Bhavna Tripuraneni and Adam Harbaugh first met during a UCLA Business School trip to Japan. A friendship quickly turned into something more, and four-and-a-half years later, Adam proposed in Paris. He had flown in to meet Bhavna, while she was traveling for work, and after picking up wine and cheese, the two made their way to the banks of the Seine. As the sun set and street musicians played nearby, Adam got down on one knee.
The couple had visited San Miguel de Allende a few years earlier with friends and considered it one of their favorite destinations. When it came time to plan their wedding, they reached out to Manda of Mae&Co Creative. She mentioned a newly opened property—Our Habitas San Miguel—and it immediately felt like the right fit. “The hotel was serene and beautifully reflective of the nature surrounding it, but still close to the bustling town,” Bhavna says. “With great food made with local ingredients and the most welcoming staff, it was an easy decision.”
The weekend began with a welcome party at the Rosewood Terrace, a favorite spot from their first trip. “We love the walk from the Rosewood to the Belmond—the most picturesque in the city, in our opinion,” Bhavna notes. “We led a segment of the guests to the Blue Bar at the Belmond for a nightcap after the welcome party came to an end.”
Both the sangeet and wedding ceremony were held at Our Habitas. “The aesthetic was largely driven by the venue, which already had such a defined look that was vibrant but reflective of the city and natural elements in the area,” she says. The sangeet favored the pinks and oranges in the space, while the wedding ceremony florals by Noble leaned into greens and rich jewel tones. To capture each detail on camera Anni Graham took to the lens.
For the welcome party at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Bhavna wore a sage green beaded mini dress with a matching cape from Annie’s Ibiza, silver Aeyde sandals, and a beaded clutch by Cult Gaia. Adam wore an emerald green Ted Baker suit that echoed both the rooftop setting and his fiancée’s look.
The sangeet took on a more traditional tone. “Classic, big, bold Indian—and because I wasn’t wearing traditional red for the wedding ceremony, it felt right to wear something with red hues on this day,” Bhavna explains. Her lehenga was by Sabyasachi and paired with jewelry from her mother. She topped the look with suede cowboy boots from Paris Texas.
For the ceremony, the bride chose a white lace lehenga also by Sabyasachi. “I wanted to wear something that would capture my Indian heritage but still felt like a white dress,” she shares. She paired it with Mach & Mach mules. Adam wore a midnight blue Armani tuxedo with custom pearl cufflinks by Samuel Glassman Paris, etched with the coordinates of their Paris engagement spot.
Immediately after the ceremony, Bhavna changed into a lace mini-dress by Danielle Frankel. “I feel most comfortable in a mini-dress always,” she says. Adam switched out his formal Louboutin loafers for embroidered Stubbs & Wootton slip-ons featuring cocktail motifs—fitting for the celebration ahead.
On November, 2, 2024, the ceremony took place at La Troje, overlooking the valley and distant mountains. “For the ceremony itself, we wanted to weave in elements from both of our heritages, so we included two Catholic readings and two Indian traditions, which included Mangalsutra necklace tying and Saptapadi,” the bride remembers.
Bhavna’s sisters introduced each tradition, offering guests context, before Adam placed the necklace on Bhavna and they circled the ceremonial fire. “Our officiant, Tommy, did a great job at keeping it light but also meaningful and believe that helped us relax,” the bride notes. “We attended his wedding together when we first started dating, having him officiate brings our relationship full circle.”
Following the ceremony, Dinner was served family-style beneath the open sky. The menu featured a roasted heirloom salad, yuca steak, catch-of-the-day fish, and local long bean sides, followed by crème brûlée. Lighting and production by VVR Pro created a warm ambiance. The Ben Mallare Entertainment band opened the night, before DJ sets from BGolden Productions carried the celebration into the later hours.
The couple shared their first dance to “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges. “After our first dance and once the speeches wrapped up, we felt like we could finally take a breath and enjoy the evening,” they say. “We immediately made our way to the bar, grabbed a drink, and found a spot to simply enjoy a moment together.”
As the reception ended, the setting transformed for a late-night celebration in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The DJ returned with a live saxophonist, and guests danced all evening.
