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THAI THE KNO T

Reshu Gurmukhani & Krish Israni

TH APRIL ● ANGSANA LAGUNA PHUKET

eshu and Krish’s extravagant What were some memorable events
wedding celebrations were from the wedding?
Rheld at the Angsana Laguna Every event at our wedding had its own
Phuket, but gave their loved ones the unique theme representing a country
opportunity to experience a variety of or city that is close to our hearts, so we
world cultures. The festivities included had many memorable parties!
a flamenco-themed welcome party, a

neon New York-inspired sundowner We had a Spanish flamenco-themed

pool party, a romantic Paris style welcome party because it is where our
mehendi celebration, and more. All love story began. It was perfect because
these cities played an important role in it allowed us the opportunity to relive
the couple’s romantic journey so it was special moments. The next day we When the wedding day came around
truly something special to share these threw a sundowner pool party inspired it was quite nerve-wracking but the
memories with family and friends. by New York’s skyline, which gave set-up was so beautiful we were soon
the event the vibe of a city that never overcome by joy. The views were
How did you choose the perfect venue? sleeps. When Krish was living in New unrivalled since everything was set-up
When it came to deciding on a venue, York, I decided to do a diamond grading beachfront, proving to be the perfect
we were clear that we wanted a course there at the same time and we backdrop for our memories. As for the
destination wedding at a location that were hooked on the city’s energy! reception, it was inspired by London’s
didn’t have restrictions for outdoor Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, which
events. After making a trip to Thailand The mehendi was called a “Love Locked is a place where only happiness exists,
we fell in love with Angsana Laguna in Paris” as locking a padlock on bridge and that was a feeling we wanted to
Phuket’s gorgeous property, and in Paris was always top of our bucket bring into our celebrations.
considering we have a lot of friends list, but unfortunately the practice

and relatives in Asia, it proved to got banned before we could fulfil our Do you have any advice for couples
be the perfect tropical getaway for dream. So instead, we had a bridge set planning to tie the knot in Thailand?
everyone. For friends and family who up at the function where everyone had Be careful with how many people
live in other places like Europe and the the opportunity to fasten padlocks to you choose to invite as you really
United States, we knew that Thailand symbolise love. Our sangeet night was don’t have to invite everyone! It’s so
was going to be a completely different also very special as it was inspired by important that you and your partner
experience that they were really going the grandeur and beauty of Rajasthani have the best time and are able to
to enjoy. culture, something Krish and I were interact with all your friends and family
always fascinated by. to make the experience memorable.

Guests: 250 ● Days of festivities: 4 ● Number of events: 7 ● Wedding planner: I Do Etc. Wedding & Event Planners

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