About The Great Indian Wedding Book
Six editions. A journey through Indian weddings, the craftsmanship that shapes them and the people who bring them to life.
The Great Indian Wedding Book is a luxury coffee table publication dedicated to the many worlds that come together in an Indian wedding. Published by Atul Pandey, it brings bridal fashion and jewellery into conversation with design, hospitality, destinations, photography, cuisine, invitations, gifting and entertainment. Its purpose is to document the ideas and expertise behind a celebration, while offering inspiration to couples, families and wedding professionals.
Since its first edition in 2012, the collection has grown to six volumes. Each belongs to a different chapter of the publication’s journey, retaining a shared interest in Indian wedding culture and creative expression. Together, the editions form an archive of the people, aesthetics and specialist disciplines through which weddings take shape.
Where the journey began
The first edition was unveiled by Sonam Kapoor at India International Jewellery Week in 2012, with Hema Malini also present at the launch. The setting brought the publication into a conversation about bridal style, jewellery and the significance of craftsmanship. From the beginning, the book looked beyond the ceremony alone to consider the wider imagination and preparation surrounding an Indian wedding.
The original edition brought together expert perspectives across couture, food, entertainment and jewellery. Its published section titles included The Wedding Wishlist, Bespoke, The Wedding Palette, The Wedding Splurges and The Wedding Resources. These subjects established an editorial approach that connected visual inspiration with personal expression and the discovery of specialist talent.
The collection through six editions
Edition 1.0 · The beginning · 2012
The inaugural burgundy and gold volume introduced The Great Indian Wedding Book as a substantial, collectible reference for wedding inspiration. Edited by Iram Mirza and Jotica Sehgal, it brought together fashion, colour, luxury ideas and professional insight. Its launch marked the start of a collection concerned with both the beauty of a wedding and the expertise behind its creation.
Edition 2.0 · A wider wedding world · 2014
The second edition was unveiled by Jacqueline Fernandez at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, in June 2014, with Sharman Joshi joining her on stage. Its five announced sections were The Great Indian Bride, The Great Indian Wedding Ideas, The Travel Guide, The Gifting Guide and The Resource Book. The blue and gold volume connected bridal dressing with destinations, gifts and specialist services, giving readers several routes into imagining and planning a celebration.
Edition 3.0 · A distinctive chapter in the archive
The third volume continued the collection, with a richly illustrated cover featuring a peacock, floral forms and gold detailing against blue, teal and plum tones. It remains a visually distinctive part of the six-edition archive. Alongside the other volumes, it reflects the publication’s continuing interest in the decorative richness and creative possibilities of Indian weddings.
Edition 4.0 · The personal celebration · 2017
Launched in Mumbai with Bipasha Basu in 2017, the fourth edition placed personalisation at the centre of its launch message. Contemporary coverage described the relationship between trousseau, invitations, cuisine, souvenirs and destinations. Its focus recognised couples’ desire to shape the different parts of their wedding around their own preferences. The burgundy and gold volume forms another chapter in the collection’s exploration of celebration and identity.
Edition 5.0 · The makers come together · 2025
Neha Dhupia unveiled the fifth edition on 5 October 2025 at India’s Best Wedding Makers Conclave, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Conceptualised by Copper Events, the occasion also featured Varun Dhawan and Esha Gupta and included the unveiling of the IBWM Powerlist. The launch placed the book within a gathering recognising the planners, designers, jewellers, photographers, chefs and other specialists who contribute to the wedding industry.
Edition 6.0 · Contemporary bridal expression · 2026
The sixth edition was unveiled with Tiger Shroff at India’s Best Wedding Makers Conclave 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Its opening section, The Great Indian Bride, brings together ten design houses: Manish Malhotra, Falguni Shane Peacock, Abhinav Mishra, JJ Valaya, Amit Aggarwal, Ritika Mirchandani, Shantnu Nikhil Couture, Aisha Rao, Anita Dongre and Itrh.
Photographed by Pravin Talan, styled by Tanya Ghavri, with hair and makeup by Shradha Luthra, the editorial presents different approaches to colour, silhouette and craftsmanship. The floral-covered sixth volume continues the collection’s wider engagement with the choices and creative disciplines involved in a wedding.
The people behind the celebration
The Great Indian Wedding Book’s relationship with India’s Best Wedding Makers connects the publication with a platform for industry conversations, collaboration and recognition. The launches of Editions 5.0 and 6.0 at IBWM brought the printed volumes into the company of professionals whose work shapes the celebrations industry.
The book and the conclave serve complementary purposes. A publication gives ideas and creative work a lasting place to be explored; a gathering allows people to exchange perspectives and build professional relationships. Both direct attention towards the expertise behind a finished celebration, from the most visible creative decisions to the detailed work that supports them.
The journey continues online
This website extends the publication’s conversation through editorial features across the wedding world. Readers can discover bridal fashion, design, venues, food and beverage, photography, planning, beauty, gifting and entertainment, while exploring the book’s history in its dedicated edition collection.
The six books remain central to that identity. Their covers, launch milestones and individual contexts trace a journey that began in 2012 and continues through Edition 6.0. At its heart is an enduring interest in how Indian weddings bring culture, personal expression and professional craftsmanship together.
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