The air still shimmers with the memory of Priyana & Tarun's mesmerizing South Asian destination wedding at Lujo Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, where white sands and the sun's warm glow bore witness to their union.
These inseparable souls since their days at Cal State Fullerton to Tarun's surprise proposal in the tranquil beauty of Palos Verdes, their journey has been a testament to a harmonious existence. The meticulous planning, marked by endless Zoom meetings and late-night calls, culminated in a delightful event. Every detail, including the enchanting décor by Sen Hep Kalbim Desin and the mesmerizing Indigo Beach backdrop, was a realization of Priyana's Pinterest-inspired dreams brought to life by none other than the talented team at Blissful Plans.
Adorning a custom-made outfit from Sari Palace and jewels from Raabta by Rahul, Priyana epitomized elegance. Her innate beauty, accentuated by Beauty by Lishma, harmonized with Tarun's allure against the splendid Turkish landscapes.
Their vows, exchanged where sands met the ocean, echoed their shared love for the beach. The scenic splendor of Lujo Hotel didn't just host their wedding; it celebrated their journey, resonating with the silent melodies of their experiences and unspoken promises.
This lovely couple didn't just get married; they inaugurated an eternal dance of two souls under the tender, watchful eyes of the universe.
Congratulations Priyana & Tarun!
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met in 2013 while attending Cal State Fullerton. We were hanging out with mutual friends when I first caught Tarun's eye. Word travels fast in the Indian student community, and I found out about his crush! Fortunately, I was flattered and also thought he was cute. I texted him to be my "math tutor," and the rest is history...
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Tarun had planned what I thought was a surprise birthday trip to Palos Verdes for the long weekend in May, but it turns out it was a proposal trip! He said we were going to a nice brunch, so dress up and wear heels! As we were walking to the restaurant, there was an ocean lookout. We stopped for a few minutes to take in the view; he turned to me and popped the question! Out of surprise, I said, "Noooo, is this real?" but I said YES immediately after that!
Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
Planning an international destination wedding took countless hours of Zoom meetings, a lot of late-night phone calls and texts, and a tremendous amount of trust in our planner!
We didn't do a sight visit so all of our planning was done through pictures and videos. I created Pinterest boards and PowerPoint presentations for each event to be the inspiration for the decor and florals and put my trust in the planner to execute the vision!
For my outfits, I wanted to select pieces that felt "me" more than going for something that felt "bridal". I am typically a Less is More kind of girl, so I wanted to stick with that for my wedding as well.
I wanted to wear my outfits; I didn't want the outfits to wear me!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
To be honest, I selected my bridal jewelry first! I fell in love with the Whistled Chorus collection from Raabta by Rahul and knew I wanted to wear some of the pieces for the ceremony! I tried on a few wedding lenghas and loved certain details in each but not one whole outfit. So I worked with Hiral at Sari Palace to create something custom that took some of my favorite details from each and put them all in one outfit in the perfect shade of white.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The atmosphere, ambiance, and feeling of inclusiveness. From the Welcome to the Reception, the weekend just felt like we were all one big family!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
1. Don't stress if everything isn't perfect! Chances are you are the only one who noticed!
2. Eat! You worked so hard to plan the perfect menu; make sure you get to enjoy it, too!
3. Have Fun! There is so much going on, but find the time to take in the moment and have some fun!
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
The beach has always been a special place for Tarun and me. So a must-have for both of us has always been a wedding on the sand. We went on a world tour through the internet and made a few stops in person to find the location that felt the most "us." We looked at many resorts in Mexico, The Caribbean, Asia, and Europe and narrowed it down to Lujo Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey. Lujo had the vibe and event venues that we were looking for!
