#Hirishma Ever After
It is not everyday a girl from London fancies a Southern Boy and his moonshine - but if you know our bride - She's not a shy one! Our beautiful bride, originally from UK and now living in NJ was marrying our handsome groom from Tennessee. For them, giving their family and friends a tropical destination, somewhere that would force minimal stress, and give them an opportunity to enjoy the wedding was essential. The Mint 2 Be planning team helped their vision come to life by assisting them in the #Hirishma ever after story.
Day One started off with traditional pre-wedding ceremonies of the bride and groom. Instead of having separate ceremonies (like it is typically done), we combined it into one event. The ceremony took place in a gazebo which was surrounded by water canals. This, along with sound of the ocean behind us provided a very serene ambiance. Fresh juices and tropical fruits, including our favorite mangos were served to the guests as the ceremony took place. YUM! What a refreshing treat it was! Once the ceremony was completed, our adventurous couple decided to go for a dip into the ocean! That’s right, they were in their traditional clothing with haldi (tumeric) on their bodies. I guess they wanted to give the salty water a taste of some masala!
The day continued into the evening with a traditional Garba event. Guests were welcomed with fresh coconuts (and yes, we had family members asking the staff to cut the coconuts to get the inside cream, how predictable?!). The terrace views were absolutely amazing as the sun was setting. The guests started with traditional garba dancing with music played by Boston Sound and Light’s DJ Yogi and DJ D-Xtreme. Then they slowly transitioned into open dancing by the end of the night. Needless to say, the guests were ready to make their spa appointments the next day to re-energize themselves from all the dancing. Those feet were hurting from moving all night long!