Anesha and Ameet, The Lalit Golf and Spa Resort, Goa
Anesha and Ameet’s beautiful union was an extravagant celebration of their love meticulously planned by the couple themselves, at the Lalit Golf Resort and Spa in Goa.
Ameet and Anesha met at Cornell University. Their early partnership as dancers on their college Bhangra and Bollywood teams transcended into a partnership for life! Here, we share highlights from their beautiful nuptials in Goa.
How we met
Almost 10 years ago, Facebook had just come out but only the college kids knew about it. To the best of Ameet’s knowledge, it was totally acceptable to ‘friend’ classmates so he sent a request to Anesha who he’d never met but thought was really cute.
Ameet and Anesha messaged back and forth, mostly chatting about dance. When they finally met on campus, it was the very first day of college. They’d heard about the Cornell Bhangra team and had decided to try out. Ameet was 100% certain he’d make it, with not a sliver of doubt. Anesha felt equally confident, energetic, bold, and bright as well!
Both were selected, two of the very few freshmen on the team and that’s how it all began – their journey of friendship, hate, love, and everything in between! Through the course of their 4 years in college, Bollywood and dance was always the uniting factor, enough to get them through the ups and the downs, the tears and the laughter. Their friendship became stronger each year as they experienced many things together.
Wedding Venue
Ameet and Anesha were married at the Lalit Golf Resort and Spa, in Goa, India. They wanted their guests to really relax and what better way to do that than hire out a private beach resort totally dedicated to the #aneshAMEETsherhero festivities!
Wedding Functions
There were 5 official functions over 3-4 days and the couple even had event titles as listed below.
Dholki Night
The festivities were set off to the beats of a Dholki night, an evening that included the bridal mehndi, guest mehndi, singing and dancing to folk and traditional songs. The colors for this function were a celebratory orange and yellow.
Splash Party
The traditional haldi and mehndi ceremonies went hand in hand with a pool party, dancing on the beach, street-food and a BIG SPLASH where both Ameet and Anesha were thrown into the pool with their haldi on! The dress code was “Breezy Brights” and the colors for the day were pinks, oranges, purples, and yellows.
Bollywood & Beats
The sangeet was a dance party with true Bollywood flavor. Ameet and Anesha’s immediate family, parents, cousins, and friends all performed various dance numbers and the couple made an entrance to remember. With the lights shut down, they surprised the audience in night suits with a performance to “Yeh Raat Aur Yeh Doori.” The dress code was ‘Star-studded Shades’ and the colors were red, black, and gold. Anesha wore a custom-designed colorful brocade lehenga with jewellery by Tarun Tahiliani and Ameet wore a light blue kurta with dhoti pants.
Blissful Beginnings
Traditional Sikh and Hindu wedding ceremonies were conducted in blissful serenity and friends and family gathered around to bless Ameet and Anesha. The nuptials were performed by the beach and the dress code was ‘Floral Hues’ with colors including shades of pink and purple. Anesha looked graceful in a Sabyasachi lehenga from the Udaipur collection, with a custom-designed bridal jewellery set. Ameet wore a Sherwani by Shantanu & Nikhil.
Goa Mein Gala
The reception saw everyone celebrating and toasting the newlyweds, as they closed three unforgettable days! In their unique Bollywood style, Ameet and Anesha performed their “first dance” as newlyweds to a romantic mash-up created by Ameet and choreographed by the couple themselves. The dress code was ‘Royal Tones – Formal and Glamorous’ and the color theme was gold and shimmery. The bride wore a Gaurav Gupta lehenga gown paired perfectly with a diamond and ruby jewellery set while the groom looked regal in a custom-designed Bandhgala Jodhpuri suit.
Advice for couples
“Planning a wedding can seem stressful and chaotic at times, but a perfect wedding is truly made by family, friends, and memories! Ultimately, seeing all your favorite people and your loved ones together in one place is the most special and meaningful part of the wedding, and it is a unique experience for you and your partner to share together forever.”
The Wedding Makers
Venue: The Lalit Golf Resort and Spa, Goa
Wedding Planner and Production Team: Vogue Luxury Weddings, Goa
Bride’s Outfits: Tarun Tahiliani (Sangeet), Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Wedding), Gaurav Gupta (Reception)
Groom’s Outfits: Shantanu and Nikhil (Wedding)
Photographer and Videographer: Shutterink Productions
