We Indians are known for our cuisines, our movies and off course, our weddings! There is nothing larger than a ‘larger than life’ big fat Indian wedding and what makes it even more exciting is if it takes place at a beautiful destination. People are exploring different cities all over India for planning their dream event. Destination weddings are a delight not only for the bride and groom but also for their families and friends. It will be difficult to miss one if a friend plans it in say Jaisalmer or Ooty, right? You get to attend the wedding, and it also becomes your mini vacation, and you couldn’t be more thankful to your friend. 

Following 10 cities top the list when it comes to destination weddings in India.

Agra

The Taj Mahal ‘the symbol of love’ has attracted lovers from all over the world from centuries. People come here to express their love to each other and mark a new beginning of their life. A wedding in Agra, with a venue overlooking The Taj Mahal, is like a dream come true for every girl. There are many wedding venues in Agra, which are popular for arranging wedding ceremonies in a royal way. This city has many gigantic hotels and resorts looking across the Taj where many people organize their wedding ceremonies.

Rewrite your love story in Agra. What can be better than the Taj witnessing your love and your dream wedding?

Manali

Manali has always been a popular honeymoon destination of India. Now, it’s also a hotspot for destination weddings. The breath-taking view of the mountains, the chill in the air and the beautifully painted landscapes is what attracts to-be brides and grooms to Manali. This destination is known for its colonial resorts where couples can get married in a royal colonial style.

This place is also perfect for the pre and post-nuptial photo shoots, and the guests can also enjoy paragliding, rafting and mountaineering after they have attended the wedding ceremony.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling hosts a long list of olden Royal English homes which have now been converted into heritage hotels, or you can always get married in the outdoors, in the lovely lush green tea gardens. Darjeeling is an offbeat wedding destination. It beauty is mesmerising and overwhelming.

A perfect small wedding ceremony can perfect take place in this land of tea gardens. Darjeeling tea can also become a good take away for the wedding attendees.

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is known for its beautiful royal forts and palaces. A wedding here will surely make you feel royal and be treated with every bit of royalty that this place can offer. The venues in Jaisalmer are known to make your wedding day the most magnificent one of your life with its hospitality.

A wedding event in the evening will never let you forget the clear starlit skies and the cool desert breeze. This place is also known for its very famous cuisines. What the beauty of this place can add to a dream wedding is beyond one's imagination.

Udaipur

If you are planning a wedding in Udaipur, it has to be in one the famous Udaipur palaces, the City Palace, The Leela Palace or the Taj Lake Palace. These places take you to a different era of royalty. These castles are known to host the out of the world wedding ceremonies and events.  The lights, the décor, the beautiful colours will always remind you of our rich heritage and cultural. A royal wedding in Udaipur is sure to make you feel no less than a maharaja and maharani.

Hyderabad

In Hyderabad, you can either get married the nawabi way or the filmy way. The famous wedding venues of Hyderabad are the Taj Faluknama palace or the Ramoji film city. Places like Faluknama palace will mesmerise you with its beautiful Moghul architecture, the vast expanse of royal gardens and the world famous hyderabadi cuisine. But, if you want to add some funk in your wedding celebrations Ramoji film city is the place for you. It offers you filmy pre wedding parties, places for performances and décor themes.

So, when in Hyderabad, you can be a filmy nawab.

Kerala

Kerala Known as God's own country it needs no other description. Getting married in Kerala can be the most enchanted experience of your life. The serene backwaters and the soothing green that fills up your eyes as far as you can look give you the purest form of happiness. Kerala wedding defines simplicity and elegance at its best.

Imagine getting married, sailing in the backwaters of Kerala, it’s the out of the world feeling of divinity. Few famous wedding venues in Kerala are Kochi, Kumarakom, Munnar and Kovalam.

Goa

We often visit Goa to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy ourselves and what can be more exciting than doing this with your family and friends. Goa weddings can be so refreshing and energetic. The beach, the sun and the food, it’s like a complete package. Goa offers something to every individual. Family and friends attending the wedding can spare some more time and enjoy the warmth of this beautiful place.

Goa is one of the most economical and convenient option to have a dream destination wedding.

Nashik (The Sula Vineyards)

If you are big fan of wine, The Sula Vineyards in Nashik is the place to have your dream wedding. Indian weddings can never be complete without its crazy cocktail parties. But, wouldn’t it be nice to treat your guests with elegant wines. Well, Sula gives you that option. It hosts number of events each year and its popularity is increasing with time. In spite of being surrounded by the chaos of the city this place can still offer the view if landscapes and plantations. The wonderful Nashik weather and the fruity wine smells deserve to witness your beautiful wedding.

Lavasa

If you dream of getting married amidst hills, lakes and waterfalls but do not want to go too far up north, Lavasa is good option to have you dream destination wedding. This man made hill station is now a popular spot to host weddings and events for the residents of Mumbai and Pune. Apart from weddings, it’s the favourite destination for couples to shoot their pre wedding photos. Lavasa also offers a little feel of the European architecture and Venice.

So, now that we have seen our top 10 hot wedding destinations of India, has it not become easier to picture yourself in one of these beautiful destinations? We only marry once so, make the best out of it. Have a destination wedding and make your dream day memorable forever.