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Priya Patel & Puneet  Da

                                         TH MAY          ●   DHARA  DHEVI CHIANG MAI





























                       he culturally rich region of   What was your favourite event
                       Chiang Mai was the perfect   and why?
                 Tbackdrop for Priya and          One of our favourite events was

                 Puneet’s vibrant nuptials, taking place   definitely the sangeet. It was held on
                 at Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai luxury   the first night, so it allowed the perfect

                 resort. The celebrations were inspired   opportunity for everyone to really let
                 by the culture in the North of Thailand   loose and get comfortable. There were
                 and incorporated everything from   so many wonderful performances from
                 traditional Thai massages for the   family and friends, and we felt that
                 guests, to a garden-inspired dinner   the catering and food was particularly
                 reception set against sprawling flower-  delicious on this day!

                 filled botanical grounds. With so many

                 unique and personal touches, it was   Did you incorporate any quintessential
                 truly a wedding to remember.     Thai elements into your celebration?
                                                  We added some Thai elements such   “    We wanted to pick a
                 Why did you choose Thailand as your   as massages and traditional dancers   location that was rich
                 wedding destination?             into our welcoming party on the

                 We chose Thailand because we     first night to give everyone a feel of   in culture and truly

                 wanted a wedding at a location that   what Thailand is truly about. Another   re ected Thailand’s
                 none of our family members had   example was the Thai jazz band we
                 held weddings or functions before.   hired to play at our reception. In some   unique values
                 We also wanted to make sure that   way or another, all of our events were   and customs.
                 throughout the festivities our guests   inspired by Thai architecture and                    “
                 were relaxed as if they were on holiday,   culture because Chiang Mai was the   — PRIYA
                 and to be honest, where better to take   backdrop for our wedding.
                 a holiday than to Thailand! In terms of                            culture and history engrained in the

                 specifically choosing Chiang Mai as   How accommodating were the hotel   location. The service throughout the
                 our destination, we wanted to pick a   and staff?                  entire planning process was top notch
                 location that was rich in culture and   The hotel and staff were amazing.   and during the celebrations, the staff

                 truly reflected Thailand’s unique values   Dhara Devi Chiang Mai is not only a   really went out of their way to cater
                 and customs.                     gorgeous place but there is so much   towards our every need.

                         Guests: 170  ●  Days of festivities: 4   ●   Number of events: 5  ●  Wedding planner: Weddings by Keeran

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