbai. We envisioned the night as a fairytale, a whimsical “autumn wonderland,” and the lawn, draped in dusty blue, rust orange, and powder tones, blossomed with lush florals, pampas, and a multitude of glowing lamps. A heartfelt shoutout to my sister, brother-in-law, and our parents, who pulled off every detail flawlessly despite the instructions from miles away!
Q: How did you choose your wedding attire for both of you?
My wedding fit had to radiate energy, femininity, and full-on vibes… flowy, effortless, and completely me. I chose a Martin Thornburg Blanca, a soft ivory ball gown shimmering with glitter tulle, layered floral appliqués, and a bodice that felt made for movement and celebration. The train? Totally manageable, so I could vibe, spin, and cut loose without holding back! He brought sleek, confident energy in black-tie separates from Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, finished with a timeless bow tie. Together, we were elegant, effortless, and 100% “us”!
Q: Were any traditions or customs particularly important to include in your wedding?
Traditions were woven into every moment of our wedding, giving it color, rhythm, and heart. The Saddo ceremony during the wedding had me draped in a red silk sari, a graceful rite that marked the bride’s new chapter. The Roce, a pre-wedding ritual with coconut milk applied as blessings, became a shared experience for us, letting us prep for the D-day side by side. The Vojem, a traditional gift exchanged between our families, turned into a playful and warm-hearted ritual, full of laughter, blessings, and the sense of two families officially joining forces.
Q: Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently?
Honestly, nothing major. Maybe we could’ve started packing a bit earlier, but let’s be real… the last-minute chaos just added to the thrill. Some of our funniest memories came from the unexpected hiccups, and honestly, that’s what made the whole ride feel familiar and less intimidating!
Q: What do you love the most about one another?
That we can fully be ourselves, laugh, argue, roast, or just vibe in silence, and it always clicks! Years of long distance taught us patience, trust, and that the little moments matter just as much as the big ones. Chaos, comfort, constant laughs… and we continue to be each other’s happy place, and favorite human.
Q: How does it feel to be married, and what are you most looking forward to in this new chapter together?
Being married feels like the same cozy life we’ve already built, but with a new sense of forever stitched into it. We’re looking forward to countless little adventures together, like lazy mornings, spontaneous plans, belly laughs that make our cheeks hurt, quiet moments just being. After nine years, it’s still the same comfort, the same joy… only now, it’s official for the world!
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to couples planning their wedding, what would it be?
Keep it real and ditch the playbook. Don’t sweat the small stuff, skip the pressure to be the “perfect” bride or groom, and do it your way. Laugh through the chaos, devour all the food, dance like no one’s watching, and make it yours. The wedding is one day, but the memories and the marriage are forever.
