There’s something so special about the moments leading up to your wedding. As you prepare to take on this new life stage, it can be difficult to know what’s traditional and what’s not. And then there are all those decisions that need to be made about the big day!
As the bride, you are in control. You're the one who has to make sure everything is perfect. You also have to put your trust in the professionals because wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming. You want to make sure you find someone who will listen to what you want for your big day. And when it comes time to choose vendors for your wedding, make sure they are reputable ones that will deliver what they promise. That way, you can relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
In the year 2019, we got to be part of the most important day in Achal and Pranil's lives - their wedding. It was beautiful, festive, and most importantly, it was one of the most special days the two of them will ever experience. The bride who planned her own wedding is very mindful of what she wants out of her special day. She knew that there were certain things that she wanted to do herself or with her family for this wedding. And you can see, how this once in a lifetime celebration turnout. We are so honoured and delighted to be part of their wedding photographer & videographer!
As you would expect planning and creative direction by the bride ⏤ Achal Prakash
Great news for all brides to be, Achal has started her own wedding styling brand based in Auckland, New Zealand. this is how she described why she loves planning weddings ⏤ I discovered my true passion for planning and designing weddings! And when you can spend all night happily immersed in the concepts and details that make each wedding unique. I genuinely love weddings. They are a time of exceptional happiness for a bride and groom, their families, and their friends. Weddings are love stories that deserve to be celebrated. And as a wedding stylist, I have the wonderful opportunity to help couples create a magical and meaningful day.
You can contact her ⏤ Bloom Weddings
● Photographed/ Edit⏤Color grading: Nas & Team NSP
● Floral Mandap & Styling ⏤ Dreamz Wedding Planner
● Venue ⏤ First Landing Resort
● Dance ⏤ Vou Dance Group
● Lighting ⏤ Vision Marketing
● Tiffany Chairs ⏤ Splendid Weddings Fiji
● Tent ⏤ Scaff & Scaff Fiji
● Cake//Dessert ⏤ TasteFiji
● Sound ⏤ DJ Works
Mehendi & Haldi | the day before the wedding
We kicked off our wedding celebrations at sunset with the mehndi (henna) ceremony on the waterfront. With the A.R Rahman track ‘Mehndi Hai Rachne Wali’ serenading our family and friends, my mum walked me down the aisle against a whimsical backdrop of fairy lights hanging from the trees, turquoise sheer fabric curtains bordered with gold sequins, and suspended crystal chandeliers alongside soft white and pink floral ground plinths.
Since it was outdoors, we opted for white lounge sofas with matching coffee tables instead of chairs to help our guests relax and enjoy the sunset. My henna design featured a range of beautiful designs, including paisleys, lotuses, and lace detailing. Naturally, the night ended with a lot of food, singing and dancing.
The Haldi ceremony was held the following day, and we included several religious and spiritual aspects in this part of the Indian wedding. As the other days featured a more contemporary approach to the décor, we opted for a traditional palette of golden-yellow and white with marigold, garlands, potlis and brass. We finished the evening with our guests shaking their hips to the dhol, along with live vocal folk singers and a DJ.
