Destination Weddings

India

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At a glance

Marrying in India

India is the place for a multi-day celebration, with Rajasthan palaces, Goa beaches and Kerala backwaters. Colour, food and hospitality are on a scale few destinations can match.

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Best timeOct to Mar

Dry and comfortable after the monsoon

Flight time9 hours

Direct to Delhi or Mumbai

Visae-Visa needed

Visa or e-Visa needed before travel, plus an online e-arrival card

Legal weddingMarry at home first

Possible under the Special Marriage Act after 30 days' residence and 30 days' notice, so most couples marry at home first

Top tipe-arrival card

Tell guests to complete the e-arrival card online in the 72 hours before landing. It is separate from the visa

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

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11 venues in India

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your India wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner