DEVIKA NARAIN

Born and brought up Lucknow, growing up I could never have imagined that I would be leading a team of young designers in an attempt to change the landscape of the wedding industry.

One of the things I often get asked is: How did you get started in all of this?

For as long as I can remember I have always been a curious person and wanted to do something for myself.

Growing up in a family that was always looking for an excuse to celebrate was a blast! Reasons like “because we’re family” or “‘cos we just won a match” were always enough. Now I’m finding excuses to bring people together and bring back the happiness that has always been a part of celebrations.

But, it didn’t all start like that. It began with me wanting to pursue a Literature degree and becoming a journalist. So I packed my bags and headed to Delhi to follow my dreams. After several failed attempts at media jobs and a lot of angst trying to choose just one thing to be in life, I realized that my unusual combination of interests and skills was a strength, not a liability. I gave up the pursuit of a regular job and sought a creative life, despite my inability to draw.

Four years into working as a planner for another company, I decided I wanted to do something of my own.

Weddings, till this point had all been about theater and showmanship and revolved around impressing your guests. I wanted to change all of that and be able to create weddings that were personal and truly brought people together to celebrate.

These days, I spend my time trying to understand the psychology of spaces and see how they can contribute to celebrations and not just make a difference but also give back to society- all while I try to coach the best team of designers in the world!

About

A niche wedding design company, that creates unique spaces that celebrate the heritage of the Indian subcontinent with a modern sensibility.

Devika Narain and company was born on the dining table of a small rented apartment with the simple goal of creating spaces that were personal and uniquely Indian. Today, our team of young designers work with local artisans and craftsmen to tell personal histories through spaces and celebrate the heritage of the Indian subcontinent with a modern sensibility.

Biography

We design beautiful weddings and create spaces that tell love stories and leave you with memories so vivid, that they can make you dance even on a dull day!
We don’t believe in fairy tales, we believe in the real and celebrations that are worth remembering for a lifetime. We design for the eclectic bride, the one who is not afraid to open her hair and dance at her own party. We create parties and weddings, that are not just spaces but experiences that start at five pm and refuse to end till the am.

Awards

WOW Awards 2015
Gold: Best Design.

Belief Awards 2016

Personal Information

Devika Narain & Co. believes in bringing to the table years of experience in planning and designing with attention to details to transform your dream wedding into reality. If at the end of the day, you have dirty feet, a sparkle in your eyes and a happy heart, everything is worth it!