Malaika
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Rishabh

29 & 30 January 2027

Prainha Resort By The Sea · Goa, India

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From Bangalore to Melbourne

Malaika and Rishabh

It all started with a glance.

On an ordinary day in Bangalore, our eyes met across a college balcony. It was brief, almost fleeting, but enough to stir something in both of us that neither of us could quite explain. Slowly, that quiet curiosity blossomed into something steady and beautiful, like an invisible thread gently pulling us closer, one small moment at a time.

But love, as we would come to learn, asks for patience too. Melbourne came calling for Rish first, taking him across the world while Mals stayed behind in Bangalore. For four years, we loved each other across time zones, through late-night calls, missed celebrations, and the kind of longing that quietly reminds you just how much someone means to you. It wasn't always easy, but it was always worth it, because every single day, we chose each other anyway.

And then, finally, Mals made her way to Melbourne too.

Suddenly, the city that had once felt like the thing keeping us apart became the place where our forever began. Now, we are building a home together in the very place that once held only one of us, filling it with all the love that somehow survived the distance and grew even stronger because of it.

We truly believe that what is meant for you will always find its way to you. And we are so glad it found its way to us.

Wedding Events

Day One, 29 January

Welcome & Sangeet

4:30 pm
Welcome High TeaGuests arrive for afternoon tea and a relaxed welcome.
5:30 pm
SangeetMusic, dancing and celebration with family and friends.

Day Two, 30 January

Wedding Day

Morning
BreakfastBreakfast at the accommodation.
11:00 am
Church Wedding MassOur Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Panaji.
1:00 pm
Wedding LunchLunch together back at the resort.
5:30 pm
Sundowner ReceptionNuptials followed by an evening celebration by the sea.

Stay & Travel

Stay

Your accommodation

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  • 2 nights accommodation (29–31 January)
  • Rooms at Prainha Resort & Bloom Hotel, Dona Paula
  • Breakfast included each morning

Food & Drinks

All taken care of

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  • High Tea Welcome
  • Dinner & Drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner & Drinks
  • Breakfast before departure

Transport

We'll get you there

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  • Transport to church ceremony
  • Shuttles between Bloom Hotel and Prainha
  • All events held at Prainha Resort

As Prainha has limited rooms, guests will be accommodated between Prainha Resort and Bloom Hotel, Dona Paula, which are approximately 600 metres apart. Flights to Goa, airport transfers and additional nights outside the wedding dates will need to be arranged independently.

Nearest Airport

Goa International Airport (Dabolim)

About 20 minutes from the resort

Weather

Warm and sunny

January temperatures typically range from 26–32°C

Venue

Prainha Resort By The Sea

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Wedding Ceremony

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji

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FAQ

High Tea and Sangeet Indian or ethnic wear

Church Wedding Formal attire

Sundowner Reception Formal evening wear

Most international guests will require a tourist visa for India. Australian passport holders can apply online for an e-visa.

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. As we will be travelling back to Australia shortly after the celebrations, we kindly request no large physical gifts. If you would like to contribute something, we will be setting up a small honeymoon fund.

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Thank you, we can't wait to celebrate with you.