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Amar Rao Mitra Raman

TH J ANU AR Y
Angsana Laguna Phuket
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mar Rao and Mitra Raman wanted an elegant, traditional ceremony, as well
as a great party for friends and family, and Angsana Laguna Phuket made
Athat vision a reality. From their first welcome dinner, themed 'Welcome
to Thailand,' the guests were ensconced in both Thai luxury and the Thai party
atmosphere. Mitra reveals all behind this most special occasion.

What made Thailand a good choice?
“I’ve always dreamed of a destination wedding in Thailand We based each event’s
after watching YouTube videos of Indian weddings there. It
has a very vibrant culture, gorgeous weather, and amazing “theme on a location that
activities for everyone to enjoy. The whole family was on was special to us.
board almost instantly!” “
MITRA

Why did you pick this specific hotel?
“After visiting Thailand, our mums highly recommended beautiful rooms, and great location. They were able to
Angsana Laguna Phuket because of their amazing amenities, comfortably host all 350 of our guests and provide a
different venue for each event. Also, my father was very
particular about having traditional South Indian food, and the
hotel was very accommodating about us bringing in outside
caterers to collaborate.”

Did you have any themes?
“Yes, 'Around The World.' We based each event’s theme on
a location that was special to us, our invites and signs had
maps in the background, we sent luggage tags as part of the
invites, and we had a travel-themed welcome area. We even
had custom t-shirts!”

Which bridal fashion designer did you pick and why?
“I started a company almost exactly when we got engaged
and unfortunately didn’t have time to spare. Everything worked
out perfectly, however. I ordered a Nadine Dhody gown for my
reception, and bought other outfits from Aashni + Co and other

shops at L..A. and Vancouver. We got my wedding sari from a
traditional sari shop in Chennai.”

Any tips on choosing a wedding location for other couples?
“Make sure everyone in both families agrees on the location.
If you’re having a destination wedding, we highly recommend
finding a planner who’s based there. Our planner, Keeran, had

a lot of experience planning Indian weddings in Thailand and
listened to our requests, so it was smooth sailing for us.”

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