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Writer's pictureMukesh Makhijani

Which is The Best Location For Destination Weddings In India?

Updated: Oct 22, 2021

Keep It Simple is not the right approach when it comes to the big fat Indian wedding!

The aspiration for that 'Dream' wedding makes you look around for the most beautiful locations to host yours. And there are no limits to fuel your imagination for that perfect Instagram-able wedding. The most sought-after luxury and the biggest draw is the lure of Destination Wedding. And then the question to seek an answer for is – Where?


Why are destination weddings popular?

The recent study and market trends show that most couples wish for a more intimate and memorable wedding, surrounded by their close family and friends, at a place far away from home, to celebrate their special union.


Instead of the old, formal, and traditional weddings in pandals and banquets, they want to spend money on creating experiences and moments. Destination weddings are the perfect canvas to do that. It takes you away from the stress of your city and calls for an intimate celebration in the presence of dear and loved ones with memories that last for a lifetime.



But then, which is the perfect destination location?

Fortunately for we Indians, our country is a beautiful painting made with myriad colors. From the snow-covered Kashmir to the backwaters of Kerala, India offers unique locations for destination weddings. But the Top Two Locations which take the prize for offering a unique setting, the royal wedding feel, famed cuisine, logistical convenience, and are a top draw for your guests, are Jaipur and Udaipur.



Jaipur

Jaipur, the Pink City of India, a place steeped in history, palaces, and forts, is the topmost preferred location for destination weddings in India. And, it is preferred not only by Indians but by people from all over the globe. Jaipur is known as the wedding destination due to the easy accessibility and convenience that the city has to offer. It is connected to all nearby cities, and despite having such networks, it has managed to maintain its heritage and traditions even today. Jaipur has something for everyone.


The advantage of being close to the capital city with spending power, good connectivity by road, train, and flights, luxury hotels, and world-class venues, and the easily available wedding planning ecosystem makes it the top choice.


Though the destination wedding is not a cheap affair, if planned well, an Intimate destination wedding in Jaipur can be planned within 20-30 lakh rupees for 100 guests.


Destination wedding in Jaipur turns your wedding into a Royal extravaganza with the rich heritage, culture, folk music and rich Rajasthani cuisine. And your guests love to get away from the urban chaos and enjoy the holiday filled with Rajasthani folk music, cultural attires, and colors.


Udaipur

If you crave a wedding that reflects royalty in the most beautiful way, Udaipur is the perfect destination. Udaipur is known to be the city of lakes, and nothing beats the reflection of the fort on clear lake while you take your wedding vows. The location famous with the Indian celebrities, Udaipur truly deserves the place it holds in wedding location list.


A destination wedding in Udaipur promises a big lavish wedding as it hosts some of India’s most renowned and expensive hotels which attract domestic and foreign tourists throughout the year. A beautiful wedding on the lake in the Taj Lake Palace, Oberoi Udai Vilas, Leela Palace, Jagmandir Island Palace or a private buy out affair at Raffles Udaipur are the luxury choices. And not far behind are The Lalit Laxmi Vilas, Ananta Udaipur, Aurika, and Trident.




Since the city has been host to many weddings in last few years, a well-equipped event eco-system has been developed, making the work easy for you to host the wedding here. The easy availability of good venues, wedding-related services and vendors and famous cuisine makes it a top choice to hold your event here.


Weather is another important aspect that is to be considered before choosing a destination wedding, and Udaipur scores big here. It is blessed with subtle and moderate weather throughout the 12 months and experiences no extreme climatic conditions. The breezy evenings on lake front, surrounded by the Aravali hills is what you would remember the Udaipur wedding for.


Managing a Destination Wedding can be overwhelming. We specialize in Destination wedding Planning and can assist you with finding the right venue, decorators, food arrangements, photoshoots, entertainment, travel, and other wedding-related suppliers.


With an experience of more than 20 years in managing events in more than 24 countries, we can turn your dream wedding into reality.

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