Brewed Insights: A Curated Confluence Redefining the Indian Wedding Industry!
Hyderabad, 12th June 2025: Brewed Insights: The Industry Salon, a high-touch, invite-only gathering of India’s wedding industry visionaries, was hosted by celebrated wedding designer-turned-consultant Min
The distinguished panel featured Zuzer Lucknowala, CEO & Chairman, Party Cruisers; Bobby Kandhari, Stylist & Event Curator; Zak Alladin, Founder, Mowzz Audio & VP, Event Equipment Services Association and Radhika Pitti, Founder, Radhika Pitti Studio. The conversation was steered by moderator Vani Raju, an educator and creative enthusiast.
Attended by over 40 top-tier wedding professionals, the discussion delved into pressing themes, from the shift in client expectations and the rise of multi-expert collaborations to the art of strategic consulting, budget fluency, vendor trust-building, and the emerging relevance of niche specialists.
Minakshi also unveiled her consultancy’s vision to provide families with unbiased guidance, connect them with right-fit vendors, and empower the next-gen of wedding professionals. She emphasized her future focus on strategy, budget fluency, cultural context, and seamless coordination. Notably, she has consulted iconic names like GRT Jewellers, the NCC family, and the Raju family, with many more marquee collaborations underway.
Speaking on occasion Minakshi Gupta said, wedding consultancy is an emerging niche in the wedding planning industry that goes beyond just organizing events. It acts as a strategic bridge, bringing together all key stakeholders, from designers and decorators to venues and vendors. By understanding the couple’s vision, budget, and preferences, a wedding consultant curates the perfect match, ensuring every element aligns seamlessly. It works as a personalized guide to finding the right professionals who make the big day truly magical.
Bobby Kandhari sharing her views at the panel discussion said, over the years, everything about weddings has transformed, except one constant: the demand for quality. From design and décor to sound, styling, and planning, the possibilities today are endless. Clients are no longer satisfied with the usual; they crave experiences that are unique, fresh, and never seen before. The modern wedding is a canvas of creativity, where innovation meets impeccable execution.
Zuzer Lucknowala said, COVID was a defining moment for the wedding industry, it reshaped the way we celebrate love. One of the biggest shifts has been the surge in spending by the upper and middle classes, making weddings more personalized, curated, and experiential. Destination weddings have emerged as a sought-after trend, blending celebration with travel. Yet, amid all the change, one thing remains beautifully constant, the deep-rooted values and cherished traditions that continue to anchor every wedding celebration
Radhika Pitti said, wedding invitations have taken a bold leap into the digital age—modern, convenient, and eco-friendly. Yet, while the mode of invitation has evolved, the heart of the celebration remains rooted in tradition. Couples today embrace innovation, but they’re equally passionate about preserving the rituals, customs, and emotional essence that make Indian weddings truly special.
Zak Alladin said, once a luxury reserved for a select few, grand weddings were mostly the domain of wealthy families. Today, however, celebrations have gone mainstream—cutting across all sections of society, with families willing to invest generously to make the occasion unforgettable. Technology has played a game-changing role, revolutionizing how weddings are planned, executed, and experienced—from virtual invites and live-streamed ceremonies to immersive décor and smart planning tools. Weddings are now a beautiful blend of scale, sentiment, and sophistication.
