OUR STORY
Yohahn knew Dorothy was special the moment she walked into their university job induction, fashionably late, of course. It was their final year of university, and fate had placed them in the same workplace. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond their control (or so they like to believe), they were both "not invited back". However, if this was the price to meet each other, it was well worth it.
Despite their brief fundraising careers, they stayed connected through a shared love of music and cultural dancing—passions that still shape their lives today. After university, Dorothy moved to Spain while Yohahn ended up in the slightly less sunny Glasgow. A year later, they both landed in London, where they remained friends—oblivious to the fact that the person they had been searching for was right in front of them.
Then, in true rom-com fashion, everything clicked!
Their roles soon reversed, and it was now Yohahn who was always late—so often that Dorothy learned to bring her school marking along while waiting (true story). However, it was hard to mind when he arrived with that infectious energy and sweet smile. Then came COVID: long phone calls, virtual game nights and socially distanced picnics in the park. What a great start to any relationship!
Post-pandemic, travel was limited thanks to a mix of global restrictions and an Indian passport. As a result, their love story unfolded through romantic getaways to exotic destinations like... Bournemouth. However, they soon realized that it didn’t matter where they were, as long as they were together.
Fast forward to Christmas, a year later. Yohahn took Dorothy to Goa for the first time, where they attended midnight mass in the same church where their wedding will be held. They spent their days swimming, playing cards, and drinking Feni at Pedro’s shack—the very spot where the beach day will take place.
Now, here we are, ready to celebrate this adventure with you in a place that has become so special to us. We can’t wait to share these moments, and definitely some Feni, with you in Goa!
29.10.2025 | 19:30 - 22:00
welcome event
Hotel Goan Heritage, Calangute
The night before!
Join us for drinks and help us kick off the celebrations!
Lots of Goan Feni to be had.
Cocktail Attire
30.10.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00
Wedding Ceremony
Mae De Deus Church, Saligao
The ceremony will be held in the beautiful Mae De Deus Church, where we will have the celebration mass and exchange our vows.
There will be a shuttle bus organised from Hotel Goan Heritage to take guests to and from the church.
Suits & Dresses / Indian Formal Wear
30.10.2025 | 16:30 - Late
Wedding Reception
Hotel Goan Heritage Lawns, Calangute
We will be celebrating our first few hours as married couple on the lawns at Hotel Goan Heritage. There will be drinks & canapés followed by speeches, dinner and dancing.
Make sure to stick around for the after party! DJ Included!
Suits & Dresses / Indian Formal Wear
31.10.2025 | All Day Any Time
Beach Day
Pedro's Shack, Calangute Beach
After a long night of celebrations, join us for a relaxing day by the beach where we spend most of our holidays!
There is private access to the beach from the hotel so you can come and go as you please.
Definitely worth staying for the sunset! Not one to be missed!
It's the beach ...
29.10.2025 | 19:30 - 22:00
Welcome Event
Hotel Goan Heritage, Calangute
The night before!
Join us for drinks and help us kick off the celebrations! Lots of Goan Feni to be had.
Cocktail Attire
30.10.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00
Wedding Ceremony
Mae De Deus Church, Saligao
The ceremony will be held in the beautiful Mae De Deus Church, where we will have the celebration mass and exchange our vows.
There will be a shuttle bus organised from Hotel Goan Heritage to take guests to and from the church.
Suits & Dresses / Indian Formal Wear
30.10.2025 | 16:30 - Late
Wedding Reception
Hotel Goan Heritage Lawns, Calangute
We will be celebrating our first few hours as a married couple on the lawns at Hotel Goan Heritage. There will be drinks & canapés followed by speeches, dinner and dancing.
Make sure to stick around for the after party! DJ included!
Suits & Dresses / Indian Formal Wear
31.10.2025 | All Day Any Time
Beach Day
Pedro's Shack, Calangute Beach
After a long night of celebrations, join us for a relaxing day by the beach where we spend most of our holidays!
There is private access to the beach from the hotel so you can come and go as you please.
Definitely worth staying for the sunset! Not one to be missed!
It's the beach ...
ACCOMMODATION
We have secured special rates with Hotel Goan Heritage for wedding bookings at only INR 6800 (~£68) /deluxe room/per night!
All rooms for wedding guests are deluxe ensuite rooms with A/C. Please download the instructions pack to read about the Booking Payment Process and the T&Cs.
TRANSPORTATION
Once you book your flights, please let us know and we can support with transport to the venue. Air India is probably the best option for direct flights. We normally fly into Dabolim airport, but either airport is fine. If you are looking to make a holiday out of your trip (we recommend!) please get in touch if you would like any help planning your trip.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
Common faqs
What is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP before 15th May 2025. This will give us enough time to make any necessary changes if needed.
What is the deadline to reserve a room at the Hotel Goan Heritage?
Please reserve and pay for your room by 15th May 2025.
What if I need to RSVP after the deadline?
Please contact Dorothy and Yohahn if this is the case.
What will the weather be like?
The average daytime temperature in Goa hovers around 30°C in October, with highs of 33°C during the hottest part of the day. At night the temperature dips to around 25°C.
Who should I contact if I have questions which are not answered here?
Please contact Dorothy or Yohahn so we can respond directly to your queries! We can then add it to our FAQs section as well.
Is there a gifts registry?
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to contribute towards our future together we will share banking information (GPay/IBAN) closer to the date.
Are kids welcome?
Children of any age are welcome!
Wedding Ceremony and Reception FAQs
What time should I arrive?
Please see our schedule above for the timings of each event.
What should I wear?
Please see our schedule above for the dress code for each event.
Is there transportation being provided between the church and the reception?
There will be transport organised to Mae De Deus Church from Hotel Goan Heritage and back for the reception. We will share exact timings of this transport closer to the date.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them with us. The only time it is not permitted to take photos/videos is inside the church during the ceremony.
What should/could I do between the ceremony and the reception?
The reception will follow on from the ceremony. You can help yourself to a drink at Goan Heritage and wait for the married couple to arrive!
What food will you be serving at the reception?
There will be a mix of traditional Goan and Indian food (both veg and non-veg). There will be spice level indicators for each dish. Dorothy and Yohahn have curated the menu with Goan Heritage to ensure there is something for everyone!
Will there be dancing?
You know it! Feel free to bring a change of shoes with you so we can keep the party going with you.
Travel and Accommodation FAQs
Arriving in Goa in the early hours e.g. 02:00 AM onwards and / or leaving Goa in the late evening hours. What is the early check-in and late checkout policy?
The normal hotel time for check-in / check-out is detailed below:
- Hotel Check-In Time: 14:00 hrs. (2 p.m.)
- Hotel Check-Out Time: 11:00 hrs. (11 a.m.)
- Room availability during that point of time &
- The room rates, if any, for the extra hours will be as per BAR – best available rate of the day.
- Guest arrivals after 8 a.m. will be allocated rooms only on availability basis & without any additional charge.
- Guest arrivals before 8 a.m. will be allocated rooms only on availability basis & the room rates, if any, for the extra hours will be as per BAR – best available rate of the day.
How do I travel from the airport to Hotel Goan Heritage / my accommodation?
The best way to travel from either Dabolim or Manohar airport to the hotel is via taxi. There are several prepaid taxi services available from the airports.
We have also contacted the airports and they've suggested using the transport counter at the airport or directly contacting one of the following taxi companies via WhatsApp. Please let us know if you have any issues when booking your taxis.
- Blue Cab Services: +918956807296
- Taj Taxi: +91 7827266859 / +91 7318597327
- Goacar Self-Drive Car: +91 9860122226
We have submitted the booking form, but have not heard back from the hotel regarding the payment details?
The hotel is able to process online payments. In case of delays beyond 1 or 2 days please email the hotel directly, or contact Dorothy & Yohahn.
The hotel has setup a credit card ‘payment-link’ process with their
bank. This is to facilitate international online payments.
In addition, to the online credit card payment option, you may alternately choose
to do a direct bank to bank transfer. These details will be made available
alongside the credit card option.
Your room and the rate has been locked in, so there are no issues regarding
availability and rate changes until the booking deadline 15th May 2025.
We are coming for a week or more. Are we able to stay in other hotels in the area and stay in the venue for the wedding days?
Yes of-course! You can stay at other hotels in the area and only stay at the venue
for the wedding days if you wish.
The wedding party will be staying at the venue for the three days i.e. 29th October
to 31st October. We would love to spend as much time with you as possible, and
the special rates are applicable for the duration of your stay at Goan Heritage
Hotel if you choose to stay at the venue for your entire trip (before and / or after
the wedding days).
What is the easiest way to travel around Goa?
For short trips it is very easy to rent a bike or a scooter. For slightly longer trips we recommend using taxi services. We normally get the number of a taxi driver on arrival and use the same person for the duration of our trip. Finally, if you are planning on moving from North to South, we would definitely book a prepaid taxi or rent a car.
FOOD FAQs
Can you drink tap water?
No you cannot drink the tap water in India. We recommend buying bottled water from the shops and carrying around with you.
Can you suggest some local restaurants?
Pousada by the Beach, is a short walk along the beach from Hotel Goan Heritage. It is tucked away, so it may require some detective work.
Caravela Cafe & Bistro is a cafe with very good coffee and a mix of goan & european cuisine. They have a cafe in Candolim (walking distance from the hotel) and in Panjim. The cafe is run by one of Yohahn's cousins, Carlos, and his family.
Coastal Crave is also quite good and can be found along the main Candolim road up from Carvellas
Lastly, any of the local shacks along the beach are good!
Can you suggest some local cuisines?
For an authentic goan feel we would recommend the Goan fish thali (signature dish), chicken cafreal (Dorothy finds this spicy!) and the sorpotel (a spicy pork dish eaten with bread, rice or sannas).
You can always ask for yogurt (dai in hindi). Make sure you pair these with a fresh lime soda (you can ask for sweet or salty or a mix) or fresh sugar cane juice!