Karishma’s Proposal at The Leela Palace, Udaipur
Udaipur really is ~that~ romantic destination in India. I’m talking about stunning palaces reflected in serene lakes and a rich tapestry of culture that sets the perfect stage for a night to remember. There’s nowhere more magical to start your journey to marriage than here. So picture this: in love and surrounded by the timeless beauty of Udaipur’s architecture, as the sun sets casting a golden glow over the city. With every corner holding a story of love and royalty, Udaipur echos with promises of forever, making it an iconic destination for a proposal that’s gonna get a “hell yeah ima marry you”.
The Leela Palace, Udaipur
This is where luxury gets real. Arriving by boat across Lake Pichola, you’ll get a view of this majestic palace hotel sparkling with traditional Indian charm but with all the modern amenities inside. Welcome to your very own fairytale!
The rooms and suites are all about handcrafted details, like silver figurines and local artwork, overlooking the tranquil lake – pure romance central. Udaipur itself is like the Bollywood setting of your dreams, known as one of India’s hottest spots to pop the question. Kirtan getting down on one knee to pop the question to Karishma-the setting couldn’t have been more perfect. Swoon-worthy, right? But it’s not just about the looks. This palace pampers you like nobody’s business – think posh spa treatments, divine swimming pools, and world-class dining – all with that signature Indian hospitality. I’d say this couple’s proposal spot was very on brand <3
Thinking that they were gonna just take a couple photos around the hotel, Karishma got dolled up in the gorgeous Alice and Olivia dress paired with Mach and Mach heels. I’m obssesed. The heavily embroidered dress is a major shoutout to the handiwork of the craftsman skills in Udaipur. *Chef’s Kiss*.
Like a true organized queen, I asked if she knew the proposal was gonna happen and she was like “TOTALLY”. No wonder this proposal hits so hard. She knew they were going to be together from the jump. and Kirtan did too. This must have been in the works for sometime because the execution was seamless!
the story
A boy from DC and a girl from Portland. He’d fly across the country to see her! Ladies, if he wanted to, HE WOULD. Periodddt.
Karishma and Kirtan knew each other for less than a year before they got engaged, so I was one of her girls who was like, “Um, are you for sure, for real?” She filled me in that he’d been vetted well—like by the entire Patel fam. I was like, “OK, bet. That’s like 50+ verifications.” Also, their past dates, one including a helicopter ride, had made it clear that they were eventually headed down the aisle. But a girl’s gotta keep tabs on her friends, okay? After this proposal, I had absolutely no doubt that Kirtan was going to treat Karishma like the queen she is.
The staff goes hard for you to create a memorable experience for a proposal at The Leela Palace Udaipur. Describing their evening at the Leela, Karishma highlights, “The walkway to our seating area was gorgeously lit, with candles lining the path, leading us to our table overlooking the serene lake. The table itself was beautifully set, adorned with flower petals and candles. The hotel had even arranged for musicians to serenade us from water platforms, filling the air with lovely classical music as he walked me over to our table. The Leela was such a beautiful setting, and Kirtan couldn’t have planned better—it was so unreal. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for our proposal.”
🥹 Honestly, what more could a girl dream of?
planning the proposal
Major props to Kirtan. Keeping up with a boujee bi$h isn’t for everybody but he makes it look stunning.
things to think about before getting that ring 💍
1. Discuss your desired future and be authentic about it:
Before the proposal, have open conversations about marriage, including thoughts on long-term commitments and shared goals. Feel comfortable being yourselves, without feeling the need to change for the relationship.
2. Financial Transparency:
Be transparent about finances-don’t ball out early on and give them the wrong impression if you can’t sustain it. Share your spending habits and debt probs; it’s going to be shared eventually.
3. Effective Communication:
Maintain healthy communication, including understanding each other’s needs and resolving conflicts maturely. Communication styles can’t be a red flag early on or it’s not going to last.
4. Approval of Friends and Family:
Take into account the opinions of your close family and friends ones who witness your relationship dynamics. Their families couldn’t be more in love with these two and that definitely comes in clutch when you need family support.
5. Inseparability:
When you know- you know. They couldn’t imagine future without each other from the jump so a proposal was clearly going to happen.
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