Alice & Aaranan
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Set high above the rolling Cotswold hills, this two-day celebration at Kiftsgate Court Gardens brought together Swedish elegance and rich Hindu tradition in a wedding defined by cultural depth, meticulous planning, and a profound sense of place.
The Vision
Alice and Aaranan wanted to honour both of their heritages without compromise.
The brief was clear: Create a seamless, immersive experience where each ceremony felt authentic, elevated, and visually extraordinary, while ensuring guests could move effortlessly through two distinct cultural celebrations.
FRIDAY
The Hindu Ceremony
The lower pool at Kiftsgate was transformed into a breathtaking ceremonial setting. We designed and built a bespoke Hindu wedding stage positioned to frame uninterrupted views across the valley, allowing the landscape to become part of the ritual itself.
As guests arrived to traditional music, they were welcomed with refreshments and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that gently built anticipation for the ceremony.
At 11am, the ceremony began. Aaranan took his place on the stage before Alice made her first entrance in a traditional saree. Throughout the ceremony, carefully timed transitions, including a mid-ceremony outfit change, were seamlessly managed to maintain flow without disrupting the sacred rituals.
Key moments included:
Behind the scenes, the team executed a full turnaround of the space, resetting and reconfiguring in preparation for the following day, while preserving the integrity of the gardens.
As guests arrived to traditional music, they were welcomed with refreshments and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that gently built anticipation for the ceremony.
At 11am, the ceremony began. Aaranan took his place on the stage before Alice made her first entrance in a traditional saree. Throughout the ceremony, carefully timed transitions, including a mid-ceremony outfit change, were seamlessly managed to maintain flow without disrupting the sacred rituals.
Key moments included:
Behind the scenes, the team executed a full turnaround of the space, resetting and reconfiguring in preparation for the following day, while preserving the integrity of the gardens.
Behind the scenes, the team executed a full turnaround of the space, resetting and reconfiguring in preparation for the following day, while preserving the integrity of the gardens.
Saturday
The Swedish Blessing & Reception
In contrast, Saturday embraced a softer, European aesthetic.
A floral arch was installed to frame the blessing ceremony, complementing the natural beauty of the water garden while creating a romantic focal point. The marquee was styled with refined table settings and subtle detailing, allowing the cross-cultural narrative to continue in a more contemporary, understated way.
Guests arrived to a relaxed drinks service before the ceremony began, accompanied by live music. Following the blessing:
A floral arch was installed to frame the blessing ceremony, complementing the natural beauty of the water garden while creating a romantic focal point. The marquee was styled with refined table settings and subtle detailing, allowing the cross-cultural narrative to continue in a more contemporary, understated way.
Guests arrived to a relaxed drinks service before the ceremony began, accompanied by live music. Following the blessing:
As the evening unfolded, the experience shifted into a classic wedding reception:
The evening culminated in a lively dancefloor, with the bar and entertainment carrying the celebration through to midnight
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