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Celebrating their adventures and their love, this couple’s destination wedding in Dubai took the guests on a whirlwind international journey!
Wedding Planning - Jan 28, 2025
As ardent globetrotters, Ratika and Arjun wanted their wedding celebrations to reflect all they were passionate about, like, family, travelling and their love! Planning their wedding and ensuring that the couple’s love for travel shone through at each event was WeddingSutra Favorite – Vivaah Celebrations.
Rahul Kumar from Vivaah Celebrations shares, “At Vivaah Celebrations, we take pride in curating weddings that tell a unique story. For Ratika and Arjun, a couple deeply in love and passionate about travel, their wedding was an ode to the places that shaped their journey together. Set against the luxurious backdrops of Al Habtoor Palace and Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, this spectacular celebration was designed to reflect their globetrotting romance.
Themed ‘Around the World’ and every detail at the wedding was infused with elements of their shared travels. Once the guests checked into their rooms, they were transported across continents with every event being a globally inspired one. Personalized room hampers with curated goodies, like Belgian chocolates, Turkish delights, Japanese tea and Italian olive oil symbolised the couple’s memorable getaways over the years.”
Sangeet
Rahul shares, “The sangeet evening was a celebration of travel and adventure that included exquisite décor and immersive experiences. Guests were greeted with customized boarding passes as their invites to this special evening. The venue was transformed into a traveller’s haven with decor that included vintage suitcases, globes, and postcards from the couple’s favorite destinations. The stage resembled an airport runway, complete with LED graphics of aeroplanes taking off, while the bar counter was designed as a travel kiosk serving ‘Around the World’ cocktails inspired by countries like Italy, Japan, and Mexico. Electrifying performances, heartfelt speeches, and music had everyone up till the wee hours of the morning.”
Haldi
Themed ‘A Marigold Dream’, the vibrant haldi ceremony was adorned with cascading marigold garlands in every shade of yellow and orange, creating a sunny and festive atmosphere. The centrepiece of the event was a stunning floral seating area where the couple sat to be slathered with haldi and showered with flower petals.
Sunset Vows
As dusk fell Ratika and Arjun’s sunset vows unfolded in a breathtaking setting. Rahul shares, “The aisle was lined with blush and white roses, against a minimalist floral arch that looked striking against the sky. Surrounded by their close family, the duo savored every moment of the vow ceremony while enjoying a picturesque sunset.”
Reception
Hosted at the beachfront venue, Sunset 55 within Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah the reception was themed ‘A Night of Moroccan Mystique’. Rahul gives us an overview of the decor, “Rich hues of maroon, gold, and deep purple set the tone, while plush puffy seating and ornate shisha lounges created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Table lanterns, intricate Moroccan patterns, candles, fairy lights and torches illuminated the venue. The guests were indulged to the hilt with delectable culinary creations and signature cocktails inspired by Middle Eastern flavors while a live saxophonist played soulful tunes.
As the night progressed, a live DJ and percussionist took over, and the party continued under the starlit sky. Ratika and Arjun’s wedding was not just an event but an experience that celebrated their love, their adventures, and the people who matter most to them.”
The Wedding Makers
Venues: Al Habtoor Palace, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Dubai; Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah (Sunset Vows, Reception)
Wedding Planner: Vivaah Celebrations