Putting together a bridal outfit with the help of a parent can be a trying experience. Opinions differ, patience runs thin and you might even catch wind of an ‘Ugh, you just don’t get it.’ For this parent-child duo, however, things fell into place rather naturally. “In terms of decor and outfits, I’ve totally left it to him,” says stylist Hoorvi Valaya. “Because I know there’s nobody better.” She’s referring to her father JJ Valaya, who has spent over three decades dressing brides at the House of Valaya. The designer would have nothing but the best for his own daughter. Luckily, the best was already in his archives.
Photographed by Shivamm Paathak
Hoorvi’s wedding lehenga was inspired by a piece from JJ Valaya Muse, a bespoke line where each design is made only once and never repeated. She had her eye on a particular lehenga, which was reworked in burnt orange and fuchsia, with antique-gold and jewel-toned resham embroidery. “When we did our trials, I saw multiple pieces, but I was very clear that this was the one that I wanted,” says Hoorvi. Embellished with crystals and gemstones and featuring art deco–inspired paisley motifs, the piece took nearly 2,000 hours to create.
The two understand each other’s instincts and have fostered a sense of trust, which makes working together easy—as long as you leave the designing to JJ and the styling to Hoorvi. This translated into complete control over the lehenga for JJ, while Hoorvi took over jewellery, hair and makeup. “I communicated my vision to her and then I stepped back,” says JJ. “She understands the ethos of the brand; I trust her,” he adds. “Although we do have our battles, she’s her own person now—and I respect that. Of course, as her father, I still see her as my little girl.” When it came to the lehenga, there was just a singular point of contention, a war that many a daughter has waged in households across the country, nay, the world: “The depth of the neckline,” says Hoorvi, only half-joking. “And the length of the blouse. That’s really the only struggle we’ve had.”
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