Tips on planning a destination wedding in India

When you’re planning on having a destination wedding in India, it can be difficult to know where to start when you have different vendors to find or work out various details. By following a timeline and knowing what steps to take, it can be easier to tackle the process while planning your dream wedding. When you’re ready to get started, there are a few tips to follow for planning a destination wedding.

Find a Wedding Planner in India
Before you do anything, it’s important to find a wedding planner in India who can do most of the work for you since they’re in the country and can have more access to vendors and venues. You can communicate your vision to an experienced professional who has different connections in the destination. They’ll know who to call when you need a florist or will know where you can rent table linens, which will make the process a lot easier.

When you need to pay the wedding planner, you can send money to India by using a reputable international money transfer company.

 
Know the Type of Wedding You Want
It’s important to know in advance what type of wedding you want, whether you want it to be lavish or intimate. These details will determine what type of venue you’ll need to rent and the kind of attire you plan to wear.

Know How Many People are Attending
You’ll need to know several months in advance how many guests you expect to attend your wedding to ensure you can accommodate your family members and friends. The number of people attending your wedding will determine the size of the venue you need to rent, as well as how much food you need to have catered. Getting a headcount will also allow you to determine how much you’ll have to spend on the event.

You’ll also need to find hotels your guests can choose to stay at that are in proximity to the venue to ensure they are within walking distance or can take a cab to the wedding. Many hotels will offer a discount for your guests.

 
Set Your Budget
The amount of money you can afford to spend on your wedding is the main factor that determines most of the decisions you’ll have to make. You’ll need to finalize the budget and designate a certain amount of money to different expenses for the wedding, which includes your wedding dress, tuxedo or suit, invitations, catering, wedding cake, flowers, linens, and a DJ or musician. Knowing what you can afford to spend will allow you to select the right vendors.

Knowing the steps you need to take when planning your destination wedding in India will make it easier to know how to plan accordingly and avoid any mistakes throughout the process. By hiring a professional, you can also leave a lot of work to someone with more experience to ensure everything goes according to plan.