Anisha and Didar, Bangkok
The celebrations of this Bangkok-based couple, held between the Gurudwara and Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, blended warm traditions with spectacular revelries.
Hosted at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, the luxury hotel in Bangkok owned by his family, Didar Singh Narula’s wedding to Anisha Sachdev combined the serenity of their traditions with joyous celebrations and great finesse. WeddingSutra Favorite – Shanaya Celebrations planned their intimate yet grand wedding to perfection, glimpses of which are shared below.
How They Met
Born just two days apart, Anisha and Didar are truly a match made in heaven. Both working for their family businesses, the Bangkok-based Namdhari Sikh couple first crossed paths at a family dinner of some mutual relatives and were instantly smitten with each other. After a year of dating, Didar popped the question with a stunning Bangkok rooftop proposal, and then there was no looking back.
Wedding Planning
Owned by the groom’s family, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel located in the heart of the bustling capital city was the obvious choice for the sumptuous wedding festivities. Keeping the couple’s visions for each of the functions in mind, Shanaya Celebrations planned and executed the revelries to perfection.
Koro Films captured the special moments against the vibrant landscapes of Thailand.
Wedding Functions
Ladies Sangeet
The festivities started with a traditional ladies Sangeet organized for the bride by the groom’s side. Brimming with bright colors and flowers, the vibrant occasion saw fun dance performances, kirtan and a diwan ceremony to mark the auspicious start of the wedding. The bride wore a stunning yellow lehenga by Anita Dongre, while the groom looked dapper in a navy blue kurta.
Sangeet
Eschewing traditional tones and bright colors, the glamorous Sangeet party spun a whimsical fairytale-like ambience with pastel blooms, misty smoke, and a canopy of pink tassels, chandeliers, string lights and leafy vines. The couple dazzled their guests with a beautiful performance and cut a spectacular 7 layer cake. The bride opted for a scintillating champagne-hued lehenga by Manish Malhotra, while the groom sported a velvet blue Jodhpuri suit.
After Party
The merriment continued late into the night with a groovy after-party that flowed with exotic cocktails and dancing that continued late into the night. The bride looked edgy in a ravishing red Gaurav Gupta jumpsuit.
Mehndi
Held at home, the mehndi function had a warm, traditional decor that set a lively atmosphere for the intimate celebration. The occasion included just close family who laughed and reveled in jubilance while enjoying the rituals. The bride kept it fresh with a simple, yet elegant peach suit.
Anand Karaj
The nuptials were held in typical Namdhari Sikh tradition at Namdhari Gurdwara Asoke, Bangkok, a ceremony where both the bride and groom walk around the fire four times while holy marriage prayers are read from Guru Granth Sahib. True to tradition, they wore simple, customary attire in pristine white and the decor for the altar was kept pretty and elegant with fresh flowers.
Doli
The Doli, or the vidaai ceremony was kept intimate and traditional, where the couple was bestowed with gifts and blessings after which they departed for the groom’s home. Anisha looked every bit the quintessential Indian bride in a red Tarun Tahiliani lehenga that she accessorized with heavy gold ornaments. The groom sported a tuxedo.
Moochalan
The Moochalan ceremony was a high tea event hosted a day after the wedding at the groom’s home. The bride’s family showered her with love and lots of gifts.
Advice for Couples
“It is most important to be patient and listen to one another. There will be things you’d disagree on, but your wedding is about both of you and indeed should be the highlight of your life. Don’t get stressed out with the planning. Your wedding is meant to be the most enjoyable and memorable experience of your life. Needless to say, at the end of the day it’s about being with the person you love”.
The Wedding Makers
Venues: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok (Sangeet, After Party), Namdhari Gurdwara Asoke, Bangkok (Anand Karaj)
Wedding Planner: Shanaya Celebrations
Decor: Pavarit Manchanda (Sangeet, After-Party), Golden Petal Flower Company (Anand Karaj, Doli) Sheraton Grande (Moochalan)
Bride’s Outfits: Anita Dongre (Ladies Sangeet), Manish Malhotra (Sangeet), Gaurav Gupta (After Party), Sureena Chowdhry (Mehndi), Zaina Boutique (Anand Karaj), Tarun Tahiliani (Doli), Aneesh Agarwal (Moochalan)
Jewelry: Narang Raj Jewelers (Ladies Sangeet, Moochalan), Hazoorilal Jewelers (Sangeet), Al Romaizan (Moochalan)
Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent (Sangeet)
Makeup: Makeovers by Sejal
Choreography: Pooja Pathela
Photography and Videography: Koro Films
