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diff --git a/addons/theme_aakriti_events/views/website_templates.xml b/addons/theme_aakriti_events/views/website_templates.xml
index 1147469..bd79e65 100644
--- a/addons/theme_aakriti_events/views/website_templates.xml
+++ b/addons/theme_aakriti_events/views/website_templates.xml
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
                 @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playball&display=swap');
 
                 #wrap {
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
+                    background-color: #fcf6e9 !important;
                     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
                 }
 
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@
                 @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playball&display=swap');
 
                 #wrap {
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
+                    background-color: #fcf6e9 !important;
                     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
                 }
 
@@ -429,7 +429,7 @@
                 @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playball&display=swap');
 
                 #wrap {
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
+                    background-color: #fcf6e9 !important;
                     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
                 }
 
@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@
                     border: 2px dashed #d4a14a;
                     padding: 20px;
                     border-radius: 12px;
-                    background: #FAF8F5;
+                    background: #fcf6e9;
                     text-align: center;
                     transition: all 0.2s ease;
                 }
@@ -646,7 +646,7 @@
                 @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playball&display=swap');
 
                 #wrap {
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
+                    background-color: #fcf6e9 !important;
                     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
                 }
 
@@ -701,1260 +701,256 @@
     <!-- Inherit and Override Homepage to match events.aakritidesign.com -->
     <template id="theme_aakriti_events_homepage" inherit_id="website.homepage" active="True" customize_show="False">
         <xpath expr="//div[@id='wrap']" position="replace">
-            <style>
-                @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&amp;family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&amp;family=Playball&amp;display=swap');
-
-                .aakriti-home-wrap {
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
-                    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
-                    color: #0f172a;
-                    overflow-x: hidden;
-                }
-                
-                .aakriti-cursive {
-                    font-family: 'Playball', cursive !important;
-                    color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    font-size: 2.2rem;
-                }
-
-                h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
-                    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
-                    color: #0b223e;
-                    font-weight: 700;
-                }
-                
-                .text-brand-plum { color: #0b223e !important; }
-                .text-brand-gold { color: #d4a14a !important; }
-                .bg-brand-plum { background-color: #0b223e !important; color: white !important; }
-                .bg-brand-gold { background-color: #d4a14a !important; color: white !important; }
-
-                /* CSS Animations */
-                @keyframes fadeInUp {
-                    from {
-                        opacity: 0;
-                        transform: translateY(40px);
-                    }
-                    to {
-                        opacity: 1;
-                        transform: translateY(0);
-                    }
-                }
-                @keyframes spinSlow {
-                    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
-                    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
-                }
-                @keyframes pulseGold {
-                    0%, 100% {
-                        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.25);
-                    }
-                    50% {
-                        box-shadow: 0 15px 60px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.5);
-                    }
-                }
-                @keyframes floatSlow {
-                    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
-                    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
-                }
-
-                .animated-fade-in {
-                    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
-                    opacity: 0;
-                }
-                .delay-100 { animation-delay: 100ms; }
-                .delay-200 { animation-delay: 200ms; }
-                .delay-300 { animation-delay: 300ms; }
-                .delay-400 { animation-delay: 400ms; }
-                .delay-500 { animation-delay: 500ms; }
-
-                /* Hero Carousel Styles */
-                .carousel-item {
-                    height: 95vh;
-                    min-height: 650px;
-                    background-size: cover;
-                    background-position: center;
-                    background-repeat: no-repeat;
-                }
-                .carousel-overlay {
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: 0;
-                    left: 0;
-                    right: 0;
-                    bottom: 0;
-                    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.45) 30%, rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.85) 100%);
-                }
-                .carousel-caption-custom {
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: 50%;
-                    transform: translateY(-50%);
-                    left: 8%;
-                    right: 8%;
-                    text-align: left;
-                    color: white;
-                    max-width: 850px;
-                    z-index: 10;
-                }
-                .carousel-pretitle {
-                    font-size: 1.1rem;
-                    letter-spacing: 6px;
-                    font-weight: 700;
-                    color: #d4a14a;
-                    margin-bottom: 20px;
-                    display: block;
-                    text-transform: uppercase;
-                    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
-                }
-                .carousel-title {
-                    font-size: 4.25rem;
-                    font-weight: 800;
-                    color: white !important;
-                    line-height: 1.15;
-                    margin-bottom: 25px;
-                    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
-                }
-                .carousel-title span {
-                    color: #d4a14a !important;
-                }
-                .carousel-text {
-                    font-size: 1.3rem;
-                    font-weight: 300;
-                    line-height: 1.8;
-                    color: #f8fafc;
-                    margin-bottom: 45px;
-                    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
-                }
-                
-                /* Buttons */
-                .btn-premium-primary {
-                    background-color: #0b223e !important;
-                    border: 2px solid #d4a14a !important;
-                    color: white !important;
-                    font-weight: 700;
-                    letter-spacing: 2px;
-                    padding: 16px 36px;
-                    border-radius: 30px;
-                    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                    text-transform: uppercase;
-                    font-size: 0.85rem;
-                    display: inline-block;
-                    text-decoration: none;
-                }
-                .btn-premium-primary:hover {
-                    background-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    color: #0b223e !important;
-                    transform: translateY(-4px);
-                    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.4);
-                }
-                .btn-premium-secondary {
-                    background-color: transparent !important;
-                    border: 2px solid white !important;
-                    color: white !important;
-                    font-weight: 700;
-                    letter-spacing: 2px;
-                    padding: 14px 36px;
-                    border-radius: 30px;
-                    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                    text-transform: uppercase;
-                    font-size: 0.85rem;
-                    margin-left: 15px;
-                    display: inline-block;
-                    text-decoration: none;
-                }
-                .btn-premium-secondary:hover {
-                    background-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    border-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    color: #0b223e !important;
-                    transform: translateY(-4px);
-                    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.4);
-                    text-decoration: none;
-                }
-
-                /* Section Styles */
-                .section-padding {
-                    padding: 120px 0;
-                }
-                .section-subtitle {
-                    font-size: 0.95rem;
-                    text-transform: uppercase;
-                    letter-spacing: 5px;
-                    font-weight: 700;
-                    color: #d4a14a;
-                    margin-bottom: 15px;
-                    display: block;
-                }
-                .section-title {
-                    font-size: 3rem;
-                    font-weight: 800;
-                    margin-bottom: 30px;
-                    color: #0b223e;
-                    position: relative;
-                    display: inline-block;
-                    padding-bottom: 20px;
-                }
-                .section-title::after {
-                    content: '';
-                    position: absolute;
-                    left: 0;
-                    bottom: 0;
-                    width: 80px;
-                    height: 4px;
-                    background-color: #d4a14a;
-                    border-radius: 2px;
-                }
-                .text-center .section-title::after {
-                    left: 50%;
-                    transform: translateX(-50%);
-                }
-
-                /* Luxury Divider */
-                .luxury-divider {
-                    display: flex;
-                    align-items: center;
-                    margin: 25px 0;
-                }
-                .luxury-divider::before, .luxury-divider::after {
-                    content: '';
-                    flex: 1;
-                    height: 1px;
-                    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.6), transparent);
-                }
-                .luxury-divider span {
-                    padding: 0 15px;
-                    font-size: 0.75rem;
-                    color: #d4a14a;
-                    letter-spacing: 4px;
-                    font-weight: 600;
-                    text-transform: uppercase;
-                }
-                
-                /* About Collage Grid */
-                .about-collage {
-                    position: relative;
-                    height: 520px;
-                }
-                .about-collage::before {
-                    content: '';
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: 3%;
-                    left: 3%;
-                    width: 94%;
-                    height: 94%;
-                    border: 2px solid #d4a14a;
-                    border-radius: 16px;
-                    z-index: 1;
-                    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                }
-                .about-collage:hover::before {
-                    transform: scale(1.03) rotate(1.5deg);
-                    border-color: #0b223e;
-                }
-                .collage-img {
-                    position: absolute;
-                    border-radius: 12px;
-                    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.12);
-                    object-fit: cover;
-                    border: 6px solid white;
-                    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                }
-                .collage-img:hover {
-                    transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-8px);
-                    z-index: 10 !important;
-                    border-color: #d4a14a;
-                    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.25);
-                }
-                .collage-img-1 {
-                    width: 60%;
-                    height: 75%;
-                    top: 0;
-                    left: 0;
-                    z-index: 3;
-                }
-                .collage-img-2 {
-                    width: 50%;
-                    height: 50%;
-                    top: 10%;
-                    right: 0;
-                    z-index: 2;
-                }
-                .collage-img-3 {
-                    width: 45%;
-                    height: 45%;
-                    bottom: 0;
-                    right: 8%;
-                    z-index: 4;
-                }
-                
-                /* Strength Cards */
-                .strength-card {
-                    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
-                    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
-                    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.2) !important;
-                    border-top: 5px solid #d4a14a !important;
-                    border-radius: 16px;
-                    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                    overflow: hidden;
-                    position: relative;
-                    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.03);
-                }
-                .strength-card:hover {
-                    transform: translateY(-12px);
-                    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.15);
-                    border-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                }
-                .strength-card-number {
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: 15px;
-                    right: 20px;
-                    font-family: 'Playball', cursive !important;
-                    font-size: 2.5rem;
-                    color: rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.18);
-                    line-height: 1;
-                    transition: all 0.5s ease;
-                }
-                .strength-card:hover .strength-card-number {
-                    color: rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.45);
-                    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
-                }
-                .strength-card img {
-                    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
-                }
-                .strength-card:hover img {
-                    transform: scale(1.05);
-                }
-                
-                /* Choose Us layout */
-                .choose-us-icon-box {
-                    background: #0b223e;
-                    width: 70px;
-                    height: 70px;
-                    border-radius: 50%;
-                    display: flex;
-                    align-items: center;
-                    justify-content: center;
-                    margin-bottom: 20px;
-                    border: 2px solid #d4a14a;
-                    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.15);
-                    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                }
-                .choose-us-icon-box img {
-                    width: 32px;
-                    height: 32px;
-                    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
-                    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
-                }
-                .d-flex:hover .choose-us-icon-box {
-                    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(15deg);
-                    background-color: #d4a14a;
-                    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.35);
-                }
-                .d-flex:hover .choose-us-icon-box img {
-                    filter: brightness(0);
-                    transform: scale(1.1);
-                }
-                .choose-us-center-img-wrap {
-                    position: relative;
-                    display: inline-block;
-                    padding: 25px;
-                }
-                .choose-us-center-img-wrap img {
-                    width: 300px;
-                    height: 300px;
-                    border-radius: 50%;
-                    object-fit: cover;
-                    border: 6px solid #d4a14a;
-                    position: relative;
-                    z-index: 2;
-                    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.2);
-                    transition: all 0.5s ease;
-                    animation: pulseGold 6s infinite ease-in-out;
-                }
-                .choose-us-center-img-wrap:hover img {
-                    transform: scale(1.05);
-                    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.4);
-                }
-                .choose-us-center-img-wrap::before {
-                    content: '';
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: 10px;
-                    left: 10px;
-                    right: 10px;
-                    bottom: 10px;
-                    border-radius: 50%;
-                    border: 2px dashed rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.4);
-                    z-index: 1;
-                    animation: spinSlow 30s linear infinite;
-                    pointer-events: none;
-                }
-                .choose-us-center-img-wrap::after {
-                    content: '';
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: -5px;
-                    left: -5px;
-                    right: -5px;
-                    bottom: -5px;
-                    border-radius: 50%;
-                    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.2);
-                    z-index: 0;
-                    animation: spinSlow 50s linear infinite reverse;
-                    pointer-events: none;
-                }
-
-                /* Service Cards */
-                .service-card {
-                    background: white;
-                    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
-                    border-radius: 16px;
-                    overflow: hidden;
-                    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.02);
-                    position: relative;
-                }
-                .service-card:hover {
-                    transform: translateY(-12px);
-                    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.12);
-                    border-color: #d4a14a;
-                }
-                .service-img-container {
-                    height: 260px;
-                    overflow: hidden;
-                    position: relative;
-                    background-color: #f1f5f9;
-                }
-                .service-img-container img {
-                    width: 100%;
-                    height: 100%;
-                    object-fit: cover;
-                    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                }
-                .service-card:hover .service-img-container img {
-                    transform: scale(1.12);
-                }
-                .service-img-overlay {
-                    position: absolute;
-                    top: 0;
-                    left: 0;
-                    width: 100%;
-                    height: 100%;
-                    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11, 34, 62, 0) 30%, rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.7) 100%);
-                    opacity: 0.85;
-                    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
-                }
-                .service-card:hover .service-img-overlay {
-                    opacity: 0.95;
-                    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.1) 10%, rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.85) 100%);
-                }
-                .service-icon-badge {
-                    position: absolute;
-                    bottom: -20px;
-                    right: 24px;
-                    width: 55px;
-                    height: 55px;
-                    background: #0b223e;
-                    border-radius: 50%;
-                    display: flex;
-                    align-items: center;
-                    justify-content: center;
-                    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.3);
-                    border: 2.5px solid #d4a14a;
-                    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
-                    z-index: 3;
-                }
-                .service-icon-badge img {
-                    width: 26px;
-                    height: 26px;
-                    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
-                    transition: all 0.3s ease;
-                }
-                .service-card:hover .service-icon-badge {
-                    background-color: #d4a14a;
-                    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(15deg);
-                }
-                .service-card:hover .service-icon-badge img {
-                    filter: brightness(0);
-                }
-                
-                /* FAQ Accordion */
-                .faq-accordion .accordion-item {
-                    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.08);
-                    border-radius: 16px !important;
-                    margin-bottom: 20px;
-                    overflow: hidden;
-                    background: white;
-                    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
-                    transition: all 0.3s ease;
-                }
-                .faq-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
-                    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.04);
-                    border-color: rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.3);
-                }
-                .faq-accordion .accordion-button {
-                    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
-                    font-weight: 700;
-                    color: #0b223e;
-                    padding: 24px;
-                    font-size: 1.05rem;
-                    transition: all 0.3s ease;
-                    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
-                }
-                .faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
-                    background-color: #f8fafc;
-                    color: #0b223e;
-                    box-shadow: none;
-                    border-left: 5px solid #d4a14a !important;
-                    font-weight: 800;
-                }
-                .faq-accordion .accordion-body {
-                    padding: 24px;
-                    line-height: 1.8;
-                    color: #475569;
-                    font-size: 0.95rem;
-                    background-color: #f8fafc;
-                    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.04);
-                }
-                
-                /* Founder Spotlight */
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-                                 <h1 class="carousel-title animated-fade-in delay-200">Designing Experiences<br/><span>Beyond</span> Aesthetics</h1>
-                                 <p class="carousel-text animated-fade-in delay-300">We design and manage events with insight, not just aesthetics. With a deep understanding of how traditions, families, logistics, and emotions intersect, every celebration is planned with care and clarity.</p>
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-                                 <div class="luxury-divider"><span>♦ DESIGN &amp; EVENT STYLING ♦</span></div>
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-                                     Aakriti Design specializes in event decor and wedding design that goes beyond surface level styling. We design environments that reflect your story, your culture, and the experience you want your guests to remember.
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-                                     Every celebration carries emotion, movement, and energy. Our approach to event design begins with understanding how people gather, how a space flows, and how each element supports the overall experience. From weddings and fusion celebrations to private and corporate events, design is considered in relation to the space, the guests, and the moment being celebrated.
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-                                     <div class="strength-card-number">01</div>
-                                     <img src="https://events.aakritidesign.com/assets/img/home/banner/strength/our-strengths-custom.webp" class="img-fluid rounded mb-3" style="height: 180px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover;" alt="Custom Event Design"/>
-                                     <h4 class="h5 font-weight-bold text-brand-plum mb-2">Custom Event Design</h4>
-                                     <p class="text-muted mb-0" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">Bespoke visual elements and creative designs built specifically to reflect your story and aesthetic vision.</p>
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-                                     <img src="https://events.aakritidesign.com/assets/img/home/banner/strength/our-strengths-fusion.webp" class="img-fluid rounded mb-3" style="height: 180px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover;" alt="Multicultural Fusion"/>
-                                     <h4 class="h5 font-weight-bold text-brand-plum mb-2">Multicultural Fusion</h4>
-                                     <p class="text-muted mb-0" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">Expert blending of varied cultural rituals and design aesthetics for respectful and unique celebrations.</p>
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-                                     <img src="https://events.aakritidesign.com/assets/img/home/banner/strength/our-strengths-space.webp" class="img-fluid rounded mb-3" style="height: 180px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover;" alt="Space &amp; Flow Planning"/>
-                                     <h4 class="h5 font-weight-bold text-brand-plum mb-2">Space &amp; Flow Planning</h4>
-                                     <p class="text-muted mb-0" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">Detailed layout architecture that guides guest movement and coordinates setup logistics smoothly.</p>
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-                             <h2 class="section-title text-brand-plum">Why Choose Us?</h2>
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-                                         <h4 class="h5 font-weight-bold mb-2">Fusion Wedding Experts</h4>
-                                         <p class="text-muted" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">Specializing in multicultural celebrations, we thoughtfully blend traditions with modern design for a respectful experience.</p>
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-                                         <p class="text-muted" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">We design environments in relation to the space and guest flow, ensuring every element supports the energy of the gathering.</p>
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-                                             <img src="https://events.aakritidesign.com/assets/why-choose-us/icon/expert.webp" alt="Expert"/>
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-                                         <h4 class="h5 font-weight-bold mb-2">Expert Execution Insight</h4>
-                                         <p class="text-muted" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">With over 10 years of experience, we understand not only how events should look, but how they function in real time for a stress-free day.</p>
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-                                         <h4 class="h5 font-weight-bold mb-2">Bespoke Creative Styling</h4>
-                                         <p class="text-muted" style="font-size: 0.9rem;">Your story is never a template. We design from the ground up, creating environments that reflect your unique culture and vision.</p>
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-                                             <p class="text-muted mb-0" style="font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6;">Luxury, experience-driven design and logistics coordination matching your exact theme.</p>
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-                                                 Can you design a fusion wedding that includes multiple cultures or religious ceremonies?
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-                                                 Yes. Aakriti Design specializes in fusion and multicultural weddings, thoughtfully blending traditions with modern design in a seamless and respectful way.
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-                                                 Yes. We work across a range of budgets and focus on creating custom solutions that feel intentional, well executed, and aligned with the scale of each celebration.
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-                                                 Do you offer full-service event decor or rentals only?
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-                                                 We offer both. Our services include custom decor design, styling, rentals, and on-site execution support, depending on the needs of the event.
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-                                     <img src="https://events.aakritidesign.com/assets/img/home/banner/founder-bio.webp" class="img-fluid rounded-circle" alt="Paarul Ladd"/>
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-                                 <h4 class="h5 text-brand-plum font-weight-bold mb-1">Paarul Ladd</h4>
-                                 <span class="text-muted d-block mb-4" style="font-size: 0.9rem; font-style: italic;">Founder &amp; Creative Director</span>
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-                                     Paarul Ladd is the creative force behind Aakriti Design Events, bringing over 10 years of experience in event design, logistics, and space management. Her work is informed by a deep understanding of how celebrations unfold, how families interact, and how environments shape experience.
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-                                     Paarul is known for her ability to blend cultures seamlessly, creating events that feel personal, thoughtful, and beautifully balanced. Her background spans large scale events, intimate weddings, and complex fusion celebrations, giving her a grounded perspective that goes far beyond aesthetics.
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-                                     Clients trust Paarul not only for her creative eye, but for her calm presence, practical insight, and ability to guide them through the process with clarity and confidence.
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+                            <div class="relative">
+                                <div class="absolute -inset-4 -z-10 rounded-3xl bg-gradient-to-br from-gold-soft/40 to-sage/15 blur-2xl"></div>
+                                <img alt="Aakriti Design — Create a space that supports your life." class="w-full rounded-2xl shadow-2xl ring-1 ring-navy/10" loading="eager" src="/theme_aakriti_events/static/src/img/vastu-poster.png"/>
+                                <!-- Injected text over image as in previous step if desired, or just image -->
+                                <!-- <div style="position: absolute; top: 10%; left: 0; width: 100%; text-align: center;">
+                                    <h3 class="font-serif" style="color: #0b223e; font-size: 2.5rem; margin: 0; font-weight: 400;">Create a space</h3>
+                                    <h3 class="font-serif" style="color: #5a5a5a; font-size: 2rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; margin: 0;">that supports your life.</h3>
+                                    <p style="color: #0b223e; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 20px;">Aligned for modern living.</p>
+                                </div> -->
+                                <!-- <div style="position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; background: rgba(252, 246, 233, 0.95); padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px;">
+                                    <div class="flex items-center">
+                                        <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#d4a14a" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="mr-3 h-6 w-6"><path d="M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2"></path><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"></circle></svg>
+                                        <span style="font-size: 0.85rem; color: #0b223e; line-height: 1.4;">Vastu Consultations<br/>in person and online</span>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div class="flex flex-col justify-center text-right" style="font-size: 0.85rem; color: #0b223e; line-height: 1.6;">
+                                        <span class="flex items-center justify-end"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#d4a14a" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="mr-2"><rect width="20" height="16" x="2" y="4" rx="2"></rect><path d="m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7"></path></svg>info@aakritidesign.com</span>
+                                        <span class="flex items-center justify-end"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="#d4a14a" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="mr-2"><path d="M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z"></path></svg>DM or WhatsApp 647 284 1811</span>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div> -->
+                                <!-- <div style="position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 80px; height: 80px; background: #fcf6e9; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid #d4a14a; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column;">
+                                    <span style="font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; color: #d4a14a; line-height: 1;">AD</span>
+                                </div> -->
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </section>
+                    
+                    <section class="border-y border-border/60" style="background-color: #fefaef;">
+                        <div class="mx-auto max-w-6xl px-6 py-20">
+                            <div class="mb-14 max-w-2xl">
+                                <p class="mb-3 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-gold" style="margin-bottom: 0.75rem;">What I offer</p>
+                                <h2 class="font-serif text-4xl text-navy md:text-5xl" style="margin: 0;">Five ways to bring your space into balance</h2>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="grid gap-px overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-border/60 bg-border/60 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
+                                <div class="group bg-cream p-8 transition-colors hover:bg-card">
+                                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-house mb-5 h-7 w-7 text-gold" aria-hidden="true" style="margin-bottom: 1.25rem;"><path d="M15 21v-8a1 1 0 0 0-1-1h-4a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v8"></path><path d="M3 10a2 2 0 0 1 .709-1.528l7-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.582 0l7 6A2 2 0 0 1 21 10v9a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z"></path></svg>
+                                    <h3 class="mb-2 font-serif text-2xl text-navy" style="margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;">Vastu for Homes</h3>
+                                    <p class="text-sm leading-relaxed text-muted-foreground" style="margin: 0;">Bring harmony, ease, and grounded energy to the rooms you live in.</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="group bg-cream p-8 transition-colors hover:bg-card">
+                                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-briefcase mb-5 h-7 w-7 text-gold" aria-hidden="true" style="margin-bottom: 1.25rem;"><path d="M16 20V4a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16"></path><rect width="20" height="14" x="2" y="6" rx="2"></rect></svg>
+                                    <h3 class="mb-2 font-serif text-2xl text-navy" style="margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;">Business Vastu</h3>
+                                    <p class="text-sm leading-relaxed text-muted-foreground" style="margin: 0;">Align your workspace for growth, clarity, and steady prosperity.</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="group bg-cream p-8 transition-colors hover:bg-card">
+                                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-sparkles mb-5 h-7 w-7 text-gold" aria-hidden="true" style="margin-bottom: 1.25rem;"><path d="M11.017 2.814a1 1 0 0 1 1.966 0l1.051 5.558a2 2 0 0 0 1.594 1.594l5.558 1.051a1 1 0 0 1 0 1.966l-5.558 1.051a2 2 0 0 0-1.594 1.594l-1.051 5.558a1 1 0 0 1-1.966 0l-1.051-5.558a2 2 0 0 0-1.594-1.594l-5.558-1.051a1 1 0 0 1 0-1.966l5.558-1.051a2 2 0 0 0 1.594-1.594z"></path><path d="M20 2v4"></path><path d="M22 4h-4"></path><circle cx="4" cy="20" r="2"></circle></svg>
+                                    <h3 class="mb-2 font-serif text-2xl text-navy" style="margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;">Wellness Spaces</h3>
+                                    <p class="text-sm leading-relaxed text-muted-foreground" style="margin: 0;">Create healing environments for studios, clinics, and retreats.</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="group bg-cream p-8 transition-colors hover:bg-card">
+                                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-flame mb-5 h-7 w-7 text-gold" aria-hidden="true" style="margin-bottom: 1.25rem;"><path d="M12 3q1 4 4 6.5t3 5.5a1 1 0 0 1-14 0 5 5 0 0 1 1-3 1 1 0 0 0 5 0c0-2-1.5-3-1.5-5q0-2 2.5-4"></path></svg>
+                                    <h3 class="mb-2 font-serif text-2xl text-navy" style="margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;">Altar Placement</h3>
+                                    <p class="text-sm leading-relaxed text-muted-foreground" style="margin: 0;">Honour your sacred corner with thoughtful, intentional placement.</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="group bg-cream p-8 transition-colors hover:bg-card">
+                                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-compass mb-5 h-7 w-7 text-gold" aria-hidden="true" style="margin-bottom: 1.25rem;"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle><path d="m16.24 7.76-1.804 5.411a2 2 0 0 1-1.265 1.265L7.76 16.24l1.804-5.411a2 2 0 0 1 1.265-1.265z"></path></svg>
+                                    <h3 class="mb-2 font-serif text-2xl text-navy" style="margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;">Energy Balancing</h3>
+                                    <p class="text-sm leading-relaxed text-muted-foreground" style="margin: 0;">Subtle remedies — colour, element, light — that shift how a space feels.</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="bg-navy p-8 text-cream">
+                                    <p class="text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-gold-soft" style="margin: 0;">Begin</p>
+                                    <h3 class="mt-4 font-serif text-2xl text-cream" style="margin: 1rem 0 0 0; color: #fcf6e9;">Start with a conversation</h3>
+                                    <p class="mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-cream/70" style="margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0; color: rgba(252, 246, 233, 0.7);">Tell me about your space — I'll guide you to the right session.</p>
+                                    <a href="/rental/request" class="mt-6 inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-gold hover:gap-3 transition-all" style="margin-top: 1.5rem;">
+                                        Book a consultation 
+                                        <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg>
+                                    </a>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </section>
+                    
+                    <section class="mx-auto max-w-4xl px-6 py-24 text-center" style="background-color: #fcf6e9;">
+                        <p class="mb-4 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-gold" style="margin-bottom: 1rem;">Meet Parul</p>
+                        <h2 class="font-serif text-4xl text-navy md:text-5xl" style="margin: 0;">“A balanced space is the quietest kind of luxury.”</h2>
+                        <p class="mx-auto mt-8 max-w-2xl text-muted-foreground" style="margin-top: 2rem;">I bring a calm, modern lens to Vastu — pairing traditional principles with how you actually live and work today. Every consultation is tailored, kind, and deeply practical.</p>
+                        <div class="mt-8" style="margin-top: 2rem;">
+                            <a href="/aboutus" class="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-md text-sm font-medium cursor-pointer underline-offset-4 hover:underline h-9 px-4 py-2 text-gold">Read more about Parul →</a>
+                        </div>
+                    </section>
+                    
+                    <section class="border-t border-border/60 bg-navy">
+                        <div class="mx-auto max-w-5xl px-6 py-20 text-center text-cream">
+                            <h2 class="font-serif text-4xl md:text-5xl" style="margin: 0; color: #fcf6e9;">Ready to begin?</h2>
+                            <p class="mx-auto mt-4 max-w-xl text-cream/70" style="margin-top: 1rem; color: rgba(252, 246, 233, 0.7);">Book a session online or in person, and receive a personalised report with clear, actionable recommendations.</p>
+                            <a href="/rental/request" class="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap text-sm font-medium cursor-pointer shadow rounded-md mt-8 h-12 bg-gold px-8 text-navy hover:bg-gold/90" style="margin-top: 2rem; color: #0b223e;">Book a Vastu Consultation</a>
+                        </div>
+                    </section>
+                </main>
             </div>
         </xpath>
     </template>
 
+    
+    <!-- Tailwind CSS Injection -->
+    <template id="theme_aakriti_events_tailwind" inherit_id="website.layout">
+        <xpath expr="//head" position="inside">
+            <script src="https://cdn.tailwindcss.com"></script>
+            <script>
+              tailwind.config = {
+                corePlugins: {
+                  preflight: false,
+                },
+                theme: {
+                  extend: {
+                    colors: {
+                      navy: '#0b223e',
+                      cream: '#fcf6e9',
+                      gold: '#d4a14a',
+                      'gold-soft': '#d8b47d',
+                      sage: '#8a9a86',
+                      border: '#e5e7eb',
+                      muted: { foreground: '#6b7280' },
+                      card: '#fefaef',
+                      background: '#fcf6e9'
+                    },
+                    fontFamily: {
+                      serif: ['"Playfair Display"', 'serif'],
+                      sans: ['Inter', 'sans-serif'],
+                    }
+                  }
+                }
+              }
+            </script>
+            <style>
+              /* Add minimal preflight for Tailwind inside the specific wrapper since we disabled global preflight */
+              .tailwind-wrapper h1, .tailwind-wrapper h2, .tailwind-wrapper h3, .tailwind-wrapper h4, .tailwind-wrapper p {
+                  margin: 0;
+              }
+              .tailwind-wrapper a {
+                  text-decoration: none;
+              }
+              .tailwind-wrapper img {
+                  max-width: 100%;
+                  height: auto;
+              }
+            </style>
+        </xpath>
+    </template>
+
     <!-- Inherit Website Layout to Override Header & Footer -->
-    <template id="theme_aakriti_events_header_inherit" inherit_id="website.layout" priority="15">
+    <template id="theme_aakriti_events_header_inherit" inherit_id="website.layout" priority="99">
         <!-- Header Override -->
         <xpath expr="//header" position="replace">
-            <style>
-                .aakriti-header .nav-link {
-                    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
-                    transition: all 0.3s ease;
-                }
-                .aakriti-header .nav-link:hover {
-                    color: #d4a14a !important;
-                }
-                .aakriti-header .btn-inquire {
-                    background-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    color: white !important;
-                    border-radius: 4px !important;
-                    font-weight: 700 !important;
-                }
-                .aakriti-header .btn-inquire:hover {
-                    background-color: #c08f3b !important;
-                    color: white !important;
-                    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.4);
-                }
-            </style>
-            <header id="top" data-anchor="true" class="aakriti-header w-100" style="background-color: #1c2d42 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.25); position: relative; z-index: 1000;">
-                <nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg navbar-dark w-100 p-0 m-0">
-                    <div class="container-fluid px-md-5 py-3 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between">
-                        <!-- Logo on left -->
-                        <a href="/" class="navbar-brand m-0">
-                            <img src="/theme_aakriti_events/static/src/img/logo.png" alt="Aakriti Design" style="max-height: 55px; height: auto; display: block;"/>
-                        </a>
-                        
-                        <!-- Middle Menus -->
-                        <ul class="nav d-none d-lg-flex align-items-center justify-content-center m-0 p-0" style="list-style: none;">
-                            <li class="nav-item mx-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase" href="/" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 5px 0;">Home</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mx-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase" href="/aboutus" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 5px 0;">About</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mx-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase" href="/rentals" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 5px 0;">Rentals</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mx-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase" href="/blog" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 5px 0;">Blog</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mx-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase" href="/contactus" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 5px 0;">Contact Us</a>
-                            </li>
-                        </ul>
-                        
-                        <!-- CTA Button on right -->
-                        <div class="d-flex align-items-center">
-                            <a href="/rental/request" class="btn btn-inquire text-uppercase px-4 py-2" style="background-color: #d4a14a !important; color: white !important; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.8rem; border-radius: 4px; transition: all 0.3s ease; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.25);">Inquire Now</a>
-                            
-                            <!-- Hamburger Menu for mobile -->
-                            <button class="navbar-toggler d-lg-none ms-3 text-white border-0" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#aakritiMobileNav" aria-controls="aakritiMobileNav" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation" style="background: transparent;">
-                                <i class="fa fa-bars" style="font-size: 1.5rem;"></i>
-                            </button>
-                        </div>
+            <header class="sticky top-0 z-40 backdrop-blur-md tailwind-wrapper" id="top" data-anchor="true" style="background-color: rgba(252, 246, 233, 0.92); border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c6;">
+                <div class="mx-auto flex h-20 max-w-6xl items-center justify-between px-6">
+                    <a class="group inline-flex items-center gap-3 active" href="/" data-status="active" aria-current="page">
+                        <img alt="Aakriti Design" class="h-12 w-12 object-contain transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:rotate-6" src="/theme_aakriti_events/static/src/img/logo-aakriti.ico"/>
+                        <span class="flex flex-col leading-none">
+                            <span class="font-serif text-xl text-navy">Aakriti Design</span>
+                            <span class="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-[0.25em] text-muted-foreground">Vastu Consultation</span>
+                        </span>
+                    </a>
+                    <nav class="hidden items-center gap-8 md:flex">
+                        <a class="text-sm font-medium transition-colors hover:text-gold" style="color: #d4a14a; font-weight: 600;" href="/" data-status="active" aria-current="page">Home</a>
+                        <a href="/rentals" class="text-sm font-medium text-navy/80 transition-colors hover:text-gold">Services</a>
+                        <a href="/aboutus" class="text-sm font-medium text-navy/80 transition-colors hover:text-gold">About</a>
+                        <a href="/contactus" class="text-sm font-medium text-navy/80 transition-colors hover:text-gold">Contact</a>
+                    </nav>
+                    <div class="hidden items-center gap-3 md:flex">
+                        <a href="/rental/request" class="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap font-medium cursor-pointer shadow h-8 rounded-md px-3 text-xs bg-navy text-cream hover:bg-navy/90" style="color: #fcf6e9;">Book a Consultation</a>
                     </div>
-                    
-                    <!-- Mobile Nav Collapse Container -->
-                    <div class="collapse d-lg-none w-100" id="aakritiMobileNav" style="background-color: #1c2d42 !important; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.15);">
-                        <ul class="nav flex-column p-4 m-0" style="list-style: none;">
-                            <li class="nav-item mb-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase p-0" href="/" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.9rem;">Home</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mb-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase p-0" href="/aboutus" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.9rem;">About</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mb-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase p-0" href="/rentals" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.9rem;">Rentals</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item mb-3">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase p-0" href="/blog" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.9rem;">Blog</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="nav-item">
-                                <a class="nav-link text-white text-uppercase p-0" href="/contactus" style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 0.9rem;">Contact Us</a>
-                            </li>
-                        </ul>
-                    </div>
-                </nav>
+                    <button class="md:hidden text-navy" aria-label="Toggle menu" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#mobileNav">
+                        <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-menu" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M4 5h16"></path><path d="M4 12h16"></path><path d="M4 19h16"></path></svg>
+                    </button>
+                </div>
+                <!-- Mobile Nav -->
+                <div class="collapse d-lg-none w-100 bg-cream border-t border-border/60" id="mobileNav">
+                    <ul class="flex flex-col p-4 m-0" style="list-style: none;">
+                        <li class="mb-3"><a class="text-sm font-medium text-gold" href="/">Home</a></li>
+                        <li class="mb-3"><a class="text-sm font-medium text-navy/80" href="/rentals">Services</a></li>
+                        <li class="mb-3"><a class="text-sm font-medium text-navy/80" href="/aboutus">About</a></li>
+                        <li><a class="text-sm font-medium text-navy/80" href="/contactus">Contact</a></li>
+                    </ul>
+                </div>
             </header>
         </xpath>
 
         <!-- Footer Override -->
         <xpath expr="//footer[@id='bottom']" position="attributes">
-            <attribute name="style" add="background-color: #0b223e !important; border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.25);" separator=";"/>
-            <attribute name="class" add="aakriti-footer oe_structure oe_empty pt-5" separator=" "/>
+            <attribute name="style" add="background-color: #fcf6e9 !important; border-top: none !important; padding:0 !important;" separator=";"/>
+            <attribute name="class" add="tailwind-wrapper" separator=" "/>
         </xpath>
 
-        <!-- Hide Odoo's default copyright area since we render our own in the custom grid -->
+        <!-- Hide Odoo's default copyright area -->
         <xpath expr="//div[hasclass('o_footer_copyright')]" position="attributes">
             <attribute name="class" add="d-none" separator=" "/>
         </xpath>
 
-        <!-- Replace main footer div with our grid and links -->
+        <!-- Replace main footer div -->
         <xpath expr="//div[@id='footer']" position="replace">
-            <div id="footer" class="aakriti-footer-container">
-                <style>
-                    .aakriti-footer {
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.93), rgba(11, 34, 62, 0.93)), url('https://events.aakritidesign.com/assets/footer-bg.webp') no-repeat center center !important;
-                        background-size: cover !important;
-                        padding: 80px 0 0 !important;
-                        position: relative;
-                        overflow: hidden;
-                        border-top: none !important;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer-container {
-                        max-width: 1400px;
-                        margin: 0 auto;
-                        padding: 0 40px;
-                        position: relative;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer-grid {
-                        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
-                        gap: 20px;
-                        margin-bottom: 60px;
-                        display: grid;
-                    }
-                    @media (max-width: 768px) {
-                        .aakriti-footer-grid {
-                            grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 2fr 2fr;
-                            gap: 40px;
-                        }
-                        .aakriti-footer {
-                            padding: 60px 0 0 !important;
-                        }
-                        .aakriti-footer-container {
-                            padding: 0 25px;
-                        }
-                    }
-                    @media (max-width: 500px) {
-                        .aakriti-footer-grid {
-                            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
-                        }
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer h3 {
-                        font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        font-size: 1.25rem;
-                        font-weight: 700;
-                        margin-bottom: 25px;
-                        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
-                        text-transform: capitalize;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer-desc {
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        max-width: 320px;
-                        font-size: 0.95rem;
-                        line-height: 1.6;
-                        margin-bottom: 25px;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .social-icons {
-                        gap: 15px;
-                        display: flex;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .social-icons a {
-                        display: inline-flex;
-                        align-items: center;
-                        justify-content: center;
-                        width: 40px;
-                        height: 40px;
-                        border-radius: 50%;
-                        background-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                        margin-right: 0px;
-                        border: none !important;
-                        transition: all 0.3s ease;
-                        color: #0b223e !important;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .social-icons a:hover {
-                        background-color: #d4a14a !important;
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        transform: translateY(-3px);
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .social-icons svg {
-                        width: 18px;
-                        height: 18px;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .link-list {
-                        list-style: none;
-                        padding: 0;
-                        margin: 0;
-                        display: flex;
-                        flex-direction: column;
-                        gap: 15px;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .link-list li {
-                        margin-bottom: 0px;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .link-list li a {
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        font-size: 0.95rem;
-                        text-decoration: none !important;
-                        transition: color 0.3s ease;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .link-list li a:hover {
-                        color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .contact-info {
-                        display: flex;
-                        flex-direction: column;
-                        gap: 20px;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .contact-link {
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        align-items: center;
-                        gap: 12px;
-                        font-size: 0.95rem;
-                        text-decoration: none !important;
-                        transition: color 0.3s ease;
-                        display: inline-flex;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .contact-link:hover {
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .contact-icon {
-                        width: 20px;
-                        height: 20px;
-                        color: #d4a14a !important;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .bottom-bar {
-                        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
-                        padding: 25px 0 !important;
-                        margin-top: 50px;
-                        font-size: 0.95rem;
-                        color: #ffffff !important;
-                        display: flex;
-                        justify-content: center;
-                        align-items: center;
-                    }
-                    .aakriti-footer .bottom-bar a {
-                        color: #d4a14a !important;
-                        text-decoration: none !important;
-                        font-weight: 600;
-                    }
-                    
-                    /* Scroll to top floating button */
-                    .scrollToTopBtnWrapper {
-                        z-index: 1000;
-                        opacity: 0;
-                        visibility: hidden;
-                        transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.165, .84, .44, 1);
-                        position: fixed;
-                        bottom: 40px;
-                        right: 40px;
-                        transform: translateY(20px);
-                    }
-                    .scrollToTopBtnWrapper.scrollToTopBtnVisible {
-                        opacity: 1;
-                        visibility: visible;
-                        transform: translateY(0);
-                    }
-                    .scrollToTopBtn {
-                        color: #d4a14a;
-                        cursor: pointer;
-                        background: #0b223e;
-                        border: 2px solid #d4a14a;
-                        border-radius: 50%;
-                        outline: none;
-                        justify-content: center;
-                        align-items: center;
-                        width: 50px;
-                        height: 50px;
-                        padding: 0;
-                        transition: all .3s;
-                        display: flex;
-                        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
-                    }
-                    .scrollToTopBtn svg {
-                        width: 20px;
-                        height: 20px;
-                        transition: transform .3s;
-                    }
-                    .scrollToTopBtn:hover {
-                        color: #0b223e;
-                        background: #d4a14a;
-                        transform: translateY(-5px);
-                        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 161, 74, 0.4);
-                    }
-                    .scrollToTopBtn:hover svg {
-                        transform: translateY(-2px);
-                    }
-                    @media (max-width: 768px) {
-                        .scrollToTopBtnWrapper {
-                            bottom: 30px;
-                            right: 20px;
-                        }
-                        .scrollToTopBtn {
-                            width: 45px;
-                            height: 45px;
-                        }
-                    }
-                </style>
-                <div class="aakriti-footer-grid">
-                    <!-- Brand Column -->
-                    <div class="aakriti-footer-brand-col d-flex flex-column gap-3">
-                        <div style="height: 60px; display: flex; align-items: center;">
-                            <img src="/theme_aakriti_events/static/src/img/logo.png" alt="Aakriti Design" style="max-height: 60px; height: auto; display: block;"/>
-                        </div>
-                        <p class="aakriti-footer-desc m-0">
-                            At Aakrithi Design, we're not just building events - we're empowering meaningful celebrations to thrive through exceptional design and planning.
-                        </p>
-                        <div class="social-icons">
-                            <a href="#" aria-label="Facebook"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M18 2h-3a5 5 0 0 0-5 5v3H7v4h3v8h4v-8h3l1-4h-4V7a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h3z"></path></svg></a>
-                            <a href="#" aria-label="Instagram"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><rect x="2" y="2" width="20" height="20" rx="5" ry="5"></rect><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="4"></circle><circle cx="17.5" cy="6.5" r="0.5" fill="currentColor"></circle></svg></a>
-                            <a href="#" aria-label="Twitter"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M23 3a10.9 10.9 0 0 1-3.14 1.53 4.48 4.48 0 0 0-7.86 3v1A10.66 10.66 0 0 1 3 4s-4 9 5 13a11.64 11.64 0 0 1-7 2c9 5 20 0 20-11.5a4.5 4.5 0 0 0-.08-.83A7.72 7.72 0 0 0 23 3z"></path></svg></a>
-                            <a href="#" aria-label="LinkedIn"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M16 8a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v7h-4v-7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2 2v7h-4v-7a6 6 0 0 1 6-6z M2 9h4v12H2z M4 2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 1-2 2 2 2 0 0 1-2-2 2 2 0 0 1 2-2z"></path></svg></a>
+            <div id="footer">
+                <footer class="border-t border-border/60 bg-cream tailwind-wrapper" style="background-color: #fcf6e9;">
+                    <div class="mx-auto max-w-6xl px-6 py-14">
+                        <div class="grid gap-10 md:grid-cols-4">
+                            <div class="md:col-span-2">
+                                <a class="group inline-flex items-center gap-3 active" href="/">
+                                    <img alt="Aakriti Design" class="h-12 w-12 object-contain transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:rotate-6" src="/theme_aakriti_events/static/src/img/logo-aakriti.ico"/>
+                                    <span class="flex flex-col leading-none">
+                                        <span class="font-serif text-xl text-navy">Aakriti Design</span>
+                                        <span class="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-[0.25em] text-muted-foreground">Vastu Consultation</span>
+                                    </span>
+                                </a>
+                                <p class="mt-4 max-w-sm text-sm" style="margin-top: 1rem; color: #000000;">Thoughtful Vastu guidance for homes, businesses, and wellness spaces — by Parul.</p>
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <h2 class="mb-3 text-base font-serif font-bold uppercase tracking-wider" style="color: #0b223e; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;">Explore</h2>
+                                <ul class="space-y-2 text-sm" style="list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; gap: 0.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: #000000;">
+                                    <li><a href="/rentals" class="text-black hover:text-gold" style="transition: color 0.2s;">Services</a></li>
+                                    <li><a href="/aboutus" class="text-black hover:text-gold" style="transition: color 0.2s;">About Parul</a></li>
+                                    <li><a href="/rental/request" class="text-black hover:text-gold" style="transition: color 0.2s;">Book a session</a></li>
+                                    <li><a href="/contactus" class="text-black hover:text-gold" style="transition: color 0.2s;">Contact</a></li>
+                                </ul>
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <h2 class="mb-3 text-base font-serif font-bold uppercase tracking-wider" style="color: #0b223e; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;">Connect</h2>
+                                <ul class="space-y-2 text-sm" style="list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; gap: 0.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: #000000;">
+                                    <li>info@aakritidesign.com</li>
+                                    <li>By appointment</li>
+                                </ul>
+                            </div>
                         </div>
+                        <div class="mt-12" style="margin-top: 3rem; height: 1.5px; border: none; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #d4a14a, transparent);"></div>
+                        <p class="mt-6 text-center text-xs" style="margin-top: 1.5rem; color: #000000;">© 2026 Aakriti Design. Vastu guidance is advisory in nature.</p>
                     </div>
-                    
-                    <!-- Quick Links -->
-                    <div>
-                        <h3>Quick Links</h3>
-                        <ul class="link-list">
-                            <li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/aboutus">About Us</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rental/request">Contact Us</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Our Services</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Our Portfolio</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/blog">Blog</a></li>
-                        </ul>
-                    </div>
-                    
-                    <!-- Services Links -->
-                    <div>
-                        <h3>Services</h3>
-                        <ul class="link-list">
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Proposal Backdrop</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Photobooth Backdrops</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Engagement Ceremonies</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Stage and Mandap Decor</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Entrance and Arrival Styling</a></li>
-                            <li><a href="/rentals">Ceremony and Reception Design</a></li>
-                        </ul>
-                    </div>
-                    
-                    <!-- Contact Info -->
-                    <div>
-                        <h3>Contact</h3>
-                        <div class="contact-info">
-                            <a href="mailto:info@aakritidesign.com" class="contact-link">
-                                <svg class="contact-icon" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z"></path><polyline points="22,6 12,13 2,6"></polyline></svg>
-                                info@aakritidesign.com
-                            </a>
-                        </div>
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-                
-                <!-- Bottom Copyright -->
-                <div class="bottom-bar">
-                    <div class="copyright">
-                        © 2026 Aakriti Design. All rights reserved. | Powered by <a href="https://metatroncubesolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metatroncube</a>
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-                
-                <!-- Scroll to Top floating button -->
-                <div class="scrollToTopBtnWrapper">
-                    <button class="scrollToTopBtn" aria-label="Scroll to top">
-                        <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
-                            <polyline points="18 15 12 9 6 15"></polyline>
-                        </svg>
-                    </button>
-                </div>
-                
-                <!-- Scroll to Top script -->
-                <script type="text/javascript">
-                    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
-                        var btnWrapper = document.querySelector('.scrollToTopBtnWrapper');
-                        if (btnWrapper) {
-                            window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {
-                                if (window.scrollY > 300) {
-                                    btnWrapper.classList.add('scrollToTopBtnVisible');
-                                } else {
-                                    btnWrapper.classList.remove('scrollToTopBtnVisible');
-                                }
-                            });
-                            btnWrapper.querySelector('.scrollToTopBtn').addEventListener('click', function(e) {
-                                e.preventDefault();
-                                window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' });
-                            });
-                        }
-                    });
-                </script>
+                </footer>
             </div>
         </xpath>
     </template>
@@ -1966,7 +962,7 @@
                 @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&amp;family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&amp;family=Playball&amp;display=swap');
 
                 .about-wrap {
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
+                    background-color: #fcf6e9 !important;
                     font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
                     color: #0f172a;
                     overflow-x: hidden;
@@ -2030,7 +1026,7 @@
                 /* Section 1 About grid */
                 .about-events-section {
                     position: relative;
-                    background-color: #FAF8F5;
+                    background-color: #fcf6e9;
                 }
                 .about-events-img-col {
                     position: relative;
@@ -2374,3 +1370,4 @@
         </xpath>
     </template>
 </odoo>
+