"Coffee Meets Bagel" - Darshana and Kavan's Wedding in Riviera Maya
It’s all about connections!
Darshana and Kavan’s connection is so strong that they are not able to stop smiling at each other. Their smiles made their wedding shine brighter than the sun. Want to make your day brighter? Then come along as Darshana and Kavan tell us all about their love story.
Author - Kavan, Groom
Hello sunshine
Darshana and I met through coffee meets bagel in 2016. For our first date we went to a cute bar in Boston called Cuchi Cuchi. We dated a little over three amazing years before I asked her to marry me.
The proposal
Our proposal was like a scene from a movie. I proposed to Darshana in Madrid! But not just any place in Madrid. The place she said yes to make me the happiest man was in Buen Retiro Park at the crystal palace.
Let the planning begin
We started researching wedding venues 2-3 months after we got engaged. Neutral ground, control number of guests and cost were the main reasons on why we decided on a destination wedding. We wanted our wedding and the process to be something we enjoyed and those three things were how it was possible.
When my now husband and I initially decided on Cancun, it was because we wanted all our guests to be in a resort environment together for a few days, not because we knew the first thing about destination weddings. Fortunately for us, we stumbled upon Milan and Shree.
That instant connection
What made us choose Shaadi Destinations as our Partner in Paradise would have to be how insanely responsive and helpful Milan and Shree were. They were not just super professional but they both had similar backgrounds and ages as us. The connection was there from the beginning. Finding the perfect partner would have to be our biggest tip for any couple that is starting to plan their destination wedding. Finding a partner that can coach you through all the different elements like Milan and Shree did is the key.
The happy couple with Milan, Shree, and Juan Carlos from the Shaadi Destinations team!
Shout out time!!
We really want to give a shout out to all our friends and family that chilled with us in the Casitas. That would have to be one of our favorite memories outside the wedding events. That made splurging in the Casitas Experience offered by Shaadi Destinations something that we do not regret.
You made our dream wedding come true!!!
JC Castillo Weddings - thank you for capturing every magical moment of our wedding. We will have pictures and videos that will bring back so many memories for a lifetime.
Shaadi Destinations - you are the number one vendor that made our dream wedding come true. We would hire both again and again! They are professional, efficient, and above all, fun to work with. They got into this space because they planned their own destination wedding and wanted to help other couples. Wedding planning can be a stressful process but they alleviate so many stress factors. They went above and beyond their mandate, answering questions about everything from our guests’ travel to vendor recommendations and being my last minute gut check that we had addressed everything. They will be your partners from beginning to end.
A destination wedding can be tricky because you don’t have the same ability to check things “on the ground” like you would back home and because there are a number of nuances of organizing something abroad. Milan and Shree have thought through this so thoroughly and have so much experience at this point, that they will help you seamlessly navigate the tricky waters that is wedding planning. Beyond being well-connected in these destinations and extremely knowledgeable, you’ll very quickly realize that EVERYONE loves them. Ask around and you’ll hear the same thing over and over again – “They’re AWESOME.”
Our list of vendors:
Destination Wedding Agency - Shaadi Destinations (Website - Instagram - Email)
Wedding Planner - JC Castillo Weddings (Website - Instagram - Email)
Photographer - Federico Salmeron Photography (Website - Instagram - Email)
Hair and Makeup - Alex Corbanezi Beauty & Co. (Website - Instagram - Email)
Hashtag
We did have a hashtag! Our Friends and family helped create it through Facebook. #prakticallyreddy
Honeymoon
For our honeymoon we went to Bali, Sumatra and Singapore and it was amazing!! Definitely hated the bugs and the humidity of the Sumatran rainforest but seeing the orangutans and villages was life changing.
Special thanks to Federico Salmeron Photography for these fabulous pictures! Contact Federico for your destination photography needs.
Shaadi Destinations is the premier, award winning, modern-day destination wedding travel agency for South Asian couples seeking a streamlined process, incredible experiences, and a party friends and family will never forget! We save our couples thousands of dollars while throwing them the wedding festivities dreams are made of.
We live and breathe destination weddings - with just one consultation, you will be light years ahead in your destination wedding planning process. In less than one week, Shaadi Destinations will find you the most perfect resort that meets your needs, your budget, and your desires. With our vendor relationships and pre-negotiated exclusive perks at resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean, we are confident we can find exactly what you are looking for. You'll find we have the best rates, best incentives, and best booking experience.
