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                                               Varun Ahuja            Anindita Sharma



                                                               TH DE CEMBER
                                                               AVANI+ Hua Hin Resort
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                                                  esiring an unforgettable mix of lush greenery and crystal clear waters,
                                                  Varun Ahuja and Anindita Sharma settled on AVANI+ Hua Hin Resort
                                          Das the ideal location to begin their happily ever after. Newlywed Anindita
                                           shares all the memorable details.


                                                                     We wanted enchanting and
             What about Thailand as a wedding destination appealed  “mystical lush surroundings, as
             most to you?                                            well as a venue by the ocean.
             “The country’s proximity to India; the large number of   The property suited this
             facilities available for an Indian-style wedding; and its
             immaculate natural beauty. We were searching for a place   perfectly, as it provided us
             by the ocean that was reasonably priced and Thailand    with the best of both worlds.
             ticked all the boxes.”                                                                          “
                                                                       ANINDITA

                                                               Did you incorporate any quintessential Thai elements into
                                                               your wedding?

                                                               “Yes, most definitely. We had a couple of dance
                                                               performances depicting Thailand’s rich culture.”

                                                               How did the hotel’s setting complement your
                                                               wedding vision?
                                                               “We wanted enchanting and mystical lush surroundings,
                                                               as well as a venue by the ocean. The property suited this
                                                               perfectly, as it provided us with the best of both worlds.”

                                                               Which event was your favourite?
                                                               “The most fun was the sangeet, as it was filled with dance

                                                               performances, great food and music. Everyone enjoyed it
                                                               to the hilt.”

                                                               What were your two most memorable moments?
                                                               “For me, it was the groom’s speech and song, and the way
                                                               he came on stage towards me with open arms, as I was
                                                               completing my guitar and singing performance. These two
                                                               were very special to me.”


                                                               So which designers did you opt for?
                                                               “Asiana Couture and Nikhita Tandon, both based in Delhi.
                                                               With them, I was able to truly visualise my dream outfit and

                                                               had complete freedom to customise my look.”

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