Our team has planned hundreds of destination weddings, mostly in Mexico and the Caribbean, and we know what it means to find the perfect venue for your special day.
When it comes to planning an Indian destination wedding, finding a resort that understands the traditions and culture can be challenging.
Our team curated a list of the best wedding packages for an Indian destination wedding:
The unmatched paradise of the Caribbean is the perfect backdrop for when you tie the knot (both figuratively and literally if your ceremony includes a granthi bandhanam).
Fortunately, many resorts offer competitive promotions that save you tons of money when hosting your friends and family on beautiful beaches or in opulent ballrooms.
From mendhi artists to world-class Indian chefs, these resorts have everything you need to bring your vision to life.
Keep reading to discover the full list of our favorite all-inclusive wedding packages for an Indian destination wedding.
The family-friendly Azul Riviera Cancun offers competitive incentives that make it easier to invite more guests to your celebration without breaking the bank.
We know the cost of an Indian wedding in Mexico is something many couples wonder about, and the team at Azul Riviera Cancun can navigate various budgets and guest counts.
The South Asian Wedding package offers a variety of venues to suit different styles, such as the Rooftop Garden with lush greenery or the ocean-front Lavaz Gazebo with a tropical backdrop.
The South Asian Wedding Package price is based on 50 guests, but you can add more family and friends for a fee.
Notable features of the package include:
Featured on Condé Nast’s list of top 100 hotels in the world, the adults-only El Dorado Casitas Royale prides itself on delivering unparalleled luxury.
The Always and Forever Package is the perfect foundation for an unforgettable wedding and offers unlimited ways to personalize every aspect of your event.
Venues like the white gazebo make for a stunning backdrop for your ceremony, and events hosted at the Palapa Ganesh, Pier, and Rooftop spaces are stunning add-ons to consider.
The Always and Forever Package is complimentary if you book 10 or more rooms for a minimum of 3 nights each, and includes:
Right next door to the El Dorado Casitas Royale, Generations Riviera Maya is a family-friendly alternative if you want to host young friends and family members at your wedding.
For a variety of reasons that we break down here, Generations Riviera Maya is one of our favorite family-friendly venues for a destination wedding in Mexico.
These two sister resorts work together, so you’re able to host events at venues across both locations while accommodating families in larger suites.
The Always and Forever Package is complimentary if you book 10 or more rooms for a minimum of 3 nights each. Some features include:
As one of the largest resorts in Cancun, The Grand at Moon Palace is family-friendly and has extensive experience accommodating large Indian celebrations.
With a top-notch wedding team that we talk about here, AAA Four-Diamond service, and several high-value promotions, the Grand at Moon Palace Cancun provides the perfect backdrop for your dream shaadi.
Some features of the Compliments of Palace Resorts package include:
The Moon Palace Cancun is a more affordable sister resort next to The Grand at Moon Palace.
As with The Grand, there are incentives in place for longer guest lists, and the resort offers complimentary events when you meet certain booking criteria.
Booking a wedding at a Palace Resort leads to ample incentives, especially as your guest list expands.
It’s one of the reasons we think Moon Palace Cancun is one of the top family-friendly venues for a destination wedding.
Some features of the Compliments of Palace Resorts package include:
Even with its long list of amenities and activities, Dreams Playa Mujeres has a boutique feel to it.
This family-friendly, all-inclusive resort delivers high-end luxury service so you can be sure guests are well-taken care of in their spare time.
This is the perfect choice for couples looking to host intimate wedding celebrations under 150 people.
The Shaadi Package price is inclusive of up to 75 wedding guests, with the option to add more friends and family to your guest list for a fee. Other benefits of the package include:
The Hard Rock Riviera Maya blends luxury and entertainment to offer fun for the whole family.
Between the large venues to choose from and the number of rooms on the property, this is the perfect place to host an enviable celebration if you have an extensive guest list.
Some features of the Ishq Package include:
The family-friendly Hard Rock Punta Cana is the perfect place to host opulent large-scale weddings.
Experience the impossibly white, soft sand beaches in the Dominican Republic.
Some features of the Ishq package include:
Le Blanc Los Cabos is an adults-only resort with stunning views of the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean.
The property delivers on its name with pristine white sand beaches and crystal clear water up and down the shore.
Plan your wedding with the help of the Palace Production team to elevate your events with photography, entertainment, flowers, lighting, and more.
The Complimentary Collection package is free when you book at least 10 rooms with a combined total of 30 nights. Some features of the package include:
Located near the ever-popular Playa del Carmen, the family-friendly Grand Velas Riviera Maya provides the ultimate luxury experience.
The team’s consistent dedication to top-notch service and the resort’s value for money has earned it several awards for the best all-inclusive resorts not just within Mexico, but also around the world.
Some features of the Indian Wedding Package include:
For a limited time, we’re offering couples an exclusive wedding gift when you book at one of the resorts in this article.
Anywhere in the US will be similar to getting married at home.
Mexico and Jamaica are also convenient places to get married legally.
In Mexico you will have to complete some paperwork prior to arriving, have a blood test in Mexico, be over 18, have a witness and be in the country a few days prior to the legal ceremony.
Most other destinations have similar requirements.
The reality is that most clients will get legally married in the US and then have a symbolic ceremony at the destination of their dreams.
Most of the resorts our team at Destination Weddings by Vacationeeze works with offer several venue options.
Resorts such as Generations Riviera Maya have roof top venues that look over the resort and the beach and have amazing views. Most resorts also have locations in the gardens, in a gazebo, on a pier or around the pool.
If you’re planning an Indian wedding, or a wedding of 100+ guests, you want to double check that your desired venue can accomodate your guest list.
The simple answer is, maybe!
Some adults-only resorts will allow the kids to attend but for a limited amount of time.
Some resorts will have restrictions as to where you can hold the ceremony and reception if there are children.
In some cases, Vacationeeze will work with resorts that are close to a sister family-friendly resort that allows everyone to stay.
In that case, you might have the adults stay at the adults-only resort and have the ceremony at the family resort.
Some of the best resorts are:
The answer is actually yes.
Many of the resorts we work with will provide you a free wedding package, that may include a ceremony and components to your reception.
Each resort has certain requirements such as a minimum number of rooms booked or that you stay in a certain room type, or that you (or your guests) stay a minimum number of nights.
Most of the free packages are for symbolic weddings only.
Each package typically includes the ceremony, a toast, cake and a few other special things.
Anything you can do at home, we can typically arrange for your destination wedding.
If you dream of arriving to your reception in a horse-drawn carriage, we can do that.
If you want a barefoot party on the beach with a DJ and special lighting we can handle that. Interested in fireworks on the beach or a bonfire, we can do that also.
We can help you customize the menu, hire a photographer, pick your theme and decorations, and select your music to make your event memorable.
The cost for events are typically much less than it would cost you at home.
For your destination wedding, we suggest that you start to plan 12 to 18 months in advance.
Booking your tropical wedding well in advance is better for both you and your guests.
Based on our experience, an Indian destination wedding with about 200-300 guests typically costs around $150,000 for a three-day celebration.
Of course various factors contribute, but this tends to be the average for couples that we work with.
We do not suggest shipping your clothing in advance as there is no way to assure it will make it to the resort.
We suggest that you either carry your garments on the plane or you ask the shop to pack it for you in a carry-on or a box.
Once you arrive at the resort you will meet with one of the wedding planners and they will work with you to unpack and steam the clothes so they look brand new.
Each resort has certain times for the ceremony.
As we help you plan we need to think about the time of day and time of year.
It is not much fun having a wedding on the beach at 1 pm in the afternoon when it is 100 degrees out.
We have to think about the weather in selecting the location.
It depends.
We will work with you to plan the travel arrangements for you and your guests.
We will also have you work with one of the coordinators at the resorts that we work with.
They can help you with everything from selecting your menus, the location for the ceremony, your flowers and anything else you can think of.
If you’re planning a wedding with 100+ people, or multiple events we may recommend hiring a wedding planner as they can help with all the small details.
We hope this list has helped you find a package that speaks to your Indian traditions and suits your budget.
You can also check out our similar list of the top resorts and venues for an Indian destination wedding.
Between our limited-time promotion and the extensive list of special offers at our favorite resorts, we’re sure we can find the perfect place to host your dream wedding.
Our team of wedding experts is familiar with all the best current packages and promotions in destinations around the Caribbean.
Jared is a certified destination wedding travel advisor and has been recognized as a top agent by Palace Resorts, Karisma Resorts, Lomas Hospitality, and Hyatt Inclusive Collection.
He caught the travel bug early in his life as his parents (the founders of Vacationeeze!) instilled a passion for travel and adventure in him and his siblings.
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