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The Exquisite Decor is the Highlight of this Wedding!!!
From the grand entrance to the elaborate guest seating, larger than life floral work, funky photobooth and quirky props, the R+K wedding at the Westin Sohna Delhi NCR was an event gush upon!
The theme colors were a mish mash of wine red and gunpowder which was justified by silk drapings and elaborate luxury floral work. The decor team of mayank sharma ensured professionalism in every finest details and the results were marvellous.
Featured here are the images from making of the royal decor set for the R+K wedding at the Westin Sohna Delhi NCR.
Behind the Scenes
Days and hours of hardwork that our team puts in to make a wedding event successful.
Applauds to the team and its efforts! Here are the highlights!
Our Team
Diwas is an Indian Wedding Planning & Consulting Company which assists you to plan and present a wedding event that’s beautiful, innovative & highly personal. We are Located at New Delhi, Gurgaon & Kolkata, our services are accessible throughout the country and we are available for travel worldwide.
We pride ourselves on attention to detail and our high quality service. Our dynamic & proficient team believes to a plan a ‘Diwas’ and not just another event by working closely with you and suppliers, so that every moment of your celebration is lived & treasured eternally.
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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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