The Story of #hemandshivsayido

Hemali & Shiv are two beautiful souls and watching the two of them together is evidence enough that true love isn’t just confined to fairy-tales and that people in the real world have their share of happily ever after too!

Our voyage with the lovely duo began eleven months before the wedding. With the wedding festivities successfully executed we now look back and ponder on how amazing the journey has been with the lovely Shilpa Aunty, mother of the bride guiding us all throughout.

The fun and frolic for Hem & Shiv was planned over 22nd & 23rd November 2018. Here’s all that transpired in making the beginning of their life together absolutely magical. Hemali was all or boho and rustic décor. Team #gkww kick-started the DIY décor weeks before the wedding festivities.

Right from spray painting kettles, earthern pots, handcrafting origami birds, confetti cones, bangle strings and a whole lot more was put together with oodles of love to make the celebration unique to Hemali & Shiv.

 

The contents of their wedding hampers too were custom made and sourced from best vendors in the industry. The cookies were handmade by a home baker who custom makes them with special ingredients sourced from Israel. The kachoris and flavored cashew nuts were added to reflect to Gujarati families and destination of the wedding, cashew being a key crop of the Goan soil.

Here's a quick view of the setup we created for each of Hemali's and Shiv's Major Events!

                                                            Hemali ki Mehendi

The mehendi setup was put together in pretty vibrant shades of pink, purple and blue and decked with tonnes of DIY Décor! Pretty Moroccan – ombre printed fabric and white cut work wood panels made for the tents. The roof of the tents donned pretty bangle strings, decked up kettles, mirror strings, origami birds, for that extra bit of bling and oomph to the entire setup.

                                          

The show stopper for this one – was definitely the floral peacock executed with tonnes of fresh orchids!

Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony was all about the rustic vibe. The mandap though rustic, was delicately put together with twigs, branches and natural greenery. Beautiful crepe pink drapes and minimal floral glamour added to the entire rustic look.

Reception Ready

The reception setup all chic and classy. Bold black and white stripes making a statement as the table runners. Sparkling crystals, pillar candles, tiffany chairs and oodles of red roses made for most beautiful set up for Hemali's and Shiv's first toast as man and wife! We totally loved the personal touch by added Hemali with her lipsmacking handmade chocolates. Custom shaped as Moustaches all the men and pouts for for all the women in the house.

With all said and done, we feel extremely honoured to have been trusted by the Talsania and the Mehta family to make this dream wedding a reality for their children.

The elated faces and smiles all over, post the sleepless nights, teamwork and last minute adventures make all the effort worth every bit weddings and all the love surrounding two families uniting as one is always a lovely sight but playing a part in ensuring this special moment of their lives is full of pleasant memories is a different feeling altogether and we love how the work we do lets us experience this sheer joy. #gkkw has over 100 extended families spanning the globe, we now have another amazing family across the seas!

Planning that Perfect Wedding has got You Stressed? Hit Pause & Relax

Hello Beautiful Brides!

With all the wedding planning that we have witnessed all these years, we’re certain that planning a wedding is not always cake walk and the planning process is not always as blissful as you might expect it to be. You will be caught off guard with a few curve balls and it will require you investing a lot of patience and time. It will get overwhelming, but you sure will get through it and as you walk down the aisle when the day dawns you will definitely realise it was all worth the stress.

However having said that, dealing with stress rather than letting it build up and take a toll on your well-being is key. The way you feel is bound to reflect on the way you look. If you are a busy bride to be and you’re reading this, we’re glad you’re here and we hope the tips we’ve shared below help you unwind!

Take Time Off

Wedding planning requires some serious full time dedication and balancing it with your full time job may seem more stressful than ever. Treat yourself to some time off, a day or two each week or whatever suits you – but do it! Not only because you need to relax but also because these are the last few months of being single before you  flip the page to new roles and responsibilities. Just take a break – do things you like, have your mum cook your favorite meal and spend time with her, watch your dads favorite sport with him or plan a day out with your siblings. Discover Netflix & Chill, watch your most loved series preferably the light hearted ones that will tickle your funny bones, laugh and be happy because happy girls are the prettiest!

Treat Yourself

You should be pampering yourself regularly but when you’re a bride to be, you sure deserve to do it even more so! Stock up on your favorite bubble bath or bath bombs, treat yourself to your favorite wine, and even your favorite chocolates or comfort food once in a while J there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself.

The stress and overwhelm that can be brought on from wedding planning is not healthy and one of the best ways to combat it is by pampering yourself to some “me time” that’s completely unplugged and serene achieve that by getting a mani/pedi, body massage, hair spa while these help you unwind it will also help you achieve your pre wedding self- care goals.

Eat Well & Add Some Form of Work Out

Most brides get very conscious of what goes in their system before the wedding, we get that you want to shed some pounds but don’t set yourself to achieve an unrealistic goal. Eat right and eat healthy. Experiment with healthier alternatives for your favorite food, the internet has plenty of options you could try. Your body and skin need that extra dose of nourishment. When you’re eating well and staying hydrated, your body is happy and healthy. Therefore, it’ll handle stress better and you won’t feel so drained all of the time. Add some work out in your daily routine, if you are not gym savvy try a dance class it’s a fun way of burning calories while you learn some moves for your wedding celebration.  A 30 minute walk/run by the beach or at the park could also do the trick.

Some Girl Time is always a good idea

Set yourself up for some down time with your favorite bunch! Go shopping, grab meals, plan a movie night, sleepovers or go out and have some cocktails! You could even plan a quick bachelorette holiday with them girls. Let loose, laugh a lot, and have a great time with your friends!

Schedule Date Nights

With all the planning doing the rounds it’s important to steal some time alone with each other, because in the end it’s all about the two of you and everything you’re planning is to ensure the two of you have the perfect start to your life together. Handhold each other and sometimes simply being in each other’s company is all the stress therapy you need!

Delegate, Delegate & Delegate Some More

While your urge to be in control of everything is bound to be stronger than ever, Trust us just let go, because you cannot possibly be in too many places when the wedding celebrations begin. Let your event planner take charge and assign a bridesmaid, a friend or a sibling as the point of contact. Plan a meeting with your event planner, the hotel representative to introduce the person you choose to be the point of contact. Run through all the events and the deliverables from the hotel and the event planner before the celebration starts to ensure everybody is on the same page and close any open loops to ensure smooth execution.

Have a Checklist Handy

Draft a checklist with all the tasks that need completion. Have a checklist with cut off dates will help you stay on track and ensure nothing is left unattended, you can share a similar list with your with  event planner and the people you delegate to for tasks that need attention during your pre wedding events and during the wedding.

Get Napping

Let napping be your favorite thing to do because hey, every bride needs her beauty sleep! No amount of makeup can compete with well-rested skin and peace of mind. Try to get in your 8 hours each night.