"Dipen and I met on a dating app called Dil Mil," Komal shared. "For our first date, I got all dressed up thinking we were going to a fancy rooftop in D.C.—and he showed up in jeans, sneakers, and a baseball cap. I remember thinking, Really? This guy? But then… five hours flew by. We didn't stop talking. That rooftop bar became the start of something unexpected and wonderful." As for when she knew he was The One? "It wasn't a single moment. It was watching him with my family and his friends—just how naturally he fit into every space of my life. He had all the traits I was looking for. And somehow, he even managed to make spreadsheets exciting during wedding planning."
When Komal & Dipen tied the knot at the stunning Marriott Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, MD, it wasn't just a wedding—it was an experience. One part royal, two parts glam, and generously sprinkled with heartwarming moments and joyous surprises, their wedding weekend was the kind of affair guests are still raving about (possibly recovering from).
Komal's wedding came just a year after her sister's, so she jokingly says she "borrowed half the vendors" and avoided reinventing the wheel. But make no mistake—she and Dipen were both all in. "Usually, you hear about the bride doing everything, but Dipen and I balanced things out. I focused on the little details and the decor vibe; he handled the finances and logistics. I think we got through it with a lot of patience... and carbs." The soft glow of her lehenga shimmered under the mandap's delicate floral canopy, courtesy of Lucky Events LLC, who didn't just "do" decor—they created an atmosphere. Think ethereal mandap meets enchanted garden.
No wedding runs this smoothly without a superhero behind the scenes. Enter Xquisit Events LLC, who brought organization, creativity, and a whole lot of love to every inch of this celebration. From timeline wizardry to last-minute magic (word on the street is they handled a surprise sangeet performance setup like pros), this team kept everything running seamlessly while letting Komal & Dipen soak up every second. Their vision, execution, and signature calm-under-pressure energy made all the difference—and it showed.
Let's talk about the moment—you know the one. The ceremony began with Dipen's grand baraat, which was anything but low-key. Picture this: a dance-fueled parade, dhols setting the rhythm, and Dipen arriving like a rockstar. Even a few uncles ditched their shoes to feel the beat. Pure magic. But then Komal stepped out. Dressed in a breathtaking bridal ensemble that turned every head (and left at least one auntie dramatically fanning herself), she was the picture of grace and tradition.
Their first look was another highlight—a beautifully choreographed moment with equal parts romance and laughter. (Spoiler alert: Dipen may or may not have shed a very manly tear.) MayJah Films was there to capture every blink-and-you'll-miss-it detail with cinematography so rich and vivid you'd think it was shot for the big screen. But beyond the sparkle and speeches, what truly set this wedding apart was how personal it felt. Inspired by their love of community and family, Komal & Dipen designed every element—from ceremony rituals to reception details—with intention.
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Dipen and I met on a dating app called Dil Mil. Our first date was at the nice rooftop bar in D.C., where I got all nicely dressed up, and he showed up in jeans, hoodies, sneakers, and a baseball cap! Didn’t think our first date would last five hours at the rooftop just talking away! I started realizing Dipen was the one not in a single moment, but when I saw how he was with my family, his family, and friends, and how they were so compatible. He had all the traits I wanted in someone!
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
The day of our proposal, Dipen came to my apartment as I was getting ready for the “holiday work party” that he said we were attending. The whole time, he was pacing around and looking nervous, so I started getting doubts. However, my sister assured me that she was away for the weekend, so Dipen couldn’t possibly be planning anything without her! He mentioned we had to stop by a memorial in DC to meet up with a coworker. I was getting skeptical again but went along with it. We arrived at the Japanese lantern area near the MLK Memorial in DC, and of course, there was no coworker waiting for us. Dipen gets down on one knee, and instead of getting excited and emotional, I start yelling at him to stop joking around and get up! (He’s gotten down on one knee before as a joke) I slowly start to realize that he isn’t joking and this is really happening. My emotions turn from anger to happiness and emotions so quickly! Afterward, he still mentioned that we had to attend the “holiday party,” which I believed. We get to the hotel rooftop, where we’re supposedly pregaming with some of these coworkers, just to find all of our close family and friends jump out and surprise me! It was truly the perfect day, and Dipen did such an amazing job planning everything for the tee!
Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
My wedding happened a year after my sister’s wedding, so it was a little easier for me to find vendors since I took half of hers! Usually, you hear of brides doing all the wedding planning, but here, Dipen and I contributed equally using our strengths. I focused more on the little details and decor while he focused on the finances and logistics. It did get stressful at times, for sure, but Dipen and I made sure to work together and not let things get to us.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I never wanted to wear the traditional red color for my wedding outfit. A lot of the colors I chose for each of my events were all the non traditional route. I chose green for my wedding lehenga since it’s my favorite color and is what I have always wanted to wear for my wedding!
This unforgettable experience proved that South Asian weddings are more than just events.
