When I envisioned Here Comes The Bride, I knew it had to be more than just a retreat. It had to be a pause button for brides—an intentional space to step away from the wedding chaos, reset, and connect with themselves and with each other.

Our recent Alibaug Reset was just that. A day crafted with care, intimacy, and heart.

We began with a lighthearted ice-breaker, setting the tone for openness and playfulness. Brides from different walks of life, many meeting for the first time, slowly began to drop their guards and ease into the experience.

From there, we moved into a DIY vision board manifestation workshop—a creative moment of reflection where brides visualized not just their wedding day, but the life they are stepping into. With scissors, colors, textures, and words, they crafted boards that became personal anchors of intention and manifestation.

A beautifully styled soulful grazing table gave us time to pause, nourish, and savor. Food, after all, has its own way of bringing people together. Conversations sparked, laughter flowed, and the table became as much about communion as it was about flavor.

The highlight of the afternoon was an intimacy masterclass with Aili Seghetti, where we created a safe, non-judgmental space for brides to open up about one of the least spoken truths in relationships: intimacy. It was powerful to witness women share their vulnerabilities, their questions, and their truths—realizing they were not alone in their journeys. The room held both silence and release, but above all, it held trust.

We closed the day with a heartful circle of reflection, gathering all the energy, insights, and stories shared into one collective moment. There were smiles, there were tears, and most importantly, there was connection—both within and with each other.

The Alibaug Reset reminded me of why I started this journey. Because every bride deserves not just a beautiful wedding, but a gentle space to prepare for the life beyond it.

Here’s to many more resets, many more safe spaces, and many more brides walking into marriage not just styled and celebrated, but truly seen and supported.

— Ekta Shah

Founder, Here Comes The Bride