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Vikash Patel Kajal Patel

TH J ANU AR Y
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
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aving always dreamed of a destination wedding, Vikash and Kajal Patel
found Thailand to be an unexpected treasure. From their nautical-themed
Hpool party to their Moroccan-themed mehendi, the couple brought their
own flair to their intimate dream wedding on the beach in Hua Hin. Kajal eagerly
shares with us all the details.

What was the story behind choosing Thailand?
“We always wanted a destination wedding where our Don't upset yourself by being
families in both the U.S. and India could travel, but we “too picky with the details, but
didn’t consider Thailand until we took a trip there on a
whim in 2018. During our visit, everyone was so nice and also remember that it’s your
the beaches were beautiful, but most of all, we completely wedding so be assertive with
fell in love with Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The what you want.
cherry on top was the fact that it was relatively close to “
India so my family could easily attend.” KAJAL

What made you fall in love with this resort? the fun craziness of an Indian wedding. From the beginning,
“We loved everything from the halls, to the open space, to their hospitality and service were on point, and they went
the beach right down the stairs. Most of all, we loved the above and beyond in fulfilling our menu.”

flexibility of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa to accommodate

Did your wedding include any Thai cultural elements?
“Definitely! Not only did we have Thai welcome dancers
and masseuses, Vikash rode in on an elephant during his
baraat, although we made sure the elephant was from a
cruelty-free sanctuary that we visited. We also used an
open tuk-tuk for the vidaai.”

Which bridal fashion designer did you pick and why?

“My beautiful wedding outfit was made by Annu's Creations
in Baroda, India. She made sure I got exactly the dress I
wanted in three days, and was very accommodating when I
wanted any changes made.”

Any tips for other soon-to-be-newlyweds?
“Don't upset yourself by being too picky with the details,
but also remember that it’s your wedding so be assertive
with what you want. Wedding planning is stressful, so
choose a phenomenal wedding planner, like we did, who’ll
get the ball rolling smoothly, is open to listening to your
ideas, and who makes you feel comfortable.”

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