Alpine Winter Wedding at Säntis – the Hotel (Schwägalp, Switzerland) — Serina & Sal
Serina & Sal celebrated a chic Swiss Alps winter wedding on December 28, 2024: a fondue welcome dinner, a gondola ascent to a mountaintop Christian ceremony enriched with Indian traditions (Manthrakodi, Thali), and a candlelit reception at Säntis – the Hotel. Modern alpine design in white and soft pink with evergreen accents set the tone for an intimate, elegant evening—heartfelt speeches, Bollywood-ready dancing, and fireside nightcaps. As seen in Condé Nast Traveler.
HIGHLIGHTS
Destination ease: Schwägalp’s panoramic peaks and quick access from Zürich; guests rode the gondola to the ceremony.
Design & florals by GAEA DESIGN: soft draping, white-and-blush florals, deep-green tablescapes—cozy, intimate, refined.
Fusion traditions: personalized Christian service incorporating Manthrakodi and Thali rituals.
FASHION & DETAILS
A cozy Swiss-fondue welcome set a communal mood for 78 guests. The reception leaned into candlelight, natural textures, and alpine-inspired details. The night crescendoed with music and a packed dance floor.
Planning, Production, Design, Florals & Stationery: GAEA DESIGN — IG: @gaeadesignevents
Location: Säntis – the Hotel / Säntisbahn — IG: @saentisbahn
Hair & Make-Up: Sinem Yavsaner — IG: @sinemyavsaner
Music & Light: Bravo Wedding Music — IG: @bravo_wedding_music
Lighting: I Light You — IG: @ilightyou
Saxophonist: Antonio Sax Events — IG: @antoniosaxevents
Photography: Ana Kete Photo — IG: @anaketephoto
Videography: Fragments Collection — IG: @fragmentscollection
Cake: Pandemiel — IG: @pandemiel.ch
Rentals: Options — IG: @options_ch
Ambiance: Blasto Ambiance — IG: @blasto_ambiance
Candles: Ester & Erik via Carpe Home — IG: @carpe_home
Henna: Prerna Henna Art — IG: @prernahennaart