When Sarthak Goel's helicopter touched down at Levantine Hill, cutting through the Yarra Valley sky to deliver him to his Baraat, it didn't just announce a groom's arrival, it set the tone for one of the most cinematic Indian weddings Melbourne has seen this season.
Tanvi Seth and Sarthak Goel's Melbourne wedding was four days in the making, spanning some of Melbourne's most coveted luxury venues, and culminating in a helicopter entrance that has quickly become the talk of the wedding season. But for everyone who was there, and for Cine Wedding Stories, who captured it all on film, the real story wasn't the scale. It was the love underneath it.
Four years before they said "I do," Tanvi and Sarthak were law students, building what started as friendship and slowly became something neither of them could ignore. In her vows, Tanvi described Sarthak as "serious and genuine" from the very beginning, someone who wears his heart on his sleeve and genuinely wants the best for everyone around him.
Sarthak's vows mirrored that same tenderness, calling Tanvi everything he'd ever wanted: kind, generous, smart, empathetic, and pure-hearted. He promised to support her, choose her, and yes, annoy her, for the rest of their lives.
It's the kind of love story that grounds even the grandest celebration, and it's exactly what Cine Wedding Stories chose to centre their film around.
Haldi
The celebrations opened with warmth, colour and joy, the Haldi setting an unmistakably festive tone for the days to follow, with vibrant decor by Bandhan Events.
Mehndi
Music, movement and intricate henna artistry defined the Mehndi, with dhol beats and guest henna creating an atmosphere as visually rich as it was joyful.
Sangeet At The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne
If the Haldi and Mehndi were the warm-up, the Sangeet was where the celebration shifted into full glamour mode. Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, the night brought together polished production by HPH Events and dramatic florals from Petal Smith. This was a night of performance, fashion and high-production energy that set the bar for everything still to come.
The Wedding & Reception At Levantine Hill
And then, the grand finale. Set against the rolling landscape of the Yarra Valley, the wedding day at Levantine Hill brought tradition, emotion and scale together in equal measure, anchored by personal vows, family blessings, and a formal declaration of marriage that carried real emotional weight.
But it was Sarthak's Baraat that stole the show. Arriving by helicopter, he made an entrance that instantly became one of the most talked-about groom arrivals of the season, a moment that was equal parts surprise, spectacle and pure joy, setting the tone for a reception filled with refined styling, lush florals and celebration late into the night.
What made this wedding resonate wasn't just the helicopter or the four-venue itinerary, it was how visibly loved Tanvi and Sarthak are by the people around them. One family speech described Sarthak as someone who gives more than he takes, to his family, his community, and everyone he meets. Another spoke of Tanvi as grounded, caring and deeply cherished, with her brother sharing that he always knew Sarthak would love his sister exactly the way she deserved.
For Cine Wedding Stories, the brief was never just to document four days of events, it was to preserve the feeling of them. The anticipation. The family pride. The vows. The laughter. The grandeur of a helicopter cutting across the Yarra Valley sky. And the quiet certainty between two people who always seemed to know they'd find their way to each other.
Tanvi and Sarthak's wedding is proof that true luxury isn't just about scale, it's about meaning. And in this case, the meaning was woven into every single moment.
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Vendor Team
Venue (Wedding & Reception): @levantinehill
Venue (Haldi, Mehndi &,Sangeet): @theritzcarltonmelbourne
Design & Production: @hphevents
Florals: @petal_smith_
Flower Garlands: @aumgarlands
Bridal Designer: @seemagujraldesign @matsyaworld
Groom Designer: @rohitbalofficial
DJ: @adi_wav
Styling: @kerrweddingsandevents
Special Effects: @the_hyper_group
Content Creator: @btsbyayma
Photography: @aroha.stories
Film: @cineweddingstories
Hair & Makeup: @shakizee
Bridal Henna: @riteshmehndi
Groom Turban: @turbanhelpmelbourne
Dholi: @sartajsinghdholi
Haldi Decor: @bandhanevents.aus
Cocktail Bar: @liquidinfusion
Catering: @the_grandsaffron
Canapé Catering: @thefoodiewok
Guest Henna: @hennaartistmelbourne
