Munzil Chhachhi and Teenu Bassi first connected on social media, though the verdict is still out on who liked whose photo first! Just days later, the pair met in person when Munzil invited Teenu to a family barbecue, and it was an instant love connection. Three years later, while they were both studying abroad (Munzil completing a Master’s at Cambridge, Teenu at medical school in Ireland), they met up for a weekend together in London, England. On a gloomy, rainy day, Teenu suggested a walk in the park, leaving Munzil dragging her feet through the city until they reached their destination: tourist-flooded Buckingham Palace. The perfect moment happened when the rain stopped, the tourists cleared, the sun shined, and Teenu got down on one knee to propose next to Canada Gate — an ode to their families and home.
CountDown Eventsprovided event planning and design services for all of the wedding celebrations held in Vancouver, BC. These included a whimsical bridal shower for Munzil, a backyard Sangeet, the wedding ceremony at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and the wedding reception at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
The Bridal Shower
Munzil’s favorite color is lavender, so CountDown Eventsdesigned the bridal shower in her favorite color with blue and blush accents. Whimsical florals were provided by The Flower Factory, including individual bouquets for every guest. Pink sweets, light bites, pastel-hued cocktails, and cakes topped with sparklers were served.
A tented ceremony and catered cocktail reception were held on VanDusen Botanical Gardens’ Great Lawn. Modern white floral arrangements with pale lavender and Pampas grass accents enhanced the soft, romantic feel of the garden tent and natural scenery. Crystal chandeliers installed above the aisle brought the glam factor.
Munzil wore several looks throughout the wedding and reception, including designs by Anita Dongre, Rimple & Harpreet, Mrinalini Chandra, and Manish Malhotra. Teenu wore Rohit Bal for the wedding ceremony and a suit by Zegna for the reception.
The reception was inspired by two words: “modern” and “contemporary.”Thousands of red roses were used to create a bold design.