The Indian edition of Conde Nast Traveller just came by and this time, it is all about something that gives us an instant high, i.e. the destination weddings. This holy book just decoded some of the biggest Indian celebrity weddings of the year that just went by and also explored some outstanding offbeat places all across the globe for a dreamy destination wedding. Whether it is a big fat wedding or an intimate one that you are wanting to have for yourself at a picturesque venue, Conde Nast Traveller’s Indian Edition is what you need to abide by. Let us present to you some of the highlights of this issue and help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
1. Bespoke Weddings Are The Thing
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It’s your special day, so it has to be celebrated exactly the way you want. Whether you want a specific chef to prepare exotic cuisines for your guests at your wedding, change the color of the table cloth at the venue or anything else – you should get it the way you want it, right? Customized weddings are the ‘it’ thing and this special edition has a curated list of destination wedding specialists who can give you just what you want.
Also, check out these 10 Awesome Reasons Why Everyone Should Have A Destination Wedding!
2. You Need At Least 4 Months To Pull Off A Celebrity-Like Destination Wedding
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In case you are not convinced, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are here to clear all your doubts. What turned out to be the biggest destination wedding ever, was planned exactly four months in advance. It was with the help of a bunch of industry specialists, the couple was able to set up a spectacular show. The wedding preparations began in August and the two tied the nuptial knot in style in December.
Even we talked to Virushka’s wedding planners and they spilled the beans on How To Plan A Fairy Tale Destination Wedding
3. The Perfect Way To Thank Your Guests Is By Adding A Touch Of Personalization
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Let your loved ones feel the intensity of your love by going the extra mile. Whichever part of the world you are getting married at, pick a few specialties of that place, pack them in a bag locally crafted in that area and thank your guests in style. For example, if you are getting married somewhere in the middle-east, then your wedding hamper must contain a bottle of fragrance from Amouage which has the essence of middle east contained in it. There can also be a bakhoor incense kit and a box of dates stuffed with almonds and pistachios among other things. There are a lot more suggestions that you are going to find in this Destination Wedding edit by Conde Nast, so you know you just can’t afford to miss this issue.
Before you go any further, also check out these 15 Chic Wedding Favors That Your Bridesmaids Will Totally Adore
4. Beauty Lies In The Details
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In order to pull off a spectacular show, you ought to pay attention to even the minutest of the details related to your wedding. For instance, a couple whose Bali wedding has been featured in this issue, revealed how focusing upon the finer details helped them make their big day a ‘never seen before’ affair. They added a touch of local culture to their wedding by appointing a Balinese priest for one of the ceremonies. There also was a board at the wedding venue where their guests could leave the newlyweds a piece of marital advice. Basically, it is the details like these that bring in a quaint charm to a wedding celebration.
5. Most Popular Wedding Destinations All Across The World
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Conde Nast just revealed in its latest edition, the hottest wedding destinations in India as well as abroad. Unsurprisingly, Goa makes is one of the most popular cities among the couples right now. Talking about top destination wedding hotels in India, we have the likes of Ajit Bhawan in Jodhpur, Alila Fort Bishangarh in Jaipur, Hyatt Regency in Delhi, Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort in Chennai among others. Some of the most popular international destinations include Bali, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, etc.
These places are famous not only for weddings, but for pre-wedding shoots as well. Check this Glamorous Photoshoot in Abu Dhabi and you’d agree!
6. For Those Who Like Things Extraordinary
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If you do not want to get married at a destination that has hosted a lot of weddings already, Conde Nast brings the offbeat locations like Zimbabwe and Malta. Through the wedding stories of two love-struck couples who tied the nuptial knot at these unexplored lands, you are going to get a great deal of information and insight on what to do to get married here!
7. Spend Time With Your Each Guest Of Yours
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One of the biggest advantages of an elaborate destination wedding is that the couple gets to spend time personally with each and every guest of theirs. Your guests join you on your wedding extravaganza leaving behind their busy lives for a couple of days. There can be no better time than this to create memories for the lifetime with them. Guess which couple disclosed this secret mantra? Well, it’s none other than south Indian superstars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni who had a lavish beach wedding in Goa. The two have been quoted by the magazine as saying:
“We wanted to personally spend time with all our guests. Everything was planned keeping this in mind. The idea was to host non-stop two-day party.”
So, to give a shape to their idea, they had customised welcome hampers, themed-functions, kitschy elements and a lot of fun activities.
Check out more from Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Prabhu’s Wedding Album!
This edition of Conde Nast no less than a holy scripture for the couples who are planning to have a big fat destination wedding to celebrate their union. The exhaustive list of excellent vendors that have conducted a zillion destination weddings already is something that you get hold of if you are eyeing on one such celebration for yourself. So what are you waiting for? Go grab a copy now!
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