Not every bridal event is about the colour of the lehenga or the perfect Instagram shot. Some go deeper. The Bridal Retreat, a unique five-day experience aimed at soon-to-be brides, has brought filmmaker and cultural icon Karan Johar on board—not just for his name, but for what he represents: storytelling, self-discovery, and emotion.
Johar, known for crafting India’s most iconic love stories on screen, is now stepping into a different kind of narrative—one that unfolds away from the spotlight. “Weddings are magical, but they’re also a whirlwind. What happens when the music stops and real life begins? That’s the space this retreat lives in,” said Johar. “It’s an invitation for brides to take a pause—to look inward, to reflect, to just be.”
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Created by E-Factor Experiences, an event company with over 20 years in the business of designing immersive formats, The Bridal Retreat is not another bridal fair. It’s part introspection, part preparation—and fully about the woman beneath the bridal outfit.
“This isn’t a checklist of things to do before the wedding,” said Samit Garg, co-founder and MD at E-Factor. “This is about how a woman enters marriage—with clarity, strength, and a strong sense of who she is. That’s the foundation everything else stands on.”
The retreat is built around real conversations and guided sessions. Topics range from mental wellness and physical vitality to identity, communication, and modern relationships. Think of it as a soft landing pad before a big leap. Sessions are led by experts—therapists, artists, coaches, stylists—who bring both depth and relatability.
The programme has been personally designed by Manika Garg and Sonali Thakore, who wanted to reimagine bridal preparation beyond makeup trials and sangeet choreography. In 2025, The Bridal Retreat will travel to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and Goa—with participant numbers intentionally kept small to maintain intimacy.
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At its heart, this isn’t just a retreat. It’s a space where women are reminded that before they promise forever to someone else, they deserve a quiet moment with themselves.
Because before “I do,” there should always be “I am.”
