Yanisa Arora and Kavin Hora, The Palayana Hua Hin, Thailand
Sporting an off-beat blue and purple color palette, this beachside wedding in Thailand was tranquil yet striking.
Yanisa Kumar Arora, an influencer, and Kavin Hora, a textile business owner’s beach wedding was nothing less than a dream come true. Hosted at The Palayana Hua Hin in Thailand where the couple and their loved ones indulged themselves thoroughly, their celebrations were filled with fun and heartfelt moments against the beauty of the tropical paradise.
How They Met
Kavin shares, “I first set my eyes on Yanisa at my cousin’s wedding, and she simply took my breath away! As the event progressed, I plucked up the courage to go and talk to her. Fortunately, we hit it off right away and had a great time conversing till the wee hours of the morning.”
The Proposal
Recollecting the proposal he’d orchestrated for Yanisa, Kavin recollects, “Yanisa had always dreamed of a beach proposal. I surprised her with just that while attending my sister’s wedding! As she entered the room assigned to her, she found the dress that I got specially stitched for her along with all the accessories that went with it. I’d also left a note on the bed letting her know that I’d be waiting for her at the beach. Thankfully, she’d assumed that it was just a surprise dinner! As she walked out of the room, she was greeted by a path filled with rose petals that led to the beach where I was waiting for her against a setup decorated with lights. The moment she realized that I was about to propose she was overwhelmed with emotions and even shed tears as I made a speech. It was the happiest moment of my life, and I wouldn’t trade this for anything else. I went down on one knee and proposed to my future wife and then we had the longest hug ever.”
Wedding Venue
When it comes to orchestrating a beautiful wedding, the venue can be a game-changer. Knowing this, Yanisa and Kavi went for The Palayana Hua Hin in Thailand which fit the bill perfectly! Kavin shares, “For our intimate wedding, the Palayana Hua Hin was our ideal choice! The view was stunning, and the food was lip-smacking. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! The resort is cosy and perfect for a beach wedding. The entire place had great energy and vibe and we were all struck by how beautiful the surroundings were. At nights, while the music played in the background, we had such a nice time walking around the property and chilling.”
Wedding Planning
Yanisa and Kavin share, “We had a great squad who were with us at every step of the way. Every member from the planning team to the stylists gave their hundred percent to the preparations while consciously ensuring we were completely at ease.”
Weddings Functions
Mehndi
Yanisa shares, “The Mehndi was a fusion of old and new Indian styles. They also followed a modern gastronomy theme with unique dishes like charcoal jalebi and more. We wanted everyone to have fun and just enjoy the wedding as a whole. A photo booth had everyone clicking photos and the entrance was a flash mob to welcome us where many of our cousins joined in on the fun.”
Wedding
Yanisa shares, “We zeroed in on a blue and purple theme for the Beach Wedding which followed Sikh traditions, and I wore a light blue lehenga in perfect sync with the same. We wanted the wedding to feel tranquil and it turned out to be much more than that! It was blissfully calm and serene with the Shabad being sung while the Wedding was happening.”
Reception
Yanisa shares, “The Reception followed a bohemian theme with lights and music. The highlight was the after-party that went on till the wee hours of the morning. The late-night Thai food supper was the perfect treat for everyone to eat while reveling.”
Advice For Couples
The bride shares, “Always plan your purchases at least 6 months in advance. Know that in any wedding there might be some things that are out of your control so let it be and enjoy it to the fullest. Do not stress about anything and concentrate on creating happy memories!”
The Wedding Makers
Venue: The Palayana Hua Hin, Thailand
Décor: Riches Event
Bride’s Outfits: Payal & Zinal (Mehndi), Seema Gujral (Wedding, Reception)
Bride’s Shoes: Fizzy Goblet (Mehndi)
Jewellery: Soni Sapphire (Wedding), Ritika Jewellers (Reception)
Floral Jewellery: Prune (Mehndi)
Accessories: Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika (Bag – Mehndi)
Makeup: Jida Makeup Artist
Hairstyling: Mossy Mos Beautyful
Mehndi: Anita Maheshwari
Photography: God Tar Wedding Photographer