🗓 Full day to explore Bangkok
Activities to plan. Ideas: Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Weekend Market (if open), street food tour, rooftop bar sunset, Thai massage, Chinatown, river cruise.
Morning
Activity TBD
📝 To plan
Afternoon
Activity TBD
📝 To plan
Evening
Dinner & nightlife TBD
📝 To plan
Day 2 summary: Full Bangkok exploration day. All activities to be planned.
Day 3 · Wednesday
22 April 2026 · Bangkok, Thailand
🌤 33°C Partly cloudy
🏨 Hotel TBD
TO BOOK
🗓 Second full day in Bangkok
Activities to plan. Ideas: Floating markets (Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa), Jim Thompson House, MBK Centre shopping, Lumphini Park, Khao San Road, cooking class.
Morning
Activity TBD
📝 To plan
Afternoon
Activity TBD
📝 To plan
Evening
Dinner TBD
Last night in Bangkok before heading to Hua Hin.
📝 To plan
Day 3 summary: Second Bangkok day. Pack tonight - checkout tomorrow for Hua Hin.
Day 4 · Thursday
23 April 2026 · Bangkok → Hua Hin, Thailand
☀️ 33°C Sunny
🏨 SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
BOOKED
💒 Sonali & Jay's Wedding Weekend
SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin · 23-27 April
Morning
Checkout Bangkok hotel
Pack up, check out, arrange transport to Hua Hin.
📝 Book transfer Bangkok → Hua Hin
Options: Private car (~3 hrs, ~2,500 THB), minivan, or train from Hua Lamphong. Private car recommended for comfort with luggage.
Free afternoon. Pool, spa, or walk along Hua Hin beach. Get settled before wedding festivities begin tomorrow.
Evening
Dinner - explore Hua Hin
Hua Hin Night Market or resort dining. Early night - big days ahead!
📝 Dinner plan
Day 4 summary: Travel day. Bangkok → Hua Hin (~3 hrs). Check into SO/ Sofitel. Settle in before wedding weekend.
Day 5 · Friday
24 April 2026 · Hua Hin, Thailand
☀️ 32°C Sunny
🏨 SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
BOOKED
🎨 Mehendi Masti
Sonali & Jay's Wedding · Day 1 of 4
Morning
Breakfast at SO/ Sofitel
Included with accommodation. Relax and get ready for the afternoon.
🍳 Included
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mehendi Masti 🎨
Sawadee Ka family and friends! Bridal Mehendi ceremony where the bride is beautifully adorned with henna. Relax with nibbles, drinks, and festive tunes. Ladies are welcome to get mehendi on their hands too - a sweet tradition filled with love.
👗 Pastels⚠️ Venue: at resort
Evening
Free evening
Dinner at resort or in Hua Hin town. Rest up for a big day tomorrow.
Day 5 summary: Mehendi afternoon (1-5 PM). Wear pastels. Relaxed start to wedding celebrations.
Day 6 · Saturday
25 April 2026 · Hua Hin, Thailand
🌤 32°C Warm
🏨 SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
BOOKED
💛 Haldi Hungama + Welcome Dinner
Sonali & Jay's Wedding · Day 2 of 4
Morning
Breakfast at SO/ Sofitel
🍳 Included
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Haldi Hungama 💛
Fun and games - all in yellow! Family and friends lovingly apply turmeric, sandalwood, and rosewater paste to the bride and groom. Tradition says this adds a natural bridal glow - but really, it's the happy chaos that makes it shine.
👗 All Yellow!⚠️ Venue TBC⚠️ Wear clothes you don't mind getting stained
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Break - get ready for dinner
Clean up after Haldi, rest, get dressed for the Welcome Dinner. Time to change into your most colourful outfit!
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Welcome Dinner 🌺
A vibrant dinner by the sea, inspired by tropical blooms, ocean breeze, and desi-island vibes. The evening will be filled with lively speeches, fun games, dancing, delicious food, and plenty of drinks. Let's toast to good times and great company!
👗 Candy Crush - brightest, most colourful outfit!⚠️ Venue TBC
Day 6 summary: Two events! Haldi (11 AM, yellow) + Welcome Dinner (6 PM, colourful). Big energy day.
Day 7 · Sunday
26 April 2026 · Hua Hin, Thailand
☀️ 32°C Sunny
🏨 SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
BOOKED
💍 The Wedding Day
Sonali & Jay · Bound by Tradition, Blessed by Love
Early
Breakfast at SO/ Sofitel
Early breakfast - ceremony starts at 8 AM. Get dressed and ready.
🍳 Included⚠️ Allow time to get dressed in formal attire
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Wedding Ceremony 💍
The beginning of their forever with the sacred rituals of a South Indian wedding. Rooted in centuries of culture, this ceremony honours timeless traditions, family blessings, and the union of two souls. Surrounded by loved ones, fragrant flowers, and the chanting of mantras, they will take their vows and begin the journey of marriage with love, devotion, and gratitude.
👗 Indian Formal⚠️ Please save RED for the bride⚠️ Venue TBC
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Break - rest & get glam
Lunch (likely provided at ceremony). Rest at room. Get ready for the reception - time to bring out the Bollywood glitz!
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Reception - The Finale 🎉
An evening of sparkle, music, and joy! Dazzling lights, vibrant performances, and a dance floor that will keep the celebrations going late into the night. A glamorous dinner party as we toast to this new chapter together.
👗 Bollywood Extravaganza - glitz & glam!⚠️ Venue TBC
Day 7 summary: THE BIG DAY. Ceremony (8 AM, Indian formal - no red) + Reception (6 PM, Bollywood glam). Two outfit changes.
Day 8 · Monday
27 April 2026 · Hua Hin → Vietnam
☀️ 33°C Sunny
🏨 SO/ Sofitel checkout · Vietnam TBD
TO BOOK
Morning
Breakfast at SO/ Sofitel
Last breakfast at the resort. Enjoy it!
🍳 Included
11:00 AM
Pool Hangs 🏊
Tropic like it's hot! Post-wedding pool recovery with the crew.
Afternoon
Checkout SO/ Sofitel
Pack up and head to airport for Vietnam.
📝 Book flights to Vietnam📝 Book transfer to airport
TBD
Fly to Vietnam ✈️
Flight details to be booked. Likely from Bangkok (may need to get back to BKK from Hua Hin first) or potentially from a closer airport.
📝 Book flights📝 Decide which city in Vietnam first
Day 8 summary: Morning pool recovery, afternoon checkout, fly to Vietnam. All flights TBD.
Days 9-16 · Vietnam
28 April - 5 May 2026
🇻🇳 Vietnam - 9 days to plan!
Flights, accommodation, and activities all to be booked. Popular route options: Ho Chi Minh City → Hoi An → Ha Long Bay, or focus on 1-2 cities for a more relaxed trip.
Tue 28 Apr
Day 9 · TBD
Wed 29 Apr
Day 10 · TBD
Thu 30 Apr
Day 11 · TBD
Fri 1 May
Day 12 · TBD
Sat 2 May
Day 13 · TBD
Sun 3 May
Day 14 · TBD
Mon 4 May
Day 15 · TBD
Tue 5 May
Day 16 · Last night
Day 17 · Wednesday
6 May 2026 · Vietnam → Home
TBD
Nicky flies Vietnam → Perth ✈️
End of trip for Nicky. Flight details to be booked.
📝 Book flight
TBD
Hemanth flies Vietnam → Sydney ✈️
Hemanth heads to Sydney for a few days before continuing to Hyderabad.
📝 Book flight
Day 17 summary: Farewell day. Nicky → Perth, Hemanth → Sydney. All flights TBD.
Day 21 · Sunday
10 May 2026 · Sydney → Hyderabad
TBD
Hemanth flies Sydney → Hyderabad ✈️
Back to base. Flight details to be booked.
📝 Book flight
Day 21 summary: Hemanth returns to Hyderabad. Trip complete!