Dear Maharanis, love was in the air as Komal & Nir embarked on their journey of eternal togetherness. With the assistance of Shaadi Destinations, the couple's travel concierge, their destination wedding dreams became a reality. It started with a vibrant Baraat procession expertly organized by Sugar Events & Entertainment. With their expert team of DJs and entertainers, they ensured that the celebration was nothing short of spectacular. The beats of their music set the tone for the joyous occasion, encouraging guests to dance and celebrate alongside the happy couple while they arrive at El Dorado Royale - Beach Terrace. Under the guidance of the talented JC Castillo, the planning and design of the wedding were flawlessly executed. At the same time, Roses & Co added a touch of magic with their exquisite floral arrangements and enchanting decor, transforming the venue into a haven of beauty with cascading blooms and beautiful details at every turn. Komal entrusted Sara Tamargo with her hair and makeup, who expertly enhanced her natural beauty, making her glow with confidence and happiness. Loto Mehndi adorned her hands and feet with intricate henna designs symbolizing love. The enchanting reception at the grand El Dorado Royale Ballroom exuded elegance and sophistication. Party Music & Events lit up the evening with a mesmerizing fireworks display, filling the air with bursts of color and joy, while the beats from Sugar Events & Entertainment kept the dance floor alive. They brought their expertise to music and entertainment, ensuring that the celebration was a non-stop party! Sweet Caribbean Photo artfully captured every heartfelt moment throughout the festivities, preserving memories that they will forever cherish. Check out the lovely gallery to relive this special day. You'll be amazed by every shot!
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How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I first met Nir at my sister's wedding back in 2015. But since I lived in NZ and he was from the States, a relationship wasn’t on the cards, so we became good friends. Nir was persistent and determined to win me over, even if we lived on opposite sides of the world. After many years of friendship, our connection grew stronger, and I knew he was who I wanted to be with.
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The proposal was magical! I still remember it as if it was yesterday. We were staying at the JW Marriott Juhu, and he took me by total surprise by asking me to marry him. He had reserved the whole pool area and had private dining for us. The setup was absolutely beautiful. Saying yes to Nir was the easiest decision I’ve made.
Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
We choose to have our wedding in Cancun, Mexico, and choose to work with a wedding planner. We hired JC Castillo, and his work is beyond incredible. Our wedding got delayed for 2 years due to COVID, so there was a lot of back and forth with our vendors.
Having a planner made everything so much easier for us, especially with me planning a wedding from New Zealand. We provided JC with concepts and ideas of how we wanted our decor to be. JC delivered beyond our expectations, and each event was so much more than what we had dreamed of.
We had a small wedding with 120 guests, and our resort, Dreams Sapphire Resort, and Spa, was perfect for our wedding. The resort was beautiful, and each event location we picked provided us with the perfect backdrop.
We did the majority of our shopping from Mumbai and Surat in India. With COVID, video shopping made things a lot easier for us.
I wanted my makeup to be natural glam and was excited to be more adventurous with my hair designs. Sara Tamargo and her team were so easy to work with, and they left me and my family looking fabulous for all my events.
Sahil & Riddhi from Sugar Entertainment is great friends with Nir. Sahil did an incredible job providing the beats for our wedding. They were really helpful and detailed oriented in ensuring we had exactly the music we wanted for all our events!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Since we were going to be getting married on the beach, I wanted a pastel lehenga. I had a concept in mind of what I wanted. I went to buy my lehenga with my parents in India. When I came across my lehenga, I just fell in love with it. My father passed away a year before our wedding, and my lehenga is extra special to me as my father still got to see me in it.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Food! Haha, Patravali did all our event catering. Their food was so delicious that we still have family and friends that rave about it.
Our guests also loved how we spread out our events over multiple days. It gave everyone time to explore Cancun as well as attend and enjoy all our events.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Walking into our first event was really special. To see all our family and friends here with us to celebrate our love. We had a lot of guests that had traveled far to be with us, and we were really grateful that after 2 years, we were finally able to get married!
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
I am so glad we hired Salsa dancers on our Sangeet night. They provided so much energy and got everyone onto the dance floor. We loved all the performances our family and friends did for us.
We wanted to keep the decor simple but elegant. I loved all our floral arrangements for each event.
We created welcome bags for all our guests personalized with a handwritten letter from us. We wanted to ensure all our guests had all the essentials they could possibly need, along with a few goodies to enjoy!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Planning a wedding can be stressful! When the week/day comes, enjoy every single moment. Don’t sweat the small stuff, as there will always be hiccups no matter how well you plan. Just live in the moment!
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Loto Mehndi are so talented. I loved every piece of my Mehndi design.
We also loved our Pandit. We had Bernado Soriano perform all our ceremonies. At the request of our parents no ritual was left incomplete. He explained everything so well and performed all ceremonies so gracefully.
What a lovely wedding! Sweeties, see you tomorrow for more tips and stories. Same place, same time!
