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Rings & Roses

When Rosemary Ratnam, 71, returned from a stint in the gulf, she attended a wedding which left the hosts frazzled after a spell of rain. She thought of a way to take the whole stress of planning a wedding away from the family and thus, Rings & Roses, one of the city’s oldest wedding planners was born.

Catering to small and medium scale niche weddings, they provide end- to- end wedding services, often making the most impossible tasks happen. “Our USP lies in our vast experience in this industry ( over 19 years) and staying ahead of time,” says Anjali Ratnam, 30, the second generation in the business. “My mother opened a space for our props and The Bridal Boutique for apparel and accessory needs of Christian brides,” she adds.

Another venture under Rings & Roses is Bungalow 7. Nestled in the rain tree lined streets of Richards Park, Bungalow 7 is a Victorian era colonial bungalow in the midst of 10,000 sqft of outdoor garden space. The heritage building was carefully restored keeping the architecture in mind, and is nothing short of magical for pre- wedding ceremonies and small niche weddings. The front lawn becomes the main function area with a stage and the backyard doubles up as dining and pantry areas. You could choose to rent the whole bungalow or a part of it for smaller functions.

What more? You could opt for an entire package that includes minimal seating arrangements. The venue can house a crowd of 300 floating guests. Website ringsandroses. in Tel 9663824415 Price on request