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Amazing Thailand Honeymoon Paradise
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It is that time of the year again when my Instagram feed is full of
wedding posts and the inbox flooded with wedding invites- a
destination wedding in Kashmir, a beach wedding in Maldives, a seven
day cruise wedding in the Caribbean and a cozy affair in Shillong.
While I browsed through my cupboard, my mother's heirloom jewels
and sarees, designer stores and the Internet for a wardrobe fit for all
these events. I realised what a task it is! And if deciding what to wear
to these can be so difficult, imagine what it must be like to organise
and execute one!
A lot goes into making this one day a big special celebration. It's a
journey that cannot be completed without an army of specialists. From
planners to photographers, jewellery to makeup and outfit, invites to
decor, cakes , flowers, giveaways- the list is endless. That's why TLF
in association with Zoya brings to you The Wedding Guide 2015, a
curated list of the best in the wedding industry. From trousseau turks to
perfect planners, honeymoon destinations to dream venues , we have it
all covered. Zoya's latest wedding collection is full of gorgeous piecesa must for every bride!
My favourite piece from the Zoya Wedding Collection
Also visit our website www.tlfmagazine.com for the online wedding
carnival and some exciting contests for both brides-to-be and couples.
There are some great giveaways which might make your honeymoon
and your wedding special!
Have fun reading!
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Contents
Septmber-October 2015
Honeymoon Ideas
8 Australia
12 Switzerland
14 Lamu
16 Taiwan
Photographers + Invites
18 Mandarin Oriental Taipei
70 Fotobar
20 The W Retreat and Spa Bali
72 Knot in Focus
22 Five Elements Bali
74 Invitation trends 2015 - 2016
24 California
76 Happy Pictures
26 Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa
The Designers
30 St. Moritz
78 Ramp to reality
80 Anita Dongre:The Wedding Diaries
Wedding Venues
81 Tarun Tahiliani: An Exlectic New World
82 What Bollywood Wore on Weddings
84 Taurus by Dhruv and Pallavi
34 Anantara Si Kao Resort and Spa
86 Ctaare
36 JW Marriott Delhi Aerocity
jEwellers
40 The Resort
41 Brigade Hospitality
46 ITC Rajputana Jaipur
50 Sheraton Bangalore Hotel At Brigade Gateway
52 The Gateway Hotel: Ramgarh Lodge Jaipur
54 Suryagarh
56 One&Only Cape Town
58 Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Center
59 Al Maha Luxury Resort and Spa
60 Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
61 Sheraton Macao
Planners
62 Shaadi Masala
64 WOW Weddings
66 Percept Weddings
68 Weddingplz
88 Notandas
89 Creador
90Zoya
Gifting+Decor
94 That's Personal.Com
95 The Midas Touch
96 Khatte Meethe Desires
97 Anmol Uphar
98 Kalikaar A Floral Touch
Beauty Fix
100 Mad About Wellness
102 Forest Essentials
Honeymoon
Ideas
Honeymoon Ideas
Australia
honeymooners
paradise
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ne can easily say that Australia is one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world. Whether you want
to spend time with your loved one, hand in hand gazing at the breath taking views of the Sydney Harbour
from a scenic seaplane ride or take a twilight Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, Enjoy a pre-theatre dinner
or get adventurous and head to Bondi beach and learn to surf together-Australia has a long list to pick and
choose from. The places in Australia and the activities one can do while exploring the different regions, are such that the
couple ends up making the most beautiful memories of all times. After all a honeymoon is not just simply a vacation but
a memory treasured throughout life. There are numerous staying options too, be it a dreamy resort location or wilderness
adventure or the hustle bustle of the city life, choose one or combine it all and get an extraordinary experience.
There are island paradise resorts with luxurious experiences such as Hayman Island with its stunning Whitsunday
view. Balloon with Hot Air Cairns offers one of the most romantic and amazing ways to start your life together.
Explore the south of Australia as well, the Gold Coast is a Queensland hot spot for honeymooners. Surfers Paradise and
Broadbeach both have interesting urban skylines, a blooming cultural scene, long stretches of sand, interesting cafes and
restaurants and great fashion and nightlife .
The Gold Coast hinterland also offers many natural attractions, including Lamington National Park, part of the
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
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Honeymoon Ideas
A walk through the vineyards
A hot air balloon ride overlooking the grasslands
A picnic in the wilderness
Adventurous
honeymooners can travel
to the north of Australia,
base themselves in
Darwin and then head
out on a journey to
experience and explore
the wetlands
Another Great spot for a honeymoon
is the bohemian Byron Bay in New
South Wales. There are some beautiful
beaches here, enjoy the earthy experience,
excellent surfing with artists and artisans
everywhere.
The adventurous honeymooners can
travel to the north of Australia, base
themselves in Darwin and then head out
on a journey to experience and explore the
wetlands, Aboriginal rock art of the world
heritage, listed kakadu, check out beautiful
waterfalls and natural bathing pools of
Litchfield National Park.
After Darwin, the couple can take a
trip to Ghan,
which is said to
be worlds most romantic adventure and is
in the heart of Australia. A luxurious train
connects Darwin to Alice Springs in the
Red Centre and then to Adelaide in South
Australia. In Alice Springs you can hire a
car and drive through red-dirt country to
Uluru (Ayres Rock).
In Kimberly, in Western Australia, there
are outdoor adventure and relaxation
options available for the honeymooners.
Start your honeymoon perhaps with a
camel ride along romantic Broome’s Cable
Beach, where you can watch the blazing
sun sink into the Indian Ocean.
Don’t miss a scenic flight over
the towering orange-and-black
striped rocks of the Bungle Bungle
Range. These fascinating geological
landmarks rise up to 578 metres
above sea level, sheltering gorges,
crystal-clear pools, fan palms,
wildlife and living Aboriginal history.
Experience the water world , cruise
down vast Lake Argyle past freshwater
crocodiles, wallabies, wetland birds and
dramatic cliffs. Go boating to the islands
of Buccaneer Archipelago. Romance your
way through the secluded white sandy
beaches.
Go for a wine tasting experience in
Australia’s major wine regions too, like the
Margaret River in Western Australia, or
the Barossa Valley in South Australia.
Never
leave
Australia
without
experiencing and getting yourself
acquainted with the kangaroos on the
kangaroo island, you never know you
might make few nice friends there.
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Honeymoon Ideas
The Classic:
Switzerland
T
he
absolute
beauty
that
Switzerland is and has been
famous since ages, the things;
we all have been grown up,
hearing- Swiss Chocolates, anyone who
says it doesn’t taste blissful with the first
bite, must be joking. Swiss watches, enough
has been said and owning one, sure is,
Showcased in numerous
bollywood films as the
quintessential romantic
escape, Switzerland is
the classic honeymoon
destination for people
from world over,
specially India
a common dream. Swiss Alps, famous
for its unbeatable scenic beauty and for
skiing and hiking, Be it summer or winter,
the adventure activities are all year long
popular in Switzerland. The serene rivers,
lakes and meadows are a sight to fall in love
with. Not to miss the numerous films, that
have been shot in the country, because of its
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one. Get cosy in the ambit of the mountains
and the panoramic view of this wonderful
place and let love overtake everything else.
Embrace the romantic culture, cuisine and
nightlife along with your loved one.
What to see
Needless to say, Switzerland is quite
soothing to the senses, mainly the eyes, for
its breath-taking views.
Visit Chateau de Chillon, MontreuxThe beautiful 11th century castle on the
shores of Lake Geneva.
Go hiking, skiing, snowboarding in the
Swiss Alps.
Take tours
There are various tours like Mont Blanc
Explorer, Trekking Mont Blanc or History
and Culture Tours like European Trail.
Swiss National Park, Zernez
You will find variety of Wildlife at the
National park, walk around the trails and
have a nice time.
Visit Geneva
Geneva is picturesquely hurdled
between mount Jura and alpine summit,
enjoy the gorgeousness of walking around
the Lake Geneva, try the local Swiss
cuisine, visit the cathedral, go Horse Riding
and Shopping for some handmade and
local stuff.
Visit Zurich
This largest city of Switzerland has a lot
to offer starting from numerous museums,
art galleries, luxury fashion brands, some
of the best restaurants of the world and a
lively night life.
The Rhine falls
Europe’s largest water fall not to be
missed at any cost.
St.Mortiz
ravishing beauty. Do not leave Switzerland
without trying its traditional cuisines like
Rosti, Valaisanne-style and Raclette: if you
are a cheese lover.
Sunrise trips, lakeside hikes, revolving
gondola to ice grotto or simply a farm staySwitzerland has everything to make your
lovely holiday, one of the most memorable
Sunrise trips, lakeside
hikes, revolving
gondola to ice grotto
or simply a farm
stay, Switzerland has
everything to make
your lovely holiday,
one of the most
memorable one
A beautiful winter resort that offers
various adventure activites, health spa etc.
It has a great night life as well. A proper
getaway from the city life.
Getting there: Zurich airport, Geneva
airport, Bern airport, Basel airport and
there are many other airports.
Language: French, German, Italian and
Romansh
Currency: Swiss Franc
Honeymoon Ideas
Lamu - an unexplored I
island of Kenya
f you want to escape from the hustlebustle of the concrete jungle and
pamper yourself with the sun, sand and
a rich cultural history, Lamu, in Kenya is the
place for you. An un-noticed destination
on most travelers’ map until recently, this
exotic island has a rich Swahili culture that
remains unchanged over the centuries and
has the magnetism and character that adds
a mystic flavour to the town.
The town is marked by narrow streets
and magnificent stone buildings with
impressive curved doors, influenced by
unique fusion of Swahili, Arabic, Persian,
Indian and European building styles. The
buildings on the seafront with their arcades
and open verandas provide a unified visual
impression of the town when approaching
it from the sea. All these features have
earned the town a place in the UNESCO
world heritage site.
There are no vehicles on this island, the
donkey and the dhow remain the dominant
form of transport. Life slows down here,
and long days are spent strolling along the
waterfront, exploring the town or relaxing
on the beaches, unwinding and cementing
love.
Dhow safaris can take you beyond Lamu
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There are no vehicles
on this island, the
donkey and the dhow
remain the dominant
form of transport.
Life slows down here
For more information please contact:
Kenya Tourism Board
www.magicalkenya.com
into the surrounding archipelago, where
isolated villages, ancient ruins and a few
luxurious, exclusive resorts lie hidden
among the islands of Manda, Siyu, Pate and
Kiwayu.
Go shopping for beautiful clothes,
kanga’s and kikoys, leather work, carved
wooden furniture, and silver jewellery.
Snorkeling, dhow sailing, kayaking and
dolphin watching are the few activities that
one can indulge in Lamu.
There are daily direct flights Nairobi,
Mombasa, Diani Beach and Malindi.
The island is serviced by an airstrip on
neighbouring Manda Island. The strip can
also be used by private charters. A dhow
ferries arriving passengers to either Lamu
town or Shela. Many yachts also come to
Lamu, often sheltering in the channel near
Shela.
A Lamu Island holiday offers a completely
relaxed and elegant beach experience
making it the ideal finale to a safari or as a
dreamy honeymoon destination.
Taiwan
Honeymoon Ideas
T
aiwan is becoming a must visit
destination in south East Asia
and its diverse nature keeps the
traveller interested in exploring
the different aspects of it's tourism. The
country comes with an interesting history
and anyone visiting the island should hire
a guide who would not only show them
around the best places but also give them
an enriching experience of the Taiwanese
legacy and culture. Mostly all the guides
are fluent in English and very friendly.
The island is famous for its hot spring
resorts, Taitung international balloon
festival, its substantial mountainous terrain
and adventure activities, street shopping
and scrumptious street food. There are
some great honeymoon spots, such as
Sun Moon Lake ND Chingjing mountain
resort in Nantou, and Kenting National
Park in Pingtung. Blessed with astonishing
natural beauty, Taiwan has become a great
honeymoon and wedding destination
for foreign couples. They can capture
the beauty of the island while enjoying
their special moments together. Taiwan’s
diversity offers plenty of romantic options,
a couple can get engulfed in the city life
or head to the mountain forests or check
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Must Eat
Bianyifang Peking Duck, Kaohsiung
(Also offers vegetarian)
Bianyifang, the oldest Peking duck
restaurant chain with over 600 years of
history recently opened its restaurant in
Kaohsiung. Their specialty the Peking
duck, is a dish cooked on a spit in a
furnace. Bianyifang, along with Quanjude
are among the most famous of Peking
duck restaurants. A meal at Bianyifang,
Kaohsiung can leave you wanting to explore
more of the Taiwanese cuisine. They have a
great variety of desserts and fresh cut fruits
creatively put together for an enriching
experience.
Chao-Li SeaFood Restaurant, Kenting
(Also offers vegetarian)
The restaurant has a pretty quick service
and someone who is not very fond of sea
food tends to try it too. It also a fun way to
learn how to remove a snail from its shell and
enjoy eating it. When in Taiwan, eat like the
Taiwanese. Ditch the spoons and the forks
and use the chop sticks, you will enjoy it more.
Smokey Joe’s Mexican Food Restaurant
/ Street Food
Smokey Joe’s offers good staff, great
quality food and one can try from their
steaks to premium pizzas to their tasty
variety of salads. Mexican cuisine is a
known cuisine and is enjoyed by many all
around the world.
The Street food
Taiwan is home to world’s best street
food. The street food can be enjoyed
accompanying it with shopping at the street
markets. Taipei has the most exciting street
food and Taiwanese like to head out every
night and enjoy various variety of snacks
at reasonable prices. From the delicious
pancakes seen at every nook and corner at
the night markets, to the Bei Gang Spring
roll at the stalls—Get your own toppings
added with different flavorings like curry,
garlic, mustard, chilli etc. Tofu related
desserts are also found at the street market.
Joseph Bistro Indian Restaurant, Taipei
For the Indian food lovers or the ones
who fret going to Asian countries because
of non availability of Indian restaurants.
Stay rest assured as there are many nice
Indian restaurants all across Taiwan, like
the Joseph Bistro Indian Restaurant owned
by a person from Mumbai makes you feel
like home and the food is quite delicious
and made according to your preferences.
Where to stay
Some great options to stay while
travelling across Taiwan
• Ambassador hotel located in Kaohsiung
• Howard Beach Resort in Kenting
• My chateau and Tuscany in Kenting
• Luminous Hot Spring Resort & Spa in
Taitung
• Mandarin Oriental Taipei
Kenting Beach
out the peaceful countryside or enjoy the
striking beauty of the coastal location.
Taipei is the country’s capital in the north
and is known for its busy and intriguing
night markets and street-food vendors,
Taipei 101, a 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped
skyscraper with an observation deck is
the tallest building after Burj Khalifa in
Dubai and is famous for its innovative and
energy saving design. One can also enjoy
the Chinese Imperial art at the National
Palace Museum in Taipei. Honeymooners
can begin their journey from Taipei and
explore their way to the south.
Honeymoon Ideas
Mandarin
Oriental Taipei
T
he
beautifully
designed
Mandarin
Oriental
Taipei,
Taiwan leaves one speechless
with its elegance and charm.
The hotel has a beautiful structure with
a mesmerising entrance with absolutely
gorgeous art in every part.
Located in the heart of the city and a
mere five minute drive from the Songshan
International Airport and a 40 minutes
drive from the Taoyuan international
airport, it is easily accessible. Other major
attractions like the Taipei 101, Xinyi
shopping and business district are only a
10-15 minutes drive.
The rooms are spacious and luxurious
and the services at the property are up to
the mark. There are 256 elegantly appointed
rooms with state-of-the-art facilities and
47 stylish suites including the luxurious
Mandarin and Presidential Suites and
Exclusive access to the Oriental Lounge for
Club guests
The staff is warm and friendly. We
recommend rooms at a higher floor for
a nice view of the city. One can also get a
good view of Taipei 101. The bathrooms
are well designed too, with beautiful marble
flooring. The concept of separate private
doors for the rooms for the newspaper or
the laundry delivery is rather convenient.
The dining choices are ample and
interesting with options starting from
authentic Italian cuisine from the
Michelin-starred chef at Bencotto to
Traditional Cantonese cuisine at Ya Ge to
French Brasserie fare with a selection of
Asian favourites at Café Un Deux Trois.
You can’t ignore the magical glass ceiling
Enjoy the hustle
bustle of the city in
the day and come
back and pamper
yourselves at this
luxe stay. It's a
vacation in itself
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Each room is opulent and magnanimous
at Café Un Deux Trois, while enjoying
the scrumptious meal. The M.O. Bar
offers world-class signature cocktails
amidst Art Deco inspired settings. Enjoy
the Traditional Afternoon tea and a wide
selection of Artisan teas, coffees and
beverages at The Jade Lounge, there’s also
a fine selection of patisserie, breads and
pralines at the Mandarin Cake Shop.
Honeymooners will totally love the
world class spa at the mandarin oriental
Taipei, which is spread over two floors. As
Great spaces for events and meetings
The beautiful lobby
lavish as the property, it can truly make all
your senses come to life. With 12 treatment
suites including four couple’s suites and two
VIP double suites, comprehensive signature
treatments, a beauty salon, spectacular heat
and water experiences,20-metre outdoor
swimming pool, Fully-equipped fitness and
wellness centre, yoga studio and regular
wellness events and seminars, the spa
hasn’t left any thing incomplete. Rejuvenate
yourself and let the love blossom.
Honeymooners can enjoy the city life of
Taipei even more when they are staying at
this luxurious property, enjoy the hustle
bustle of the city in the day and come
back and pamper themselves by using the
great services of the hotel. A stay here is a
vacation in itself!
The property offers fabulous dining options
Honeymoon Ideas
The W Retreat
and Spa Bali
This stylish playground on the captivating island of Gods offers a magical escape
for honeymooners
T
he adventure begins with
fascinating Balinese mythologies
and culture and continues with
the exploration of the Indian
Ocean, eclectic boutiques and galleries
that dot Seminyak , world-class dining and
sensational nightlife, all while succumbing
to resort living mixed with cutting-edge
modern amenities.
W Retreat ad Spa Bali offers 237 suites
and villas in the brand’s signature sleek
design. The fairytale experience begins in
your private tropical oasis, with spectacular
views of the ocean or verdant gardens,
high-speed wireless internet access, W
Signature Beds, Bliss Spa ® amenities, plush
bath robes, soaking bathtubs and rain
forest showers. Indulge in the delightfully
wicked MunchieBox™ and mini bar, plug
into state-of-the-art technology including
a BOSE sound system, flat screen LED TV,
IP phone and voicemail. With a total of
158 retreats and suites; Wonderful Garden
View,Spectacular Ocean Facing Retreat
,Marvelous Suite , WOW Suite and the
Extreme WOW Suite are the available
choices.
VILLA RETREATS
For more privacy of the couple there
are 65 marvellous one bedroom pool
villas, 10 WOW Two Bedroom pool villas
and fourExtreme WOW Three Bedroom
Pool Villas. A total of 79 All Villa Retreats
are private sanctuaries with access to a
Welcome center and security controlled
access. Luxury beckons with W’s sleek
touches, surrounded by generous lush
greens and tranquility with individual
private pool and BBQ facility. Villa Retreats
are fully integrated with cutting-edge
BOSE® home entertainment systems, a
work desk where you can virtually zoom
anywhere with wi-fi and high speed internet
access, an oversized terrazzo bathroom
where you can have a deep soak in the
oversized bathtubs, explore the full-sized
double vanity, spacious dressing room with
wardrobe, and rinse off in the separate glass
rain shower with Bliss ® Spa amenities.
DINING AND LOUNGE
ICE
Artisan cheeses, imported and housemade charcuterie with more than 40
selections of wines to pair. Mingle with
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Wow Two bedroom pool villa
fellow jetsetters and be a part of the
sensual transition into night over fresh iced
cocktails and champagne.
WooBar
A three-storey epicentre of partly alfresco fun in the sun – or at sunset. Sightsee
and sip from the sky deck atop the club and
dance to international DJs spinning mixes
for a night out to party.
unpretentious environment with chefs in
action.
Cellar
The secret dining room for six “behind
the velvet rope” in the premium wine cellar.
A selection of tasting degustation and wine
flights can be designed to your tastes.
WET
Some occasions are best kept intimate. A
private room for a romantic interlude— a
personal Wine Guru and Chef will design
an epicurean journey, just for you.
W’s take on outdoor pool - inspired by
the form of rice fields and spanning over
1,790 sq. meters. Wet sets the stage for
upbeat W happenings featuring the hippest
in fashion and music showcases (or simply
an early morning dip!).
Fire
W LOUNGE
1 Below
The dramatic kitchen awakens for a
fiery breakfast, and sizzles at sunset. This
inviting grill restaurant features fire cooked
prime meats and sea-fresh seafood. An
From popping the question
to celebrating “Yes” together
to enjoying your honeymoon,
the W Retreat helps and
provides in every possible way.
With more than 50 tour
packages covering Bali and
nearby Lombok and Java
islands, go on traditional trails
or off the beaten path that are
all about discovering the many
faces, landscapes, histories
and cultures of Indonesia.
For adventurers who prefer
customised itineraries, the
concierge will be thrilled to
assist in planning an excursion
that takes you to exactly where
you want to go.
The property has a fully
equipped state-of-the-art fitness center.
Obe could Glam up for the evening with a
facial or beauty treatment or recover after
a long night at WooBar with signature
AWAY ® massage. Open 24/7 and W The
Store – Stylish items ranging from pieces
out of W’s own Global Glam collection,
surprise your loved one with an exotic gift
sourced from around the world.
A guest room at Ewow Spa
W Lounge secret space
Not your average lobby. Network or
catch-up for an afternoon tea or enjoy a
cool Martini, as the bold and the beautiful
catwalk their way across the room!
Essential Information
W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak Jl
Petitenget,
Seminyak, Kerobokan Denpasar, Bali
80361,
Indonesia
T +62 361 4738 106 F +62 361 300 2223
[email protected]
[email protected]
Honeymoon Ideas
Fivelements
Puri Ahimsa
Begin your new journey on a positive note at this
centre for healing in the lush highlands of Bali
B
ali is a picturesque and serene place, emitting oodles of positive
energy. This perhaps stems from the Balinese way of life, which
encourages one to live in harmony with the Spirit, the environment
and with one and other. This is precisely what the Fivelements,
Puri Ahimsa embodies. This luxury eco-conscious healing resort is nestled
alongside the Ayung river, in the lush highlands near the village of Ubud.
The resort collaborates with each individual guest to activate, facilitate and
nurture them on the healing path. Deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of
Bali, Fivelements' wellness programmes are three-fold:
• Traditional Balinese Healing and wellness rituals and ceremonies:
from traditional Balinese massage to energy healing therapies and beauty
spa treatments
•
Living Foods: blending gourmet raw vegan and vegan cuisine
•
Sacred Arts: yoga, meditation, aikido, soma, dance, expressive arts
The property’s nine suites in standalone pavilions ensure an exclusive stay
with exemplary personalised service. Each suite features an open veranda
exposed to the river’s swirling currents, and a private bamboo enclosure housing
a large open-air bathtub hewn from a stone boulder. A customised lighting
design showcases the seven colours of the chakras, bringing mind, body and spirit
in unison with nature. A relaxing bath in this open air tub, under the vast sky, with
the sound of the river in the background, is a treatment in itself.
Fivelements offers its exquisite location and a full range of services and facilities for
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highly personalised wedding experiences
including pre-wedding days, wedding
ceremonies (both traditional and Western)
and romantic Honeymoon stays. It caters
for both intimate and large receptions and
celebrations. There are various programmes
that honeymooners can under take:
Signature Retreats
Three signature healing retreat packages
are Panca Mahabhuta for regeneration,
replenishment and alignment, Tri
Kaya Parisudha for detoxification and
transformation, and Cuisine for Life™,
culinary training for health, beauty and
longevity.
Fivelements offers its
exquisite location and
a full range of services
and facilities for
highly personalised
wedding experiences
Exclusive Day Experiences
For guests wishing to experience
Fivelements just for a day, they can choose
from packages that offer a sneak peak at
the treatments, sacred arts and raw living
foods cuisine. Guests can also request a
tailor-made day experience cherry picked
from their repertoire, or speak to one of
the experts to create something entirely
different.
Healing Journeys
These one- to five day trips combine a
personalised journey of healing within the
retreat with a nurturing Balinese journey,
perhaps a visit to a remote Balinese Village,
a home stay with a Gamelan musician or a
trek into the rainforest to search for healing
herbs.
Masters Series
Renowned healers and wellness experts
visit Fivelements with their specific
program designed to intuitively provide
answers (held on specific dates throughout
the year). For example, guests can choose
a silent meditation retreat with Merta Ada,
learn how to introduce raw living foods
into their daily diet with Chef Cherie Soria,
or embark on a journey into longevity and
superfoods by gourmet chocolatier David
Wolfe.
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Honeymoon Ideas
10 Must Do’s:
California
From vineyards to palm-fringed beaches to luxe desert hideaways, honeymooners and
romance-ready travellers alike strike gold in California
1. Pamper yourself in the arms of pure
Luxury
From Mediterranean-style resorts to
Craftsman-inspired hideaways, California’s
luxurious hotels and resorts offer an
incredible range of ways to spend the
night in style. There’s the scenery, of
course, with spots along the North Coast
overlooking rugged, hidden coves, while
hotels in Southern California let you wake
up to views of sand, surfers, and dolphins.
Posh spas, fine dining, pools, golf courses,
and other hotel amenities add on to the
luxurious stay. Also enjoy a wealth of
experiences like hot air ballooning together
over Lake Tahoe. Wine, dine and wow
in San Francisco and Napa, or an island
escape in sunny Catalina.
2. Urban Excitement
If the bright lights and excitement of the
big city is what fuels your passion, get ready
for non -stop everything. California’s iconic
urban centers are filled with unrivalled
adventures to inspire and delight. For
activities, there truly is nothing as amazing
as a cable car ride down Powell Street.
Also San Francisco’s iconic sights like the
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from
your own chartered helicopter add to the
city wonders. Bay area companies like Bay
Aerial Helicopter will make sure you get
breath-taking bird’s eye views you’ll never
forget.
3. Shopping
California is a very fashion-forward
state, and is home to many stores that carry
high-end and couture fashion brands.
What many visitors don’t know is that the
Golden State is also home to a plethora of
stores featuring high-end fashion brands
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at an affordable price. The destinations
include consignment shops, vintage shops,
resale boutiques and boutique outlets.
Perfect for a newly-wed couple to roam
around the places and pick the best from.
4. Romantic Dinner
The food scene in California is a headspinning array of almost every cuisine, with
chefs creating globally influenced creations
that celebrate the ultimate in fresh, locally
sourced ingredients. Even in restaurants,
some chefs create meals and settings that
are so magical, so completely perfect and
unforgettable, that they should be on every
visitor’s wish list. Some top choices for
memorable dining experiences to start your
new life together include legendary Napa
restaurants and bistros like the French
Laundry and Bistro Jeanty offering candle
light dinner with soft music around to set a
perfect ambience for the couple.
5. Wine Country
If your idea of the perfect escape with that
special someone is food, wine and fabulous,
set your sights on any of California’s fabled
wine regions. From northern appellations
like the Anderson Valley to San Diego’s
neighboring Temecula Valley, each serves
up an amazing array of experiences as
distinct as its varietals and the local
culinary scene. Of course everyone knows
California’s most renowned wine country:
Napa and Sonoma, these overflow with
options that include tastings at top-shelf
wineries such as Schramsberg Vineyards
and California’s oldest commercial winery,
Buena Vista Carneros. You can also try
your hand together at a “crush camp” like
the one offered at the Sonoma County
Grape Camp where the two of you get to
play winemakers for a few days and harvest,
sample and even blend your own wine.
6. Coastal Escapes
With over 1,200 miles of coastline to
enjoy, a romantic escape to California’s
beaches and bays is a sure-fire way to heat
up a romance or celebrate the new life
together. The choices are almost as endless
as the curves on the storied 17-Mile Drive
that winds between the sea and redwoods
south of Monterey. In Northern California,
towering redwoods and sea pines cling to
coastal bluffs and craggy cliffs as wave’s
boom below. Here one can retreat with that
someone special to cozy hideaways such
as the Redwood Coast’s Turtle Rocks Inn
in Humboldt County. Guestrooms have
Also enjoy a wealth of
experiences like hot air
ballooning together
over Lake Tahoe. Wine,
dine and wow in San
Francisco and Napa or
an Island escape in sunny
Catalina
spectacular ocean views and private decks
where you can toast each other. Serenaded
by the barking sea lions below, have a sunset
dinner after a boat tour of the Klamath
River or visit the village of Trinidad with
its rustic collection of small galleries, shops
and working pier.
7. Surfing:
Surfing seems obvious for any traveler
visiting California. Maybe it’s the sunstreaked hair, the frequent smiles, the eyes
always gazing west, looking to the horizon
to see when the next set might roll in. It’s the
unmistakable look and vibe of a California
surf town, places that live and breathe for
that next big break. With a nickname like
“Surf City, U.S.A.,” Huntington Beach is the
most ideal place for the 9-day, sun-and-wave
extravaganza which is the world’s largest
surf event.
8. Discreet Retreats
Hollywood might not be the first place
you think of for discreet anything, but
tucked above West Hollywood’s Sunset
Strip, amidst the excitement of clubs and
top restaurants is sexy poolside dining on
a private deck with the city lights scattered
below and cozy balcony suites making this
the perfect Hollywood hideaway. East of San
Diego, go back to a simpler, more romantic
era by enjoying a horse-drawn carriage
ride down Julian’s small and inviting Main
Street, brimming with cozy cafes, galleries
and boutiques. Or show your mate they’re
the apple of your eye by going to one of
the many you-pick orchards that bloom in
town during late summer and fall. Northern
California abounds with secluded retreats
perfect for couples, such as Napa Valley’s
Auberge du Soleil.
9. Outdoor Adventures
California is definitely the place for you
if the other love of your life is the great
outdoors. Get ready to explore a whole
new world with your partner. Lake Tahoe,
America’s largest alpine lake, offers almost
unlimited adventures that span the seasons.
Winter getaways offer world-class skiing,
boarding and snowshoeing at a variety of
mountain resorts for all levels including
Heavenly, Northstar, Squaw Valley and
Sierra-at-Tahoe. One can get the big picture
of the sapphire blue lake and the ultimate
couples’ selfie via a hot-air balloon flight
thousands of feet over Lake Tahoe finishing
with a champagne toast. Yosemite remains
a classic adventure destination because of
its iconic vistas, incredible array of activities
ranging from bike tours to photo safaris. If
you like adventures on the wet and wild
side, Catalina Island, located 26 miles off
of LA’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, offers surf
and turf options that range from a network
of mountain bike and hiking trails that
criss-cross the island to every water sport
imaginable. Onshore, check-out out Avalon’s
boutiques and galleries cruising the streets in
a golf-cart, take a tour to the wild windward
side to see the island’s famed bison, or stake
your spot in paradise in a private cabana at
Descanso Beach Club.
10. Luxury with Romance
California is a one stop destination not
only for its opulent landscapes but also
for its desert resorts that can enrich your
experience in more than thousand ways.
You’ll find resorts in all styles--from lavish
opulence to sleek modernism--with many
lodgings reflecting the era they were built.
The Parker Palm Springs, the former ranch
of singing cowboy Gene Autry, has the
sleek, low-slung coolness of Mid-century
Modern design. The flower-filled courtyards
and red-tiled adobe casitas at the expansive
La Quinta Resort & Club, opened in 1926,
hint at romance under a desert moon. At
The Willows historic Palm Springs inn,
once a millionaire's private retreat, terraced
gardens beckon. And everything old is new
again at the styled-to-the-roughing-it-nines
at Sparrows Lodge, where vaulted wood
ceilings, stone details, and restored horse
troughs for bathtubs give a relaxed ranch
feel--though no luxury is spared.
There’s all-out luxury too. At Ritz-Carlton
Rancho Mirage, settle into a suite with
contemporary furnishings and mountain
views, and then play a round of golf before
enjoying a body treatment featuring desert
herbs and minerals.
With so options to make a blissful
experience for the two, California is a sure
shot worth visiting, quite apt as a lover’s
paradise.
Honeymoon Ideas
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ith a stunning location at
an elevation of 8,825 ft
in the Pir Panjal range of
the majestic Himalayas,
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa,
Gulmarg, is spread over seven acres in a
pristine pine valley. This international
class resort, clad in timber and stones,
offering a romantic view of snow capped
Affarwat peaks is a dream escape for
honeymooners.
Accomodation
All eighty rooms, four luxury cottages
and the Presidential Cottage offer
breathtaking panoramic views of the
Affarwat peaks or of evergreen valleys.
The interiors are designed with traditional
materials and showcase fine Kashmiri
crafts.
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The beautiful lobby
The Premier Rooms are luxuriously
furnished and decorated and are warm,
welcoming spaces, designed to make you
feel pampered.
The Luxuary balcony rooms offer private
balcony space to sit and sip your morning
tea together as you catch the first rays of
daybreak. Each room features a separate
dressing area, leading to a plush bathroom
with a sunken tub where large picture
windows offer brilliant views.
The resort also offers Luxury Cottages
with a covered walkway that leads to these
intimate, private hideaways. The cottage
has a living room and a spacious bathroom
with a separate dressing room and a
balcony that makes for a great place to sit
and take in the drama of nature.
The Presidential Cottage is a grand suite
comprising a large master bedroom, two
additional bedrooms each with a luxurious
bathroom, a private heated plunge pool
with a Jacuzzi, a living room, dining room,
a full kitchen and a spacious private garden.
The cottage offers superlative views of the
Affarwat range and the verdant valley.
Food and Dining
Guests at the resort have ample choice of
dining options.
At Cloves, one can travel the world of
cuisines at this elegant restaurant where
food from across the globe is served up
This international class
resort, clad in timber
and stones, offering a
romantic view of snow
capped Affarwat peaks
is a dream escape for
honeymooners
The view from the balcony in winter
Honeymoon Ideas
The beauty of nature at its best
The awe-inspiring
location of the resort
combined with the
unfolding drama of
Gulmarg’s changing
seasons embodies its
magnificence
with panoramic views. Try the Wazwan,
the plentiful feast served at Kashmiri
weddings. A candle lit dinner in an
atmosphere that captures the grandeur of
the majestic mountains.
The Chaikash Tea Lounge named after
the Kashmiri word for soaked tea leaves,
is a space as refined as the teas, coffees,
tisanes and kahwah that may be enjoyed
here. Enjoy serene views, delectable finger
food, and tea the way it is drunk in Kashmir
and well beyond. It gives an opportunity
to re-discove yourself and each other. The
Tea Lounge opens on to a terrace which
flows further down to a series of cascading
terraces, ideal for al fresco dining and
mountain gazing. An abundance of fire
pits adds warmth and charm to every level.
At Calabash, the cigar and sheesha
A glorious sunset in Gulmarg
lounge, you may light up a Partagas®, a
Montecristo® or any other coveted brand
carefully selected for the humidor. There
is also an assortment of flavoured tobaccos
in the sheesha. Calabash is a cosy nook,
perfect to meet new people and share
stories with them or with earth other and
talk for hours.
Nouf, the terrace restaurant offers
spectacular views and is an ideal spot for
couples to converge and relax over casual
dining. In the evenings, the fragrance of
pine from the forest mingles with aromas of
freshly grilled meats, cooked on traditional
coal-fired barbecues is not to be missed.
Nouf is ideal for catching a few rays by the
day or stargazing by night, making it an
unforgettable experience.
Things to Do
The awe-inspiring location of the resort
combined with the unfolding drama of
Gulmarg’s changing seasons embodies its
magnificence.
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding and
horse drawn sleigh rides during the winter
while during the spring and summer, the
Gulmarg valley is blanketed with more
than 20 varieties of wildflowers, earning it
the sobriquet, ‘Meadow of Flowers” making
it ideal for romantic walks.
The resort also hosts other summer
activities like trekking, golf, mountain
biking and normal biking, gondola rides,
horse riding, rock climbing, trout fishing,
photography safaris, and jeep excursions.
Engaging in heady action in the snow in
the winter or inhaling the pure mountain
air whilst strolling around in spring or
trekking in the forests in the summer or
teeing off at the world’s highest golf course,
The Khyber is the ideal place to be for newly
weds. It has a variety of things to offer for a
variey of couples.
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Honeymoon Ideas
St. Moritz for the
Romantics
This winter treat yourself to a romantic and unforgettable holiday amongst the
Swiss Alps. Experience a romantic horse carriage ride through the snow covered
Fex Valley, a candle-light dinner or strawberries dipped in chocolate while curling
up in cosy beds with your special someone.
Stylish, elegant and exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambiance, it is located
at 1,856 metres in the middle of the Upper Engadin. The dry, sparkling
“Champagne climate” is legendary and the celebrated St. Moritz sun shines for
almost all year round. These elements, combined with the lake landscape and
Alpine valley culture create an array of attractions that is unique in terms of
quality and diversity.
St. Moritz offers an all-year-round guarantee of exceptional leisure and
sporting attractions, cultural highlights, chic shopping and world-class
events. It also has top-class hotels and excellent restaurants for a fabulous
culinary experience.
Currency: Euro / Swiss Francs
STAY
If you are going for your honeymoon, make it special. Check into Hans Badrutt
Suite at The Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
In every detail this exclusive and brilliant Hans Badrutt Suite fulfills the
requirements of a five star deluxe hotel which has attracted guests from all over the
world to glamorous St. Moritz for over 100 years. In order to create an exclusive
retreat with a traditional elegance only the best materials were used in the design
and furnishings of this luxury suite. The spacious entrance hall in Italian marble,
the library ornately decorated in Engadin wood and the beautiful and breathtaking
views to the Engadin Mountains and Lake St. Moritz from the spacious terrace, all
give the Hans Badrutt Suite a special exclusivity and timeless charm. Guests have
the choice of three magnificent bedrooms with Italian marble bathrooms, a steam
bath as well as a Jacuzzi with panoramic views. Attractive salons with parquet
flooring and a grand piano add to the atmosphere of comfort and warmth, while
the modern and remote controlled appliances make for an uncomplicated and
modern lifestyle
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St. Moritz offers great dining options
It is like being in a fairytale!
TO DO
Bathing in Engadin’s mountain lakes:
The string of lakes scattered along the wide
valley from Maloja to St. Moritz provides
perhaps the most defining image of the
Engadin. You can explore the beautiful,
deep-blue Engadin lakes on one of the
scenic lake hikes or any number of leisurely
strolls with you partner. In the summer,
even the mountain lakes warm up to a
pleasant 20 °C (68°F). It is well equipped
with picnic areas and barbecue sites.
Equestrian Sports: Discover picturesque
side valleys on horseback with your partner,
following mule trails through aromatic
coniferous forests and across flower-filled
alpine meadows. Engadin St. Moritz offers
a wide range of idyllic bridle paths and
professionally managed riding stables for
experienced equestrians with or without
their own horse, as well as for less proficient
riders or guests who simply want to explore
the valley from a different perspective.
Horse Drawn Carriages: Take the most
romantic ride up in the Alps, the romantic
horse-carriage ride that will make up for
the picture-perfect, just out of a fairytale
moment.
St. Moritz offers an allyear-round guarantee of
exceptional leisure and
sporting attractions,
cultural highlights, chic
shopping and worldclass events
Tandem Hang-Gliding Flights: Take in
the breathtaking panorama of the majestic
Alpine range while you are up in the air at a
height of 2,486 metres. The flight makes you
feel the adrenalin level in your body rising
as the experienced pilot calmly prepares for
the flight from a cliff and silently over the
Engadin lake plateau. The landscape is sure
to be etched in your mind for a long time.
Helicopter Ride: Take a Helicopter flight
from Samedan Airport and feel like a bird
while riding along the snow covered peaks
and glaciers. A bird’s eye view of the Engadin
Valley is sure to leave you mesmerized.
Water Sports: If you are an adrenaline
junkie, indulge in some great water-sports
in one of the highest lakes in the Alps. The
superb condition on idyllic Lake Silvaplana
at 1,800 metres is no more a secret among
windsurfing, sailing and kite surfing
fanatics. Although participation in the
Engadin Wind Surf Marathon is open to
everyone, the crème-de-la-crème of surfers
gather here. If you are here to relax then
simply hire a boat on Lake Silvaplana or
Lake Sils or crossing Lake Sils with Europe’s
highest regular ship service.
Shopping: Enjoy the Via Serlas with its
Open Air shopping mall with international
top brands and treat yourself towards the
afternoon tea at Le Grand Hall at The
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. From Chanel and
Gucci to Louis Vuitton, all the prestigious
names on the international fashion scene
are lined up together. The latest brands to
be admitted to the Via Serlas Club vanish
like butter on the tongue of every fashion
freak: Roberto Cavalli, Ermenegildo Zegna
and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Relax in SPA at The Kempinski Grand
Hotel des Bains and treat yourself to a
peaceful massage
Honeymoon Ideas
Enjoy a meal amidst the breath taking mountains
A ride on a horse drawn carriage
The Kempinski The Spa is an alpine spa. Glacier water, Bergell
granite, herbs and Engadin woods determine the uniquely
elegant atmosphere. You will be pampered with the finest natural
products and the range of saunas, an indoor pool, Kneipp baths,
gym, sun terrace and the Ladies Spa provide the perfect space for
your beauty and relaxation.
Casino St. Moritz, the Swiss Alp’s jewel, at 1850 meters, it’s
the highest Casino in Switzerland. Unique atmosphere, elegant
ambience and a high level of entertainment, make Casino St.
Moritz a perfect place to enjoy your evening. If you would like
to take a chance to win, you can try Black Jack, Ultimate Texas
Hold’em Poker and American Roulette or play on one of our 81
slot machines.
Mountain Dining: Take a day off to sit back and enjoy the
panorama view of the Alps, visit one of our mountain restaurants
for a 306 degree view of the Alps. Visit Mouttas Muragl (2500
meters) to get a spectacular view of just about all the peaks,
valleys and lakes of the region and dine at the Romantik Hotel,
a Plus Energy hotel built up in the mountains that overlooks the
gorgeous panorama. Berghaus Diavolezza (3000 meters) treats
guests to a fine selection of first-class regional and international
specialties such as an Indian thaali. Guests can also take a dip
in the highest Jacuzzi built on the sun terrace of the mountain
restaurant with a glass of bubbly.
How to reach
The nearest airport is Zürich, 125 miles from St Moritz. The train
transfer from Zürich takes four hours but is scenic - www.rail.ch
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Wedding
Venues
Wedding Venues
Yoga at sunrise
Anantara Si Kao
Resort and Spa
A
perfect set up for a beach
wedding. Your mind, body
and spirit will feel aligned with
nature in this beautiful property
Location
Anantara Si Kao Resort and Spa is
located on the serene Changlang Beach
in Trang just one hour and 15 minutes
from Krabi International Airport. This is a
picture perfect setting for a family vacation
or a memorable getaway with friends to
explore the undiscovered gem of Thailand
– Trang. The region around Si Kao has
remained largely unchanged for centuries,
you can visit some of the finest beaches
in Asia, many completely deserted, while
exploring the over 45 pristine islands of
Trang province.
Accommodation
All the 139 rooms in the resort are well
appointed with modern amenities. Not
only can you hear the sound of waves
lapping the shore while you unwind in the
elegantly furnished rooms but the beautiful
and well ventilated rooms at the resort
come surrounded by lusciously designed
Bill Bensley gardens, accessible from
private garden and deluxe pool terraces.
The rooms are divided into nine categories
and you can take your pick from a galore of
options. There are Deluxe Terrace rooms,
Deluxe Family Terrace, Deluxe Rooms,
Deluxe Family, Deluxe Sea View, Deluxe
Family Sea View, Anantara Suite, Anantara
Pool Suite and Family Pool Terrace to meet
every requirement of a traveller.
specialties. Its open from 6:30 am to 11:00
am for breakfast.
Leelawadee Thai
You will find traditional Thai dishes
served in the contemporary dining room
and al fresco terrace with Andaman Sea
view at Leelawadee Thai. Its open for lunch
and dinner and has a seating capacity for
100 people.
Acqua
This signature restaurant above the
Beach House serves scrumptious seafood
and pasta with an Italian flair. One can dine
Restaurants and Bars
Leelawadee
The open-air restaurant prepares
delectable international and Thai cuisine
all day. Here you can choose from a great
selection of healthy options, including
European favourites, Thai classics and local
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Dining by the beach
in the balcony with breathtaking views of
nearby islands and amazing sunsets, inside
the air-conditioned lounge or privately in
the wine room. This restaurant is open for
dinner only and has a seating capacity of 60
people.
The Beach House
This according to me is the most
romantic place to enjoy great snacks,
smoothies or a cup of tea whilst enjoying
beautiful scenery on the ‘day bed boat’.
You could read your favourite novel, or
listen to the music created by the waves.
Sunset brings out the live acoustic music,
Painting by the pool
Wedding and Special Occasions
The region around Si Kao
has remained largely
unchanged for centuries,
you can visit some of the
finest beaches in Asia,
many completely deserted,
while exploring over 45
pristine islands of Trang
province
Recreational Activities
cushions and candles, get your camera
and cocktails ready for one of the most
stunning horizons you will ever see. Open
from 11 in the morning till 11 in the night
the Beach House can sit 30 people.
Pool Bar is another option where you
can enjoy your snacks and light lunches
with drinks.
There are a number of activities to keep
you occupied in a constructive manner at
Anantara Si Kao Resort and Spa. You could
take the resort’s daily shuttle boat (seasonal)
to explore Koh Kradan’s soft white-sand
beach and the reef brimming with colourful
corals and stop by at the Private Beach
Club. There is also cycling, fitness centre,
2 swimming pools, Thai cooking classes,
kayaking, snorkelling (seasonal) and diving
(seasonal) at Koh Kradan. There are many
more activities that you could do together
as a family.
Conference and Meeting Facilities
Anantara Spa
Anantara Si Kao offers miles of
beachfront for team building activities,
celebrations and even executive meetings.
You could also get your company events
organised at the resort’s island hideaway
on stunning Koh Kradan.
The Pool Suite
Nothing could be more romantic than the
scenery that the resort offers for a wedding
or other special occasions. Experienced
professionals at Anantara Si Kao will help
you set up the wedding of your dreams.
Floating on an internal pond the spa
hosts six air-conditioned treatment rooms
– including a personal spa suite with a
private steam room, Jacuzzi and sala. The
Anantara Signature Massage is specially
liked by the visitors.
Fast Facts
198-199 Moo5, Had Pak Meng-Changlang Road, Maifad, Sikao, Trang 92150
Thailand
Telephone: +66 75 205 888
Email: [email protected]
For more information: www.sikao.anantara.com
Wedding Venues
JW Lounge
JW Marriott
Delhi Aerocity
H
ave a dream wedding at JW
Marriott, a brand that stands
at the pinnacle of luxury,
elegance and style. It takes
utmost care to ensure that each experience
at the hotel is nothing but exceptional for
their guests.
New Delhi’s very first JW Marriott,
conveniently located 0.8 km from
the airport is situated in the Aerocity
hospitality district and is easily accessible
from areas in Delhi and Gurgaon.
A LEED gold certificate hotel, JW
Marriott aims to make your wedding
everything you ever imagined it to be.
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WEDDING SPACES
The grand crystal ballroom is truly
magnanimous. An expensive space with
state of the art décor and ambient lighting
to make the wedding events as special as it
can be. Contemporary chic or traditionally
sophisticated- their wedding planner
promises to create a space to customise
your liking.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Banquets
To
compliment
the
excitement
and romance of the celebration, JW
Marriott’s culinary team helps to create
an unforgettable personalised menu that
is AUTHENTIC- flavours derived from
the local cuisine, CRAFTED- inspired
from chefs around the world (and)
INTUITIVE- leads from your imagination
and leaves more on your plate.
Restaurants
JW Marriott also provides with the
option of choosing the menu from a wide
array of their in house food and beverage
offering.
ROOMS
With an availability of 523 rooms,
including 29 suites and one presidential
suite, the wedding guests can expect world
class, comfortable and a luxurious stay.
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K3 Restaurant
PERSONAL INDULGEnces
Amidst all the excitement and stress, JW Marriott urges you to
indulge , relax and rejuvenate with various in-house facilities
like the sauna and steam, signature Quan spa, salon and a
fully equipped fitness center.
A DREAM WEDDING IN THE MAKING
A wedding at JW Marriot means all things
taken care off. A complete catering of
food and beverages, arrangement of the
overall set up and stage décor, perfect
placement of the tables, chairs,
silverware and glassware is made
sure. A scheduled rehearsal
of the wedding ceremony
and an on-site wedding
concierge to greet and
assist the guests is also
included.
TAKE THE LOAD OFF
The JW Marriott wedding planners
resolve to help with the arrangements in all
ways possible.
A wedding planner will bring in a level
of professionalism, confidence and poise to
the celebrations and help to achieve the required
organisation. They assist and recommend in the
arrangements of flowers, musicians, photographers
and the designers.
Much needed help regarding the menu
and beverages selection and guidance
through the menu tasting is an added
perk.
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Wedding Venues
The
Resort
T
he Resort Madh-Marve, Mumbai is a luxury beach
resort, sprawled across five acres, located on Aksa beach
facing the Arabian Sea. It is situated 25 km from the
airport and 10 km from Malad station, The Resort is not
just a favourite getaway but a great wedding destination
too, it has eight conference halls with a total of 250+ seating
capacity plus two board rooms; Creek and Lagoon, three sprawling
lawns, sports arena as basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis
court, Goofy Park–the children’s play area and a gift shop. The
Resort was founded in the year 1986 and is an undertaking of the
prestigious K. Raheja Corp.
On offer are two well designed villas and two suites, in total 94
rooms. The rooms are either beach facing or lawn facing. It is a great
wedding destination away from the hustle bustle of the city , the
amazing location of the lawns close to the sea makes for a perfect
venue. The two big lawns can easily accommodate 800+ guests
and a feast can be laid down with a variety of cuisines. The Resort
also has three different sea facing lawns, which can accommodate
and cater from 100 people to 2500 people maximum. Lavish and
luxurious weddings can easily be organised here and guests and
the newly weds can take advantage of its great location and enjoy
the serene calm environment by chilling at the private beaches.
There is a private access for the guests to the Aksa Beach and
premium multi-cuisine restaurant High Tide, bar The Upper Deck
and coffee shop
Baywatch, all with the beautiful
sea view. Having a wedding at the resort is an amazing experience in
itself, the wedding guests are served different cuisines like Punjabi,
Gujarti, Marwadi etc The Chef K.Mehta, with his professional team
is well acquainted with the expectations and requirements of the
guests and makes sure, he serves the most scrumptious cuisine
as per their needs and taste. The Resort also serves Continental,
Chinese, and Thai cuisines.
This property caters to the needs of the newly weds quite efficiently,
they also organise holiday packages for the honeymooners at
attractive prices.
Many bollywood and fashion events have been organised here
and it is quite known for its great location.
The K. Raheja Group has a remarkable presence in the
hospitality sector and owns/ operates a few most sought after
hotels in the country that include Four Points By Sheraton- Vashi,
New Mumbai, The Westin- Hyderabad, St. Marks- Bangalore,
The Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre and the Lakeside
Chalet Mariott Executives Apartments- Powai Mumbai, Marriott
Hotel, Whitefield, Bangalore and JW Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai. The
group stands by its motto of valuing its people and offering the best
services to its guests surpassing their expectations. Do not miss
this great wedding destination when you plan on tying the knot,
tie it with pleasure.
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Brigade
Hospitality
B
rigade Hospitality has a range of venues for you to choose
from, ideal for any event. All you have to do is choose the
one that best suits your requirements and leave the rest
to them. The efficient team will ensure that your event
proceeds smoothly, effectively and is remembered for all the right
reasons.
MLR Convention Centres
Brigade Hospitality brings to you MLR Convention Centres:
• MLR Convention Centre – JP Nagar
• MLR convention Centre – Whitefield
These two locations are world-class venues for conventions, shows,
special occasions, conferences, marriages, and more. Designed on
par with international standards, every MLR Centre comes with a
hall offering state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting, connectivity, banquet
halls, and ergonomic seating.
MLR Convention Centres offer you venues with award-winning
designs, and architecture that in-clude well planned layouts in
aesthetically pleasing settings.
Wedding Venues
Woodrose
MLR Convention Centre, J.P. Nagar
Brigade Millennium, 7th Phase J.P. Nagar,
Bangalore
Auditorium with seating capacity for 480 people
with two green rooms, each of which has a capacity
of eight people
• Banquet Hall for 1500 people (floating crowd)
• Board room for 10 people
• Conference room for 30 people
• Top of the line audio visual setup
• State-of-the-art acoustics & lighting
• 12 Deluxe Guest Rooms
For more information: www.mlr.in
MLR Whitefield
MLR Convention Centre, Whitefield
Dyvasandra Industrial Layout, Mahadevapura,
Whitefield, Bangalore
Auditorium with seating capacity for 800 people
with 2 green rooms
• Banquet Hall for 1500 people (floating crowd)
• Conference rooms for 50 people
• Top of the line audio visual setup
• State-of-the-art acoustics & lighting
• 4 Deluxe Guest Rooms
For more information visit: www.mlr.in
Woodrose Club
Brigade Millennium Campus, 7th Phase, J. P.
Nagar Bangalore
The Woodrose Club with well appointed 30 guests
rooms combines the graciousness of a classic club
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MLR JP Banquet Hall
with contemporary design and décor. The club has a
resort like ambience and is set within the large, green
residential enclave of Brigade Millennium in South
Bangalore. It also has a salon and ayurvedic clinic.
Open-Air Amphitheatre
• Perfect outdoor location for cultural and
entertainment evenings
• Open-air stage
• Seating Capacity for 400 people
Terrace Courtyard/ Open-Air Deck Lounge
• Designed to host private parties
• Seating capacity of 75 people
For more information visit: www.woodroseclub.com
Galaxy Club
26/1, Brigade Gateway Campus, Dr. Rajkumar
Road. Malleswaram-Rajajinagar, Bangalore.
Brigade Galaxy
Set within the integrated enclave of Brigade
Gateway, the club has excellent facilities in a
premium location, which makes it a perfect venue
for social events. Located next to the man-made lake
in the enclave this club creates a perfect ambience to
rejoice and celebrate.
• Two banquet halls that can be connected
• Seating capacity for 80 people (Theatre Style)
For more information: www.galaxyclub.in
High Ultra Lounge
Rooftop, World Trade Center, Bangalore
Brigade Gateway Campus, 26/1,Dr. Rajkumar
Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore
This exciting rooftop bar and restaurant on top of
the World Trade Center building in Bangalore
offers a splendid venue at a height of 421 feet
with focus on the omnipresent views of the city
below. On offer are four zones spread across
10,000 sq. ft. that can be easily integrated or
separated from one another.
High Mix: a high energy enclosed bar where DJ’s
and mixologists interact with a dance floor.
High View: the main open to sky lounging space
where the best sunset views of the city can be
enjoyed while lounging and dining.
High Dine: a private smaller party area that is also
open to sky with equally commanding views.
High edge: an exclusive enclosed area for
memberships, and private events.
For more information visit: www.highultralounge.
com
For bookings/enquiries of all/any of the above
contact:
Kavitha
Mob: 99723 05352
Email: [email protected]
Wedding Venues
The luxurious lobby of the hotel
ITC
Rajputana
Jaipur
J
aipur, the gateway to Rajasthan is an
ideal location to mark the beginning
of your journey towards conjugal bliss,
the forts, the grandeur, the culture
and the history-all make for a memorable
experience
This pink city as a wedding destination
allures not only Indians but also a lot of
foreigners from all over the world. In order
to provide perfection to your wedding event
from all corners, the efficient team at ITC
Rajputana works tirelessly to give you and
your family an experience to remember.
They help you choose from amongst
the many exotic wedding destinations in
Jaipur, including the Heritage properties
and Palaces in the city, which are
unique in terms of beauty and historical
background. These venues include a 400
year old picturesque Palace in the middle
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of a lake, a courtyard of the City Palace, the
courageous and romantic Jaigarh fort in
Jaipur and many others.
Making arrangements for your wedding
ceremonies are not easy to implement and
generally include an array of activitiesroyal welcome of the guests, welcome
drinks on arrival, wonderful sitting
arrangements, decoration of the venue,
mandap decor, professional beautician
for the bride, all the required material
for mandap rituals, music and dance,
catering, photography, videography and
arrangements for wedding planners.
This luxury hotel in the incredible city
of Jaipur provides a complete package
for the smooth conduct of your wedding
ceremony.
The property itself makes for a great
wedding venue. The hotel offers 218
rooms (including 17suites) which reflect
high quality aesthetic standards. Sprawled
across six acres, it is in the heart of Jaipur,
14 km from the airport and 0.5km from
the railway station.
The land on which the hotel stands, is
known as ‘Atal Van’ and was earlier the
residence and rose garden of Amar Nath
Atal, who was the Finance Minister of the
State of Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal
The hotel pays homage to “Rajpootana”,
the citadel of the brave and chivalrous
Rajput clan. Created in the style of a cluster
of buildings with red brick exteriors, ITC
Rajputana has an unusual and interesting
architectural plan. In its design, varying
heights are linked by corridors around a
central courtyard, which features a large
swimming pool. Traditional Rajasthan
elements including long corridors,
courtyards and lattice work are seen here in
a modern uncluttered and contemporary
idiom. ITC Rajputana creates both the
spirit and ethos of a Rajasthan Haveli.
Essential Information
ITC Rajputana, Jaipur
Palace Road, Jaipur 302006, Rajasthan, India
Tel : (91)(141) 5100100
Fax : (91)(141) 5102102
Email : [email protected]
Wedding Venues
The Grand ballroom
SHERATON BANGALORE
HOTEL AT BRIGADE GATEWAY
T
otalling more than 21,000 square feet of
exquisite banquet space, the venues
at Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at
Brigade Gateway are enchanting
settings for pre-wedding gatherings,
memorable ceremonies and lavish
receptions. Exchange your vows in
the spectacular Grand Ballroom,
featuring
glittering
crystal
chandeliers or on beautiful
outdoor spaces by the
infinity pool. The lawns
at the Persian Terrace
make for an apt
setting for a
mandap
to
conduct
religious
Round table set up at the Grand Ballroom
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ceremonies while the banquet floor is perfect
for a grand reception for friends and family
having a capacity to cater to a floating crowd
of over 1200 people. From engagement to
wedding and receptions, plan the turning
point in your life at Sheraton Bangalore
Hotel at Brigade Gateway and make it more
than just a grand celebration!
Enhance the occasion with the executive
chef ’s fresh, innovative cuisine made from
only the finest ingredients. The professional
planning team will help you create not only
a customised menu but also a complete
personalised wedding package to match
your vision. Whether you desire a full gala
celebration or an intimate romantic union,
the team will ensure that your big day creates
fond memories for a lifetime, for both you
and your guests.
The property offers a number of services
for both business and leaisure travellers
alike. Sheraton Fitness is a partnership that
offers guests a comprehensive health and
fitness program, making it easy to maintain
your routine while on the road. The hotel
also features an infinity pool overlooking the
ISKCON Temple and Shine Spa for Sheraton
offers a range of customisable treatments.
There also is Link@Sheraton experienced
with Microsoft® in the heart of the lobby as
well as a private Sheraton Club Lounge on
Whether you desire a full
gala celebration or an
intimate romantic union,
the team will ensure that
your big day creates fond
lifetime memories for
both you and
your guests
“I am writing this to thank and appreciate the catering team at
Sheraton Bangalore Hotel who were stupendous in organizing
my marriage event which was held on 11th of June. I also want
to acknowledge the effort of every employee who were involved
in organizing the event (including the support staff). The
events and catering team especially allocated for our event were
knowledgeable in letting us know what design best suits the hall
for the occasion. Not to forget about the dinning section which
was decorated fantastically with proper lighting. The wedding
was truly made memorable by the staff of the hotel and their
support right through.”
-
Mr. Praveen Ramanna, 700 pax wedding, June 11, 2015
“When it comes to mentioning about the best hotels in
Bangalore. Sheraton Bangalore stands apart. Having some of the
classic hotels in its name, Sheraton is rendering luxury and class
that is just unmatchable. By integrating world –class style in its
amenities and services. Sheraton hotels is absolutely uptown
for people with elegant taste and are making benchmark and
standards in the hospitality field. I had the pleasure of hosting my
sister’s wedding at Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
in the month of May 2015 with around 1000 people attending
the ceremony. It was a three day wedding and therefore required
the complete coordination and support from the hotel staff
which was provided without hesitation. The wedding specialist
and catering team guided us through the detailing and the menu
and were accommodative of all our last minute requests. The
ambience of the hotel, banquet space available, food and beverage
options make it a viable and the best choice to host events and
wedding but most importantly it is the warmth and hospitality
that sets Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway apart. I
would like to thank the entire team for making my sister’s dream
wedding come true.”
the 16th floor. Both tasteful, relaxing spaces
offer complimentary wireless High Speed
Internet Access, making them ideal for
socialising or keeping up with work
Mr. Prakhar Kabra
26/1 Dr. Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar
(91)(80) 4252 1000,
E: [email protected].
Wedding Venues
THE GATEWAY HOTEL:
RAMGARH
LODGE
JAIPUR
Enjoy a private meal with a view
L
ooking for a royal experience on
your big day? At the Ramgargh
Lodge, Jaipur, experience marital
bliss like nowhere else.
Located 30 km from Jaipur and set amidst
lush gardens by the Ramgarh Lake, this lodge
built in 1933 was the former hunting lodge
of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The tranquillity
of the mountains, the gracious charm of the
retreat and the impeccable hospitality make
it the perfect destination for a honeymoon.
Surrounded by 8,000 acres of farms, the
European-style lodge has been host to
honoured visitors including Prince Philip,
Prince Charles and Jacqueline Kennedy,
Generously scaled furniture with period
details combines with opulent fabrics and
finishes to create a truly regal ambience in
each and every guestroom. Monumental
art deco rugs sit over the lodge's terrazzo
flooring. Carefully selected original artworks
(gathered from the lodge's historic collection
and painstakingly restored), ensure that
each room conveys a sense of the history of
the palace and its royal residents giving the
newly wed couple a royal experience.
who were personal guests of the Maharaja.
Overview
Hunting trophies of the bygone era, old
world artefacts and sweeping views of the
landscape recreate the ambience of early
20th century hunting lodge whilst recent
refurbishments and modern amenities
infuse it with a contemporary touch. Giving
a feel of the old and graceful but with all
the comforts of today, the experience is no
less than amazing. Inspired by the Art deco
style prevalent in early twentieth century,
with strong tones of Portuguese fenestration
treatment, the lodge is a green oasis.
Accommodation
Most of the deluxe suites are in the range
of 650 to 800 sq ft. The total number of
keys at the lodge is 14. With a mini bar and
an electronic safe among other amenities
provided, the rooms are blend of history and
contemporary styles but with a modern and
a luxurious setting.
Deluxe Rooms
Private and spacious (41 sq mt) with high
ceilings and large windows that overlook
beautifully landscaped gardens and
mountains. These are appointed with four
fixture bathrooms.
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The Delux Suite
Deluxe suites
Deluxe Suites (60 sq mt) are a seamless
blend of history and contemporary style.
These spacious suites come with sitting areas
that overlook the mountain and are equipped
with four or five fixture bathrooms.
Historical Suites
A view of the mountains from your private
terrace along with a host of other amenities.
The Historical Suite (65 sq mt) is a retreat
for the senses, rich in terms of textures and
colours, designed for comfort.
Food and Dining
The lodge uses fresh local produce, natural
ingredients and employs vivid regional
cooking styles making the guests feel at
home yet savour the choicest of delicacies
the region has to offer.
Violet Lounge Bar
The Violet Lounge Bar is enriched with
antique gold and copper embellishments,
adorned with old lithographs and trophies.
It is adjoining the beautiful age-old billiard’s
table room and overlooks the pool - a perfect
Sit back and enjoy a
romantic dinner and a
glass of wine from the
terrace of the suite and
watch nature unfurl in
front of your eyes - away
from the chaotic life of
the city
setting to sit back and enjoy the view and the
company of a lover.
MAKING YOUR STAY BETTER
The Ramgargh Lodge provides a
refreshingly enjoyable and hassle-free
experience. With round the clock breakfast,
a couple can wake up to a quite and a lazy
morning and enjoy the food with no rush.
Taking the unwanted surprises out of
travel with a welcoming, consistent and
enjoyable stay experience, unobtrusive
service and warm, friendly hospitality is
what the lodge promises to their guests.
Sit back and enjoy a romantic dinner and
a glass of wine from the terrace of the suite
and watch nature unfurl in front of your eyes
- away from the chaotic life of the city.
After a day of trekking/rural sightseeing,
sit back with a drink and watch the
unmatched sunset behind the wooded hills
of Jamwa Ramgarh, the ancient capital of
Jaipur and create wonderful memories.
A Honeymooners paradise, a hot air
balloon safari or trekking in the Aravalis,
Taking romantic walks in the woods or a
jungle safari, visiting historic places like the
Bhangarh Fort or spend the day at the spa
with your loved one- the place has so much
to offer.
CONNECT
The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur
Jamwa Ramgarh Jaipur 303 109, Rajasthan,
India
Tel: +91 1426 214027
Web: www.thegatewayhotels.com
Contact: Jagat Singh 9829028866, Magan
Singh 9829403750
Wedding Venues
Suryagarh—
For a picture
perfect wedding
A
gainst
the
backdrop
of
stunning beauty, Suryagarh
etches an experience cherished
indefinitely. Under the starry
skies of the Thar, the warm desert breeze
adds to the rich texture of Rajasthani folk
music that brings alive emotions to cherish
each and every moment. Fusing tradition
with the most modern amenities and
services, Suryagarh makes for an unmatched,
extravagant wedding experience.
The romantic Suryagarh is the ideal
setting for celebrating the beginning of a
great romantic story. The property features
77 rooms and suites, spa and fitness,
restaurants and bars, offering tailored
events in the midst of lush gardens, elegant
courtyards, lakes and water bodies. Each
event is carefully curated by a team of
skilled wedding professionals who are at
the guests’ beck and call.
The quiet seclusion in the form of soft
spongy lawns underfoot in leafy hideaways
and flower-scented niches offers matchless
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The picturesque backyard
aura to the wedding occasion.
Encounter a heartfelt journey as the
candle-lit path welcomes the bride and
groom for an enchanted experience. The
Thar in the backdrop lets you witness
affluence against the expanse of broken
sand. The irreplaceable wedding decor
with a dash of heritage in the heart of
the waterless Thar will introduce you to
exquisite elegance.
Suryagarh offers hand crafted indigenous
experiences for each of the wedding
ceremonies. An intimate space nestled
between the bastions of this fort-like
structure is The Mehendi Terrace where a
musical evening with a mehendi ceremony
can be hosted. Approached by steps leading
up from the Central Courtyard is the Tulsi
Aangan. This special place comes to life at
night hosting musical and dance evenings.
Splendour that depicts an erstwhile
era of history with the regal mandap at
Suryagarh evokes a sense of traditions
during pheras at the Bawdi and imprints
on your experiences forever. The Bawdi is
styled like a traditional step well and utterly
romantic to view.
Discover luxury and comfort in its
true sense without compromising on the
wedding pomp and show amidst the royal
ambience and state-of-the-art amenities.
The imperial dining with the traditional
cuisine will not just satiate your taste buds
but also encapsulates you in the imperial
character of the antique past.
Wrapped around the secrets and myths
of the land, Suryagarh's thoughtful and
well crafted experiences that illustrate sheer
luxury will give way to a splendid wedding
affair. Live these enchanting moments as
Suryagarh in Jaisalmer creates a wedding
day to be remembered for a lifetime.
Karisham Jhalani, got married
at Suryagarh in November
2014.
_________________________
"As soon as you enter this
magnificent estate that
resembles the architecture of
a bygone era, Surayagarh not
only captures all your senses
in one evocative dream, but
its management takes you
on that magic carpet ride. It
didn’t matter how difficult,
or easy it was going to be to
get married there because
as soon as we dined in that
beautiful courtyard, eating
the most delicious kebabs and
Rajasthani delicacies we felt
like we were at home. And in
our most comfortable home,
no stone was left unturned
to help us make this the most
magical wedding we could
have envisioned.
We can’t recommend this gem
enough, not only because of
the hotel itself, but because of
the area surrounding the hotel
that the management made
available to us. A night of
dancing in the dunes, dining
under the stars at Mool Sagar
and of course reveling in the
beauty of Suryagarh itself."
For more information, contact:
Suryagarh
Kahala Phata, Sam Road
Jaisalmer-345001 Rajasthan, India
Tel: +91-02992-269269
E-mail: [email protected]
Reservation Office – New Delhi
B-3, First Floor, Portion F Saket,
New Delhi – 110017, India
Tel: + 91 7827 151 151
Fax: +91-11-40513908
E-mail: [email protected]
A perfect venue for you dream wedding
Wedding Venues
ONE&ONLY
CAPE TOWN
A unique proposal and wedding concierge service to make
your life much easier
F
or any woman the proposal is just
as important as the wedding itself,
and they are becoming more of
a focus than ever before. From
‘blow-the-budget’ proposals that include
flights to romantic destinations to cute
'I made this for you' videos and deluxe
experiences where the couple sails off into
the sunset, there is seemingly no end to the
ways in which to ‘pop’ the question.
In response to the trend for one-ofa-kind proposals, Adele Bennett,
One&Only Cape Town’s expert
wedding planner and her
team, have created a
professional
Wedding
Concierge
service
offering
nervous
grooms-in-the-making
guidance, and a series
of unique ways in
which to surprise their
beloveds.
Ensuring
she will never forget
the moment he
asked “Will you
marry
me?”
Each
proposal
is a tailor-made
and
intimate
experience,
created
for
the couple and
bearing
their
unique interests and
personal preferences
in mind.
Adele Bennett has
arranged over 2,500 weddings
in her career; from intimate
soirees for just a few guests to banquets
for hundreds and more. Together with
her team of handpicked professionals
and One&Only Cape Town’s Executive
Chef Roberto de Carvalho, Adele is well
versed in creating unforgettable wedding
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A sunset cruise that departs from the resort
celebrations for every budget. “I have
dealt with brides from all over the world
and the most important thing is for us to
ensure that every couple’s dream of having
a unique, heartfelt and beautiful wedding
becomes a reality,” commented Adele.
From excursions around the peninsula
in a luxury car, complete with a gourmet
picnic, to private dinners a deaux, luxury
yacht cruises and all-day experiences
complete with spa spoils and fine wine and
dining, the One&Only Wedding Concierge
team are available to create unforgettable
bespoke experiences for the would-be bride
and groom.
Come Dine with Me
According to international wedding
trends experts, elaborate plans are what
it is all about and these can veer between
extremely private or absolutely public
affairs. For the couple that loves five-star
food and fine wine, the One&Only Wedding
Concierge team will create an unforgettable
evening, complete with multi-course
offerings and impeccable attention to
detail, including ‘your’ song being played
at just the right moment. From a secluded
alfresco table tucked away in its own
waterside pavilion, to a discreet and private
spot at Nobu Cape Town or Reuben’s, or a
corner in Vista Lounge for Afternoon Tea,
the epicurean spoils and elegant resort
surroundings will set the scene for a perfect
proposal – right down to the big reveal of
the ring. Of course, a private dinner on
one’s guest room balcony can easily be
arranged by the Wedding Concierge team,
but a chef ’s table at Reuben’s Wine Loft set
for twelve where friends and family are in
on the secret is possible too.
Spa Journey
How to create an indelible memory for
that One&Only love? Make a day of it and
begin the day with breakfast-in-bed with a
view, continue the downtime in the award-
w i n n i n g
One&Only
Spa, followed
by a romantic
dinner, where
the One&Only
Wedding Team
will be on hand to
create a tailor-made
all-day experience
at the resort. Many of
the treatments at the Spa
are designed for a couple
to enjoy together in a room for
two – setting the mood for love,
seduction and saying “yes”.
Sail Away
Nautical is always nice, and a private
sunset cruise that departs from the resort
is the perfect way to impress her. The
Wedding Concierge team will be able to
arrange a cruise for two, complete with
champagne and delectable gourmet snacks,
and as the glorious sun sets, the pictureperfect moment to ask the all-important
question will arise.
In-Room Spoils
Allow the Wedding Concierge team to
arrange an in-room visit from one of the
Spa’s manicurists, have a favourite movie
playing on the television, set-up a private
dinner on the terrace and a romantic
turndown (including a scented, rose petal
From ‘blow-the-budget’
proposals that include flights
to romantic destinations
to cute 'I made this for you'
videos or where the couple
sails off into the sunset,
there is seemingly no end to
the ways in which to ‘pop’
the question
studded bath), and ensure there is no need
to leave the comfort of the luxurious suite
while enjoying being in the moment.
#instalove
Of all the times to spend gazing into each
other’s eyes, this is it - which is why the
One&Only Cape Town Wedding Concierge
team will take care of all the social media
moments of the proposal for the special
couple. From capturing those unforgettable
romantic moments and posting them to a
private Instagram or Facebook group to
videoing the second when she says ‘yes’, a
member of the team will save the memories
for gazing at later, if the couple chooses.
Whether selecting a discreet and private
affair or an elaborate event for the perfect
proposal, what is essential is the thought
and that care goes into popping the
question. With the One&Only Wedding
Concierge team to assist, there is no doubt
that the would-be groom will make an
unforgettable and indelible impression.
For more information
+27 21 791 3938 or +27 72 929 1681
email [email protected]
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Make your big day special
Wedding Venues
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel
and Conference Center
T
h e r e ’ s
something
magical
about
weddings.
Jubilant
smiles, quiet glances and a hope for a
perfect tomorrow. No matter how lavish,
it is personal. An ideal setting, perfect
menu, and the finest arrangements are
all important, yet it's the finer details that
make it an unforgettable celebration of
love.
Extraordinary weddings don’t just
happen, they are planned and Le
Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference
Centre provides a truly magnificent
setting for every romantic occasion,
from engagement parties to dream
weddings and anniversaries. The hotel
is an enchanting blend of sophisticated
charm and understated luxury, providing
an unequalled backdrop to your perfect
wedding.
Memorable occasions are their forte.
Whether you're planning an intimate
gathering or a lavish celebration for up to
1,750 guests, the skilled team of planners
are committed to make it a day for you to
treasure.
Spaces and Facilities
The property offers an inspiring, modern
fixture of the evolving canvas with a resortlike setting —the perfect blend of space
to
inspire
interac t ion,
recreational facilities
that replenish the spirit
and 18 extraordinary culinary
experiences that stimulate the palate,
Le Méridien offers an inviting venue for
inspired meetings and conferences, with an
enviable location just 5 minutes away from
Dubai International Airport. Even the city’s
main commercial and shopping hubs are
an accessible 15 minute drive away, making
the hotel a perfect launch pad to discover
the bustling metropolis and connect with
business partners in Dubai.
The hotel offers one of the newest and
the largest conference and banqueting
facilities in Dubai. It can accommodate up
to 1,500 attendees and features high-tech
equipment, direct ballroom access, unique
show kitchens, outdoor event spaces and
extensive parking. Whether you’re in town
to explore Dubai or for a creative meeting
of minds, Le Méridien offers the perfect
blend of stimulating space, convenient
location and range of facilities to make
every stay or meeting a success.
www.lemeridien.com/dubai
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Center now offers one of the newest
and largest conference and banqueting facilities
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The lounge in the Royal Suite
The entrance to the resort
Al Maha Luxury
Resort and Spa
A
l Maha Luxury Resort and Spa is an oasis of opulence in the desert of Dubai. At a distance of 50 minutes
from Downtown Dubai, it is located within Dubai’s magical dune and desert landscape in the Dubai
Desert Conservation Reserve. Al Maha showcases the heritage and architecture of the Bedouins and
also offers a sense of desert adventure.The Arabian Oryx and the Gazelles are the star attractions of the
reserve. Arabian wildlife can also be viewed from the temperature-controlled infinity pool or the sun deck seating
area of all Villas. There are two different complimentary desert activities every day as a part of the stay.
The attention to detailing at this resort is impeccable. With an efficient and warm staff at your disposal, the
place transcends into a peaceful haven where you experience all the luxury, beauty and tranquility at one place.
It is a perfect place for honeymooners or to have an absolutely dreamy wedding in an amazing outdoor venue.
The team goes an extra mile to pull off your special occasion and works on the details with great focus. The
sand dunes are turned into stunning and magical spaces, the food menu is planned carefully keeping in mind
the requirement of the guests. After a fairytale wedding, you can then wake up to the stunning view from
your suite and begin the first day of your new life on a fabulous note.
TLF recommends AL Maha Luxury Resort and Spa for intimate and exclusive affairs!
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Wedding Venues
Le meridien
Al Aqah Beach Resort
L
e Méridien Al Aqah beach resort is a 90-minutes drive from the Dubai International
Airport. It is a perfect getaway to a great location on the beach, overlooking the
Indian ocean with the breath taking view of the hajar mountains. One can have
some alone time at this beach resort, get rejuvenated at the world-class Spa Al Aqah,
which has been designed to refresh you. There are plenty of dining options and the
kitchens of this fabulous property offer cuisines like Indian, thai and Italian. Some great
options for the vegetarians are available as well. One can also enjoy a drink at the bars in
the resort or grab a sundowner on the roof top and even by the beach.
The resort has all sea facing, spacious and well equipped rooms and the beach is clean
and well maintained.
The beach resort is also a great wedding destination. Beach weddings add that
magical touch to the celebration—picture your mandap on the soft sand, overlooking
the cool and serene ocean, enjoying the breeze and the gorgeous sunset in the distance.
The professional team at the resort helps with everything from choosing the perfect
flower arrangements to lavish buffets or dinners to photography to make up artists and
memorable wedding cakes. They make sure they wind-proof your decor, to keep you
worry-free while exchanging vows on the sand. The resort has almost 1422 sq. m of
banqueting space and an outdoor beach venue, there are different sized banquet rooms
suiting everyone’s need.
For more information: www.lemeridien-alaqah.com/en/wedding-fujairah-dubai
Sheraton Macao
T
he gorgeous property is offering
an exclusive wedding package
to reward couples with Suite
upgrades, anniversary benefits
and complimentary honeymoon
Couples who book a Sheraton Macao
wedding package can choose from one of
five specially designed Chinese menus,
upgrade to opulent suites, enjoy dinner
for two at Sheraton Macao’s renowned
Italian restaurant, Bene, and get delightful
perks on their wedding anniversary. This
exclusive wedding package offer is valid
until 31 December 2016.
“From a full-size banquet with over 700
guests in the impressive pillar-less Kashgar
Grand Ballroom to a modern alfresco
soiree on our beautifully landscaped lush
pool deck, Sheraton Macao Hotel’s diverse
facilities give our guests flexibility and allow
them to free their imaginations to create
a truly memorable wedding experience,”
said Daniella Tonetto, General Manager of
Sales and Marketing, Sheraton Macao Hotel,
Cotai Central and The St. Regis Macao,
Cotai Central.
“With Macau just three to five hours away
from most major Asian cities, we are seeing
increasing interest especially from Southeast
Asian guests who wish to make their big
day a destination wedding to remember.
Our property is strategically located in the
heart of the Cotai Strip so it’s also a great
opportunity for guests to extend their stay
to experience all the exciting things Macau
The Grand Ballroom
has to offer. We look forward to leading the
way in transforming Macau into a premier
wedding destination in Asia.”
Enjoy a honeymoon, compliments of
the house
SPG members who book their wedding
venue at Sheraton Macao Hotel will earn
one Starpoint® for every INR200 (approx)
spent. A maximum of 100,000 Starpoints®
can be earned per booking with no
minimum spending required*.
With 100,000 Starpoints®, newlyweds
can treat themselves to a honeymoon at
their dream destination, such as a romantic
10-night getaway at the Sheraton Fiji Resort
in Nadi, Fiji (SPG Category 4 hotel) or live
it up in luxury for five nights at a Category
6 hotel such as the W Retreat & Spa Bali
– Seminyak. With over 1,200 hotels and
resorts worldwide, newlyweds can enjoy a
honeymoon almost anywhere in the world.
SPG will also award 5,000 Starpoints® to
referring entities or wedding planners who
successfully recommend wedding couples
that host their big day at Starwood hotels
or resorts. For a list of participating hotels
and resorts, as well as terms and conditions
of the honeymoon offer, please visit www.
spg.com/honeymoon
About Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central
Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central is the largest hotel in Macau, and Starwood
Hotels & Resorts’ largest managed property in the world. Owned by Las Vegas Sands
Corp., a Fortune 500 company and leading global developer of integrated resorts,
Sheraton Macao Hotel is located within the Sands® Cotai Central integrated resort,
providing instant access to high end retailers, diverse dining venues, and world class
entertainment. The hotel boasts 3,896 stylish guestrooms and also features 341 exclusive
Sheraton Club rooms and suites, and a well-appointed Club Lounge for guests to relax,
socialise, and work. Sheraton Macao Hotel features expansive state-of-the-art meetings
facilities offering over 14,000m² of meeting space with access to a further 5,000 m² within
Sands Cotai Central; three signature restaurants, Bene, Feast, and Xin, offering fine
Asian and international cuisine; Link@SheratonSM; Shine Spa for SheratonTM; three
swimming pools; the holistic Sheraton® Fitness; a Kids’ Program; and other amenities
catering to business and leisure travellers and families.
To sign up as a Starwood Preferred Guest®, visit www.spg.com.
For more information about Sheraton Macao Hotel,
please visit www.sheratonmacao.com, call
(853) 2880 2000 or visit www.facebook.com/SheratonMacau.
Shaadi Masala is a Delhi based Boutique Company
which provides custom-based solutions for Wedding
Events both in India and Abroad. We are a savvy
contemporary trio who will happily adapt ourselves
to suit your every need. Quirky or traditional we
can deliver either, or a fabulous mix of both. Be it
an intimate affair or a large gathering, Shaadi
Masala can handle it all.
S H A A DI ~ M A S A L A
Event Coordination
Entertainment
Theme & Decor
Guest Management
Food & Beverage
Vendor Management
253 SHAHPUR JAT,NEW DELHI-49
EMAIL [email protected]
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Planners
Planners
ADD THE WOW
FACTOR TO
YOUR WEDDING
F
rom a quaint wedding in Goa to an exotic wedding in Jaipur, a traditional ceremony
in Mysore to a glittery wedding in Bangalore or a Big Band Baja Barat wedding in
Delhi. Whatever be the occasion, Royal Orchid will go an extra mile to make every
occasion a memorable one.
The talented team at Wow weddings and events is like a helpful family member, someone
who has the knowledge, the expertise and the resources to get everything done just right,
just the way you want it. The team will work closely with you and your wedding planner to
make sure that every little detail is looked into so that you can sit back and enjoy.
Royal Orchid takes care of every detail while organising the perfect weddings, events,
functions, dinners or parties. Be it organising banquet rooms, guest accommodation,
flower decoration, makeup or even planning the honeymoon, they have resources,
The plunge pool jacuzzi
room at the Royal Orchid
Jaipur
The perfect beach wedding in Goa
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The Hookah Bar at Royal Orchid Mahabaleshwar
expertise and, most importantly, they know
what it takes to turn an event into a success.
Wow weddings and events provides the
following services.
Themes- any theme can be
organised as per the guest's demand.
Food- Choose from a lavish buffet
or a formal sit down dinner, there is a
whole range of regional and international
gourmet and wine and beverage menu.
Prior food tasting session for the family are
also available.
Flower decoration/Lighting: Elaborate
floral displays and dramatic lighting or
subtle and understated decor- whatever the
guests desire.
Photography/music/entertainment
–
Wow weddings provide guests with a list of
photographers, musicians and entertainers
to select from.
They also organise honeymoon for
the newly weds with similar perfection
and enthusiasm to make the holiday a
memorable experience. Social events, small
and large events can also be organised, as
per the guests’ requirement.
[email protected], www.
royalorchidhotels.com
The lawns at Royal Orchid Mahabaleshwar
Planners
The sky
is not the limit
From exotic cruises to royal palaces, picturesque beaches to the sky ! Khushi Singh, Vice President- Business
Development Percept Weddings gives ideas to make your big day extra special
1. CRUISE
Picking a wedding destination is not easy,
specially with multiple family members,
each with a different idea and demand—one
wants a beach wedding, the other a temple
wedding, and yet another a wedding in the
hills amidst nature. Wouldn’t it be ideal if we
could have all these fantasies wrapped into
one? A cruise wedding offers the diversity
of destinations – imagine the mehendi
ceremony on the deck, the sangeet on the
beaches of Mykonos … and the wedding
in the temples of …Thailand? Vietnam?
This is a unique, romantic, spectacular and
untouched concept for Indian weddings. It
offers an intimate yet exclusive, lavish and
grand feel. The weather and ports of landing
would transform every day, therein offering
numerous options for the ceremony to
unfold for the couple and their guests. The
main wedding ceremony can be held either
on board or ashore. Fun activities for guests
can span swimming, snorkeling, kayaking
or simply dancing the night away with only
the sounds of the ocean around you and the
glitter of stars above.
2. ETHNIC OR MULTICULTURAL
Ethnic weddings are timeless and are
focused on the beauty and complexity of
rituals and culture. Indian weddings are
especially driven by a fair share of rituals,
especially if the bride and groom are from
different cultures or religions. Incorporating
their individual traditions into the wedding
events can be a connective thread that links
both families together. Fusing traditions
of old with modern adaptations can also
enhance and enrich an already beautiful
event. In order to avoid confusion due to
the multiplicity of cultures it’s a good idea
to weave a single cultural design element
into the accessories and support elements
such as the wedding cake, invitation cards,
décor, center pieces and lighting. The key
is to integrate elements from dual cultures
without going overboard.
3. MOVIE INSPIRED
Movies can inspire a range of ideas and
emotions, and what better than Hollywood
or Bollywood inspired wedding themes.
Be it the décor, dress code for guests,
cuisine, cake, wedding trousseau or the
entertainment capsules, couples can just
go ahead and pick their favourite movie to
wrap the entire wedding concept around.
Popular Hollywood wedding themes
range around ‘The Great Gatzby’, ‘Casino
Royale’, ‘Casablanca’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’,
‘Gone With the Wind’, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’,
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘Moulin Rouge’,
‘Chicago’, ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘The Hunger
Games’, many of the magical Disney movies,
recreating the elegant Black andWhite
movie era, or just simply the Oscar Awards
evening.
Bollywood inspired themes offer a
plethora of vibrant colours, draping, elegant
bold centerpieces, floral arrangements, bold
wedding trousseaus, bright lighting and
dramatic entertainment. Dhol players and
Bollywood dancers can fascinate and engage
all the guests throughout the wedding and
recreate the magic, music and drama of
Bollywood for eternity.
4. BURLESQUE
"It's a life, it's a style, it's a need, it's
Some of the wedding setups by Percept
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Khushi Singh, Vice President- Business Development Percept Weddings
Burlesque". The burlesque themed fantasy
is based on the relatively simple concept of
vibrant colours, cabarets and jazz-inspired
numbers. Corsets, feathers, diamonds,
pearls, glass beads, high heels, long gloves
and tassles are common accessories to
recreate the perfect era of Parisian Burlesque
magic. This is a perfect theme for couples
longing for adventure and the unusual.
Lavish surroundings sporting dashing
blacks and vogue reds, dazzling props and
a great line up of Moulin Rouge inspired
dancers coupled with amazing circus acts
transport wedding guests to a bygone era of
rebellion, glamour, brashness and magic of
Paris.
5. AERIAL
A Wedding in the sky is a very
adventurous and uncommon theme.
Today’s modern couples want to start their
life together with an experience that is both
exciting and exhilarating for them and
their guests. A hot air balloon wedding is
designed to combine romance with the
beauty and intimacy that couples feel for
each other. The views from the balloon are
exquisite. Exchanging wedding vows during
a gorgeous sunrise or a magnificent sunset
make for such a memorable ceremony and
great photographs for posterity. The hot air
balloons hosting the couple and their guests
dot the sky and add colour and a flare for the
dramatic to the wedding.
Many couples like to plan their wedding
around the theme of the balloons, with the
hot air ride being the climax. The balloons
are exceptionally colourful and present a
beautiful vista when the couple exchange
their vows. Hot air balloons are visually
attractive when standing on the ground, but
are equally stunning and dramatic when
floating across the sky.
Planners
W
eddingplz.com is a wedding vendor discovery
platform that houses everything that a to-bewed couple needs to plan, manage and organise
a wedding. From giving the maximum and most
detailed information about vendors to helping the to-be-wed
couples plan their wedding step by step, it’s a one stop solution for
all the wedding needs.
Weddingplz smoothly integrates everything that’s required to
accomplish a wedding viz –‘ local vendor search, genuine couple
reviews, upcoming wedding events and exhibitions, Vendor deals
and discounts, photo gallery and real wedding inspirations to
amazing wedding planning tools like budget manager, wedding
checklist, e-invites’,- into a single website, thus making it the most
exhaustive yet comprehensive wedding search portal.
Weddings have more than 100 areas that need to be taken care
of, involving huge amount of networking and referrals making
the process seem chaotic. Weddingplz bridges this gap by making
everything transparent; a place where you can contact the vendor as
well as your shortlisted vendors can contact you – directly. It enables
the prospective couples and vendors to work in coordination with
each other, thus alleviating the anxieties and problems that each
side feels when it comes to organising a wedding.
An easy and clean user interface with simplified site navigation
and enhanced search capability, makes the users get what they are
looking for without much digression and waiting.
Currently operational in four cities, Delhi , Mumbai, Chandigarh
and Ludhiana, Weddingplz has the biggest pool of wedding vendor
data base in India and lists more than 37000 vendors across 42
wedding categories .
Weddingplz got nominated in Top four Promising startups in
Tech Circle Startup Showcase Forum 2015 and also exhibited at
the Echelon Asia Summit 2015 held in Singapore and bagged the
People’s Choice Award at the Echelon Asia Top 100 Startups in
Bangalore. Besides this Weddingplz was the Winner of the Hot100
Technology Awards 2014 and was a Nasscom 10,000 Start Up
Program Finalist.
The website has recently launched two new features – Real
Weddings and Photo Gallery where the brides and grooms- tobe can explore from a collection of more than thousands of real
wedding as well as vendor photographs and get inspired for every
mood, theme, color and style.
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Photographers
& Invites
Photographers+invites
Fotobar
A
business graduate by degree, a photographer by choice, young wedding
photographer Prashant Nahata’s brand Fotobar captures wedding
experiences, in which every moment is special in itself – filled with
emotions infinite. The team at Fotobar want to make a story out of these
moments, so that you can live every special moment of your wedding time and
again.
A photograph is many things together: love, memory, passion, joy. It is what makes
them priceless. Team Fotobar believes that photography is to place heart, head and
eye along the same line of sight. It’s a way of life. They strive to create images that
capture the real essence of their clients and tell their story with a hint of style and
sophistication.
Their photography style is best described as modern and fresh, blended with
contemporary aesthetics.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fotobar.foto
Website: www.fotobar.in
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Exotic locations for couple shoots.
Knot
in Focus
The talented photographers at Knot in
Focus divulge on the latest trends in
wedding photography
The playing ground for locations
opened up to off beat places, nationally
internationally. We have shot pictures in
Ladakh, NYC, Udaipur, New Zealand
Thailand.
has
and
Leh
and
Wedding Photography.
Some of the fun quirky concepts that they
have done - 1. Wishing tree - Images from the couple shoot,
printed in polaroid format, hung on a dry tree
using jute strings. This serves as a decoration
piece as well as a place for people to write
their wishes on.
2. Underwater photography - This kind of
photography for couples is fun as well as
romantic and quite a hit for pool parties. 3. Save the date photography - Couples have
started to go the extra mile for making save
the date shoots. We are shooting one in Dubai
later this year for a wedding happening in
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Cinematography
1. Underwater cinematography - It is same as photography but the sequences are more difficult
to pull off. We have also started to use a lot of underwater props for the same. While
challenging to shoot, the results can be pretty stunning to look at. 2. Custom sound tracks for wedding films - Every bride has a dream to have a wedding like one
in the movies. So like movies there are custom tracks recorded in studios, some of them are
covers but nowadays clients have also started to ask for originals. 3. 4k Aerial Cinematography - 4k is the next big thing in wedding. 4k TVs are becoming
popular and we are embracing shooting content that is amazingly detailed and also ready
for the future. 4. Super Slowmo - Think of 'time warp' (the discovery channel show where they shoot bullets
through watermelon and capture it in super slow motion), albeit this one for weddings. It
requires sophisticated technology and skilled operators to pull off which is all becoming
possible. 5. Lipdubs - Fun quirky song, shot over the course of the wedding with various guests lip
syncing to different parts of the song. These usually set out to be quite a hit for reception
presentation. 6. TV edits - These are like same day edits (reception presentation) but much faster. The idea
is to showcase a five minute edit of an event 8 hours after the event on the hotel TV. We did
this in a wedding in Krabi recently and it was priceless to see the reaction on the guests face
every time they'd switch on the channel!
Invitation
trends
2015 - 2016
W
ith the wedding season comes a host of newly engaged couples searching
for wedding invitation inspirations. Where traditionally Indian wedding
ceremonies have been huge events, 2015 – 2016 will see modern couples
narrowing down their guest lists and reinventing rituals to ensure they
have a fun–and affordable–big day.
Designer and co-founders of Customizing Creativity, Disha and Harsh Munshaw
divulge on the next big wedding invitation trends.
They say - As invitations are the first peek your guests will get of your upcoming wedding,
personalise your wedding is our mantra for the couple. Some are continuations of trends
that emerged in 2014 -2015 while others are new and are rising in popularity.
Font-tastic!
Florally yours
The right font can make
a world of a difference to your
invitation and stationery suite.
Personalise your wedding invitations, this
season, by creating a unique font for your
own identity with creative swirls!
“We are getting a lot of requests from couples
to create a custom font for their wedding”
says Harsh. Using the right blend of
two or more fonts can make your
invitation go from good to
WOW!
Invite your guests with
elegant florals this year. Think
vintage, think cherry blossom, think
soft hues, think pastels. Integrating
vintage wedding graphics is a reigning
wedding trend! You can set the tone for your
vintage styled wedding by art deco designs,
French vintage and simple elegant designs
that will help you borrow the charm
from another era.
Watercolor Bliss
We saw some beautiful
watercolor invites in 2014, but
expect 2015 to take it to the next
level, says Disha. We're especially
loving these stunning and whimsical
designs that add a casual yet a
colourful happy touch!
A cut above the rest
Printed lace patterns are SO
2014. This year, take the modern
approach and trade in for a laser-cut
lace pattern. The look is still super chic
and classic but with a contemporary touch.
It doesn’t stop at lace either; woodland
cutouts for a rustic wedding are a great
touch, too. Laser cut fonts are sure to
be the next big thing!
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Shape does
matter!
Till now couple have taken
the safe & not–so-experimental
route when it come to shape! Disha
says, this year we are creating a
lot of inserts / envelopes with
unconventional cuts & sizes that
make eyes pop at one look!
Modern meets
Metallic!
Metallics made a huge
comeback to the wedding scene
last year and they are here to stay for
2015. Silver and copper are the front
runners of the metal hues, replacing
2014’s gold and rose gold. You’ll see
foil-stamped calligraphy as well
as decorative motifs on
invites this year.
Attention to detail
Last year we did so many cards
with detailed ribboning, tassels,
pearls! And this year it is only getting
bigger. It is all these tiny little fringes
that makes your card stand our from
the rest. The effort put in the card can
be easily seen by your guests with
these added frills!
Moroccan Measures
Amidst lanterns, sufi decor
and Persian jallis find your
self in a world full of details
with Moroccan jallis and motifs.
These details are sure to add a
traditional yet ethereal touch to
your wedding ensemble.
Magical
Moments
Adding elements that reflect
moments of the function have
already been done in the past, but
adding photographs that reveal
the essence of the function is
something that is never been
seen before.
Out of the Box
Seeing invitations inside
the box are passé. Designing
invitations out of the box is
our forte, not only do we create
concepts from scratch but we do
design our creations that only
restrict us to the box.
Happy Pictures
H
appy Pictures is the amalgamation of various passionate
photographers, cinematographers, editors and support
teams, headed by Anant Singhal, who has been shooting
weddings since the last four years. Singhal has to his
credit, some very high profile weddings in India and abroad.
The team at Happy Pictures is like an army of cool ninjas,
capturing your most valuable moments in the most unobtrusive way
possible. Besides this they specialise in cinematic wedding films and
conceptual pre wedding shoots.
Headquartered in Mumbai, they have a strong base in New Delhi
and have shot weddings all over the world.
Happy Pictures/Anant can be contacted at
[email protected]
+91 9930717330.
Website : www.happypictures.in
FB page : www.facebook.com/happypictures.in
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The Designers
The Designers
Fashion
2015
Weeks
Unusual Surprises
for
the brides
By Akshita Anand
T
he bride is becoming more and more modern with time,
trumping the word “traditional” out of her dictionary with each
passing trend that one sees every year at the numerous Fashion
Weeks that leave us fantasising about our own dream weddings.
The Fashion events this year did not fail to surprise us either,
with unusual yet chic styles that one must dare to try! From bling to vintage
and Banaras to South India, there was something for everyone. For all the
brides and grooms to be who are looking to do something different and
relinquish the traditional wedding outfits, keep reading.
Headgears that made heads turn
Headgears are not a huge thing when it comes to
weddings, but the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week 2015
that was showcased in Delhi, told another story.
JJ Valaya’s collection ‘The Bolshoi Bazaar’ was big on
statement headgears which were designed by Nitya Arora
for Valliyan. Since the collection reflected the infusion of
the Indian heritage with the Russian culture, the ecstatic
headgears made of pearls and metals, were inspired by
Kokoshnik, a traditional Russian head accessory.
This statement trend was also seen as a part of the Suneet
Verma collection which left everyone lusting for the overthe-top headgear pieces!
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Beach weddings couldn’t be more
comfortable
Who would have ever thought that the extremely
westernized ‘shorts’ could be a part of an Indian
wedding? Anita Dongre did, apparently. When she
showcased her latest bridal collection ‘Wedding
Diaries’ in Delhi recently, wedding traditions were
defied extravagantly. The shorts below the sheer
anarkali top make for a fuss free, comfortable
and excessively dapper outfit to celebrate in. If
anyone is thinking of having a beach wedding,
this is the ensemble to break grounds at your
own wedding and make it ever-so-memorable.
Street style bride
Just like shorts at a wedding, the word ‘sneakers’
can hurt like a thousand pins in your ears. But,
Anju Modi managed to make us reconsider. At
the Amazon India Couture Week, her collection
‘Sailing Bride’ had the showstopper Kriti Sanon
strutting her stuff in a pair of converse shoes, yes
that’s right, converse shoes! Not only that, the
shoes were paired with an intricately decorated
lehenga and a tank top. Yes that’s right again, a
tank top! The other models were seen wearing
bohemian gowns and cocktail dresses with
generously dark lips. Although the look is
definitely a favourite for bridal trends this
season, it is not for the lily-livered.
Belts and more belts
The Lakme Fashion Week flaunted
another unconventional addition to wedding
accessories – the belt. Nikhil Thampi clinched
the sari with a thin belt over a metallic gold
belt, a combination that is unimaginable yet
a refreshing change to the traditional sari.
The blouse was also belted, as seen in the
Krishna Mehta collection, using a similar
material for both. The brides who want to
add oomph to their attire without much
effort can always opt for a belt over their
outfit to highlight their waist whilst making
a rather individualistic appearance.
The romance of a chooridar
and a Sari
Forget the reds and welcome the whites
Ever since we have understood the concept of weddings, we have
also learned that red is a wedding classic and although we do love our
classics, it wouldn’t harm us to look the other way once in a while.
Clearly, the designers did the same at all the recent Fashion Weeks
including the likes of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla who designed white
outfits for both the bride and the groom at the Indian Bridal Fashion
Week. Many others like Varun Bahl, Tarun Tahiliani and Suneet Verma
also seemed to embrace the colour which until years ago was a strict
‘no-no’ at weddings.
Most of us are an instant fan
of anything that redefines the
wedding sari and Ritu Kumar’s
Banaras inspired collection
for the Lakme Fashion Week
2015 would leave any of us
spellbound. The hookup of the
chooridar with the sari is a rich
silhouette that can be customised
to fit anybody’s sense of style. All
brides-to-be must take note that
this is a must try to accentuate
your figure and there is also a
very slim chance that anybody
would be able to outdo or copy
you, at any given moment.
Understandably, the wedding day is one of the most
meaningful days of anyone’s life and the wedding pictures
hold an equal meaning. Noticeably, the modern Indian
bride is breaking traditions and choosing her attire to suit
her personality, be it grunge or subtle. Because as they say,
you have to make it happily ever after.
The Designers
The Wedding Diaries by Anita Dongre - Pheras
The Wedding Diaries by Anita Dongre - Mehendi
Anita Dongre:
The Wedding Diaries
A
The Wedding Diaries by Anita Dongre - Cocktail
nita Dongre’s Wedding Collection is inspired by the
opulence of the royal café 1135 AD, set in Jaipur’s Amer
fort. Where the light flowing from crystal chandeliers,
plays with all shades of romance. Where baroque style,
conspicuous by architectural scale, is intertwined with abstraction and
minimalism.
Each garment is beautifully designed, be it a pair of trend-setting
gota patti shorts, a silk shrug, hand woven or a silk banarasi lehenga
– a traditional heirloom and a valued legacy of love. There are some
fabulous pieces like understated beige gold lehenga and alluring
gowns. This collection offers something for not the bride, but also
her entourage. The bespoke bridal couture also features versatile
bandhgalas, printed bandis and flowing anarkalis.
The colour palette comprises a canvas of vintage colours that
smoothly transition from soft apricot, whispering peach, siege green
and powder blue to sparkling champagne and rich marsala. Raw silk,
banaras brocades, and georgettes offer a weightless volume to the
trousseaus. And of course, traveling from collection to collection in
new variations, becoming more and more exquisite each time, is the
intricate gotta patti embroidery, now synonymous with Anita Dongre.
The collection also incorporates a meticulous line of handcrafted
banarasi weaves; a treasure craft from the mesmerising city of Banaras.
This art of weaving, from one of the world’s most ancient cities, is our
homage to time. This is also an endeavour by Anita to revive heirloom
banaras weaves.
PRICE ON REQUEST
Available at flagship Anita Dongre bridal stores in:
Mumbai: Linking Road, Everest Classic, Linking Road, Khar (W), Mumbai - 52
High Street Phoenix: Ground Floor, Sky Zone, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 13 Delhi
DLF Emporio: No 422, Third Floor, 4 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 70
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Taurus by
Dhruv and Pallavi
The latest collection offers some elegant yet edgy gowns that would make for the
perfect outfit for the cocktail or reception parties
A
wedding ensemble, specially the cocktail/reception outfits should be sexy, glamourous yet comfortable and something that
can be worn after the wedding as well. This is exactly what Dhruv and Pallavi bring to you, with their latest collection. "The
rising from darkness collection has some very interesting gowns that are timeless and chic, this quintessential black dress can
be worn for every formal occasion,” says Pallavi.
On offer are some fabulous gowns—beautifully textured and well structured to suit any body shape. Gowns usually add elegance and
a formal touch to a look as Dhruv puts it, "Our cocktail wear in black makes a powerful and elegant statement.” Aimed at the modern
bride, who ditches the traditional reds and pinks and opts for a stronger, edgier black. Accessorise them with some diamonds and you
are all set for your big evening.
Available on www.taurusshop.com and premium boutiques across the country. like Aza, Fuel, Mogra
The Designers
What
Bollywood
Wore on
Weddings
T
he word that inspires us in
many different ways, and
fashion is certainly one
of them. Talking about
weddings, the guesstimate
that goes behind who is going to wear what,
which designer would be chosen and how
fabulously would the guests turn out, is a
lot of hard work. For the celebrities who
have to make these real life decisions, it is
even harder. There are some Bollywood
cheeses who have aced their wedding attire
and carried it off like nobody else could.
We just have to make the smooth move to
hand out the picture to our own wedding
designers to make them understand where
our inspiration lies and how we reimagine
ourselves in that beautiful lehenga choli
piece or the Kanjivaram sari. Let us jot
down our favourite Bollywood Wedding
Apparel for all those who are ready to walk
down the aisle, or not.
1. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali
Khan
By Akshita Anand
The royal couple of Bollywood were royal
in their wedding style as well. Kareena
wore her mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore’s
wedding gharara that was restored by
designer Ritu Kumar for the exchange of
vows and managed to look like a legit royal
begum. At the post wedding party, she
donned a burgundy toned gharara with
a maroon dupatta designed by Manish
Malhotra.Saif on the other hand remained
subtle in his style throughout. He wore
a Banarasi brocade achkan by designer
Raghavendra Rathore with just a slight hint
of Jaipur Work, on his post wedding party.
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The understated yet charming style that
the couple chose to get married in works
well for everybody who is not into heavy
or flashy attire but still wants to wow the
attendees.
2. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu
Saif ’s little sister has always been big on
her style quotient, as we all know, and her
wedding was no less. Soha celebrated her
Mehendi wearing a customised Ritu Kumar
outfit with gota work, a look that was
simple yet elegant. On her wedding day,
Soha chose to wear a gold dusted lehenga
with an orange dupatta by the ace wedding
designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee and
must we say, she looked like she had
just jumped out of our very own
dream wedding! The groom, Kunal
Khemu was complimenting the
bride with his under toned outfit
as well. For the reception, Soha
wore a hot pink lehenga with a gold
blouse by Sanjay Garg and Kunal
complimented her look by wearing
a matching pink pocket square with
his kurta pajama look. A special
mention goes to Neha Dhupia for
stealing our hearts with her Payal Singhal
lehenga!
3. Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha
Dia Mirza is one of the few ladies of
Bollywood who has stunned us with her
style file, almost every time. Talking about
two of her looks, one for the wedding and
the other for the reception, Dia needs to be
given a ‘thumbs up’ for striking a chord in
our fashion obsessed hearts. She adorned
a gold Ritu Kumar sharara with shades
of green and blue for details and banarasi
bottoms for her wedding. Her husband
looked charismatic in shades of white with
her, stood Shahid, in an
ivory achkan and chooridar
designed by Kunal Rawal,
looking sharp as ever. At
the grand reception, Shahid
relied on designer Kunal
Rawal yet again and wore a
three piece black suit while
Mira picked a chic blue and
white lehenga with rose
motif embroidery all over,
by designer Manish Malhota.
The
newlywed
couple’s
choices for their wedding
outfits have certainly upped
our belief in them as one of
the most stylish couples of
Bollywood to watch out for.
a hint of gold.For her reception, she looked
as classy as it gets in a peach embroidered
lehenga with a gold blouse by Shantanu and
Nikhil and paired it with contrasting green
jewellery which seemed to complete her
look.
4. Mira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor
The most recent wedding out of the
lot, the couple complimented each other
fabulously, to say the least, when they came
out for a photo op post their wedding.
Mira was dressed in a splendid pale pink
Anamika Khanna lehenga and right beside
5. Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupath
Moving away from lehengas and
shararas, Lara looked like a vision in her
fairytale Elie Saab wedding gown. The
gown was embellished with lots of lace,
silk taffeta and organza and complimented
Lara’s figure really, really well! This gown is
a must-look-at for all the Church weddings.
With so many of our Bollywood
sweethearts stealing the show at their
weddings, it is hard to choose a favourite.
But what is our own sense of style, if we
didn’t mix and match? Be your own kind of
Kareena at your wedding!
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The Designers
Tarun Tahiliani:
An Exlectic New World
T
he new collection encapsulates
Tahiliani’s love for layering
light-weight clothes that fit
like a glove. Through regal
volumes, innovative techniques and smart
contouring, the clothes glide effortless like
a beautiful day dream.
On offer are beautiful pieces like an
incandescent coral and fuchsia lehenga
with fine gota and zardozi embroidery
encrusted with Swarovski crystals,
which is teamed with a bodacious offthe shoulder shimmering blouse with an
aari-worked multi-panelled veil. Or the
play on delicate chiffon and organza in
a resham embroidered tulle lehenga
paired with a silk corset –befitting
Marie Antoinette – with French
knots. For the adventurous bridal
entourage, the bold chevron
patterned kalidar kurta with a
raw silk textured bodice paired
with a gilet highlighted in black
stones and zari embroidery will
add just the right amount of drama.
The embroidered belt … well it’s a
cinch! But for those with a penchant
for romance and fairytales ,the cobalt
and jade billowy gown with a whiff of
raised flowers on the hemline and draped
wings teamed with a crystal encrusted
corset will do the magic. Those in the
mood for understated glam, the ivory
and powder-blue silk velvet jacket
encrusted with pearls and worn over
a layered tulle skirt will add just the
right touch of flourish.
The menswear range is
an exploration of form and
On offer are beautiful
pieces like an
incandescent coral and
fuchsia lehenga with
fine gota and zardozi
embroidery encrusted
with Swarovski crystals
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function. With a keen emphasis on sharp
tailoring and strong silhouettes, Tahiliani’s
mood board is a dexterous mix of majestic
modernity. Interestingly, a handful of
garments have been conceptualised
by Tahiliani’s studio and executed by
Whitcomb & Shaftesbury, the Savile Row
based bespoke tailors with whom the
company has ventured into collaboration
last year. The grey mohair sleeveless
sherwani with charmeuse satin pleated
collar and silver buttons; the single button
cotton velvet bundi; the classic mohair
double layered bundi with satin printed
lining are some of the examples of this
perfect unison of western tailoring and
Indian draping. The monochromatic
tuxedo – in grey, aubergine and midnight
blue – jackets have an elaborate lining
of charmeuse satin printed with a secret
befitting the wearer – a Mughal inspired
motif of a procession of elephants.
Tahiliani’s Midas touch also extends
to designing charmingly pleated (and
embroidered) cummerbunds – visible all
through the collection - and band collar
satin pin tucked shirts with French cuffs.
Besides this, the atelier also infused life
by creating various versions of sherwanis
– in chikan with resham embroidered
buttas, in velvet with zardozi embroidered
collars, in zardozi with pearl embroidered
on kimkhab brocade, and in satin. The
pre-draped Kanjeevaram dhotis will be
the quiet showstoppers. The lust-worthy
shoes in Kanjeevaram, cotton brocade,
zardozi and embroidered velvet boast a
design reminiscent of typical juttis and
the Turkish sabahs. Little surprise, if they
become the must-haves of the season.
Ctaare
The Designers
C
taare is proud to be Australia’s first online Indo-western fashion boutique
for exclusive Indian designer-wear for women, men and children. A onestop fashion experience, bringing you the latest in Indian fashion straight
from the runway at the click of a button! Ctaare.com is leading the way in
a fashion revolution throughout the Asia-Pacific with a user-friendly and intuitive
online store offering the best in Indian fashion apparel and accessories. Find all
your wardrobe needs - Jewellery, Accessories, Anarkalis, Sarees, Lehengas, Tunics,
Shoes, Beauty, Bags and Clutches under one roof. Top Selling Designers including
Malini Ramani, Gauri and Nainika, Rabani & Rakha, Nida Mahmood, Soonaskhi
Raj, Mandira Bedi, Gautam Gupta, Rimi Nayak and Kanikka Salluja. They also
work with the finest brands like Study by Janak, Diwan Sahab & Satomi. The team
is always striving for excellence and working around the clock for the latest trends
and fine curated from their experienced merchandisers. They are always on hand to
assist with styling advice and queries, and guarantee the best shopping experience
every time.
contact: www.ctaare.com
Jewellers
jewellers
Enigmatic
Emeralds by Notandas
T
he latest ‘Emerald Collection’ from Notandas Jewellers really adds a touch of
elegance and grandeur to your personality.
Creating jewellery that is innovative, trendy and contemporary has been the
forte of Notandas Jewellers. This marvelous assortment embraces of neck-pieces, earrings
and kadas studded with stunning emeralds and diamonds. Capturing the true majesty of
nature these pieces of jewellery from Notandas Jewellers embodies all that is beautiful. An
emerging trend also shows a shift towards versatile and wearable jewellery that deserves to
be worn on multiple occasions and Notandas Jewellers is the right destination to serve your
desire.
The expression of absolute femininity is present in Notandas Jewellers newest
emerald collection that mesmerises the wearer. It is that exclusivity of the
ornament that a woman adorns, that makes her feel special and cherished. Fine
emerald jewelry from Notandas is a gift that really says to a woman "I value
you."
Availability: 6, Mangal Darshan, Waterfield Road, Bandra West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050.
Price on request
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Dreamy florals
for a dreamy wedding
F
lorals have been one of the
most desirable jewellery
patterns for every woman.
With growing fondness
for floral among jewellery lovers,
Creador by Suhali Jain is all set to
enthrall you by offering a whole
new range of floral jewellery designs
that are distinct and captivating.
'FLOWER DREAMS’, as the
collection is aptly named, adds a
touch of grandeur and class to your
jewellery box. Keeping alive the
freshness, "CREADOR BY SUHALI
JAIN," presents exotic range of
floral collection. The collection is
inspired by the fresh, bright colors
of spring. The collection is a perfect
union of royal rubies with sparkling
diamonds to create one of its kind,
timeless jewels. These beautifully
crafted pieces are for all those who
desires for exclusivity. While the
ring surrounded by rubies around the pearl and diamonds
befits royalty, the intricately crafted ruby and diamond
rings and pendants are appropriate for any occasion.
In addition are the attractive collars fusing floral
patterns with fine diamonds and rubies
making them a perfect statement
piece for any Indian or western
ensemble.
"Creador by Suhali Jain" has
been synonymous with fine
craftsmanship,
exclusive
designs and guaranteed
product quality. It is
a brand that strives
to understand the
Indian woman and
provide her with a
design that meets
both her traditional
and
contemporary
demands.
Creador by Suhali Jain's
fine jewellery is designed
in 14 k or 18k yellow and
white gold, studded with
precious
diamonds
present
beautiful
patterns that you cannot
resist. The collection is designed
to embody the spirit of the
modern day woman and it is in
diverse patterns and contemporary
designs.
So, flaunt your favorite floral
jewellery pieces ahead of this season
and be the cynosure of all eyes
PRICE Range : INR 50,000
onwards
Studio at
: H-86, Kirti
Nagar, New Delhi: 15, 1st floor
Contact
: 8800767111
(Appointment only)
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jewellers
Zoya
The shape of brilliance
Guests attend the Zoya Known your diamonds event
Shivendra, Anusha, Natascha & Gitika at the style event at Zoya
Guests like the jewelry and take selfies at the Zoya store
Z
oya’s latest Wedding Collection carries forward the brand’s legacy of unique design and fine craftsmanship, using
the best stones flawlessly framed in platinum or gold. The collection is presented specifically with a bride’s trousseau
in mind, with a mix of statement pieces along with an array of elegant and versatile necklaces, rings, bracelets and
earrings that go with both contemporary and classic wear.
With pieces like an enchanting diamond necklace with gold embellishments, complemented by a set of matching earrings
in a cascading leafy pattern, a set with a string of diamond flowers set in gold bordered by delicate hoops of white diamond
and earrings, bracelets and rings with beautifully cut marquise, baguette, round, oval and pear shaped diamonds, the Wedding
Collection from Zoya, is the shape of brilliance.
The collection was launched in Delhi with an exclusive style event with TLF. Themed ‘Know your Diamonds’, the session was
a part of a series of talks initiated by Zoya, offering guests an opportunity to learn more about these precious gems, their value
and care. The warm, intimate evening saw guests appreciating Zoya’s magnificent collections while enjoying a wonderful high tea
with canapés, white tea and more. The freewheeling conversation ran over tips on selecting the right jewellery according to face
shape, how to take care of diamond jewellery and recognising different diamond cuts. As a special takeaway, guests were offered an
exclusive 30 minutes free consultation voucher with Master Designer Sangeeta Dewan which they can redeem on any convenient
date.
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Sangeeta Dewan, Senior Design Consultant with ZOYA shares
some tips for pairing, selecting and re-using wedding jewellery
Jewellery purchased as a part of a bride’s trousseau demands great
attention and care as it is treasured through her lifetime and even
handed down to generations to follow. TLF and Sangeeta Dewan
share a few tips to style your bridal trousseau, so it is versatile while
creating the desired impact.
Statement pieces or stand alones
Start shopping for your wedding jewellery at least six months
before the date. Aim to have your entire look ready and set at least
three weeks before the wedding date, keeping enough time for any
style additions or alterations. Consider what heirlooms you are likely to
get from both your families so that you don’t get two very similar pieces.
Wedding jewellery often tends to be elaborate, go for statement jewellery
that can be worn as standalone pieces-like a pair of long earrings or an
elaborate diamond necklace can be worn as a standalone piece without the earrings
and could become the prime focus of the look. Finger rings, bracelets and long earrings
can be paired well with evening outfits for cocktails, social parties etc. after the wedding.
The Wedding Collection at Zoya has a number of designs that are statement pieces.
Indian heritage jewellery to be paired with western outfits and vice-versa
The trend of wearing Indian jewellery with Indian outfits has diminished,
while mixing and matching looks and styles has come into play much more.
Choosing pieces that are versatile while trousseau shopping, helps in ensuring
that they can be worn more often. Diamonds especially lend themselves to
being more adaptable. Many pieces in Zoya’s collections are designed keeping
this very point in mind. Even the heritage polki pieces in our collections work
well with both Indian and Western looks, for example a necklace from Zoya’s
Banaras collection looks exquisite when worn with an elegant black western
gown. Intricate but modern designs such as a thin delicate bracelet or finger
ring from Zoya’s latest collection Lace can also be well suited for work parties
and social events.
Contrasting Colours
Earlier, one would match colours in the jewellery to the
colours of the outfits. To play safe, sometimes buyers
would buy wedding jewellery in either diamonds
or gold without the use of colour so that it could
be paired well with various clothes. Today, the
trend of contrasting colours has come into play,
which opens many doors for experimenting
with looks and styles. Colour stones and
enamels in interesting hues of pinks,
purples, blues and greens are now being
worn with fashionable blacks and whites.
Detachable Jewellery
The key element of trousseau shopping
is versatility, and so detachable or
interchangeable jewellery is something
that could be on the shopping list, for
example beautiful detachable drop earrings
that can be made smaller and worn on less
formal occasions as well, do wonders in
making jewellery the perfect complement for a
variety of occasions and looks. Zoya makes these
on request and such jewels gives the bride a whole
new look post the wedding.
jewellers
Bespoke
Jewellery
Keeping
one’s
personal appearance
in mind while buying
jewellery is very important.
One must select jewellery
that most flatters the face. For
instance, if the one has a wide jaw, long
earrings and a necklace with a long pendant
can create a slimming effect.
Zoya provides a service called the Zoya
Bespoke Weddings where the brand offers
personalised services – consultation and
creation. This can help brides and the
family select jewellery that suits the face
contour and customise jewellery to create
one of its kind pieces as well. The bride
and her family meet the head designer and
based on the bride's desire or theme of the
wedding, create unique designs. While a
Zoya provides a
service called the Zoya
Bespoke Weddings
where the brand offers
personalised services
– consultation and
creation
bride can
pick from ready
pieces she can also
turn to the specialist
to design a piece that is
based on something that
inspires her. Prized for their
u n i q u e inspiration or the way they
flatter the bride’s beauty, these pieces are
definitely crafted to delight and be her very
own personal treasures.
Jewellery with inspirations kept in mind
can be used later as they will always have a
story to tell. It works as a piece of art which
is eternal. Zoya is known for inspiration
jewellery- Espania, Fire, Greece, Jewels of
the Crown, Lace etc. The latest collection
Naturesque- Dream Diamond Collection
draws inspiration from elements in
nature such as foliage and forests, as well
as manmade structures that interface
with nature in verdant surrounds such as
wooden garden bridges. This collection has
been created in white and yellow gold and
embellished with fine diamonds and gems.
It has a dainty, dreamy and distinctive
feel that induces a degree of warmth and
romance rarely seen in contemporary
design. Intricate jali work and delicate
twirls add refined detail to the exceptional
design that meanders into Naturesque, and
its lissome wedding creations.
What’s left now is for the Bride and
Groom to print their “Save the Date Cards”,
raise a toast to their loved ones and rejoice
the beginning of a new life.
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Gifting
& Decor
Gifting+DEcor
Thats
Personal.Com
Samir Saraiya, CEO, ThatsPersonal.com
M
eet India’s first and largest E-commerce portal that deals in sexual
wellness products, seeking to help Indians celebrate their intimacy
and achieve a fulfilling sex life. Besides sourcing the world’s
best brands, they aim to make it conducive for Indians to shop
discreetly, keeping in mind Indian customs, traditions and social sensibilities.
On offer are a wide variety of products for men and women—ranging from
erotic lingerie and innerwear (men and women), condoms, lotions, lubricants,
massage oil, games, gifts, fun products and literature. The gifts are also classified
according to usage- first timers or advanced users.
The most popular category for Men is ‘Fun Stuff ’, which consists of various
erotic edibles like massage candles, edible body paint, edible underwear and
a host of romance and passion products like adult games and gift sets. For
Women, the biggest category is erotic lingerie and ThatsPersonal keeps a large
collection of Baby dolls, Corsets, Chemise and Teddies. Products like intimate
area shaving crème and bikini shaving tools from Europe, as well as arousal oils
are also available. ThatsPersonal.com promotes ‘guest check out’, requesting the
customer for minimal information which primarily relates to the delivery details.
The products are packed in non-branded packing materials and sealed with a
translucent tamper proof envelope.
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T
he Midas Touch specialises in bachelorette/bachelor favours
and wedding favours/props along with its range of gifts and
accessories. Their aim is to create something new for every
client. From customised luggage tags, survival kits, photo
booth props, mugs, phone covers, banners, to destination wedding
hampers, coasters, badges—the brand offers a long list of interesting
gifting ideas. They also suggest themes for bachelorette parties/getaway
trips and design all the favours as per the theme.
Midas Touch even helps in planning pre-wedding photo shoots from props, accessories, locations and everything else that goes into
planning a shoot.
They aim to cater to niche buyers who are looking for creative wedding
and bachelorette favours as per international trends. On a mission to
create something new on an ongoing basis, their list of products has
grown tremendously from the time they started.
Riddhima Jain - Founder of The Midas Touch always had the creative
instinct and after finishing MBA from England, she worked there for
two years and then in India for a few months. Jain realised she wasn't
cut out for a 9-5 job and wanted something creative and exciting, thus
Midas Touch was born. Her other passions include travelling.
The Midas Touch
Facebook page - www.facebook.com/themidastouchbyriddhima,
Instagram - @riddhimaj and @themidastouchbyrj
The Midas Touch
GIFTING+DECOR
Khatte Meethe Desires
W
eddings mean gifts galore, specially in India,
where gifts are a part of every ceremony. A new
entrant in the online gifting market, Khatte
Meethe Desires – Celebrating Life! has come out with unique
handcrafted products that are aimed to redefine the dynamics
of relationship. Specialised in designing fine hand-crafted
products, the gifts and gifting solutions on the online portal
www.khattemeethedesires.com, are a reflection of meticulous
planning and deep understanding of the ways to bring smile.
CHECK THESE OUT!
'Love in a Bottle' is the gift for someone who is close to your
heart. Designed as a Glass bottle that comes with a
cork attached to a wearable metallic chain it has a
customized message scroll inside the bottle and
a heart-shaped chocolate that completes the
expression of love without being a burden on
pocket as it is priced at INR 299/.
Another product ‘Message in a Bottle'
is also designed around the bottle and the
presentation is very profound. To bring out
adorable feelings, the sea – “An epitome of
love strolls” – forms a part of the design as
sea shells and sea sand are used as part of
the complete presentation. Customized
message written on the scroll is placed
inside the bottle that has a lovely
ribbon bow tied around its neck
to give the gift a jaw-dropping
look highlighting the painstaking
efforts being put behind the
thoughtful expression. This gift
priced at INR 899/ can be used
as a decorative item for the
room and will be a reminder of
someone's undying love.
'Enlightener’
another
product from the collection is
an expression of love in form
of a personalized glass lamp.
This gift priced at INR 499/- can
be put on a table or used as a
night lamp. It's a perfect gift that
can be used for any occasion,
a memento that everyone will
always cherish.
Apart from the above, there
is a different range of specially
designed to gift either your friend
or your sister. The collection
comprises of 'Funky Hand
Charms' which is a pack of six metal
bangles with hanging metal charm for
longer durability. The multi colors used in
the bangles reflect the different aspects of
friendship. The price of the beautiful piece
is INR 499/.
Another product from the collection is
'Pearls of Beauty'- a pearl band designed
using artificial pearls woven with different
colored satin ribbons to give it a royal look.
The price for a set of seven pieces of satin
ribbon band is INR 299/
The Face Behind the brand
Pallavi Khemka, CEO - KHATTE
MEETHE DESIRES did her Master’s in
Clinical Psychology from Amity University
Noida and aspired to be a psychologist to
help children coming from dysfunctional
families. She also worked in the field of
marketing, but due to lack of satisfaction
she left the job. However, her dream was
not limited to serving only children so she
decided not to follow the restricted path that
will in no way fulfill her larger aspiration of
serving humanity and emotions attached to
it. Being in the field of Psychology taught her
the meaning of smile and the importance of
giving. Having experienced it herself, she
can very well understand how it feels to
give and to receive an unusual but beautiful
package holding a token of love and care.
That is how Khatte Meethe Desires came
into being and the whole idea transformed
into a gifting solutions company. In future
she sees herself as a brand, successful and
strong. Pallavi believes in giving back to the
society hence her company, as part of CSR,
would be giving a portion of the earnings for
social causes for which they will associate
with various NGO's.
"The gifts are designed keeping in mind
the emotional quotient behind the gift and
the need for it to be cherished. We want that
our customers can take pride in the products
and can recall the beautiful feelings each
time they look at the product adorning one
of important places in their love nest," says
Pallavi.
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Anmol Uphar
W
eddings often make people wonder what to gift to the couple, something they will cherish and
remember all their life. Anmol Uphar helps you create such wonderful moments with ease. The folk
at Anmol Uphar know you are busy and do not have much time and yet want to give a beautiful and
thoughtful gift to your loved ones. Coming to your rescue are their special currency notes, which
have your special date of the occasion as its serial number. So
make your special date even more memorable through the
special currency notes having them as their serial numbers.
What makes it even more special and rewarding is the fact
that you can customise your present. Which means, you can
get it framed with your favourite picture or may be a quote
or something else. Anmol Uphar does all this for you, just
tell them your date and the images you might want to have
in the frame and they will send you a ready product – just the
way you wanted it.
contact: +91-9899152321
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www.anmoluphar.com/
@anmoluphar - twitter account
e-mail: [email protected]
Gifting+Decor
F
lowers aren’t just a treat to our
senses but when these beautiful
natural creations are used with
skills, to make our surroundings,
events, atmosphere beautiful , there
is no denying that it seems like heaven.
Kalikaar, the name which means an
artist with a passion for flowers , very
well compliments the work carried out
at Kalikaar Designs. The Kalikaar team
is passionate enough to pay exceptional
attention to detail, making sure that the
clients' expectations are fulfilled. They
provide consultation, at the clients' chosen
venue and ensure to provide the best
suggestion. The team at Kalikaar Designs
was in a leading Indian floral design firm
before starting their own brand and have
Kalikaar
A Floral Touch
worked with international designers such
as Preston Bailey (USA), Rob Van Helden
(UK), Harijanto Setiawan (Singapore),
Poo
(Thailand),
Tarun
Tahiliani,
Sumant Jaikishan and JJ Valaya.
The experience gained over the years has
made the team quite efficient to use their
professional skills and creativity to help the
clients in the best way possible. They design
and deliver wedding décor set ups, pre
wedding functions, mandap decorations,
car décor, garlands, floral jewellery and
accessories and plan and execute exquisite
themes.
Kalikaar Designs also cater floral decor
for corporate parties, mall decorations,
theme parties and home interiors. One can
have a look at their work at www.kalikaar.
com
Beauty Fix
Beauty Fix
Blissful Beginnings
Pre-bridal
Pamper
Spas and wellness expert Khushboo Jain, Co-founder www.
madaboutwellness.com tells us about the five must experience
spas from around the world, for every bride-to-be
A
whole range of antiquated
therapies, detox polishes with
ayurvedic
powders,
body
envelopments with marine
algae and royal baths laced with margosa
and sandalwood extracts are there to help
you recover from the excesses of bridal
preps. Listed below are some special
treatments . Choose your pick from across
the globe. Each one has something very
special to offer. After all, looking and
feeling your best on your big day is a must!
Discover the world’s most luxurious
treatment, the one of its kind “24 carat
Gold Mask” exclusively available at Talise
Ottoman Spa. Relax and unwind as your
skin is transformed by this revolutionary
facial that leaves you utterly amazed by
the results. Proceed to enjoy a revitalising
Arabian Gold Hammam, Rose Bliss and
Argan Oil Massage and a skin-softening
milk and Rose Oil Jacuzzi Bath. The
treatment also includes a luxurious
champagne and caviar lunch in the privacy
of your very own spa suite as well as a
unique premium Margy’s Monte Carlo gift
bag on departure.
Talise Ottoman Spa, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 453
0456, E: [email protected]
Halele’a Spa Bridal Treatment
This luxury treatment is for 210 minutes
that begins with “Halele‘a Kinara Custom
Facial” for about 90 Minutes. It is based on
an exclusive formula that combines lactic
and amino acids to create an intelligent
exfoliating system that dissolves skins
impurities and surface dead skin cells to
refine the skin's texture, soften wrinkles,
and even-out skin tone. A relaxing face,
neck and shoulder massage incorporating
a peptide-rich, skin-repairing serum with a
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regenerating mineral-rich mask will leave
the skin with a healthy dose of hydration
and a glowing complexion. It also includes
an advanced collagen mask and an eye
treatment to further perfect skin for any
special occasion.
Further “Halele‘a Spa Manicure” of 60
Minutes his deeply rejuvenating manicure
that incorporates a repairing peptide serum
and a skin polishing mask of green tea and
healing minerals that create the ultimate
anti-aging hands experience.
Adding another divine “-Halele‘a Spa
Pedicure” of 60 Minutes. This expertly
designed, advanced pedicure incorporates
lactic acid to smooth rough dry skin
and dissolve calluses. Experience an
indulgent massage with a rich peptide
serum providing an immediate protective
barrier to soothe and deeply hydrate your
skin. Your feet are then treated to a warm
mineral rich mask revealing beautiful
touchable toes.
Halele’a Spa, The St.Regis Princeville Resort,
Hawaii, tel 808.826.9644
Beautiful Bride
This ultimate luxury at INR 20,000
(approx.) is for three hours and 45
minutes. It begins with “Sensitive Skin
Soother Facial”, where a subtle, calming
massage technique is used to help reduce
the appearance of redness and strengthen
the top layer of a delicate skin. The
soothing properties of Moroccan Rose,
Chamomile and Apricot are combined
to gently cleanse and exfoliate, whilst the
deeply nourishing Neroli mask leaves skin
nurtured and comforted. Texture and tone
are dramatically restored. Moisture levels
are boosted. Skin is left supremely calm and
confident.
Next is the “Garden of England Rose
Restore Massage”,
a hydrating body
massage and micro-wrap. The unique
trio of Rose, Camelina and Poppy seed
oils maintain and restore elasticity,
encouraging skin renewal. The skin is
anointed with nourishing oils, Rose balm
and bespoke massage comfort. Skin is left
exquisitely moisturised, intensely supple
and deliciously scented.
The journey of bliss continues with
“Garden of England Rose Restore Hand
Treatment and a complimentary British
Botanical Shower.
Elemis Day Spa, London, T: +44 (0) 207
499 4995, E:[email protected]
A list of nurturing and
rejuvenating treatments
from around the world
to make your skin soft,
supple and radiant
The Fragrant Earth
This 110 minutes treatment journey for
INR 15000 (approx.) highlights many of
the medicinal herbs found in the Mohonk
gardens and surrounding woodlands that
have been traditionally used for their
therapeutic properties. The session begins
with a stimulating body polish to remove
dull, dry skin followed by an intoxicating
scalp and full body massage with evergreen
extracts of pine, fir, and oakmoss to awaken
the senses. Your journey concludes with a
stimulating peppermint foot massage with
soothing infusions of arnica, dandelion,
and burdock.
The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, New
York, (877) 877-2664, E:[email protected].
Pre Wedding Bridal Package
The bride or groom can start the
indulgence four weeks prior to the wedding
at
INR 45959. It starts with Signature
Hammam. It provides skin healing and skin
rejuvenation with a relaxing deep heated
soap massage and Nature's Most Pure
Facial Cleanse to revive your mind and
body during this balancing and restorative
treatment. The active ingredients of the two
specialised masks assist in restoring the
skin’s balance and essential nutrition for a
radiant and healthy complexion. Adding
divine is a 50 min Signature Massage where
you discover the power of the sense of touch
in a personalised experience to harmonies
and balance your body. Pamper you feet
with a combined full service of luxurious
Spa manicure and Spa pedicure with two
therapists working simultaneously. Six
Senses Signature Body Wrap brightens
skin using six senses Skin Care products
to reveal your natural glow and rejuvenate
your body. This group of therapies works
deeper to eliminate toxins to combat
cellulite, improve circulation, tone and
revive the skin. Body scrubs are proven to
remove the natural build-up of dead skin
cells. Body masks and wraps work beneath
the surface and have a renewal effect.
The last add on is make up trial where
the spa makeup artists are professionally
trained to make you look and feel absolute
best for the special day. You can also avail
waxing services, bleach treatments and hair
Spa therapies that are optional.
Six Senses Spa, Jaypee Resort, Delhi, +91
120 674 3271
Beauty Fix
Get that bridal glow with these
facial care Tips by Forest Essentials
coloured, firm, elastic and with a golden
sheen”. A powerful combination of 24 Karat
Gold Bhasma, effective herb infusions,
unprocessed oils, pure cow’s ghee and
nourishing roots, the Soundarya Radiance
Cream is an exceptional formulation for
the beautiful bride to be.
Nourishment for the Night : For the
night time add a few drops Soundarya
Advanced Serum with 24k Gold along
with Eternal Youth Formula Date and
Litchi Cream and apply after cleansing
and toning your skin. What better than
Pure 24k Gold Bhasma and ‘Rasas of Dates
and Litchis’ to mark the herald of a new
dawn in your life?
Weekly Regimes
Follow this simple three step process
daily, to get the pre-nuptial bridal glow
on your skin.
Cleansing
Soundarya Ubtan mixed with Pure Rose
Water, Milk or Honey to be applied on the
face after making a paste. The freshly hand
pounded powder of potent 52 Ayurvedic
sun-dried herbs including Saffron and
Turmeric removes tan, adds glow and
gently cleanse your skin.
Ubtans, made from finely ground
herb, flower and root powders which are
sundried and ground by hand, are used as
cleansing scrubs or as face packs for deeper
exfoliation. By its revitalizing, refreshing &
refining actions, this 'Ubtan' gives a natural
glow to the complexion.
Toning
Spray Chilled Pure Rosewater Facial
Tonic Mist to help you stay refreshed and
rehydrated
Deeply massage your skin with Tejasvi
Emulsion for 15 – 20 mins and wash off
with the Hand Pounded Fruit Scrub. Finish
the ritual with the Madhulika Honey Lep
which the goodness of Raw Organic Honey
to keep your skin moisturized and supple.
Last but not the least, do not forget to
regularly use the Hydrating Hydra Eye gel
with Steam Distilled Pure Rose water and
Cucumber extract to soothe your tired eyes
and keep you refreshed for your big day.
Moisturising
For the Day:
Use the Soundarya
Radiance cream with 24K Gold and SPF
25 in the morning . Ayurveda speaks of
flawless skin as “lustrous, smooth, evenly
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