There’s probably no bigger celebration in this entire world than Indian weddings. Come on, you know it’s true! It’s probably only in our country that the moment a child is born, his/her wedding preparations begin. And even though a huge number of weddings happen in the winters, summer weddings are still big in our country. So, we got in touch with Vishu Tanwar, founder of Sumaaroh Wedding Management Company, and dug out intel on summer wedding destinations and much more!
So, Vishu, tell us what all destinations are hot property for summer weddings in the country?
For summer wedding in India, I would suggest a bunch of destinations which are just perfect to avoid the scorching heat of Delhi. In Uttarakhand – Mussoorie, Nainital, Jim Corbett; in Tamil Nadu – Ooty; Hyderabad; Bangalore; in Kashmir – Sonmarg, Gulmarg; Andaman & Nicobar; in Kerala – Munnar; in Maharashtra – Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Alibaug and in Himachal Pradesh – Shimla and Manali.
We know how South and East India are full of gorgeous locations. Your fav spots there?
Indeed they are gorgeous. And if you are looking places in these areas for a summer wedding then I would suggest that you should go to Andaman, Guwahati, Gangtok, Ooty, Munnar, and Darjeeling.
If a couple plans a summer wedding in the hills, which destinations would you suggest?
First of all, planning a wedding in the hills is always the best idea in summers. So the places you should definitely check out are Mussoorie, Shimla, Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Coorg.
Kodaikanal 
Ooty
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What things should be kept in mind before planning a destination summer wedding?
Planning a wedding is a big task and planning that too in summer season is itself a challenge. So, there are definitely some key points that you should keep in mind:
- Hire a Wedding Planner (well researched and trusted) well in advance to ensure that the wedding goes smoothly.
- Plan a budget so that major decisions are made on the basis of that
- Finalize the venue and hotel quickly as summer months limit your options and the hotel of your choosing can get sold out on your required dates. Do a venue recce at least once before finalizing.
- Go through the vendor’s list provided by the wedding planner, meet the needed vendors and get them booked. This is to confirm their availability on your wedding dates and whether they would be willing to travel to the destination. These could be vendors like Mehendi artists, dhol and DJ, live band/singer, transportation, photographer.
- Express your ideas to the wedding planner so they are completely prepared.
- Reach the venue a day or two in advance so that you’re comfortable and everything is adjusted according to your requirements.
Any specific resorts you feel have amazing services when it comes to summer weddings in the country?
Yes, there are few which according to me offers amazing services when it comes to weddings. To name a few they are:
- JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Groove Resort & Spa
- Jaypee Residency Manor Mussoorie
- Lebua Corbett
- Lemon Tree Premier, Corbett
- Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla
- Taj Madikeri Resort and Spa, Coorg
According to you, which is that one destination in the country that is evergreen for a summer wedding?
Mussoorie – The Queen of Hills is the place which all time favourite. People usually pick this spot when it comes to wedding and the greenery never goes out style.
What are those 3 most essential things one should keep in mind before picking a destination for a summer wedding?
The major highlights points you should keep in mind are:
- The weather: Summers in India can get critically hot, therefore, one should always look at the weather of the city you choose.
- Travel-friendly: The destination picked should be easily accessible for all your family members and friends.
- Budget: According to a survey, destination weddings can be cheaper than a wedding done locally. You need to set a budget and the wedding planner you choose will give you plenty of options.
And any international destinations within Asia you feel are great for summer destination weddings?
Planning a wedding Internationally is also an amazing idea. To look for places you can choose from these for a summer wedding.
- Thailand – Hua Hin, Phuket, Bangkok, Krabi.
- Bhutan – Thimpu
- Indonesia – Bali
- Istanbul – Turkey
- Vietnam – Na Dang, Nha Trang
- Philippines – Boracay
So, all you summer brides & groom or their friends, we hope you took rigorous notes while reading this one!
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