JW MARRIOTT HOTEL PUNE PRESENTS SHAADI BY MARRIOTT

A Special Wedding Collection unveiled by Celebrated Couturiers Shantanu & Nikhil

19^th November, 2018: This wedding season assisted by the bespoke ‘Shaadi by Marriott’ concept, JW Marriott Hotel Pune proudly announced its association with India’s celebrated couturiers – Shantanu & Nikhil. The ace designers let their magic unfold as a breathtaking wedding collection especially curated and themed on the concept of ‘Shaadi by Marriott’ was magnificently unveiled. This unique collection embodies the spirit of crafted luxury with anti-trend connotations that promises to make every millennial bride & groom feel pampered and indulged like never before.

General Manager Mr. Vineet Mishra said, “It is a great honour to associate with leading ace designers, Shantanu & Nikhil for ‘Shaadi by Marriott’. Through this, we have the opportunity to showcase our property as the choicest venue and weddings at JW Marriott Hotel Pune are an unmatched blend of simplicity and elegance. From a warm engagement to a sassy bachelorette at Miami, a sundowner at Paasha, traditional pheras to a classy reception in the grand ballroom; we make room for all kinds of ceremonies and rituals.”

The ‘Shaadi by Marriott’ initiative commits to meeting all the essential parameters, and seamlessly delivers a surreal wedding experience. Attention to every detail enables a smooth and memorable start to each function and ceremony of a marriage. JW Marriott Hotel Pune is an idyllic wedding destination and provides guests with an unsurpassed 40,000 square feet events space to host their dream wedding. With the help of in-house wedding specialists, a couple is offered unique, luxurious and customized weddings crafted by ‘Shaadi by Marriott’, thus exceeding their every expectation. The ‘Sabha’ hall which has a capacity of 2000 persons, is a premium venue exuding grandeur and majestic intricate details that make JW Marriott Hotel Pune a picture perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding. JW Marriott Hotel Pune goes a mile further with The Wedding Studio - a bespoke offering which helps plan the ultimate dream day while ensuring a flawless execution of all ceremonies. Having set a benchmark in the fashion realm for two decades Shantanu & Nikhil are set to take you on a mystic journey through the ‘Passage to India’, invigorating the transcendental heritage of India to their couture. The collection is delicately embellished with unique anti-trend elements imbibed intricately into their spectacular creations for the modern bride. The bedazzling fashion show featured distinguished celebrities from the industry and renowned celebrity, Dia Mirza, gracefully lit the ramp in an exquisite emerald gown as the showstopper for the evening.

The designer duo shared, “Shaadi by Marriott is a beautiful concept by Marriott International Inc. and we are elated to present our Anti-Trend Ceremonial Couture at a location as well curated as JW Marriott Hotel Pune. This Shantanu & Nikhil collection has connotations of minimalistic grandeur which is dramatised by edgy representations of the Modern Indian Bridal Attire. Since we are showcasing in Pune after a while especially through our Ceremonial Couture Collection, it is appropriately set at the JW Marriott Hotel Pune with its warm hospitality, exemplary service and exquisite curation. Shaadi by Marriott X Shantanu & Nikhil is a marriage of celebrations and contemporary Indian values.”

“I’ve always loved representing Shantanu & Nikhil, coincidentally I had worn the designer duo’s creation for my wedding reception. Walking for them in association with JW Marriott Hotel Pune for Shaadi by Marriott brings back beautiful memories of my special day! I think Shaadi by Marriott X Shantanu & Nikhil is a beautiful collaboration that brings out the non-conventional celebratory values of Indian weddings. This collection of Shantanu & Nikhil is represented by glamour, fluid drapes and something so unconventional from their Couture representations in the past. The collection is refreshing and for me it stands for the young millennial Indian bride of today,” shared the showstopper, Dia Mirza.

Taking forward the extravagance of the show, JW Marriott Hotel Pune also curated a dazzling pre-fabricated set-up which included handcrafted food by the specialty chef along with innovative concoctions by the mixologist and bartenders. The finest wedding décor also showcased the hotel as the absolute dream location for weddings!

The combined might of ‘Shaadi by Marriott’ with JW Marriott Hotel Pune, takes care of end-to-end needs in planning a magnificent wedding, and promises and array of  delightful surprises along your entire journey of matrimony and blissful togetherness. To carry memories that last for a lifetime and beyond, JW Marriott Hotel Pune is your best choice for a spectacular wedding.

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About Shantanu & Nikhil: As a brand, we, Shantanu & Nikhil, has always reiterated the vison of belonging to something that is bigger than oneself and it is the underlying spirit that symbolizes progressivism and distinctiveness. We do not wish to preach or dictate, we believe that the clothes create the dialogue. It is a brand for strong men & women who represent a mentality of fighting for what they believe in, a sentiment which is relevant to both India and the world. We believe in nostalgically re-inventing Indian history through the art of the cloth by constantly breaking the myriad stereotypical notions of tradition & fashion and instead breeding a new minimalistic culture of refined and progressive design depicting gender equality and cross-cultural expression, what emerges is the powerful, the strong, the fearless & the determined woman. Our silhouettes and colors do not represent the India of yore, or the India of the Raj but a take from the decadent past, to write the future. Dramatic and heroic re-appropriation of male presence through female form always takes center stage in our design philosophy -feminine/masculine, hard/soft, defend/protect is the brand direction for Shantanu & Nikhil.