December 2016
Thisakya and Shalaka celebrated the start of a new life together with a moving church service and a lavish ceremony for over 750 family and friends.
The bride, who has always loved the great outdoors, wanted nature to play a big part in her special day. With this in mind, the Hilton Grand Ballroom was turned into a stunning secret garden; a lush forest clearing in the most unexpected of places. Weddings by Sonali worked to create a green oasis in the city, overrun with hanging veils of leafy green, curious creeping vines and bright flowers in bloom. Trailing ivy and white blooms cascaded from the bronze, oaky centrepieces and candelabra. Just as sparkling sunlight breaks through a lush, forest thicket, the shimmering glint of tiffany chairs and mercury vases casting a pristine spotlight on everything the light touched.
As night descended upon the thick, forest wilderness, the joyous festivities began, led by a retinue thirty-strong and nourished by soulful music to dance the night away. From dusk till dawn, this was the sweet elegance and unbridled joy of a Midsummer Night’s Dream.