Welcome to a mesmerizing tale woven with love and dreams at the heart of Salona & Niraj's wedding on the serene Pier Deck. Niraj's Baraat was a joyous extravaganza, the beats of Pavan Events stirring everyone's hearts, setting the stage for an unforgettable night. Salona, a vision in her Sequinze & Ladlee couture, pledged her love to Niraj. The meticulous planning by Unique Stories transformed their day into a fairy tale, with Pentaflor's blooms arching overhead like rainbows crafted from the finest flora. As Salona's laughter mingled with the breeze, her locks styled flawlessly by Sara Tamargo and her henna by Loto Mehndi tell tales of ancient love scripts. The transition from day to evening was a magical experience at the El Dorado Ballroom, where the air was filled with the melodies of the talented Pavan Events. Amidst this enchanting setup, Bollywood performers choreographed by Anavi Sharma captivated all with grace and poise. With Shaadi Destinations at the helm, every journey to this wedding was an enchanting and memorable event. Let each Sweet Caribbean Photo & Video photo take you through a journey of emotions and unforgettable moments.
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 actually booked all my vendors in the peak of COVID-19. We specifically wanted a great group of people, so we made sure to book them 1.5 years in advance to secure them. we are so happy we did because they were absolutely the best group of vendors we could have asked for. They literally made our wedding. Our planner, Cristina, helped with organizing our decor and turning our vision to life while also staying within the budget, which is super important.
We knew we wanted the majority of our events to be outdoors so guests could enjoy the views of the ocean. I think the most enjoyable was our rooftop sangeet. We had an Arabian night type of vibe, and the mix of all the colors plus the ocean breeze on top of a roof was a memorable experience. For our ceremony, we knew we wanted the ocean to be seen, but we wanted to make sure our guests were as comfortable
as possible, so that was done at the pier finally, for our reception, we kept that in the ballroom as we wanted some sort of floral rigging structure! We chose not to have a stage or sweetheart table as we wanted to enjoy our dinner sitting with our favorite people instead!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew I wanted something not too heavy as I wanted the option to re-wear pieces of it in the future, so I decided to go heavy on jewelry! I saw this dress and tried it on. it was so light and comfortable and looked absolutely stunning against the blue oceans of Mexico!
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I loved every moment of the planning process as crazy as it sounds! Cristina and her team made it so much fun! They were highly communicative and were so easy to bounce ideas and options off each other! I also am a DIY so I enjoyed pulling out my Cricut and allowing myself to add small little touched to our special weekend!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Our ballroom reveal! After having such a crazy weekend, we were both excited about this event! We closed our eyes and were led into the ballroom hand in hand as "Ferrari" was playing, and we smelled all the gorgeous flowers! When we opened our eyes, we were in awe at how beautiful the setup was, and we were both just soaking everything in! That moment and that song hold a special place in our hearts!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Give yourself enough time to actually enjoy the planning process! Bounce ideas off your planning team and see what sticks! If something doesn't seem in the budget, don't be afraid to ask your planner what an alternative would look like, as a great planner will find ways to make your vision come to life ( I know mine did <3) lastly, do yourself a favor and hand your phone to your MOH or Bridesmaid that morning of the wedding. Be as stress-free as possible, enjoy the getting ready part, and let your planner take over!!!
May you allow your hearts to be captivated by the unforgettable weddings we share, just as we were.
