Oceanfront mandap and aisle at Ummae and Ryan's Indian destination wedding ceremony.

Mistakes to Avoid When Planning an Indian Destination Wedding

Most couples don’t make bad planning decisions because they’re careless. They make them because they simply don’t know what they don’t know yet. After helping hundreds of South Asian couples plan destination weddings in Mexico and the Caribbean, we’ve noticed a pattern. The biggest challenges almost always begin with decisions that felt completely reasonable at… Read more »

Roshni and Paraj exchange vows beneath a floral mandap at Planet Hollywood Cancun during their Indian destination wedding in Mexico, with colorful smoke effects creating a dramatic backdrop overlooking the Caribbean.

Is a Destination Wedding Cheaper Than a Traditional Indian Wedding?

For most Indian couples, a destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Caribbean costs between $50,000 and $150,000, compared to $250,000 to $400,000 for a traditional wedding in the U.S. The two main reasons are a naturally smaller guest list and the all-inclusive resort model, which bundles accommodations, food, beverages, and venue… Read more »

Monika and Rajiv celebrate their Haldi ceremony with family and friends at Hard Rock Riviera Maya during their Indian destination wedding in Mexico.

Riviera Maya Wedding Packages for Indian Destination Weddings

Key Summary: What to Know About Riviera Maya Wedding Packages If you’re researching Riviera Maya wedding packages, you’ve probably noticed that many all-inclusive resorts offer wedding collections with beautiful venues, ceremony setups, and planning services. At first glance, many of these packages look surprisingly similar. For Indian destination weddings, though, the package itself is only… Read more »