The light in Sicily feels different. It moves softly, wrapping itself around the vines, the sea, and the stone. By late afternoon, it becomes liquid gold, the kind of light that makes everything slow down. That’s what welcomed Jayna and Janak when they arrived in Marsala, ready to begin a weekend that would become more than a wedding. It would become a story of cultures, colours, and people finding home in each other.
When we first met back in Spring 2024, it was through an in-person meeting that instantly felt right. Jayna and Janak spoke about their vision with warmth and curiosity, two people deeply in love, but also deeply intentional. They didn’t want a wedding that looked perfect; they wanted one that felt honest. Over the months that followed, we spoke often about how to bring their story to life, how to balance Indian traditions with Sicilian rhythm, and how to make each moment feel unhurried, generous, and alive. Planning with them felt like a conversation that kept unfolding, gentle, creative, and full of meaning.
Everyone arrived at Baglio Oneto on 18th July, a serene estate overlooking endless vineyards, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people fall in love here. It was the day before the wedding, a quiet evening marked by the sound of luggage wheels on cobblestone, greetings that turned into laughter, and the first glass of Marsala wine shared between friends and family. The sunset stretched across the horizon as stories began to unfold, a prelude to what was coming.
The wedding itself took place on 19th July at Baglio Donna Franca, a historic winery carved into the Sicilian countryside. The venue carried the weight of time, its stone walls warm from the sun, its view tumbling down toward the sea. It wasn’t just beautiful; it belonged to the land. That authenticity was exactly what Jayna and Janak wanted: something real, something with soul, an Indian wedding in Italy that would feel rooted in place yet alive with heritage.
The morning began quietly. Rhea and Smita worked with a kind of gentle rhythm, helping Jayna prepare while the courtyard filled with the scent of jasmine and freshly cut flowers. Manuela Motisi’s floral arrangements on the mandap looked effortless, loose, romantic, touched by the landscape rather than arranged against it. The air felt still, almost reverent.
By the time guests began to arrive, the sun had turned everything into gold. The ceremony was framed by vineyards and a horizon that refused to end. Jayna and Janak stood surrounded by their families, a fusion of traditions unfolding under the open sky.
It began with the Jaan Aagman, Janak’s arrival, met with music, colour, and laughter as families greeted one another in the courtyard. From there, the Ganesh Puja invited blessings for the day ahead, followed by the Kanyadan, when Jayna’s parents placed her hand into Janak’s, a gesture that carries both grace and gravity. Under the mandap, draped in soft tones that echoed the Sicilian landscape, the rituals continued through the Mangal Phera, Saptapadi, and the moment Jayna received the Mangalsutra and Sindoor. Each tradition was honoured with care, yet carried out with a sense of lightness and joy that matched the setting.
There was laughter during the Koda Kodi game, flower petals in the air during the Pheras, and the sound of conch shells blending with the Mediterranean wind. It was a ceremony that felt both ancient and alive — a meeting of two heritages that spoke the same language of love, a perfect reflection of what an Indian wedding in Italy can be when tradition meets landscape.
After the ceremony, everyone gathered for a traditional Indian lunch — a first for Cucina Nomade Mediterranea, who approached it with the same artistry they bring to Sicilian cuisine. They had never cooked an Indian menu before, but they poured their heart into it, and it showed. The flavours were vibrant and full of soul, honouring the spirit of Indian hospitality while keeping a distinctly Sicilian touch. Guests couldn’t stop talking about the food; it was unexpected, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
After lunch came what, in Indian culture, is known as the farewell to the bride, though it was anything but somber. There were tender family moments, of course, but the air was filled more with pride than sadness. The couple figuratively waved goodbye to their families and friends as they drove away in a sleek Porsche from Gandolfo Luxury Rent, laughter echoing behind them. They wandered through the countryside together, taking in the quiet before the next celebration began, while guests returned to Baglio Oneto to rest and freshen up before the evening festivities.
As the venue grew quiet again, the day took an unexpected turn… the kind that only happens when no one’s watching. Jayna and Janak, still in their wedding attire, ended up by the pool, their laughter echoing through the courtyard before a playful splash broke the stillness. It was one of those rare, unscripted moments that seemed to capture everything about them: joyful, unguarded, and completely present.
After the splash, they both got changed — a quiet reset before the evening began. In a moment that felt both symbolic and spontaneous, they each had their hair trimmed, shedding the weight of the morning and stepping into the next chapter… together. Then, as the light softened across the vineyards, they shared a first look: simple, emotional, and filled with a sense of calm that only the two of them seemed to understand.
As the sun began to dip, everyone returned to Baglio Donna Franca for a drinks reception bathed in golden light. The breeze carried the scent of salt and wine through the courtyard, and as the sky turned shades of coral and mauve, something beautiful happened: Jayna and Janak shared their first dance on the walkway across the pool, framed by the setting sun. Guests arrived to find them already dancing, the water reflecting the light, the music soft and full of feeling. It was cinematic and entirely unplanned — a moment that felt suspended in time.
Speeches followed, and so did dinner under the stars. Tables glowed with candles and laughter spilled into the night. Cucina Nomade Mediterranea created a menu that celebrated Italy, Dynamics Roadshow brought rhythm to the evening, and Mattia Cilia’s cocktails kept spirits high. Everything glowed under the lights set by Lion’s Service, shimmering over tables dressed in linen and lush flowers. Varna Studios captured it all: the joy, the movement, the ease of a day that unfolded exactly as it was meant to.
After dinner, the celebration moved to the inner courtyard where a night of dancing and surprise performances began. Music drifted through the open air, guests joined in without hesitation, and joy echoed between the ancient stone walls. It felt spontaneous, electric, and full of life, a fitting end to a day that had already felt timeless.
When the night finally came to an end, the air smelled faintly of earth and sea (and Tequila Rose). And for a moment, everything was still, that beautiful kind of stillness that follows a day filled with life. For Jayna and Janak, this wasn’t just a wedding. It was a gathering of two cultures that spoke to each other through music, food, and love. It was proof that when celebration is led by meaning, everything, from the design to the atmosphere, feels effortless.
If you’re dreaming of your own Indian wedding in Italy, where landscape, culture, and story meet, I would love to help bring it to life. Together, we can create something that feels both grounded and timeless, a reflection of who you are, and the life you’re building together.
Planning, Coordination & Styling – Maila Enea Weddings & Events
Venue & Wine – Baglio Donna Franca
Catering – Cucina Nomade Mediterranea
Florals – Manuela Motisi Floral Design
Photography & Videography – Varna Studios
Production & Lighting – Lion Service Group Events
Rentals – Ge.Ni. Maison Events
Bar – Matto Mad
Stationery – Maila Enea Weddings & Events & Ongrafica Event Designer
Vintage Car – Gandolfo Luxury Rent
Hair Styling – Styled by Smita
Makeup Artist – Rhea Beauty
Indian Bridal Dress – Bibi London
DJ – Dynamic Roadshow
The light in Sicily feels different. It moves softly, wrapping itself around the vines, the sea, and the stone. By late afternoon, it becomes liquid gold, the kind of light that makes everything slow down. That’s what welcomed Jayna and Janak when they arrived in Marsala, ready to begin a weekend that would become more than a wedding. It would become a story of cultures, colours, and people finding home in each other.
When we first met back in Spring 2024, it was through an in-person meeting that instantly felt right. Jayna and Janak spoke about their vision with warmth and curiosity, two people deeply in love, but also deeply intentional. They didn’t want a wedding that looked perfect; they wanted one that felt honest. Over the months that followed, we spoke often about how to bring their story to life, how to balance Indian traditions with Sicilian rhythm, and how to make each moment feel unhurried, generous, and alive. Planning with them felt like a conversation that kept unfolding, gentle, creative, and full of meaning.
Everyone arrived at Baglio Oneto on 18th July, a serene estate overlooking endless vineyards, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people fall in love here. It was the day before the wedding, a quiet evening marked by the sound of luggage wheels on cobblestone, greetings that turned into laughter, and the first glass of Marsala wine shared between friends and family. The sunset stretched across the horizon as stories began to unfold, a prelude to what was coming.
The wedding itself took place on 19th July at Baglio Donna Franca, a historic winery carved into the Sicilian countryside. The venue carried the weight of time, its stone walls warm from the sun, its view tumbling down toward the sea. It wasn’t just beautiful; it belonged to the land. That authenticity was exactly what Jayna and Janak wanted: something real, something with soul, an Indian wedding in Italy that would feel rooted in place yet alive with heritage.
The morning began quietly. Rhea and Smita worked with a kind of gentle rhythm, helping Jayna prepare while the courtyard filled with the scent of jasmine and freshly cut flowers. Manuela Motisi’s floral arrangements on the mandap looked effortless, loose, romantic, touched by the landscape rather than arranged against it. The air felt still, almost reverent.
By the time guests began to arrive, the sun had turned everything into gold. The ceremony was framed by vineyards and a horizon that refused to end. Jayna and Janak stood surrounded by their families, a fusion of traditions unfolding under the open sky.
It began with the Jaan Aagman, Janak’s arrival, met with music, colour, and laughter as families greeted one another in the courtyard. From there, the Ganesh Puja invited blessings for the day ahead, followed by the Kanyadan, when Jayna’s parents placed her hand into Janak’s, a gesture that carries both grace and gravity. Under the mandap, draped in soft tones that echoed the Sicilian landscape, the rituals continued through the Mangal Phera, Saptapadi, and the moment Jayna received the Mangalsutra and Sindoor. Each tradition was honoured with care, yet carried out with a sense of lightness and joy that matched the setting.
There was laughter during the Koda Kodi game, flower petals in the air during the Pheras, and the sound of conch shells blending with the Mediterranean wind. It was a ceremony that felt both ancient and alive — a meeting of two heritages that spoke the same language of love, a perfect reflection of what an Indian wedding in Italy can be when tradition meets landscape.
After the ceremony, everyone gathered for a traditional Indian lunch — a first for Cucina Nomade Mediterranea, who approached it with the same artistry they bring to Sicilian cuisine. They had never cooked an Indian menu before, but they poured their heart into it, and it showed. The flavours were vibrant and full of soul, honouring the spirit of Indian hospitality while keeping a distinctly Sicilian touch. Guests couldn’t stop talking about the food; it was unexpected, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
After lunch came what, in Indian culture, is known as the farewell to the bride, though it was anything but somber. There were tender family moments, of course, but the air was filled more with pride than sadness. The couple figuratively waved goodbye to their families and friends as they drove away in a sleek Porsche from Gandolfo Luxury Rent, laughter echoing behind them. They wandered through the countryside together, taking in the quiet before the next celebration began, while guests returned to Baglio Oneto to rest and freshen up before the evening festivities.
As the venue grew quiet again, the day took an unexpected turn… the kind that only happens when no one’s watching. Jayna and Janak, still in their wedding attire, ended up by the pool, their laughter echoing through the courtyard before a playful splash broke the stillness. It was one of those rare, unscripted moments that seemed to capture everything about them: joyful, unguarded, and completely present.
After the splash, they both got changed — a quiet reset before the evening began. In a moment that felt both symbolic and spontaneous, they each had their hair trimmed, shedding the weight of the morning and stepping into the next chapter… together. Then, as the light softened across the vineyards, they shared a first look: simple, emotional, and filled with a sense of calm that only the two of them seemed to understand.
As the sun began to dip, everyone returned to Baglio Donna Franca for a drinks reception bathed in golden light. The breeze carried the scent of salt and wine through the courtyard, and as the sky turned shades of coral and mauve, something beautiful happened: Jayna and Janak shared their first dance on the walkway across the pool, framed by the setting sun. Guests arrived to find them already dancing, the water reflecting the light, the music soft and full of feeling. It was cinematic and entirely unplanned — a moment that felt suspended in time.
Speeches followed, and so did dinner under the stars. Tables glowed with candles and laughter spilled into the night. Cucina Nomade Mediterranea created a menu that celebrated Italy, Dynamics Roadshow brought rhythm to the evening, and Mattia Cilia’s cocktails kept spirits high. Everything glowed under the lights set by Lion’s Service, shimmering over tables dressed in linen and lush flowers. Varna Studios captured it all: the joy, the movement, the ease of a day that unfolded exactly as it was meant to.
After dinner, the celebration moved to the inner courtyard where a night of dancing and surprise performances began. Music drifted through the open air, guests joined in without hesitation, and joy echoed between the ancient stone walls. It felt spontaneous, electric, and full of life, a fitting end to a day that had already felt timeless.
When the night finally came to an end, the air smelled faintly of earth and sea (and Tequila Rose). And for a moment, everything was still, that beautiful kind of stillness that follows a day filled with life. For Jayna and Janak, this wasn’t just a wedding. It was a gathering of two cultures that spoke to each other through music, food, and love. It was proof that when celebration is led by meaning, everything, from the design to the atmosphere, feels effortless.
If you’re dreaming of your own Indian wedding in Italy, where landscape, culture, and story meet, I would love to help bring it to life. Together, we can create something that feels both grounded and timeless, a reflection of who you are, and the life you’re building together.
Planning, Coordination & Styling – Maila Enea Weddings & Events
Venue & Wine – Baglio Donna Franca
Catering – Cucina Nomade Mediterranea
Florals – Manuela Motisi Floral Design
Photography & Videography – Varna Studios
Production & Lighting – Lion Service Group Events
Rentals – Ge.Ni. Maison Events
Bar – Matto Mad
Stationery – Maila Enea Weddings & Events & Ongrafica Event Designer
Vintage Car – Gandolfo Luxury Rent
Hair Styling – Styled by Smita
Makeup Artist – Rhea Beauty
Indian Bridal Dress – Bibi London
DJ – Dynamic Roadshow
