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Ashwin & Maya

February 16, 2023

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Dear Friends & Family,

We are ecstatic to have you join us as we celebrate our wedding. We greatly appreciate you coming to be with us on this important day because your presence means the world to us.

We have worked hard to make special arrangements for you, in order to guarantee a memorable experience. As you scroll down, you will find more information on these arrangements and details you may need during your stay over the next few days.

We want your experience to be as amazing and magical as we know it will be for us!

Don't forget to use #AshWinsMaya whenever you share the priceless moments on social media, you'll be helping us preserve them for years to come ❤️

With love,
Ashwin & Maya

Click on the 'arrow'  below for more information on special guest arrangements made just for you!

More Information
Message from Niramit Creations

Throughout the festivities, we have a special hospitality lounge setup at "The Corner Room", 11th floor, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel. 

Here you can enjoy quick relaxing massages and mingle with other guests in-between event hours and also find us, the Niramit Creations team, to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

We are also available via your room telephone, by dialling 2469.


Connecting Bridge between Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort & Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel: There is a connecting bridge between the 2 sister properties where we will be hosting our festivities at.

This bridge can be accessed through: 

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort: Upper Lobby (L Floor) and via Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel: 2nd Floor

Breakfast:

Breakfast will be served from 06.30 am to 10.30 am at Skyline, 11th floor of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel

Pop-Up Salon:

Professional hairstyling and makeup services are available on-site at "Thonburi Room" (Ground floor of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort) at a nominal fee of THB 800 / hair appointment and THB 1,500 / makeup appointment.
A representative at the Wedding Hospitality Desk will be available from 14th to 16th February to book your appointments on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Kids Club:

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort's Kids Club "Chang Noi" is open daily from 10.00 am to 06.00 pm. Please ask the hotel reception at Anantara on the Upper Lobby level for more information.

Spa:

Avail a special 15% saving on Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort's spa limited a la carte menu.

Food & Beverage:

Avail a special 15% saving on individual food & beverage consumption at the hotel restaurants (excluding SEEN Restaurant & Bar)

Events
Mon
Feb 13
2023

7:00 pm
TO 10:30 pm

Trader Vics Anantara

Welcome to Thailand

We are so happy you are here with us. Please join us for dinner at Trader Vics in Anantara. There will be all your favorite thai classics and more! Maya will also be getting her mendhi done and we would love for you to be there. 

Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai! 

Tue
Feb 14
2023

10:00 am

Air Room

Ashwin's Janya Ceremony - 10 AM

The Janya ceremony is a sacred rite of passage ritual. During this ceremony, the groom is offered three strands of sacred thread, each representing three vows, namely - the vow to respect knowledge, the vow to his parents, and the promise to respect the society in which he lives. With this ceremony, a boy leaves his childhood, proceeds to become a man, and follows the path of getting knowledge.

Dress Code: Semi Formal Pastels

Ghari Puja - 11 AM

The Ghari Puja symbolises the journey the couple is taking initially in their lives together. This ritual also symbolises that the house should prosper always and is centered around the parents of the Groom.

Dress Code: Semi Formal Pastels

Tue
Feb 14
2023

12:00 pm
TO 1:00 pm

Sky & Breeze

Join us for lunch as we begin the festivities.

Tue
Feb 14
2023

7:00 pm

Avani + Riverside Bangkok Ballroom

FOREVER LOVE

Valentines day 2023 marks eight years of Ashwin and Maya's love story. This evening will be a celebration of love surrounded by our nearest and dearest. Let's dance, and start our wedding week with a bang. 

Dress Code: Indian Formal or Bold & Beautiful

Wed
Feb 15
2023

4:00 pm

SEEN Restaurant & Bar

Mehndi, otherwise known as henna, is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehndi ceremony to be held the night before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage. This evening will be dedicated to making musical memories. Dinner will be served.

Dress Code: Colorful Indian Fusion

Thu
Feb 16
2023

9:00 am

Baraat - 9AM

A baraat is a celebratory wedding procession for the groom involving live music and dancing. Basically it's a big outdoor dance party before we begin the ceremonies.

Sikh Wedding Ceremony - 10:30 AM

Anand Kaaraj

Anand Karaj means “ceremony of joy” and is the religious name for a Sikh Wedding ceremony. It is a pure and tranquil experience held in the presence of the Sikh holy book, ‘The Guru Granth Sahib’.  This is a joyful union of two souls and two families.

Dress Code: Indian Formal 

Head Covering and Shoe Removal are required.

Lunch - 12 PM
Hindu Wedding Ceremony - 1PM

Pheras

The Hindu Wedding Ceremony will begin with the bride and groom exchanging garlands, symbolizing the joining of their families. The parents of the bride bless the union and give away the bride. The offering of puffed rice to the sacred fire." Rice is poured into the fire by the groom and the bride, assisted by a member of her family. The couple walks in circles, or pheras, around the sacred fire.

Dress Code: Indian Formal

Thu
Feb 16
2023

7:30 pm

Riverside Terrace, Anantara

Celebrate Mr.& Mrs. Wadwani - 7.30PM

The grand finale will be a night dedicated to new beginnings, family, food, fun & A LOT of dancing. 

We are so grateful to have all of you join us in celebration of our love. This week will remain in our hearts and memories forever.

Dress Code: Black Tie or Indian Formal

Dessert Reception - 11PM

Venue: Moon & Galaxy Ballroom - Avani

OUR storY
Valentines 2015
Video Chat Dates
Sydney 2015
Hong Kong 2016
Maya's Graduation 2017
India 2018
Thailand 2019
Napa Valley 2020
NYE 2021
London 2022
Getting There
Bangkok

We chose the vibrant city of Bangkok because we love the food, the massages, and their incredible warm hospitality.

We recommend flying into Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Accommodation

Avani+ Riverside Hotel

All our events will be held at the Avani+ Riverside Hotel

We have negotiated a special rate with the hotel for our family and friends.

Please use the link sent to you to access this special rate and all the bespoke extras we have planned for our guest during your stay. These extras and special discounts will only be accessible to you if you book using our link. Arriving earlier or staying later? Please contact our wedding planning team and they will guide you. 

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