THE WEDDING
We didn't want too much of a fuss, just an amazing day with all our loved ones around. We had a traditional Hindu wedding at the Winter Gardens in the Domain the weekend before, so the Kerikeri wedding was to get everyone out of town for a relaxed weekend away.
THE PROPOSAL
Was nothing like what Kishan had planned. I was being very difficult that day. But it worked out to be perfect - sitting in the car wearing track pants and eating icecream. And then once we got home, all our family arrived with champagne.
PRE-WEDDING EVENTS
Not long after Kishan proposed we had an engagement party at La Zeppa, which was just another excuse for everyone to get together. A few months before the wedding I went to Omaha, stayed on the beach, swam non-stop and ate ridiculous amounts of good food with all the best ladies, while Kishan stayed in the city celebrating with lawn bowls, beers and KFC.
DRESS AND SUIT
My incredibly clever friend, Sarah Chapman, made my dress. It turned out perfect. Two days before, we thought maybe we needed something else to finish it off so I made a lace robe to wear over the top. My heels were See by Chloe and found online for 70 per cent off (but they were replaced with Chuck Taylors right after the first dance). I wore no jewellery besides my rings and simple silver studs. Kishan's suit was from Topman and it was teamed with his best man's belt and tie as he left his in Auckland and didn't realise until the night before.
