The Leela Ashtamudi A Raviz Hotel Kerala: A Vibrant Punjabi Destination Wedding on an Island

When a couple dreams of a wedding that’s equal parts destination, emotion, and and grandeur—you get something as magical as Joth & Vin’s three-day celebration at The Leela Ashtamudi A Raviz Hotel.

Set in the heart of Kerala’s backwaters, The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel offers more than just scenic beauty. It’s a venue that feels like a world of its own. For Joth & Vin, a Punjabi couple based in the UK, this place struck the perfect balance: the charm of old-world architecture, the serenity of water, and the promise of a wedding experience that hadn’t been done before.

Their celebration wasn’t confined to a ballroom or a lawn. It flowed across boats, islands, and cultural traditions—anchored by love, and powered by joy. The wedding was planned and designed beautifully by Unicorn Wedding Planners.

A Soulful Start with Sufi Night

The festivities began with a Sufi night by the backwaters—an evening that felt slow, soft, and full of soul. Live Sufi music was performed, the entire space lit with warm lights and music that drifted over the water. It was the perfect way to ease into the weekend: spiritual, intimate, and reflective of the couple’s love for music and meaning.

From Haldi to Holi

What started as a traditional Haldi ceremony turned into a full-blown water balloon party. Within minutes, friends and family were dancing in the sun, soaked in colour and laughter. It was wild, emotional, and spontaneous—and made for some of the most joyful visuals we’ve ever captured.

Later that evening, the mood turned glam with a Bollywood-style Sangeet. Think choreographed dances, energetic skits, and a dance floor that didn’t slow down until midnight.

Boats, Beats, and a Baraat

This is where the magic of the Leela Ashtamudi destination wedding experience truly came alive. Instead of a regular baraat, the groom and his family arrived by boat, accompanied by dholwalas who stepped off onto the island with beats that echoed across the backwaters.

We captured everything—from the groom’s quiet moments with his family to the unfiltered joy of the baraatis dancing in the sun. The wedding ceremony itself took place on a private island palace, with the lake as the backdrop and gentle winds moving through the rituals.

The Most Cinematic Reception Entry Ever

As filmmakers, we live for the unexpected—and this moment delivered. The couple made their grand reception entry on a speedboat, as a live saxophone artist played in the background. Guests waited on the shore, cheering as the boat approached under the starlit sky.

It was cinematic. It was bold. And it was completely them.

As storytellers, we’re always looking for weddings that feel different—weddings that break the template and lean into who the couple really is.

What made this Leela Ashtamudi destination wedding so unforgettable was the way it embraced both heritage and spontaneity. A traditional Punjabi celebration unfolding in Kerala’s serene landscape; a soulful Sufi night followed by a colour-filled Haldi; a regal mandap on an island and a saxophone on a speedboat. It was deeply personal, wildly fun, and visually rich—a dream for us to capture.

If you’re getting married and want your moments captured with honesty and heart — we’d love to hear from you.

Fill in your details below.

Royal Orchid Sheraton, Bangkok: An Indo-Dutch Destination Wedding In Thailand

Destination Weddings are all the rage this season. Picturesque locales, intimate ceremonies and the couple get to spend more time with the guests are some of the many reasons people go for it. Many a times the couple prefers it because they have a special connection to the place. We witnessed one such grand ceremony in the breathtaking locales of Bangkok at the Royal Orchid Sheraton as Rashi and Maurits tied the knot in this Indo Dutch wedding.

Maurits and Rashi met at a roof top party in the quaint town of Pondicherry where they had both moved for their jobs. There was an instant connection and the two immediately hit it off. After a few years of courtship and launching a handbag brand called ‘Raff” together in the process, Maurits proposed while the two were vacationing in Vietnam.

The two decided upon a destination wedding because they wanted it to be an intimate affair and as the city’s vibe and lifestyle represented their personalities, they zeroed on Bangkok. Both share a love for Thai cuisine and its unmatched hospitality. Also, it was easier travel for both the bride’s side flying in from India and the groom’s side flying in from the Netherlands. The riverside and the skyline at the Royal Orchid Sheraton gave the event a magical touch. As she is a designer herself, Rashi ensured that she left no stone unturned in choosing the perfect outfit and jewelry for the event. Her style was minimal and classy with a quirky twist. She firmly believes that you don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like it and that the outfits you wear should be a reflection of your individuality and personal style. For the cocktail pool party she wore solid colors with interesting cuts and silhouettes. The gorgeous mint and pink lehenga with pearl embellishments thatshe wore on the D-Day was custom made for her by her favorite designer Rehane. The groom complimented her attire in a clean cream sherwani accentuated by a pink safa.

Almost a year’s planning went into the planning and the couple ensured that everyone had a lot of fun as this was the main focus of the wedding rather than the rituals. The rituals were mainly limited to Hindu wedding ceremony. The best part was the baraat where all the Dutch guests taped their feet to dhol beats and the entire atmosphere smelled of enthusiasm. Maurits entered the venue on a vintage bicycle as a tribute to his home country Netherlands. The entire venue was color coded to match the bride and groom’s outfits by the wedding planers Wizkim and the ceremony took place at sunset. To add a Thai touch to the event, the garlands and the phoolon ki chaadar were made up of Thai flowers. We enjoyed a lot clicking pictures against this amazing backdrop.

The detailing wasn’t just restricted to the décor. Even the wedding invites illustrated by the bride’s graphic designer friend Asha Das were personal to the couple’s story and were locally printed and each envelope was wax stamped. The wedding rituals and the seven vows were written on cards and made into fans to explain them to the Dutch guests. Even the gift bags were made up of personalized paper and contained goodies such as a hangover kit, personalized shot glasses, personalized Kitkat covers and other Thai and Indian themed items.

This Indo Dutch wedding photoshoot left us with many fond memories that we’ll cherish over time.

Christian Wedding, Spain: A Gorgeous White Wedding In Madrid

Love knows no borders, no language and no religion. And weddings are proof that happiness is possible, only if you lean into it, create it and evolve with it. A wedding that’s most special to our hearts is here, one that makes us believe that anything is possible only if you set your sights on it - this quaint and simple one I  had the opportunity to photograph in Madrid (Spain), the city that took away our breath. 

Right from the simple white wedding dress to the gay abandon the couple came with, the twinkling eyes of the loved ones as they walked down the aisle to the lavender-infused bridal bouquet - so much to take in. What caught my eye was the blushing bride all wrapped up in love and crushed satin with bright purple heels and a flower crown that’s more than just an accessory - it added sparkle to her personality. 

First things first - it was a beautiful rustic venue Fianca Najaraya, in a barn of sorts and held just 50 chairs, overlooking the green plains. The hues were green and earthy - with succulents and wildflowers strewn about carelessly, but in a beautiful organised way. The colours were gently set against the sunlight streaming in, and you could just smell the air, in all it’s summery glory.

I must say, small things stood out for me - the smells, the bright light, the subtle sighs and the sweet smiles. Overlooking the valley, this one’s all about earthy elements colluding with contemporary decor - the simplicity in this wedding added so much charm.

If there were a few things I learnt from this wedding, it’s these:

1. That simplicity and effortlessness can make any wedding the most beautiful one. 

2. Music is not just an accessory, it’s the life of the party and we must give it more time and effort as we size up the wedding

3. When it comes weddings: size matters. Fewer people can mean a more personal celebration. 

The intimacy in this wedding just blew my mind. Small, controlled, real bunch of loved ones that really made all the difference. As I walked away from this beautiful Madrid wedding, I could only look back at the culture and what makes this beautiful union better - the way the families enjoyed and cherished music and food, things we completely take for granted!
Lessons learnt, armed with ideas, we set out on our way! 

Galle Face Hotel, Colombo: Hindu-Christian Destination Wedding in Sri Lanka

It’s hard not to love our work when it involves traveling to different cities in the world  and making memories, one wedding at a time! Meet Tina and Kumara, a gorgeous and generous couple, who celebrated their union in Sri Lanka. Hailing from different religious backgrounds, they tied their knot as per both Hindu and Catholic rituals, and surely made us believe that the best things can happen twice!

With the dresses ready, bouquets bought, families stepped in, thrilled bridesmaids and Groomsmen, and I do chanted, the couple had a church wedding in the morning which was followed by the Hindu wedding. It was a huge treat for us to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka (one of our favourite places in the world) and shoot their picture perfect wedding. Sonali, from Weddings By Sonali , turned an already amazing venue -  Galle Face Hotel  into a visual spectacle. This wedding will undoubtedly give you wedding goals!

Thank you, Tina and Kumara, for welcoming us into your beautiful celebration and trusting us with your memories .

We’re so happy for you guys!