Exotic locations for luxurious and romantic destination weddings in India.
India is a land of many wonders and has places like nature, heritage and cities in abundance. Whether you would like to plan a glorious destination wedding in the sunny islands of Andaman & Nicobar, the pristine beaches of Goa, the rich culture and history of the palaces of Udaipur, Jaipur or Hyderabad or the backwaters of Kerala, India is surrounded by such wonders which give you many choices for hosting your dream wedding. The beautiful scenery, the romantic settings and the memorable experiences, surrounding your luxurious wedding will give you pleasant memories for a lifetime.
Kerala
Kerala has earned the moniker “God’s own country” for its stunning hill stations like Munnar and spectacular beachside resorts in cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and many more. Kerala is home to the serene Kerala backwaters, bordered by swaying palm trees, pristine beaches and a scrumptious cuisine to delight your senses. This state is a perfect place for destination weddings where you can get married on the famous houseboats of the backwaters and the lagoons. You can choose to have your weddings at Kovalam or Varkala or among the staggering tea gardens of Munnar or a heritage architectural fort in Kochi, a wedding in these destinations would forever be remembered as fond memories by you and your guests. If you are a couple who is looking for a perfect destination wedding, then look no further.
Goa
This popular coastal state of India is one of the most popular places for a destination wedding. Host lavish beachside weddings here with stunning floral décor, beachfront mandap and a picturesque setting with a backdrop of gentle waves of the Arabian Sea hitting the sandy beaches. Exchanging your wedding vows in this stunning locale is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Udaipur
This historical city is also called the “city of lakes” and is home to many historical architecture like the forts and palaces. Udaipur is full to the brim with many man-made lakes littering the city and is also called “Venice of the East”. This romantic city of lakes is a perfect place to host grand destination weddings. If you and your partner dream of getting married in a grand palace like kings and queens of yore, then Udaipur is a perfect place for you.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is also another famous wedding destination in India and is also known as “the Sun City”. This blue city is a stunning location with popular palaces like the Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace among others. One of the most sought-after destinations by young couples, this city has hosted many celebrity couples’ weddings in its palaces like Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas, Raveena Tandon & Anil Thadani etc. The ancient magnificence of the city coupled with the romantic Thar Desert makes Jodhpur a perfect city to fulfil your royal dream wedding.
Andaman & Nicobar
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a perfect place to plan your destination wedding. The calm and pleasing climate of these islands is excellent for a romantic wedding. The Ross and Havelock islands are perfect for tying a knot amidst the coconut trees bordering the island and the Bay of Bengal providing a stunning backdrop.
Hampi
This old and historic place in the state of Karnataka is a UNESCO world heritage site and is a perfect destination for those couples who want to get married in a place filled with historical grandeur. This stunning temple set amidst the small hamlets in Hampi is ideal for hosting small intimate wedding ceremonies, providing you and your guests with a plethora of joyful memories.
Neemrana Fort
Located near Jaipur, this ancient fort is an ideal location for a stunning picturesque destination wedding. It’s incredible architecture and beautiful heritage buildings make this fort an ideal place to plan a grand destination wedding. What makes this fort so special is not just its grand and royal architecture but also its accessibility from the capital city of Delhi, Jaipur and many other cities. The balance between the historical and the contemporary architecture of the place makes it a perfect destination for hosting grand wedding celebrations.
Jaipur
The famous pink city of India is another popular destination for planning a wedding celebration. The city offers great heritage and beauty which makes it well known for opulent destination weddings. You can choose from a variety of palaces like The Raj Palace, Gold Palace and Samode Palace. The city has hosted weddings of many Bollywood as well as Hollywood celebrities.
Hyderabad
This city of Nizam and Pearls is famous for hosting grandiose destination weddings in palaces like Taj Falaknuma Palace and Chowmallah Palace. This city of Nizams is a perfect destination to indulge in royal regal weddings with heritage forts and stunning palace complexes. If you want to plan your wedding royally, then the city of Hyderabad is for you.
Nashik
This “wine capital of India” is a perfect locale to get married in. it is located 170 km away from the city of dreams, Mumbai and has picture-perfect grape vineyards that give a unique backdrop to your wedding ceremony. A wedding in Nashik is a perfect excuse to have wine wine-themed wedding with activities such as wine tasting, winery tours and many more fun things to do.
India has many more exotic places for destination weddings and each place has something special which makes them ideal places to host grand wedding celebrations. Each couple has their own individual idea on what makes their wedding special. Hopefully this list will help guide you to make your wedding a memorable event.
