Even More Reasons to Choose Destination for Your Wedding
What’s in it for us?
It’s really no surprise that dozens of couples each month are choosing to celebrate the biggest moment of their lives in paradise with Shaadi Destinations by their side. With costs of Indian Weddings in the United States always on the rise, the boredom of using the same local venues over and over again, the guest lists that never stop growing because our loving parents feel an obligation to invite nearly everyone they’ve ever met, and the unbelievable amount of responsibilities your families have to take on as a burden during the planning and hosting process, choosing to have an Indian destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean to serve as the location for your wedding has never made more sense. As if you didn’t already hear a countless list of reasons why destination weddings are the absolute best, here are even more reasons to choose destination for your Indian wedding in paradise!
Lira and Omesh taking a stroll on the beach after their South Asian wedding ceremony in Los Cabos! Courtesy of Agave Photo Studio
Beautiful venues
Forget the obvious cost savings (we will get to that later…); you will be getting married in Paradise. This isn’t a fantasy, this is real life! Instead of worrying about those pesky food and beverage minimums, horrific catering rules, and worrying about hosting all the out-of-town families in your home for weeks before and after… Your biggest concern when choosing destination will be selecting just one venue that fits your needs when there are SO many to choose from. We hear almost every week when working with new best friends (aka clients) how they never expected to fall in love with so many options.
Akansha and Praveer enjoying moments before their welcome dinner and the start of all their festivities! Courtesy of Sweet Caribbean Photo
Smaller and more intimate wedding parties
We mentioned it before and we will definitely mention it again and again - the beauty of an Indian destination wedding is that you (the bride and groom) get to spend this intimate time with the people you actually want there - your family and closest friends. Those who you are inviting out of formality are less likely to feel obligated to come to your destination wedding (let’s be honest… your mom’s best friend’s nephew’s piano teacher really doesn’t need to be at your wedding). Destination weddings are all about you and all your besties having the time of your lives - now that is a memory worth making!
Maryam’s sisters and friends made the short journey to Riviera Maya to celebrate her and Wasif’s Muslim destination wedding! Courtesy of Sarani Photography
Two families becoming one
Hosting an Indian destination wedding is the best way to bring two families together. First, you literally are bringing them together! Second, being in a foreign country together gives them a chance to bond in the most unique way possible. Neither side of the family needs to worry about being the host for all the festivities (cooking, cleaning, chai/pani service, etc.). They really just get the time to just enjoy delicious meals at different restaurants, a chance to sit back and relax at the most stunning beaches, head to the nightclub after the events together, take cocktail lessons as a group, or just have fun over at the pool and create memories together that will last a lifetime!
Fun family moments at the Jago event before Roshni and Inderpreet’s Sikh ceremony in paradise; Courtesy of Jonathan Cossu Photography
Don’t bother me, I’m on vacation!
We definitely must mention that you are doing them a HUGE favor by planning this group vacation - it’s one of those things everyone wants to do, but no one has the bandwidth to plan. You and your guests will get to experience the many amenities our partner resorts have to offer (the list of activities is endless). If choosing a destination such as Cancun or the Riviera Maya, you will get the chance to visit places such as Tulum, Cozumel, Chichen Itza, or Isla Mujeres - all located near the area. Pyramids, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, underwater caves… You name it and we are sure we got it! Or maybe head to Jamaica where you can zip line over a jungle! Or even to Punta Cana where you can swim in caves! Your wedding is the main attraction, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a dozen other ones for your guests to enjoy!
Kaumil’s baraat on a boat in Montego Bay, Jamaica was a memory we will never forget!! Courtesy of True Colors Photo
A laid-back / stress-free planning process
Most resorts we partner with offer a complimentary South Asian certified wedding planner that will go through the entire process with you from A-Z. The fact that you have a team of planners, on-site coordinators, your Shaadi Destinations coordinators (both based in the US and in-destination) and vendors backing you up is something that really plays in your favor. These South Asian Wedding specialists that will come to the rescue whenever you need them and will make you feel secure, relaxed, and understood through the whole planning journey. Having someone who’s an expert to guide you through this experience, will bring a lot of tranquility to you and your family. And of course, will allow you to enjoy your vacay once wedding week is here! We will talk further about their duties and responsibilities in our later blogs, so stay tuned!
Brides always looking their absolute best when stress-free in paradise - Punam was no exception! Courtesy of Sweet Caribbean Photo
Great for couples that have friends and family scattered around the world
With so many clients of our having families and friends from all over the US and the world, it makes total sense to have people fly to somewhere exotic if they are going to fly anyways! Wouldn’t it be amazing to have them join you in paradise instead of your local banquet hall? Tropical places such as Mexico or the Caribbean are super accessible and easy to get to for most guests (which is always a plus!).
#FAMILY came in strong to rep Krishna and Amir in Riviera Maya; Courtesy of Sweet Caribbean Photo
A ZERO hour flight to your honeymoon
What’s better than a 30 hour journey to your honeymoon in the Maldives? Getting married in paradise and taking a 30 minute limo transfer (arranged by yours truly) to a 5-star luxury honeymoon resort (also arranged by yours truly) where you can truly enjoy the beautiful destination with the enhanced privacy of leaving your wedding resort behind. So many Shaadi Destinations couples choose to continue the party while in destination - and we can’t blame them!
Check out the Palafitos! These overwater honeymoon bungalows are in Riviera Maya - that’s right… just down the road from your wedding resort in Cancun! Courtesy of Karisma Resorts
And the cherry on the top - it’s unbelievably cost effective
The average Shaadi Destinations couple estimates that they would have spent at least $150,000 USD to create the wedding they would have been satisfied with in the United States. Not only would they have 400-600 guests on average (more guests, more costs!), but they would have to pay a very high food and beverage minimum, host families for meals beyond the 3 days of wedding events, provide transportation back and forth to various venues, etc.
In contrast, the average Shaadi Destinations couple spends around $60,000 to $80,000 USD on their Indian Destination Wedding of their dreams in Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and more. Yes, you read that right. That could be up to 50% in savings. Unofficially, we are delighted to be the provider of your new home down payment with those cost savings! Learn much more about the true cost of an Indian destination wedding here!
And away they go! Heena and Anish’s friends and family had the most amazing vacation at Hard Rock Riviera Maya during their wedding week in paradise; Courtesy of MnM Photography
To sum it all up, you get fun in the sun, a gorgeous destination, the chance to be around your closest family and friends, fun and amazing wedding events, and the opportunity to a step back and enjoy the wedding process fully as you go!
Shaadi Destinations is the premier, award winning, modern-day destination wedding travel agency for South Asian couples seeking a streamlined process, incredible experiences, and a party friends and family will never forget! We save our couples thousands of dollars while throwing them the wedding festivities dreams are made of.
We live and breathe destination weddings - with just one consultation, you will be light years ahead in your destination wedding planning process. In less than one week, Shaadi Destinations will find you the most perfect resort that meets your needs, your budget, and your desires. With our vendor relationships and pre-negotiated exclusive perks at resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean, we are confident we can find exactly what you are looking for. You'll find we have the best rates, best incentives, and best booking experience.
