Suveera and Radhika, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand

Bangkok-based Suveera and Radhika hosted their wedding in Thailand which was planned and executed by S&R Productions and WeddingSutra Favorite – Shanaya Celebrations. Their fun celebrations such as the welcome dinner, pool party and reception were held at the stunning Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Take a peek at some of the fun highlights and memories captured by WeddingSutra Favourite – Koro Films.

How we met
“We are both born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. While Suveera works in textiles, I’m a kindergarten teacher. He and I met at my cousin’s wedding about five years ago. We started off as really good friends for a year or so and then he asked me out and we dated for two years before he popped the question.”

The Proposal
“Suveera took me to an elephant Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, as he knows elephants are my favorite animal. When we got to the sanctuary, we got to feed the elephants, rolled and got messy in the mud with them and even took the elephants down to the river to bathe and scrub them. It was an amazing experience. To top it off, Suveera took me up into a tree house where he proposed to me. It was the most amazing and memorable day ever!”

Wedding Planning
“We contacted the vendors ourselves and to be honest it was fun. We learned a lot about planning a wedding, and how detailed it can be. To be honest, at times it was also stressful as Suveera and I had different tastes and opinions on a lot of things. We decided on creating mood boards on Powerpoint for each function. Whatever we liked on Pinterest such as themes, color schemes, and floral arrangements, we added to our mood boards and finalized our choices over time. Shanaya Celebrations coordinated our events on each day and they were a huge help. I can’t thank their incredible team enough for all that they did for us!”

Wedding Venue
“The Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Thailand is such a beautiful property. We had attended a few weddings there in the past and always loved the place. We wanted a tried and tested venue with experienced staff that offered a maximum level of fun and a minimum level of headache, so we decided to host some of our wedding celebrations at this resort.”

Wedding Functions

Mehndi High Tea
“We wanted the mehndi function to be very simple and elegant, so the decor had a very subtle color palette. We hosted this function at the Radisson Blu Hotel and had lots of fun. The venue was decorated with pastel pink and peach drapes, flowers and tassels. This was the first function where both the families came together, and we started the ceremonies with ‘sagan’ (traditional engagement ceremony) led by Lalit Pandit which was followed by the ring ceremony. At this event, Suveera and I decided to coordinate the color of our outfits and we chose to wear yellow. I got my sharara made from Anamika, whereas Suveera got his from a Bangkok-based designer called Pavni.”

Wedding
“The night before the wedding ceremony, I could not sleep as I was so excited to be married. I kept my sister, mom and aunt up all night. Suveera and I got married in a Sikh ceremony at a gurdwara in Bangkok. Our beautiful wedding decor for this function incorporated tones of dark and light pink as well as white.”

Welcome Dinner
“We hosted our welcome dinner on the lawn by the beach. We wanted this party to be more of a sit-down event as our friends would be giving speeches. I wore a pink floral gown by Dolly J which paired well with the enchanted and romantic ambiance we had going on. The decor had a charming rustic vibe with the wooden bar, welcome signs and entrance doors. We also had fairy lights wrapped around and strung between the coconut trees. We lit lanterns on the walkway which gave the environs a very magical and warm feel. DJ Sparsh played rocking Bollywood and pop music from the 70s and 80s. After the welcome dinner, we had a neon party at the resort’s Black Nightclub where guests got glow sticks and drinks in LED glasses. Everyone danced and partied till the wee hours of the morning.”

Pool Party
“The decor for the pool party included a color palette of hot pink and turquoise. We had a huge round bar in the center of the lawn, above which we fixed pretty white drapes. I was wearing a beautiful yellow and green Indian outfit that had a bohemian vibe. DJ Sparsh and Antonio on the saxophone played great music which set the mood for the party. It was a beautiful, sunny day, our guests relished the cocktails and after a while, people jumped into the pool for a splashing good time.”

Reception
“This was the last party of the wedding festivities. We really liked the idea of having a ‘Fall’ theme reception so we used yellow industrial lights and orange leaves to create a warm feel and the results were absolutely stunning! We also had cut work designs as our backdrop on the stage. I wore a beautiful pink lehenga by Anamika Khanna, and Suveera looked dashing in a navy blue suit from RJ Uomo.”

Advice for Couples
“Whatever you do, don’t stress about the smaller things. Just let them go and have fun! It’s your day, so soak in every minute of it and smile! Planning a wedding can be stressful, but it can also be a lot of fun and a learning experience. When my wedding functions started, Suveera and I made a promise to one another that we will not worry about anything. We made the best of every moment and we ended up having the best week of our lives.”

The Wedding Makers
Venue: Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa, Thailand
Wedding Planners: S&R Productions and Shanaya Celebrations
Decor: Design by Niphon
Bride’s Outfits: Anamika Khanna (Mehndi High Tea, Wedding, Reception), Dolly J (Welcome Dinner), Pavni (Pool Party)
Groom’s Outfits: Pavni (Mehndi High Tea), RJ Uomo (Reception), Rohit Bal
Jewellery: K.K. Jewellery, Rare Jewellery at Greater Kailash
Makeup Artist: Drama Queen by Marisa
Photography: Koro Films

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