Destination weddings are unique and memorable experiences for the family and their guests. It leads to creating long-lasting memories with your loved ones and have an all-in-one experience where you can host all the events under the same roof. Destination wedding planners are experts in organizing such weddings, hence the planning and organisation is less stressful.

It is advised to plan your destination wedding and book the venue 9-12 months in advance. By following this timeline, you can make a framework for all the arrangements and set smaller goals for planning the wedding. Some popular destination wedding venues get booked very quickly during peak wedding season so it is recommended to book your venues as soon as possible.

The cost of a destination wedding varies from venue to venue. The overall cost can also depend on several factors such as the no. of guests, the location, duration of the event, catering, etc. Luckily, we live in a country where destination weddings have been trending for a long time and there are thousands of venues available, as per your requirement and budget.

We are surrounded by renowned and diverse destinations for great weddings that can be memorable for everyone. Some of the most popular destinations for weddings in India are – Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhad, Kerala, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Manali, New Delhi.

Despite being a culturally diverse country, the most popular state for destination weddings in India is Rajasthan. There are ample number of resorts, palaces, hotels and banquet halls to choose from, each different from one another. These palaces and hotels can be found in Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur. Each wedding that is hosted in these cities is memorable and is known for its grandeur.

The best time for a destination wedding in India largely depends on the region that you are looking at and the climate of the region. In North India, it is recommended to host weddings in winter season (October to March) as the temperatures are mild. For hill stations, it is advised to plan weddings in the months of April to June as the weather conditions are pleasant and there is no rainfall or winter.

Hiring a wedding planner can deeply enhance your wedding experience and take off the load of planning a wedding. With their expertise and dedicated team, they can take over the essential parts of the wedding and let you focus on more personal aspects of the wedding. From vendor management, budget planning, catering services to accommodation and guest management, everything wedding related can be managed by a team of wedding planners. This way you can enjoy the small moments of the wedding.

Destination weddings can be cheaper than traditional residential weddings at times if certain factors are taken into consideration. At a destination wedding, the guestlist is comparatively smaller and there are fewer vendor choices. Most than usual, the hotel/resort offers its in-house catering. There is a common venue for all the events so there are less expenses in different locations.

There are several key points to remember when choosing a wedding destination. Consult a wedding planner and discuss your budget for the venue. Explore several venues and ask guests who have hosted weddings there before as testimonials help. Consider your guestlist and the size of the crowd to choose the right destination. Lastly, must visit the locations to get a detailed idea of the venue.

As we adopt more modern ways, it is common for both groom and bride’s side of the family to bear shared expenses of the destination wedding. These costs include the destination and accommodation itself, décor, catering, entertainment, and other arrangements. In some cases, the extended family also offers to contribute to the wedding budget and in some rare cases, the couple bears most of the expenses. However, it has become common now for both families to contribute.