Everyone has at least once imagined their perfect wedding. Walking down the aisle, hand in hand with your partner; your parents, friends and close relatives around you hooting and cheering; perfect dances and delicious food which even you can relish despite being the bridegroom or bride; spectacular decoration and photographer so proficient that bet there won’t be any pictures while you are eating, sobbing, or your eyes being closed or you being clumsy. However, trying your imagination is difficult even in your imagination.
An intimate wedding at a picturesque location can make all your dreams come true. Destination weddings, hence, have seen a rise in these years. Now that you’ve decided on having a destination wedding, it is time we get to work. First things first, the destination for the destination wedding! Here’s a list of 5 perfect destinations for your dream wedding.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Bet you remember how beautiful Priyanka and Nick’s wedding was! We all fell in love then, didn’t we? One of the reasons why the wedding was so exquisite as it was is the location. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.
Away from the commotion of the cities, in a palatial property, shenanigans singing songs of bond and love, Jodhpur is a perfect destination for a royal and heritage wedding. The diverse choices of forts and Havelis available in the blue city will let you have a colourful and vibrant wedding imbued with traditions and cultures.
An average wedding of around 100-150 people in Jodhpur costs anywhere between Rs. 15 Lakhs to Rs. 50 Lakhs. Weddings here must be between November and February, given that this is the time for rosy winters in Jodhpur. Jodhpur is already popular among families for the comfort and luxury it offers. Thus, there are several local event planners to choose from, the experience in organising all kinds of weddings.
Neemrana, Rajasthan
Many readers must have been surprised reading Neemrana on the list of destination weddings. Reading this, however, would change your opinion and make you fancy your dream wedding at Neemrana too. Neemrana has been an untapped wonder that the Indian cinema has begun exploring for its scenic beauty and luxurious properties. Take Neemrana Fort Palace, for instance; the elegant, magnificent property will have you captivated. Other luxury properties are being built in this small town. Therefore, for those wishing for a peaceful and intimate wedding infused with luxury and elegance, Neemrana is the perfect place.
The average wedding cost is lower in Neemrana than in other cities; however, this way Neemrana is suitable for those wanting to have a destination wedding but with larger gatherings. The best time to have weddings here is again winter, although, given its topography, weddings can take place anytime in the year.
Goa
Goa is mostly popular as a honeymoon or vacation destination. However, our versatile Goa is perfect for dream weddings as well. As you decide on forever with the infinite sea on your side, with all your favourites around you – family, scenery, friends, and relatives – your wedding would become even more memorable with Goa. Goa is quite expensive if booked during the peak season. As a result, the best time would be during the early winter months. An average wedding for 100-150 people costs Rs. 30 – 80 Lakhs. Getting married would no longer seem a big deal when you’d be doing that in the vacation state of the country.
Udaipur, Rajasthan
We’ve all seen Aditi’s ideal wedding in the YJHD. Haven’t we imagined having one just like that one?
Udaipur is the perfect concoction of modernism and traditionalism. Getting married at the luxury hotel amidst the flowing lakes of the lake city will make your wedding perfect. Udaipur is one of the most elite wedding destinations. The cost ranges from Rs. 30-60 Lakhs for 100-150 people.
Darjeeling
Across the luscious verdure on the hills, a quiet and subtle celebration of your forever bond with pomp and splendour, there would be a million memories made in Darjeeling, the Queen of Hills. Darjeeling has a variety of resorts and luxury properties available for all kinds of arrangements. There are many event planning agencies offering packages of both traditional and modern weddings. Given that Darjeeling is an emerging wedding destination, it is not quite expensive. Anytime during the year is suitable for you to get married in Darjeeling.
Nevertheless, whether perfect or not, weddings always mean lots of hustle and bustle and merriment.