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A destination wedding is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their marriage at a gorgeous destination of their choosing away from home.
India is filled with wonderful and beautiful places where a couple can tie their knot. Each place has it's own uniqueness, culture and beauty.
This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.
Here is a list of some awesome places where you can have your destination wedding.
1) GOA
Goa has beaches. And ancient churches. And alcohol. Goa is the perfect place if you are looking to have a beach wedding. Or if you want to walk down the aisle in a huge church. Price wise, a destination wedding in Goa is a bit costly. But at the end of the day it all depends on you. If you plan to through a big fat wedding then be prepared to shell out atleast 50 lakhs for your wedding. But if you want to have a simple ceremony with a limited number guests then it won't cost you much. It is advised to hire a wedding planner from Goa itself as he would know the corner corners of the state and would be able to get you the best things within your budget.
2) UDAIPUR
Looking to have a Royal wedding in India? Well the perfect place will be Udaipur. Udaipur is a small city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, formerly the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. Udaipur is filled with royalty. It has huge palaces covered with royal history. If you are planning a royal wedding, you got to keep a royal budget ready too. Royalty may cost you a fortune. Renting a palace and the venue may go around a lakh. You need to do a strong research before finalizing anything. Udaipur also has some of the off beat Palace locations which is within 2 hours drive which are more fit for a smaller gathering below 100 guests. Much economically priced to be Rs. 2000 – 4500 per person for Gala Meals and basic banqueting setup. Which means for an evening which consist of Wedding Ceremony & Reception Dinner for example with a 150 guest list would simply be Rs. 3 to 7 lakh. Get hold of a wedding planner who will get you the best in low prices.
For those planning to get married like royalty, Fort Jadhavgadh presents one of the most stunning wedding venues near Mumbai. The story of Fort Jadhavgadh starts from the man who himself was as strong in mind and body as the stone structure he created. Pilaji Jadhavrao was the Maratha General in the army of Chhatrapati Shahuji. In 1707, Chhatrapati Shahuji, the grandson of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji, was released after 21 years of imprisonment by the Mughal ruler Shahjahan. The fort is now converted into a hotel. But the royal treatment and experience remains the same. Hosting a wedding here can be a very costly matter. Per day room charges of this place is somewhere around 6k.The hotel offers personalized wedding planning services and everything is taken care of by these planners. It also offers breathtaking views which means your photographs will surely be something out of this world.
4) AGRA
Agra doesn't need any introduction. Home to the symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, it is only fit to tie the knot in a place which is known all over the world. No other place could be more apt than Agra which bears the echoes of the undying and passionate love between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. If you are planning to get married around Taj Mahal remember you will need to take a lot of permission from authorities. So you will have to start preparing quite early because it takes quite sometime to get government approval. Even the decor cost may shoot up.
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is literally on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines (very bright and hot!) almost every day of the year. There are many historical places, royal forts, temples etc to choose from for your wedding venue. Just like Udaipur, the cost of a royal wedding here will be royal too. So if you are planning to have a destination wedding in Jodhpur, better keep your checkbook ready.
6) JAIPUR
Jaipur - popularly known as Pink City. Historic and lavish palaces, exotic forts of Jaipur has invited not only Indians but foreigners also to tie their knots in a royal way.Having your wedding in Jaipur is indeed a royal affair. Having a traditional wedding in a Rajasthani style is an amazing way to keep your wedding on the top of the best wedding lists. Cost wise Jaipur can be a bit costlier than Udaipur and Jodhpur.
7) VARANASI
Varanasi is regarded as a holy city by Hindu, Buddhists and Jains, and is the holiest place in the world in Hinduism. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and probably the oldest in India. It is one of the best places to have your destination wedding. Cost wise I think a wedding in Varanasi can be very feasible budge wise. Plus getting married near the ghats of Ganga is another wonderful experience.
8) KERALA
Kerala is a beautiful location to plan a destination wedding. Kochi, Kovalam, Kumarakom, Alappuzha etc are great destination wedding locations in Kerala. The attraction of Kerala as wedding destination is just being discovered. A beach wedding, a houseboat wedding or a wedding by the hills, Kerala provides you with many options.The beauty of Kerala will blow anyone away and tying the knot there will only make your bond even more profound. Cost wise it may be expensive but beauty wise it is the best.
9) CHENNAI
Another wonderful location, Chennai is a great competitor of Goa and Kerala. Couples from all over the world are now flying down to Chennai to host destination weddings. Chennai has great beaches and wonderful people. Filled with rich culture, amazing views and delicious food, Chennai is one of the most preferred location for destination weddings in India.
10) SHIMLA
The summer capital of Kashmir, nestled in the green hills with its colonial houses from the per-independence period, makes it an ideal destination wedding spot. The best time to have a Shimla wedding is in summer. Mostly people travel to Shimla for honeymoon or vacations but Shimla is a great place to get married to.
Some of the other places where you can have your destination weddings are:-
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLAND
LONAVALA
JAISALMER
LAVASA
ALIBAUG
I will cover these places in the part 2. Till then, have a great time.
A destination wedding is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their marriage at a gorgeous destination of their choosing away from home.
India is filled with wonderful and beautiful places where a couple can tie their knot. Each place has it's own uniqueness, culture and beauty.
This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.
Here is a list of some awesome places where you can have your destination wedding.
1) GOA
Goa has beaches. And ancient churches. And alcohol. Goa is the perfect place if you are looking to have a beach wedding. Or if you want to walk down the aisle in a huge church. Price wise, a destination wedding in Goa is a bit costly. But at the end of the day it all depends on you. If you plan to through a big fat wedding then be prepared to shell out atleast 50 lakhs for your wedding. But if you want to have a simple ceremony with a limited number guests then it won't cost you much. It is advised to hire a wedding planner from Goa itself as he would know the corner corners of the state and would be able to get you the best things within your budget.
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2) UDAIPUR
| Taken from the official website of Aakash Tours And Travels |
Looking to have a Royal wedding in India? Well the perfect place will be Udaipur. Udaipur is a small city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, formerly the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. Udaipur is filled with royalty. It has huge palaces covered with royal history. If you are planning a royal wedding, you got to keep a royal budget ready too. Royalty may cost you a fortune. Renting a palace and the venue may go around a lakh. You need to do a strong research before finalizing anything. Udaipur also has some of the off beat Palace locations which is within 2 hours drive which are more fit for a smaller gathering below 100 guests. Much economically priced to be Rs. 2000 – 4500 per person for Gala Meals and basic banqueting setup. Which means for an evening which consist of Wedding Ceremony & Reception Dinner for example with a 150 guest list would simply be Rs. 3 to 7 lakh. Get hold of a wedding planner who will get you the best in low prices.
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| Taken From The Official Website Of Fort Jadhavgadh |
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3) PUNEFor those planning to get married like royalty, Fort Jadhavgadh presents one of the most stunning wedding venues near Mumbai. The story of Fort Jadhavgadh starts from the man who himself was as strong in mind and body as the stone structure he created. Pilaji Jadhavrao was the Maratha General in the army of Chhatrapati Shahuji. In 1707, Chhatrapati Shahuji, the grandson of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji, was released after 21 years of imprisonment by the Mughal ruler Shahjahan. The fort is now converted into a hotel. But the royal treatment and experience remains the same. Hosting a wedding here can be a very costly matter. Per day room charges of this place is somewhere around 6k.The hotel offers personalized wedding planning services and everything is taken care of by these planners. It also offers breathtaking views which means your photographs will surely be something out of this world.
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4) AGRA
| Taken from official website of Candid Framez |
Agra doesn't need any introduction. Home to the symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, it is only fit to tie the knot in a place which is known all over the world. No other place could be more apt than Agra which bears the echoes of the undying and passionate love between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. If you are planning to get married around Taj Mahal remember you will need to take a lot of permission from authorities. So you will have to start preparing quite early because it takes quite sometime to get government approval. Even the decor cost may shoot up.
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5) JODHPUR| Taken from the official website of Indian Holiday |
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is literally on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines (very bright and hot!) almost every day of the year. There are many historical places, royal forts, temples etc to choose from for your wedding venue. Just like Udaipur, the cost of a royal wedding here will be royal too. So if you are planning to have a destination wedding in Jodhpur, better keep your checkbook ready.
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| Taken from the official website of World Adventurer |
Jaipur - popularly known as Pink City. Historic and lavish palaces, exotic forts of Jaipur has invited not only Indians but foreigners also to tie their knots in a royal way.Having your wedding in Jaipur is indeed a royal affair. Having a traditional wedding in a Rajasthani style is an amazing way to keep your wedding on the top of the best wedding lists. Cost wise Jaipur can be a bit costlier than Udaipur and Jodhpur.
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7) VARANASI
| Taken from the blog Planning 4 holidays |
Varanasi is regarded as a holy city by Hindu, Buddhists and Jains, and is the holiest place in the world in Hinduism. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and probably the oldest in India. It is one of the best places to have your destination wedding. Cost wise I think a wedding in Varanasi can be very feasible budge wise. Plus getting married near the ghats of Ganga is another wonderful experience.
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8) KERALA
| Taken from the official website of Ankit |
Kerala is a beautiful location to plan a destination wedding. Kochi, Kovalam, Kumarakom, Alappuzha etc are great destination wedding locations in Kerala. The attraction of Kerala as wedding destination is just being discovered. A beach wedding, a houseboat wedding or a wedding by the hills, Kerala provides you with many options.The beauty of Kerala will blow anyone away and tying the knot there will only make your bond even more profound. Cost wise it may be expensive but beauty wise it is the best.
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9) CHENNAI
| Taken from the official website of My Wedding Planning |
Another wonderful location, Chennai is a great competitor of Goa and Kerala. Couples from all over the world are now flying down to Chennai to host destination weddings. Chennai has great beaches and wonderful people. Filled with rich culture, amazing views and delicious food, Chennai is one of the most preferred location for destination weddings in India.
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10) SHIMLA
| Taken from the official website of New fangled girl |
The summer capital of Kashmir, nestled in the green hills with its colonial houses from the per-independence period, makes it an ideal destination wedding spot. The best time to have a Shimla wedding is in summer. Mostly people travel to Shimla for honeymoon or vacations but Shimla is a great place to get married to.
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Some of the other places where you can have your destination weddings are:-
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLAND
LONAVALA
JAISALMER
LAVASA
ALIBAUG
I will cover these places in the part 2. Till then, have a great time.
