As destination weddings evolve from scale to storytelling, Athiva Hotels & Resorts introduces Vivaah by Athiva, a thoughtfully curated wedding experience centred on ease, personalisation and immersive celebration, anchored in our brand promise of joy, wellness, and sustainability.
Located just 90 minutes from Mumbai in the Western Ghats, their first property Athiva Resort and Spa Khandala offers a naturally dramatic setting from misty valley views to cascading waterfalls creating a backdrop that is both intimate and cinematic. With Vivaah by Athiva, the focus shifts from hosting weddings to crafting experiences that feel deeply personal and effortlessly executed.
The resort features 147 rooms and suites, allowing families and guests to stay together across celebrations, while over 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor venues including the Lotus Ballroom and landscaped lawns that enable everything from vibrant mehendi functions to elegant evening receptions.
Elevating the wedding experience further is Athiva’s culinary expertise. Guests can indulge in customised menus spanning global cuisines and traditional favourites, crafted to reflect the unique theme of each celebration. The resort also houses distinctive dining venues, including an all-day diner, an open-air Italian restaurant and a refined bar experience.
Beyond the celebrations, guests can engage with a range of wellness experiences, including a yoga, spa, pool, fitness centre and curated downtime spaces ensuring the wedding extends into a holistic, memorable stay.
“Weddings today are increasingly experience-led, with guests expecting celebrations that are seamless, personal, and thoughtfully curated. With Vivaah by Athiva, we bring together strong operational execution and an intuitive, guest-centric approach to ensure every moment feels effortless while remaining deeply memorable. We also recognize that every couple has a distinct vision for their special day. To deliver on this, we actively encourage complete hotel buyouts, supported by tailored benefits and incentives, enabling a more immersive and customized celebration experience. We are confident that Athiva Hotels & Resorts will be a preferred choice for many couples this wedding season,” Gaurav Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Chalet Hotels Limited.
At its core, Vivaah by Athiva is designed to simplify complexity of planning weddings with a dedicated team managing every detail, from logistics and décor to guest journeys allowing families to focus on what truly matters: the celebration itself.
The inaugural of Vivaah by Athiva unfolded as an enchanting journey into the art of the perfect wedding – a celebration where every detail was thoughtfully imagined and beautifully brought to life.
The experience mirrored the poetry of a real wedding, beginning with a radiant Haldi ceremony set against the sunlit charm of the Lotus Lawn, flowing seamlessly into a magical sundowner that captured the warmth of togetherness. As twilight deepened, ‘Runway Reverie’ by Enrobe by Varsha painted a vision of elegance and aspiration, where fashion met fantasy.
The evening rose to its most breathtaking moment with a Varmala ceremony set against the awe-inspiring Western Ghats – a scene that felt almost surreal in its beauty and emotion. The night then blossomed into a vibrant, joy-filled Sangeet, echoing with music, laughter and celebration.
Together, the experience was not just an event, but a dream delicately woven – a true testament to Vivaah by Athiva’s mastery in crafting weddings that are as heartfelt as they are unforgettable.
With this launch, Athiva continues to build its identity as a new-age lifestyle hospitality brand, where moments are not just hosted, but thoughtfully crafted.
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