Nandini & Vishnu - A Garden City Hotel Fairytale

Nandini and Vishnu’s love story began the way many modern romances do with a Bumble match but what unfolded was anything but ordinary. At the time, Vishnu was living in California and visiting New York when he matched with Nandini, only to realise she was someone he had unknowingly known for years.

A Modern Fairytale Rooted in Fate, Family and Fun

She was the girl he remembered from family gatherings growing up, a familiar face fate had patiently kept in orbit. Their first date at The Garden City Hotel set the tone for what followed: effortless connection, long summer walks, spontaneous weekends in Montauk and a bond strong enough for Vishnu to pack up his life on the West Coast and start anew on Long Island. Within six months, they were engaged. Two years later, they stood surrounded by the people they love, ready to begin married life together.

A Love for Travel, Adventure and Shared Experiences

At the heart of Nandini and Vishnu’s relationship is a shared love of exploration. Together, they’ve travelled extensively from the European coastline to Southeast Asia, the Maldives and Bora Bora collecting memories, cultures and stories along the way. That same sense of curiosity and joy infused their wedding celebration, which felt less like a single event and more like an immersive experience designed to delight at every turn.

A Ballroom Transformed Into a Dreamscape

Held at the Garden City Hotel a place deeply woven into their love story the wedding was a visual celebration of everything Nandini and Vishnu adore. The ballroom was transformed into a modern fairytale garden, overflowing with fresh trees, thousands of roses and a palette inspired by Palm Beach pastels and Barbiecore glamour. Pink and green hues appeared throughout the space, unapologetically playful yet beautifully refined, creating an atmosphere that felt both whimsical and luxurious.

A Celebration of Culture, Creativity and Personality

The day seamlessly wove together Nandini’s North Indian heritage with the couple’s love for island life, art and performance. Guests were treated to tropical cocktails, live global food stations and an extravagant 30-dessert spread that encouraged mingling and indulgence. Thoughtful personalised touches elevated the experience monogrammed coconuts with pink straws, custom dandiya pouches in vibrant pink paired with green sticks, and bespoke details that reflected the couple’s shared aesthetic.

Art, Performance and Unexpected Magic

With Nandini being a yoga teacher, movement and artistry played a meaningful role in the celebration. Phoenix Entertainment mesmerised guests with a live acrobatic performance inside a six-foot bubble a moment that felt both ethereal and unforgettable. A live illustrator sketched guests throughout the evening, offering a personalised keepsake that doubled as art and memory. With close to 30 carefully curated vendors, every element felt intentional, layered and designed to surprise.

Sentiment, Style and a Storybook Ending

The Garden City Hotel was the natural choice for the celebration. It’s where Nandini and Vishnu had their first date, where Vishnu proposed, and now, where they exchanged vows. Just minutes from their home, it’s also where they love to spend summer evenings together making it as practical as it is sentimental. As the night drew to a close, the couple made a sparkler-lit exit before departing in a vintage Rolls Royce, with their beloved dog Baby making a special appearance in custom outfits earlier in the evening.

It was a wedding that felt deeply personal, joyfully indulgent and entirely true to who they are a modern fairytale brought to life through colour, culture, creativity and love.