Themes and Dreams – a Wedding by FNP UAE at the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
by EVENTFAQS Bureau Weddings | August 23, 2016 | News
Ferns N Petals Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
FNP has expanded its operations to the UAE, delivering flowers, chocolates and gifts to prime locations in the region, while providing decor at weddings and events. While the company’s UAE office is at AI Quoz, Dubai, it extends its services throughout the UAE to cities including Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaima, Um Al Quwain and more.
The Floral Touch UAE (a wedding division of Ferns N Petals) recently provided décor and creative solutions for a London-based couple, who chose the beautiful Park Hyatt on the Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi as the destination for their August wedding.
The Moghul-Themed Mehendi
The celebrations commenced from August 5 to 8, 2016, and kick-started with a Moghul-themed Mehendi event. It was the bride's wish to have a distinct theme for each occasion. The Moghul theme was implemented bearing the greatest detailing, with three meeting rooms at the Park Hyatt being taken up to create a Maharaja & Maharani kaksh (groom and bride’s chamber). The bride's chamber had been installed with elaborate dressing areas. Built on the lines of a Moghul empress’s private room, the low seating and flower-adorned framework, all contributed to the perfect setting for the ceremony of henna application.
The groom's chamber, on the other hand, was built on a more formal note comprising of a dining area, a bar, and high-tea counter. The pre-function area between both chambers was further integrated into the theme, by making it resemble a common area between chambers of an actual Moghul palace. Heavy gold frames and candelabras adorned the passage ways and corners, completing the look to the tee.
The Arabic-Majlis-Themed Sangeet
The evening Sangeet on the same day paid ode to a completely different theme—an Arabic Majlis. Celebratory hues of purple and royal blue transformed the ballroom at the Park Hyatt. An elaborate central bar was created, with an Arabic-design cut base and a custom-created central element that resembled a chandelier, with a cascading Arabian-design, gold cut outs that bore the touch of the blue and purple theme colours.
The backdrop to the stage was also adorned thematically, with an extension of the design elements in alternating cutout panels and flex print. The opulence of a real Arabic Majlis was lent by both the venue (the Park Hyatt Ballroom) as well as by the most elaborate lantern, vase and flower table centre-pieces.
The Ceremony Inspired by Indian Temples
The day that followed started off with customary rituals at 'The Residence' of the Park Hyatt. Another unique feature of this hotel, which lends itself perfectly to a destination wedding, is The Residence, built on the lines of a lavish mansion that encompasses numerous venues, which provided the perfect setting for small prayers and ceremonies, held by the families of both the bride and the groom.
The Residence also served as a dedicated, and exclusive space for the wedding guests, and was replete with snacks and beverages through all the days of the wedding. It was also through the Residence that wedding guests could check-in through a dedicated desk and an elaborate lounge area.
The pre-function area of the Park Hyatt ballroom has the unique combination of spaciousness, grandeur and lighting, which enabled it to provide the perfect aura for the late afternoon wedding ceremony. Indian temples inspired the theme for the pheras. Gold bells formed an integral part of the golden and bright red decor, with close to 200 actual temple bells being used to decorate the mandap. These bells were blessed during the ceremony and were then gifted to the wedding guests, thereby allowing them to take a blessed token of the wedding back to their homes.
The Black-Tie Reception
The evening was host to a formal wedding reception, back in the ballroom of the Park Hyatt, but of course, with a totally transformed setting that distinguished itself from that of the previous evening. The reception was themed on the western culture- black-ties, suits and a formal sit-down dinner.The theme livened up to the expectations of everyone by keeping the visuals elegant with clean whites, a backdrop for the couple, and a highlight only through elegant chandeliers. The most exotic of all flowers were used in the elaborate centrepieces that comprised of white and pink flowers. A pristine cherry blossom tree enhanced one corner of the venue, and accounted for the perfect backdrop for pictures of the guests.
The Honeymoon Brunch
The third day played host to the Honeymoon Brunch, where the couple and their families got to see off their guests in style. The Park Grill, an uber chic restaurant with live cooking counters and grills, was synonymous with anappropriate relaxed setting, allowing the guests to focus on the great food and also bid final good-byes.
The décor, this time only to enhance the already busy setting of the Park Grill, brought in the jolly essence of beach and out-door settings into the restaurant. Sand-filled jars, and vases adorned with shells, provided a perfect reminder of a weekend well spent on the heavenly shores of the picturesque Saadiyaat Island!
All photographs shown in this story were taken by Photo Pundit.
The Floral Touch UAE (an FNP division) provided décor and creative solutions for a London-based couple's wedding at the beautiful Park Hyatt on the Saadiyat Island.
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