Clothes as dreamy as the wedding: Decoding Prateik Smita Patil and Priya Banerjee's wedding outfits by Tarun Tahiliani
On February 14, actor couple Prateik Patil Babbar and Priya Banerjee tied the knot. Their wedding attire was designed by Tarun Tahiliani , which led to a chatter amongst fashion aficionados especially with Babbar’s look. In an exclusive conversation with Wedding Times, Tarun Tahiliani shares the inspiration and design process behind the couple's wedding looks.
From the outset, Priya and Prateik's vision for their wedding attire was clear: “they wanted garments that would reflect their true selves, capturing their love in a way that felt genuine and free-spirited”. "In the modern India it’s no longer enough for the bride and groom to simply look the part—they want to feel it too. The modern couple desires an ensemble that empowers them, one that reflects their individuality and allows them to celebrate their special day with comfort and ease," he says, adding, "Wedding attire shouldn’t feel like a costume. It should be something that connects them to the emotions and experiences of the day, a garment that continues to grow with their personal style, just as their love will."
Prateik's looks, in particular, have sparked a conversation about gender-fluid fashion, with the pre-draped dhoti reinterpreting tradition for the modern man. Tahiliani's design approach was centered around creating a look that would reflect Babbar’s personality, with a silk drape shirt, paired with a pre-stitched charmeuse dhoti, and a meticulously hand-embroidered sherwani. “His ensemble is a narrative of modern masculinity told through the language of refined luxury and ease. The modern groom seeks freedom in self-expression, wearing what resonates with his personality,” Tahliani states, adding, "For centuries, Indian men intuitively draped fabric—whether as dhotis, lungis, or angavastrams—moving with grace and ease. The dhoti was not just ceremonial but everyday wear, offering both comfort and quiet sophistication. With the advent of Western tailoring, drapery gave way to structured silhouettes. While sharp tailoring has its place, there is undeniable beauty in fluidity—deeply rooted in our cultural memory."
While Banerjee’s look “was about balance—structural elements meeting fluid grace”. “The fishtail mermaid skirt enhanced the body’s natural form while resham embroidery, crystals, sequins, pearls, and beads brought a luminous richness. Paired with a structured corset, it creates a silhouette that is strong yet feminine. The beauty of the corset lies in its timelessness; it can be worn as a separate piece, paired with chic trousers, or a skirt that helps the bride to relive the memories tied to her wedding day in a simpler outfit,” he adds.
Tahiliani hopes his designs for the newlywed’s wedding attire will be a testament to the power of fashion to capture the essence of a couple's love story. "The emotional resonance of these ensembles lies in their ability to transcend the occasion," Tahiliani notes. "As the years pass, I envision these garments being revisited—worn on special occasions, reinterpreted for future celebrations. They are not pieces to be locked away; they are living memories, evolving with time, much like the love story they represent,” he concludes.
Talking about their wedding looks, Prateik shares, "We had a meeting for four hours, but we picked our outfits in 40 minutes. This was the first outfit that Priya picked and tried – and it worked." Priya, adds, "He wanted to wear a Bengali dhoti. So, I remember we had a meeting with TT (Tarun Tahiliani) and the first outfit he picked for Prateik was a fusion of dhoti."
From the outset, Priya and Prateik's vision for their wedding attire was clear: “they wanted garments that would reflect their true selves, capturing their love in a way that felt genuine and free-spirited”. "In the modern India it’s no longer enough for the bride and groom to simply look the part—they want to feel it too. The modern couple desires an ensemble that empowers them, one that reflects their individuality and allows them to celebrate their special day with comfort and ease," he says, adding, "Wedding attire shouldn’t feel like a costume. It should be something that connects them to the emotions and experiences of the day, a garment that continues to grow with their personal style, just as their love will."
Prateik's looks, in particular, have sparked a conversation about gender-fluid fashion, with the pre-draped dhoti reinterpreting tradition for the modern man. Tahiliani's design approach was centered around creating a look that would reflect Babbar’s personality, with a silk drape shirt, paired with a pre-stitched charmeuse dhoti, and a meticulously hand-embroidered sherwani. “His ensemble is a narrative of modern masculinity told through the language of refined luxury and ease. The modern groom seeks freedom in self-expression, wearing what resonates with his personality,” Tahliani states, adding, "For centuries, Indian men intuitively draped fabric—whether as dhotis, lungis, or angavastrams—moving with grace and ease. The dhoti was not just ceremonial but everyday wear, offering both comfort and quiet sophistication. With the advent of Western tailoring, drapery gave way to structured silhouettes. While sharp tailoring has its place, there is undeniable beauty in fluidity—deeply rooted in our cultural memory."
While Banerjee’s look “was about balance—structural elements meeting fluid grace”. “The fishtail mermaid skirt enhanced the body’s natural form while resham embroidery, crystals, sequins, pearls, and beads brought a luminous richness. Paired with a structured corset, it creates a silhouette that is strong yet feminine. The beauty of the corset lies in its timelessness; it can be worn as a separate piece, paired with chic trousers, or a skirt that helps the bride to relive the memories tied to her wedding day in a simpler outfit,” he adds.
Tahiliani hopes his designs for the newlywed’s wedding attire will be a testament to the power of fashion to capture the essence of a couple's love story. "The emotional resonance of these ensembles lies in their ability to transcend the occasion," Tahiliani notes. "As the years pass, I envision these garments being revisited—worn on special occasions, reinterpreted for future celebrations. They are not pieces to be locked away; they are living memories, evolving with time, much like the love story they represent,” he concludes.
Talking about their wedding looks, Prateik shares, "We had a meeting for four hours, but we picked our outfits in 40 minutes. This was the first outfit that Priya picked and tried – and it worked." Priya, adds, "He wanted to wear a Bengali dhoti. So, I remember we had a meeting with TT (Tarun Tahiliani) and the first outfit he picked for Prateik was a fusion of dhoti."
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