Beneath the clear waters of the Red Sea off Jeddah, a Saudi couple "took the plunge" — exchanging wedding vows in a stunning underwater ceremony.

The couple, Hassan Abu Ola and Yasmine Daftardar, were surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and exotic marine life as they started their new life together in a romantic, unique and unforgettable ceremony.

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The married couple are avid divers, which is why they chose this surreal setting to start their life together. The underwater celebration, as per Gulf News, was one of the first in Saudi Arabia.

It was orchestrated by the local diving group Saudi Divers, led by Captain Faisal Flemban, and among the wedding guests were a small group of divers. The team not only provided the gear but also surprised the couple with a special underwater festivity.&nbsp;

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"It was indeed a surprise," said the groom Hassan in an interview.

"After we geared up, Captain Faisal and the team told us they had planned to celebrate our wedding right there under the sea. It was a beautiful and unforgettable experience."&nbsp;

Fellow divers, also in attendance, cheered and created a one-of-a-kind memorable scene for the couple beneath the waves.

Both experienced divers, Hassan and Yasmine, navigated the ceremony with ease, thanks to the well-prepared Saudi Divers team.&nbsp;

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"Alhamdulillah, there were no challenges," Hassan Abu Ola said. "The celebration went smoothly, and everyone was amazed by how unconventional and spectacular it was."

The couple hopes that sharing their underwater wedding will inspire others to explore the diving wonders of Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;

"This is just one way we can contribute to realizing the vision of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Prince of Youth and the visionary leader of our great country."

(With inputs from agencies)

Beneath the clear waters of the Red Sea off Jeddah, a Saudi couple "took the plunge" — exchanging wedding vows in a stunning underwater ceremony. The couple, Hassan Abu Ola and Yasmine Daftardar, were surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and exotic marine life as they started their new life together in a romantic, unique and unforgettable ceremony.

Beneath the clear waters of the Red Sea off Jeddah, a Saudi couple "took the plunge" — exchanging wedding vows in a stunning underwater ceremony. The couple, Hassan Abu Ola and Yasmine Daftardar, were surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and exotic marine life as they started their new life together in a romantic, unique and unforgettable ceremony. First-of-its-kind wedding The married couple are avid divers, which is why they chose this surreal setting to start their life together. The underwater celebration, as per Gulf News, was one of the first in Saudi Arabia. It was orchestrated by the local diving group Saudi Divers, led by Captain Faisal Flemban, and among the wedding guests were a small group of divers. The team not only provided the gear but also surprised the couple with a special underwater festivity. Also read | Musk pledges $1mn daily cash giveaways to Trump supporters as 2024 US Election battle heats up "It was indeed a surprise," said the groom Hassan in an interview. "After we geared up, Captain Faisal and the team told us they had planned to celebrate our wedding right there under the sea. It was a beautiful and unforgettable experience." Fellow divers, also in attendance, cheered and created a one-of-a-kind memorable scene for the couple beneath the waves. Both experienced divers, Hassan and Yasmine, navigated the ceremony with ease, thanks to the well-prepared Saudi Divers team. Also read | Elon Musk echoes Trump's voting machine conspiracy theories, pushes for paper ballots: 'Just too easy to hack' "Alhamdulillah, there were no challenges," Hassan Abu Ola said. "The celebration went smoothly, and everyone was amazed by how unconventional and spectacular it was." The couple hopes that sharing their underwater wedding will inspire others to explore the diving wonders of Saudi Arabia. "This is just one way we can contribute to realizing the vision of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Prince of Youth and the visionary leader of our great country." (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi couple takes the plunge with stunning underwater wedding

Imagine a wedding underwater at a depth of 200 meters with 120 guests in a spacious submarine which includes crew and staff.

The UWEP (Under Water Entertainment Platform) offers a Michelin-star restaurant complete with a casino along with a conference space as a unique wedding destination.

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In fact, the submarine can also host corporate meetings and social events - all underwater. The submarine can stay afloat underwater for up to 18 hours.

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It also has a "sundeck" where guests can enjoy the sunset. It has fourteen windows which provide a ringside view of the underwater world along with exterior lights to illuminate the surroundings.

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The new class of submarine&nbsp;is battery operated with luxury washrooms.&nbsp;

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Imagine a wedding underwater at a depth of 200 meters with 120 guests in a spacious submarine which includes crew and staff. The UWEP (Under Water Entertainment Platform) offers a Michelin-star restaurant complete with a casino along with a conference space as a unique wedding destination.

Imagine a wedding underwater at a depth of 200 meters with 120 guests in a spacious submarine which includes crew and staff. The UWEP (Under Water Entertainment Platform) offers a Michelin-star restaurant complete with a casino along with a conference space as a unique wedding destination. (Photo courtesy: u-boat worx) Also Read: Covid fails to deter luxury sector In fact, the submarine can also host corporate meetings and social events - all underwater. The submarine can stay afloat underwater for up to 18 hours. (Photo courtesy: u-boat worx) Watch: Why luxury brands are celebrating Macron's big win in France? It also has a "sundeck" where guests can enjoy the sunset. It has fourteen windows which provide a ringside view of the underwater world along with exterior lights to illuminate the surroundings. (Photo courtesy: u-boat worx) The new class of submarine is battery operated with luxury washrooms. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Underwater wedding destination: Luxury submarine with restaurant & casino

Picture an underwater wedding and one might think of a couple clad in tight fitting scuba attire and heavy gear. Perhaps, all of this in an exotic foreign destination. &nbsp;But a techie couple in Chennai has proven that they can get married underwater, the desi style - groom clad in a Dhoti and Shirt, Bride in a sari, amid decorations and cameras, at a depth of 60 feet!

The groom Chinnadurai, who hails from Tiruvannamalai, says that his and bride Swetha’s was a perfectly arranged marriage and that the decision to go underwater was to try something different, besides creating awareness about ocean pollution.&nbsp; 
 
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“I have been a licensed scuba diver for almost 12 years, but my wife Swetha could only swim and had never gone diving before. My parents were ok with the idea, but it took some convincing to get Swetha and her parents to agree” Durai told Zee media.&nbsp;

It was after having a couple of trial dives in a swimming pool that the couple set out for the adventurous start of their life together.&nbsp; 
 
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On February 1st, Monday, after completing the first part of their wedding rituals with family(on land, of course!), the couple took a boat, accompanied by six diving instructors and travelled nearly 4.5kms into the Bay of Bengal. “With the sari, dhoti and shirt fastened with multiple Velcros we took the dive and our team of six instructors were handling the cameras and decorations” he adds. 
 
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Underwater, they exchanged garlands and posed with a bouquet, after Durai tied the 'Thaali' (an ornament that the groom ties around the bride's neck).

Given that the wedding was to create awareness, the couple were particular about all dedications being natural - from flowers to garlands to banana trees. However, Durai laments that they were heartbroken to see masks, plastic bags and bottles among other junk lying at the ocean floor.&nbsp;

After a dive that lasted nearly 40-minutes, the couple returned ashore, travelled back to their families for the rest of the rituals.&nbsp;

What a deep way to start their life together!

Picture an underwater wedding and one might think of a couple clad in tight fitting scuba attire and heavy gear. Perhaps, all of this in an exotic foreign destination.

Picture an underwater wedding and one might think of a couple clad in tight fitting scuba attire and heavy gear. Perhaps, all of this in an exotic foreign destination. But a techie couple in Chennai has proven that they can get married underwater, the desi style - groom clad in a Dhoti and Shirt, Bride in a sari, amid decorations and cameras, at a depth of 60 feet! The groom Chinnadurai, who hails from Tiruvannamalai, says that his and bride Swetha’s was a perfectly arranged marriage and that the decision to go underwater was to try something different, besides creating awareness about ocean pollution. “I have been a licensed scuba diver for almost 12 years, but my wife Swetha could only swim and had never gone diving before. My parents were ok with the idea, but it took some convincing to get Swetha and her parents to agree” Durai told Zee media. It was after having a couple of trial dives in a swimming pool that the couple set out for the adventurous start of their life together. On February 1st, Monday, after completing the first part of their wedding rituals with family(on land, of course!), the couple took a boat, accompanied by six diving instructors and travelled nearly 4.5kms into the Bay of Bengal. “With the sari, dhoti and shirt fastened with multiple Velcros we took the dive and our team of six instructors were handling the cameras and decorations” he adds. Underwater, they exchanged garlands and posed with a bouquet, after Durai tied the 'Thaali' (an ornament that the groom ties around the bride's neck). Given that the wedding was to create awareness, the couple were particular about all dedications being natural - from flowers to garlands to banana trees. However, Durai laments that they were heartbroken to see masks, plastic bags and bottles among other junk lying at the ocean floor. After a dive that lasted nearly 40-minutes, the couple returned ashore, travelled back to their families for the rest of the rituals. What a deep way to start their life together!

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