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THAI THE KNO T

Maitry Vaghela & Alex Coats

TH DE CEMBER ● SO SOFITEL HUA HIN

aitry and Alex’s intimate Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa and
wedding ceremony held SO Sofitel Hua Hin which are both

Mat the stunning grounds beautiful properties. The reason we
of SO Sofitel Hua Hin combined the ultimately decided on SO Sofitel Hua

best of both of their worlds. From the Hin is because the size of the property
whimsical ‘Alex in Wonderland’ themed allowed us to do a complete buyout.
pool party to the romantic sparkler and This gave us the flexibility to do

candlelit reception, guests were treated whatever we liked and use whatever
to delicious Thai food, vibrant décor part of the property we wanted. Also the
and a stunning ocean view. The visually staff and event management team were
striking property was just the right unparalleled in terms of how professional
size, with stunning indoor and outdoor they were. They truly went above and
venues proving to be the ideal location beyond to make the entire experience
for the beautiful couple to tie the knot in amazing for us and our guests. “ Nothing beats
front of close family and friends. Thai hospitality!
What were some of your favourite “
Why did you choose Thailand as your events from the wedding? — MAITR Y
wedding destination? I would say some of our favourite

We decided on Asia as our family events were definitely the mehendi and
is spread all over the world and the sangeet. The mehendi was a lot of Did you incorporate any quintessential
Asia would be central for everyone. fun because it turned into a pool party Thai elements into your celebrations?

After finding our amazing wedding with an outdoor barbecue, various We incorporated Thai elements firstly
planners, we started brainstorming street food stalls, massage areas through food. Everyone loves Thai
options such as Bali, Thailand and and lots of music and dancing. The food, and we wanted our guests to
Malaysia. But when it really came sangeet on the other hand was very really enjoy the best of it from the

down to it, nothing beats Thai memorable because it was incredible moment they landed. Our first main
hospitality! We also have a strong to see both families embracing the event was the welcome dinner and we
affinity with Thailand as we’ve visited experience. Given Alex, my husband, is went with Thai cuisine for this, and for
many times and love the country. half British and Australian, this was the the sangeet we had a ‘Thai’ theme that

first Indian wedding most of his family was reflected in the food, décor as well
What hotel did you choose and why? had experienced. Everyone got into the as the entertainment. We went with
Given the size of our wedding, we spirit of things and gave 100 percent Thai cabaret performers, which was a
narrowed our choice of hotels to two: for the performances. hit with the entire party!

Guests: 100 ● Days of festivities: 3 ● Number of events: 6 ● Wedding planner: Weddings by Keeran

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