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Meerut is at a short driving distance from the capital city of New Delhi which is why it’s now among the popular destinations in NCR for royal weddings. Opulence and grandeur, settled in the edge of UP, the city of Meerut has it all. The city offers varieties of star properties with breathtaking venues which shall leave no stone unturned to make your destination wedding memorable.
Featuring here an elegant nikaah ceremony celebrated with artistic décor designs and breathtaking floral work.
The Royal Entry!
As it was a single day ceremony, both the families of the bride and groom wanted the destination wedding in Meerut to be a grand affair. Elegant structures, muslin drapes, candle lighting, crystal chandeliers, parsee themed props and breathtaking floral work were implemented for the royal entry. Below is the look:
Guests at the ‘Maharaja’s Durbaar’
Starting from the entry to the seating and hospitality the guests were given a royal treatment at the nikaah ceremony night. Words may fall short, see pictures from this destination wedding in meerut.
The Ceremony – Splendors!
The royal vintage beauty caught everyone’s eye when it made an entrance with the star of the night. The reception stage was all set and designed delicately with pastel florals. This destination wedding in Meerut saw some wonders flowers could do. Check below:
Food & Entertainment – All that is Luxe!
Any wedding is incomplete without these. Check out the arrangements from this destination wedding in Meerut.
Venue: The Grand 5 Resort Meerut
Photography: Kbr Photography
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A mish-mash of ‘Trend & Tradition’ is the highlight of this destination wedding in Goa!
And it all started!!!…
Jitin, a very young entrepreneur who successfully manages his family business was introduced to Harshita, a very charming and independent minded girl at a family get-together. A short span of time passed when love sparked and they decided to get married. Since both of them are NCR residents, they decided to do something out-of-the-box, hence landed in Goa to celebrate their monsoon wedding.
Highlights from Planning…
The couple wanted their monsoon wedding in Goa to be a mish-mash of ‘Trend & Tradition’.
Couple logo, #hashtag, wedding news letter, personalized room key card…classy decor…entertainment and extravaganza.Everything was planned carefully to present an awe experience for family and guests!
The Traditional Mehendi…
Traditional hues, flowers and props were the highlights of the mehendi function. A Playful and fun Mehendi like no other – monsoon wedding in Goa.
The Classy Sangeet…
Starting from the big – broad led wall stage, to the exclusive seating, to the chic ostrich feather centerpieces, to the well lit up bar – everything was classy and sassy… and not to forget the glam photobooth which was the hightlight of the sangeet function of this monsoon wedding in Goa.
The Chic Haldi and Pool party…
Haldi was all very traditional followed by a nautical themed pool party. Couple entry in an ATV bike – was the highlight of this event.
The Exclusive Wedding and Reception…
A simple yet glam mandap was the choice of the couple for their wedding vows. Since the vows were planned during the night, the mandap was designed with bold red drapes, beautified with exclusive flowers and lit up with bright lights.
The reception was a classy affair with a retro theme and the guests danced away all night to the live music!
Jitin & Harshita’s monsoon wedding in Goa was indeed an experience to cherish!
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Great picks for Destination Wedding near Delhi/NCR
Hello! To-be-weds.
Please DON’T waste your time reading the full article, if you DON’T agree with the following:
1) Wedding destinations in 5hrs driving distance from Delhi/NCR, Agra, Jaipur.
2) Wedding Hotel: 4* Heritage Style Hotel options
3) Looking for AI Wedding Planning Package i.e Stay + Food + Décor + DJ & Msc
4) Wedding guests: 150 max
5) Duration: 2nights & 3days (01 pre function day + 01 wedding day)
6) Wedding Budget: INR 30 – 35L min (Stay + Food + Décor + DJ & Msc)
A palatial property in Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Now that you have checked and agreed to the above points, Kindly continue reading about what we have on offer!
This article is dedicated to couples who most often can’t live their dream of a royal wedding in Rajasthan just because of a budget constraint! Yes! Its true!
Only if your wedding budget is 50L and up, you get an entry ticket to Rajasthan in the wedding season, but that too comes with a big list of terms and conditions. This is the main issue for which many brides can’t live their dream of a palace wedding, because when it comes to Palace Wedding in Rajasthan – It’s highly Expensive!
Heritage venues…royal style stay…exclusive décor are some of the typical expectations of the couples when looking out for destinations in Rajasthan. While few couples also look at the proximity factor- distance from their hometown, they are more likely to consider a destination wedding near Delhi/NCR; for example.
Keeping all the above in mind, we tried and did an extensive research to find out a way for the to-be-weds who want to spend a decent budget for planning their wedding in Rajasthan. And yeah! We succeeded. Now, check out what our research say…
1) Destination Wedding near Delhi/NCR – Choose your destination!
a) Bharatpur: Popular for the bird sanctuary and royal history of the 18th century – the city of Bharatpur is located in eastern region of the state of Rajasthan. Around 4 hours driving distance from the national capital New Delhi, 3 hours from Jaipur and 2 hours from Agra. The nearest railway station is Bharatpur Junction and the nearest airport is Agra (60Kms). The city also boasts of few heritage properties which are beautiful but unexplored. These properties shall work wonder and could be an ideal venue for destination wedding near Delhi/NCR.
b) Mandawa: A popular town in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. This destination boasts of the royal history of the erstwhile era. Many beautiful palatial structures await exploration. Situated in around 5 hours driving distance from the national capital New Delhi. The town is a perfect getaway and could be ideal for couples who are looking for offbeat venues for destination wedding near Delhi/NCR.
a) Rooms: 4* Palatial properties offering all contemporary services and facilities – upto 60+ contemporary rooms & suites.
b)Sprawling venues – Indoor Banquets, Pool area, Open lawns and courtyard. Spa facilities are an extra priviledge. These properties are undoubtedly exhibits – Royalty & Class!
3) Looking for AI Wedding Planning Package i.e Stay + Food + Décor + DJ & Msc
a) Stay: Upto 60+ Plush heritage deluxe rooms and suites shall be offered to the wedding party of around 150 guests. The rooms shall be on 2 and 3 sharing basis. Quad sharing shall be allowed in case of 2 adults and 2 childs.
b) Food: A choice of dishes from the chefs kitchen will be on the buffet.
02 Breakfast: Tea/ Coffee with cookies, Milk with cornflakes, 02-03 indian veg dishes.
02 Lunch: Assorted breads, rice, lentils, 04 indian veg dishes, salads, pickles, desserts.
02 Hi Tea: Tea/ Coffee with cookies, 03 indian veg snacks and savories.
02 Gala Dinner: Soft Drinks / Mocktails + Live counter + snacks/ starters + Assorted breads, rice, lentils, 06 indian veg dishes, salads, pickles, desserts.
Please Note: Liquor and other beverages can be ordered on chargeable basis.
c) Décor
Design, set up, truss, structures, drapes, flowers, props, lights etc shall make up the look of the décor of every function. This package proposal includes décor for 02 small functions 02 main functions. Reference pictures are in the gallery below:
d) DJ & MSC
Amongst décor and set up, this package also includes DJ with music console, light and sound systems, bride and groom entry and Jaimala set up.
4) Wedding guests: 150 max
Now that you are already interested to check out Bharatpur and Mandawa as an option for a destination wedding near Delhi/NCR, we may tell you that the above mentioned requisites shall only service 150 guests max. We know you would like more of your guests to witness your ROYAL wedding, in such case we will be happy to extend the package on extra charges.
5) Duration: 2nights & 3days (01 pre function day + 01 wedding day)
A minimum of 2nights & 3days is appropriate for any destination wedding. However this duration could be extended further, if the couple wishes to celebrate an elaborate function for their wedding. Customized packages are available for Destination wedding near Delhi/NCR.
6) Wedding Budget: INR 30 – 35L min (Stay + Food + Décor + DJ & Msc)*
To wrap up a 2night & 3day wedding with around 150 guests including – Stay + Food + Décor + DJ & Msc services shall require a minimum budget of INR 30-35L. in Bharatpur / Mandawa.
We hope the above helps to understand the Cost & Services when planning a destination wedding near Delhi/NCR.
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Helpful Cost Cutting Tips for Destination Wedding in Dubai!
EDITED: FEBRUARY 2023
Recently, we have started receiving a good number of inquiries for destination wedding in Dubai from Indian Couples. Sophistication and convenience – the two major aspects driving the couples to go abroad and host weddings in Dubai. After discussing with few couples about their planning preference, we thought to write this post on cost of destination wedding in Dubai. This post may help a couple in their initial stages of research, if planning to host a destination wedding in Dubai.
For mutual convenience, we wedding planners often advice couples to share a wedding budget figure with us. This helps us to suggest them better on the possibilities of wedding planning like scoping locations, venues, vendors etc.
Very often a couple doesn’t have a budget figure in mind or might be confused and looking for suggestions. In such cases our research posts prove helpful in ball parking a budget figure. Below is a guide that may help a couple to understand the cost of destination wedding in Dubai. Read On…
*Don’t miss the helpful tips at the end of the article!
Primary Requirements and Costs
1) Accommodation and Venue hire
For Indian weddings, an international hotel option works best. However, every hotel in Dubai offers luxury services, but couples need to select the one they are comfortable with when planning a destination wedding in Dubai from India
Any 5* hotel property shall offer a room at 1200 – 1500 AED per night on an average during the wedding season.
Venue rentals: Pool/Ballroom/beach area comes at 25K AED per venue per function.
2) Food and Beverage
Normal buffet food with a mix of Indian and international dishes for 2 meals and a snack may cost 1000 – 1200 AED per person per day.
Gala dinners with a lavish mocktail spread and array of dishes may cost 500 AED per person per meal on an average.
3) Alcohol
Alcohol is expensive in UAE and may exceed food cost, you may end up spending 500 AED per person on an average for selected brands.
4) Décor
The cost of décor depends on how lavish you want to keep your function set. Drapes, lights, flowers, truss, props –basic décor may cost 25K AED onwards per function.
5) Entertainment
You may fly your DJ from India or may hire a local one, A local DJ with music console may cost around 12K AED onwards, you may have to bear the travel cost of the DJ flying from India.
Bridal entry, Groom procession, Local band/Orchestra team for reception may cost another 25K AED
6) Photography
A destination wedding in Dubai isn’t complete without beautiful clicks! Traditinal stills, candid stills, videography may cost around 12K– 15K AED per day. You may fly in your photographer from india for convenience
7) Make up Artiste
Bridal makeup and hair also includes draping may cost 3000 AED Per function on an average.
8) Wedding Planner
Your India wedding planner shall charge you less than that of a local wedding planner. You may opt for paying a fixed fee or a percentage of wedding budget as a charge.
Helpful Tips on Cost Cutting
1) Flexible Wedding Date
Plan your wedding in the low season and avoid major holidays like Christmas, New year and other local holidays of UAE. You may expect extra services and considerable discounts on many services,
2) Complimentary Venue
You may get the function venue complimentary or at a nominal charge if you book the minimum number of rooms required for stay.
3) Complimentary services from hotel.
Hotels may offer few freebies when planning a wedding with them, this could be a wedding cake, honeymoon stay for couple, spa and other selective treatments. Ask for these when paying the booking amount.
4) Food and Alcohol
Choose for buffet servings other than sit down dinner for your function. Also select chicken dishes other than meat, beef or sea food which are expensive. Alcohol is very expensive in Dubai and may exceed food cost, you may choose the option of having an open bar and choose to pay as per actual per consumption.
5) Décor
Flowers are very expensive in Dubai, choose to play with props and lights for your functions. Your wedding planner is the best person to guide you on this
6) Work with Industry Professionals
Invest in a wedding planner before you go ahead and may any booking yourself. Your wedding planner shall guide you best possible options for your wedding which may save costs on major services.
We hope the above information proves helpful as an initial guide to cost of destination wedding in Dubai.
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Services and Tips for Palace style wedding in Kolkata:
Kolkata is an epic destination and so are its weddings as these still follow the age old customs and are deeply rooted in the ancient culture which is noble, aesthetic and artistic. The wedding culture of Kolkata takes me back to the classic tales of the great writer ‘Sarat Chandra Chattopadhayay’ on which popular films like Devdas and Parineeta have been made – Not to forget the legacy that beholds the wedding culture of Kolkata.
The bygone era has left behind an epic charm in form of majestic palatial structures, cuisines and literature that are a treasure for the New Age and could create great reflections with proper utilization.
Have we ever imagined a Palace style wedding in Kolkata? This post shall answer why Kolkata is a city of heritage palaces and how a Grand Palace style wedding is possible without much extravagance. Read on…
Destination Wedding: Palace Style
We assume that you are a couple who’s keen to plan your wedding in Palace style. You may have done your homework on destinations and costs and the Palace state of Rajasthan is heavy on pocket but you haven’t given up on the wedding plan yet.
Kolkata, The City of Joy will make your plan work and successful with its heritage palace options, variant cuisines , elegant décor and literature.
The Heritage Palace Venues
The Grand Rajbari and Thakurbari – yes, they are named like that after the zamindars of Kolkata who ruled the state for decades and left behind these traditional mansions. Beautiful colonial style bunglows, huge rooms, ballrooms, crystal chandeliers, open courtyards, lawns and adjoining water bodies takes you back to the splendid heritage era.
The RajbariThe Rajbari – Swimming poolThe Heritage RoomRegal ambience
However there are a handful of such structures in the city, but these is an ultimate charm for your heritage wedding idea. These structures are often utilized by filmmakers of the popular bollywood film industry for shooting purposes.
Cost of Heritage Palace venues
Between INR 50K – INR 2L for 24hours – Advance booking is required
(Please Note: These venues have small inventory of rooms, you may have to hire a hotel property nearby on stay only basis, if you are looking for accommodation of your guests)
So if 4* and 5* properties are turning out to be costlier for you, check with these venues to plan a palace style wedding in Kolkata.
The Zamindari style Cuisine
Ask what not? From ‘Curry to Kalia’ , ‘Chaat to Chutney’, ‘Pav to Pulao’, Rasogolla to Mishti Doi’ – All in platter in the zamindari style.
The authentic cuisine of Kolkata
Cost of F&B and Liquor
Regular Non veg meal: INR 1500 = Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner = Per Person Per Day Wedding Day Gala meals: INR 800 and up
You could get your own caterer for your pre – wedding and wedding catering and could also set up a bar for your own liquor without any corkage fee, provided you got the license. You could expect a great ROI on the meal budget – simply delighting for your palace style wedding in Kolkata.
The Elegant Décor and Music
Décor
The power of flower would create an elegant setting for your wedding which would overwhelm your guests like nothing other. Marigolds, tuberose and red roses are perfect for an epic style wedding. Organic props like banana leafs and shoots, mango leaf danglers look fresh and auspicious. Few glimpses below: Budget: INR 2L and up Per function
The elegant wedding mandap @ The Oberoi Grand Kolkata
Music and Literature
We just can’t get over the music of Bhansali’s very popular film Devdas. The harmonium, the sitar, the tabla – a classic appetite for music lovers. Engage a local music and dance troupe to perform on your pre wedding night and the ancient ‘Nahabad’ to play on your wedding day. Your palace style wedding in Kolkata comes to live with Bengal’s ancient literature.
Popular dance of Dola re from Bhansali’s film Devdas.
Budget: INR 1L and up: Includes: Folk music troupe, dancers, bride and groom entry theme/concept.
The Bridal appearance
Remember Aishwarya Rai’s Thakurain look in Bhansali’s film Devdas? Draped in red and while gorgeous saare, palms painted red in ‘alta’, deep drawn kajal eyes and red bindi completes the elegant look.
The Wedding Planner and Services
Your dream of Palace style wedding in Kolkata could come true only by engaging an experienced wedding maker. Starting from scoping the palatial venues, F&B, Décor, Music, Logistics – all could be planned and organized and you enjoy every bit of what you have planned. However there are only few professional wedding planners in Kolkata, who would understand and create a concept for palace style wedding in Kolkata.
A wedding planner may charge 10-18% of the total budget OR a Fixed fee for the entire wedding.
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Insight to Goa Destination Wedding Cost and Services!
EDITED: FEBRUARY 2024
How much does a Goa Destination Wedding Cost? – 8/10 couples search answer to this question on google each day. However there are various responses to this question in web blog streams but the most accurate ones are from the blogs of wedding planners. Yes, only a wedding planner can guide you accurately on the ground realities of Goa Destination Wedding Cost only if you are genuinely interested to host your wedding in the destination.
Okay! So you are overwhelmed with lots of numbers such as 30Lacs, 70Lacs … 1crore or more as the wedding budget but it’s difficult to understand how much would cost for Goa Destination wedding. If you have the patience, you could go through the following paragraphs below which would help you understand a compiled Goa Beach Wedding cost. Read on…
Generally, Indian Weddings have a guest count of 150 – 200 heads and a basic budget of INR 40 – 60Lacs for a 2day celebration with all basic requirements like: Accommodation, F&B, Décor, Artiste services etc.
Assuming the guest count and budget mentioned above therefore lets comprehend the Goa Beach Wedding Cost.
Stay & Meals of Bridal Party & Guests
There are many hotel and resort options in Goa to choose from. Cost of wedding especially in 5 star properties like Taj Exotica Goa, Marriott Resort & Spa Goa, Alila Diwa etc are way above than 4 star properties like Zuri Beach Resort & Spa, Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa etc. They have an inventory over 100 rooms or you may check out smaller beach properties like Prainha Resort, Riva Resort etc which may have 50-60 rooms depending on your budget convenience.
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Below is what you could afford in the Wedding season and Low season:
Wedding season: November to March
5* Beach Property Tariff: INR 25 – 50K + GST per room per night on double occupancy (T&C)
4* Beach Property Tariff:INR 18 – 25K + GST per room per night on double occupancy (T&C)
3* Beach Properties: INR 12 – 18K + GST per room per night on double occupancy (T&C)
Ideally, Number of rooms X Tariff X Number of days = Budget of stay
Room budget usually includes the basic meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for 2 people.
Tips:
All the above mentioned properties allow an extra adult or two child in the room and charge for it.
In fact, you may get a good deal on properties, if you book directly or through your wedding planner.
5* and 4*beach properties additionally offer airport transfers on coaches.
Get spa and laundry as a deal in the 5* and 4* beach properties.
Low Season: April to September
A 15 – 20% Off on room tariff could be availed in all the above mentioned properties, if you marry during the low season. You may get also get great package deals.
Soft Beverage
A Basic component when comprehending Goa Destination wedding cost.
Below is what you could afford season wise
5*/4* Beach Property : 2/3 types of soft drinks, juices or mocktails: INR 1000 to 1500 + GST per person
3* Beach Property : Mocktails, juices, soft drinks unlimited package: INR 500 to 700 + GST per person
Henceforth the budget of SB should be , Tariff of SB X Number of Person X Number of days
Tips
3* Smaller Beach Property at times, allow to bring in your own chef/caterer for F&B and may or may not charge any allowance.
Liquor
A major element indeed at the new age weddings.
5* and 4* beach properties do not allow corkage and liquor has to be bought from them. The average charges for IMFL Liquor is INR 5000 + GST per person for 2 – 3 hours house pouring. For foreign liquor or any special request, you may have to pay the hotel in advance.
Therefore the budget of liquor should be the Number of person X Tariff X Number of days
You can also list a number of bottles of selected wine and spirits and opt to pay per bottle consumption.
3* beach properties occasionally accept corkage and allow you to bring your own liquor. The corkage fee is likely around 1Lac and up for a day. Besides juices, soda, water, ice is available from the hotel.
Tips
You have to obtain a liquor license, provided that you could bring your own liquor, so keep that in mind. Cost of liquor license in should be around INR 20K to 25K
Venue
Ring ceremony, Mehendi, Sangeet, Wedding and Reception are amongst typical functions for any 2day destination wedding. These events are possible only at a resort that offer good venues. Banquet, Pool area, sea facing lawn etc. Certainly this could also be calculated in your Goa beach wedding cost. But on certain conditions:
5* and 4* beach property would charge an amount of INR 2 – 5Lacs per function as venue rental. However they may exempt the charges, if the maximum number of rooms in the property are booked by the bridal party.
3* beach property may charges an amount of INR 50K for every venue or offer venues as complimentary to the bridal party on the condition that maximum number of rooms booked by the wedding group.
Individual beach venues: These are mostly beach front lawns offered for event purpose at a charge of INR 2Lac and up per day
Tips:
You may manage your stay at a 5* or 4* beach property and celebrate your functions at an individual beachfront venue close by. You may cut down your F&B cost and save some bucks by doing this ASK HOW
Decor
Florals, Drapes, Furniture, carpets, tabletops, chairbows, tents, linens, props and more elements make up for your pre wedding and wedding décor.
Goa destination wedding cost for a 2day wedding with 2 – 3 events namely, mehendi, sangeet and wedding may cost around INR 6 – 10Lacs.
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•Pre Wedding Function: Likely to be Engagement, Sangeet, Mehendi or any similar function. Décor starts from INR 2.5L + GST per function, this cost may include décor of structures, drapes, florals, lights, related props, also furniture to some extent.
•Wedding Function: The Wedding day function followed by Reception. Décor starts from INR 3L + GST per function, this cost may include décor of several structures, drapes, florals, lights, related props, also furniture to some extent.
•Theme Party: These work really well in Goa. A Fusion themed Mehendi/sangeet, Bollywood sangeet, Masquerade themed reception are a few ideas of theme parties you could arrange to engage your guests. These have particular décor sets which may cost you from INR 2.5L + GST per theme.
Tips
Your Goa beach wedding cost for décor would shrink if all done with Locally sourced elements
Go for sundowners and celebrate with lights.
Entertainment
Pre Wedding Function
Sangeet/ Mehendi or any other similar function following could be typical requirements:
•Goa Favorite: : Most interesting will be hiring a Goan folk dance and music or a local band would be a classy choice for a sangeet and reception dinner. These troupes may charge INR 30K + GST onwards.
•DJ with music console: A standard local DJ charges around INR 30K + GST onwards. However there endless limits if you want o spend, you can hire celebrity DJ who plays for high class parties, night clubs and savvy events at INR 80K+ GST onwards.
•Male/Female Anchor: To engage your guests, you have to hire good looking and appealing hosts. So the need of a standard Anchor/Male comes at a cost of INR 10K + GST onwards. However you may hire celebrity Anchor/Male who hosts fashion events, Bollywood events at a cost of INR 30K + Taxes onwards. Female/Anchors are expensive you may have to shell out INR 15K + GST onwards for a standard and INR 40K + GST onwards for celebrity anchors. Also, you may note that you may have to bear the expenses of travel/food/stay of these artists, if they are not sourced locally.
•Mehendi Artiste: So, this is the most important service for any mehendi function and costs may vary. For bridal henna full hands/legs costs starts from INR 10K + GST onwards, whereas for individual guests cost starts from INR 2K + GST onwards, per guest.
•Lady singers with Dholki: A group of 6 ladies may come at a cost of around INR 25K + GST onwards
Wedding Function
•Groom Procession in Vintage car : Groom entry shall be the highlight of the wedding. Vintage cars could be easily sourced in Goa, so a groom procession in vintage car with moving DJ or wedding band shall take the wedding theme to the level of luxury. This service may cost INR 40K + GST onwards.
• Bride Entry in Flower Coverlet: Popularly, a bride may enter the wedding venue in a flower coverlet carried by her bridesmaids or friends followed by traditional dhol or he favorite music played through an operator. It shall Could cost around INR 20K + GST onwards.
•Jaimala: A decorated Stage with confetti showers, 2 flower garlands, along with back ground music may cost around INR 30K + GST. If you wish for some more effects like a hydraulic stage with cold showers, fireworks etc then costs may start from INR 50K + GST onwards.
Photography + Videography
Certainly! This is one of the major aspects while comprehending the services cost of wedding in Goa. However the cost for this service depends upon the fame & quality of the photographer, but generally it could range from anything in the following:
Normally, Couples go for a Candid wedding photographer with candid stills, video and cinematic film. The cost for a 2-3 day shoot varies between 3 – 6Lac onwards.
Be mindful that, you may have to bear the expenses of travel/food/stay of these artists, if they are not sourced locally. Guess, you would not like to compromise and would need all the above mentioned photography services, so calculate your budget accordingly.
Licenses and Permissions
There are certain licenses that are mandatory for any beach wedding in Goa. PPL, IPRS, Liquor (if carrying own), Beach permit (in case a public beach and not of any private property), all these are an addition of INR 1-1.5Lacs to your Goa beach wedding cost.
Make Up Artiste
This is the most important service NOT ONLY for the brides but for the grooms as well. But then, the charming service which helps you doll up for your bid day comes with a price tag! Now let’s evaluate the cost for this service:
MUA
•Bridal Make up & Hair do: Generally starts from INR 25K + GST onwards for the bride on her wedding day, includes, make up, hair do, draping etc.
•Pre Wedding Function Make up for Bride: INR 15K + GST onwards per pre wedding function includes, make up, hair do, draping etc.
•Groom Make up/touch up: Starts from INR 5K + GST onwards for the groom on the wedding day, includes, touch up hair do, etc
•Make Up/ Touch up, per guest: INR 3K + GST onwards for per pre wedding/ wedding function includes, make up, hair do, draping etc.
Also, you may note that you may have to bear the expenses of travel/food/stay of these artists, if they are not sourced locally.
Travel
An important aspect which cannot be overlooked while comprehending the Goa destination wedding cost. Travel to the destination is generally paid by the guests themselves so I would skip this part. Travel within the destination which could be anything like airport/ station transfers, hotel to venue travel or going sightseeing. So the costs would be somewhat around the following:
•AC coaches, 12 seater: Price starts from INR 10K + GST onwards for 8hours. The cost may depend on KMs or Hours, whichever is greater.
•AC Car 5-8 seater: INR 3K + GST onwards for 8hours, cost may depend on KMs or Hours, whichever is greater
•Vintage Car: Cost starts from INR 10K + GST onwards for 5hours maximum.
So technically, you pay depending on your schedule and requirement.
MORE SERVICES MORE COSTS
Apart from the essentials, if you wish for some extra services, you would have to set your budget accordingly. You could add any of the following or other services of your choice to your requirement and budget list. Say…
Puppet shows, Folk music players, Caricature artists, live bangle makers, fire jugglers, tattoo artists, comedian and the list is endless.
All of the above mentioned services could be hired at definite prices; you could set your budget accordingly.
Does all looks messed up? We will introduce you the most amazing service ever to budget your Goa beach wedding cost:
WEDDING PLANNER
Now that you know that without a Wedding Planner, planning a destination wedding is almost impossible, you should also know that Wedding Planning is a Service and your wedding planner with team add up to your wedding budget.
So let’s now comprehend the cost of a wedding planner.
A wedding planner may charge you any one of the two ways:
•Percentage (%) of Wedding Budget: A planner may charge a certain percentage of amount as their fee depending on the size of the wedding budget. Likely to be around 10-25% of the total wedding budget.
•Fixed Fee: Most common fee structure of startup wedding planning ventures, they charge a fixed fee depending on the services and the responsibilities they undertake to make your Big Day special.
Tip
A fixed fee is always a better option to pay a wedding planner, as the fee is irrespective of what so ever is your wedding budget. You are just hiring the service of a wedding planner without any budget speculations.
The choice completely depends on you and your capacity of expenditures.
By now you might have calculated How much your Goa Beach wedding cost! Missed something? Scroll the article again 😛
Finally, Goa Destination Wedding Cost for 2 Nights starts from INR 30L including accommodation and meals for 100 guests, venues and event services for 3 functions.
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