Welcome to Sri Lanka!

Ceremony

Reception

Wedding Ceremony

An Evening of Glamour & Spices

Our Wedding

WEDDING EVENTS

Welcome to Sri Lanka!Sunday, February 1, 7:00 pmWelcome cocktail followed by dinner &amp; dancingDress Code: Cocktail Botanical (details on Dress Codes tab) Wedding CeremonyMonday, February 2, 11:00 amCeremony followed by celebratory lunchDress Code: Indian Formal (details on Dress Codes tab) An Evening of Glamour &amp; SpicesMonday, February 2, 7:30 pmGala dinner followed by dancingDress Code: Black Tie (details on Dress Codes tab)

FOR MOMENTS IN BETWEEN

Ziggy’s Bar Cart:For teas, coffees, drinks &amp; good musicLocation: Terrace of lobby loungeHours: Sun 2:30 - 7 pm, Mon 3:30 - 7 pm Chelsea’s Salon:For hair or sari draping servicesLocation: Departure HallHours: Sun 4 - 7 pm, Mon 8 - 11 am &amp; 3:30 - 7:30 pmContact the helpdesk to book an appointment Jazz’s Karaoke Corner:To belt out your favourite tunesLocation: The LinkHours: Sun 10 pm - 1 am, Mon 10pm - 1 am

Itinerary

Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Bentota Beach

Designed in 1967 by the legendary Geoffrey Bawa, this property represents his iconic tropical modernism, blending modern design with open, flowing spaces and lush greenery. The stunning architecture of the hotel is adorned by art from leading Sri Lankan artists. It feels timeless to us, and truly felt like "it." We hope you'll love it as much as we do! Read more about the property here!<a href="https://www.cntraveller.in/story/a-fresh-blast-from-the-past-at-geoffrey-bawas-cinnamon-bentota-beach-sri-lanka/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cntraveller.in/story/a-fresh-blast-from-the-past-at-geoffrey-bawas-cinnamon-bentota-beach-sri-lanka/</a>

What are visa requirements for Sri Lanka?Indian citizens are granted visa‑free entry for up to 30 days. Outside that pilot period, Indian travelers must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). UK Citizens must apply for an Sri Lanka e‑Visa / ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online ahead of your trip. Processing is usually quick, you may get approval within 24 hours. You can also obtain a visa on arrival, though this may involve higher fees or delays. US Citizens are eligible to apply for an e‑Visa / ETA. The usual tourist ETA allows 30 days stay. Passport must also have at least 6 months validity beyond your arrival for all cases above.

Location

Breakfast: 7:30 am - 10:30 am at the RestaurantLunch: 12 pm - 2:30 pm at the Restaurant (1st of Feb only)Pool Hours: 7 am - 6 pmCheck-out: Tuesday, 12 noonWedding Concierge: +94 777 816 452 Complimentary Laundry Service:Steam pressing only, up to 3 garments per guestPick-up Timings:1st Feb: 11 am - 12 pm | 2 pm - 3 pm |6 pm - 7 pm2nd Feb: 10 am - 11 am | 3:30 pmGarments given between 11am and 2pm will bereturned by evening, garments given after6:30pm on the 1st of Feb will be returned thenext day Ziggy’s Bar Cart:For teas, coffees, drinks &amp; good musicLocation: Terrace of lobby loungeHours: Sun 2:30 - 7 pm, Mon 3:30 - 7 pm Chelsea’s Salon:For hair or sari draping servicesLocation: Departure HallHours: Sun 4 - 7 pm, Mon 8 - 11 am &amp; 3:30 - 7:30 pmContact the helpdesk to book an appointment Jazz’s Karaoke Corner:To belt out your favourite tunesLocation: The LinkHours: Sun 10 pm - 1 am, Mon 10pm - 1 am

Guest Info

Addressing the Elephant in the Room

Kunal’s dad, Deepak, was very excited about Kunal and Radhika getting married. He spent a lot of time with Radhika and played a big role in helping Kunal plan the engagement (for those who know Kunal well, left to his devices the engagement would have been at Café Istanbul). So when we started planning the wedding, we wanted to make sure that he was a major part of the wedding (this is a happy message so no sad “awws”, only happy “awws”). Naming a drink or a section of the hotel after him just wouldn’t do justice to his memory. Deepak loved elephants, and always looked for ways to support their welfare. He found them peaceful, majestic creatures and it upset him that they were harmed for ivory, encroachment, sport and entertainment. To commemorate him we decided that instead of giving our guests a return gift, we would make a donation on behalf of each guest to the welfare of elephants.

We tied up with The <a href="https://www.corbettfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Corbett Foundation</a> and <a href="https://sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sanctuary Nature Foundation</a> to set up a special programme in Deepak's memory where the funds will be used to safeguard the elephants of Bandhavgarh through a coexistence initiative. While we celebrate, know that because of YOU, 50-60 elephants in Bandhavgarh will roam freer, 500+ households will be protected and 1000+ children will be educated with respect to elephants. The Bandhavgarh community will celebrate with us.

Why Bandhavgarh?

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has in recent years become an important habitat for the Asian elephant. Madhya Pradesh did not have a resident elephant population for over a century, until 2018. These elephants defied expectations and adapted successfully to their new surroundings. Today, they are permanent residents of Bandhavgarh. However, with expanding agriculture, fragmented movement corridors, and easy access to crops and water sources, elephants are venturing closer to human settlements, leading to heightened human-elephant interactions. As a result, incidents of negative human-elephant interactions have increased, often leading to crop damage, property loss, and occasional loss of human life. Such incidents can provoke retaliatory actions against elephants, threatening their safety and undermining conservation efforts.

Our Impact

Our initiative with The Corbett Foundation will promote peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants through a community-based awareness programme focused on education, mitigation, and tolerance-building. Creation of a special book to educate childrenTo achieve long-term change in Bandhavgarh it is imperative that children are educated about elephants from a young age to mitigate the risk of conflict. To this end we are developing a special illustrated story and activity book about elephants in Central India developed in consultation with wildlife biologists and artists to educate children about elephants in Central India. The book will use storytelling and activities to explain: the elephant diet, movement and behaviour, reasons for their presence near human settlements, the importance of elephants as ecosystem engineers, the do’s and don’ts during elephant encounters, and engaging activities designed to deepen understanding. School outreachTo instill early understanding and compassion for elephants, the project will reach out to schools in eight selected villages. The schools will receive copies of the book and information posters will be developed for school and community display. These are the villages / schools we will target:

Awareness and education CampaignWe will conduct a series of interactive awareness sessions in identified villages located around the Son River, covering Panpatha (buffer and core), Pataur, Manpur, and Khitauli Ranges. These sessions will be organised in collaboration with the Forest Department and Village Eco-Development Committees (EDCs). Community engagement and conflict mitigationTo support mitigation of conflict on the ground, the donations will enable distribution of 100 high-beam torches among the eight target villages through EDCs. These torches will serve as a non-invasive deterrent tool during night elephant visits and help reduce property damage and panic. We will also conduct community awareness sessions which will focus on practical strategies to reduce negative interactions. The sessions will demonstrate safe ways to respond to elephant presence, emphasise tolerance and avoidance behaviour and discuss the ecological role of elephants and the long-term benefits of coexistence. Feedback and learningDuring awareness sessions, surveys and discussions will be held with residents to explore common patterns of elephant movement, local coping strategies and potential mitigation measures for future interventions.

Elephants

We invite you to stay with us at Cinnamon Bentota Beach on the nights of February 1st and 2nd. No need to book!

Accommodation

EVENT 1: WELCOME TO SRI LANKA!Sunday, February 1 Dress Code: Cocktail Botanical Women: Cocktail attire in botanical colours or patterns to match the lush landscape of Sri Lanka. Don't forget your dancing shoes! Men: Jackets and trousers. Tie not required.

﻿EVENT 2: WEDDING CEREMONYMonday, February 2 Dress Code: Indian Formal Women: Indian wear. Light sarees and lehengas encouraged as it will be sunny. Men: Suits, sherwanis, bandis etc.

﻿EVENT 3: AN EVENING OF GLAMOUR &amp; SPICESMonday, February 2 Dress Code: Black Tie Women: Old school Hollywood glamour. Sequins encouraged. Men: Tuxedo or dark bandhgala

Dress Codes

For those of you who are excited to explore Sri Lanka before &amp; after the wedding, we have pulled together a list of our favourite properties to stay at as well as places to see &amp; dine at, along with special rates wherever we could provide them.

🍽️ Places to Dine in Colombo <a href="https://www.paradiseroadhotels.com/tintagel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paradise Road Tintagel</a> -&nbsp;A dreamy colonial mansion that’s now a boutique hotel and restaurant. Think candlelit courtyards, old-world charm, and the perfect date night<a href="https://www.paradiseroad.lk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paradise Road The Gallery Café</a> - Geoffrey Bawa’s old office which is now part restaurant, part gallery, part boutique. The perfect way to spend an afternoon.<a href="https://www.ministryofcrab.com/colombo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ministry of Crab</a> - Colombo’s very own Trishna. Let the battle of the butter garlic crabs continue 🦀<a href="https://share.google/wYMZ3hkFG48t4z2TP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thai Cuisine Boulevard</a> - A casual, fuss-free and feel-good Thai fix<a href="https://share.google/0UoICo1k5FkOcazSF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indian Summer</a> - Incase you’re homesick, Colombo’s best Indian comfort food.<a href="https://parkstreetmews.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Park Street Mews</a> - Cobblestones, cocktails, and the perfect dose of people-watching<a href="https://nihonbashi.lk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nihonbashi</a> - A slice of Tokyo in Colombo<a href="https://ginicolombo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gini</a> - Farm-to-table, fine-dining 🛍️ Places to Shop in Colombo﻿<a href="https://www.yamu.lk/area/dutch-hospital/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Dutch Hospital</a> - Think Kala Ghoda or Covent Garden - a beautiful historic city center with local boutiques and cafes<a href="https://barefootceylon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barefoot</a> - For the most colourful, &amp; happy handlooms and sustainable home-furnishings<a href="https://odel.lk/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ODEL</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.dillyandcarlo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dilly &amp; Carlo</a> - The Zara's of Sri Lanka with everyday staples and classics<a href="https://pr.lk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR Concept Store</a> -&nbsp;The most beautifully styled and curated store - fashion, books, accessories and objects<a href="https://thedesigncollectivestore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Design Collective</a> - A concept store with Sri Lanka's freshest, young designers all under one roof<a href="https://www.paradiseroad.lk/shops/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paradise Road</a> - Monochrome homeware heaven! 🌿 Things to See &amp; Do (Bentota / Galle Area) <a href="https://geoffreybawa.com/lunuganga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lunuganga</a> - Geoffrey Bawa’s own home and labour of love, a living masterclass in tropical modernism. Bonus points if you stay for the Sri Lankan thali lunch!<a href="https://share.google/inbP9MkLkuk7iwsUi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden</a> - Quirky, lush, and whimsical - art, sculpture, and jungle all rolled into one.<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/FfqCW78scDGEiSER6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wijaya Beach</a> - Swimming with the sea-turtles, and a side of wood-fired pizza.<a href="https://www.whale-watching-mirissa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whale watching in Mirissa</a>- Sri Lanka is known as one the best hubs for blue whale sightings, particularly between December and April, head there for the rare opportunity to see these creatures in their natural habitat 🏏 The 2026 Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled to start on February 7th (the real reason Kunal chose to be married in Sri Lanka). Stay tuned for tickets! 🏨 HotelsTo receive special rates or added benefits at the hotels below, please reach out to haikuhospitality@gmail.com and mention you're attending our wedding. ColomboITC Ratnadipa ColomboShangri-La Colombo Galle (~2 hrs from Colombo)Amangalla Tangalle (~2 hr 50 min from Colombo)AmanwellaUga Prava TangalleAnantara Peace Haven Tangalle Weligama (~2 hr 30 min from Colombo)Cape Weligama Anuradhapura (~3 hr 50 min from Colombo)Uga Escapes Ulagalla Walawwa Resort Yala National Park (~1 hr 10 min from Anuradhapura)Uga Chena HutsWild Coast Tented Lodge Yala Kalutara (~1 hr 10 min from Colombo)Anantara Kalutara Resort Hatton (Tea Country) (~3 hr 40 min from Colombo)Uga Halloowella – NorwoodCeylon Tea Trails Bungalows

Sri Lanka Recommendations

Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. Our planning team will be reaching out to you via Whatsapp. We are so excited to celebrate with you!

﻿FAQs Do I need to book accommodation?We invite you to stay with us at Cinnamon Bentota Beach on the nights of February 1st and 2nd. No need to book! Will transportation be organized from Colombo airport?We have arranged for transportation to &amp; from Colombo airport. Our hospitality team will be in touch for travel details. What time is check-in? If I arrive before check-in, can I still get my room?Standard check-in time is usually 2pm. But, if you are arriving earlier, please inform our hospitality team and we can see if we can arrange the room earlier for you. Is there breakfast at the hotel?Cinnamon Bentota Beach serves a lovely breakfast daily from 7:30-10:30 am. This is included in your stay. I'd like to get my hair done. Can this be organized?For a blow dry, contact the helpdesk to book your appointment at Chelsea's Salon, located at the Departure Hall. Hours: Sun 4-7 pm, Mon 8-11 am &amp; 3:30-7:30 pm. I'm wearing a saree for the wedding ceremony. Will there be someone to help me with draping?For saree draping, contact the helpdesk to book your appointment at Chelsea's Salon, located at the Departure Hall. Hours: Sun 4-7 pm, Mon 8-11 am &amp; 3:30-7:30 pm. What are visa requirements for Sri Lanka?Indian citizens are granted visa‑free entry for up to 30 days. Outside that pilot period, Indian travelers must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). UK Citizens must apply for a Sri Lanka e‑Visa / ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online ahead of their trip. Processing is usually quick, you may get approval within 24 hours. You can also obtain a visa on arrival, though this may involve higher fees or delays. US Citizens are eligible to apply for an e‑Visa / ETA. The usual tourist ETA allows a 30-day stay. Passport must also have at least 6 months validity beyond your arrival for all cases above. I will be in Sri Lanka before or after the wedding dates. Where should I stay?For those of you who are excited to explore Sri Lanka before &amp; after the wedding, we have pulled together a list of our favourite properties to stay at &amp; places to see, along with special rates or benefits wherever we could provide them. Please check the Sri Lanka Recommendations tab. What should I pack?In February, temperatures will range from 23°C - 31°C. We've shared detailed dress codes on the Dress Codes tab. We recommend you pack light clothing and a swimsuit to enjoy the weather in between our events. Most of the events will be outdoors, so refrain from stilettos. Block heels and wedges are encouraged!

Radhika & Kunal

Radhika & Kunal

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