Attention! Attention! Attention! To-be-brides and to-be-grooms of the Maximum City, Love is in the air and the wedding season is just around the corner. If you’re ready to tie the knot, and looking for a venue to give a memorable start to a new chapter in your life, we’ve shortlisted some of the best venues in Mumbai. Read on to know more...

1) Beach Front Terrace at Sun N Sand (Juhu)

Who doesn’t love the beach? And getting married at the beachside sounds straight out of a Mills and Boon novel. Well, if you’re a hopeless romantic you’d love this Sun n Sand venue. The beachfront venue is absolutely stunning and provides a majestic setting for a wedding or reception for a guest list of up to 900 people. The rituals take place under the open starlight sky of Mumbai and with a background score of crashing waves. A large outdoor courtyard area, with manicured gardens and a poolside which overlooks the picturesque Arabian Sea and the glittering sands as a backdrop, provides the perfect romantic setting to the exchange wedding vows. The catering here is excellent and the managerial team also helps with wedding planning, seating arrangements, decorators, suppliers and even has a dedicated parking area. All in all, it’s a good choice for a wedding to remember.

2) Regency Ballroom at Hyatt Regency (Andheri East)

The huge 617-square-metre (6712-square-foot) Regency Ballroom is located at the lobby level and can be easily partitioned into three separate sections for separate events. Each section is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including soundproofing and independent audio-visual connections. This 5-star ballroom is designed to go hand-in-hand with sophisticated themed sit-down dinners. You can choose whether to have a big loud gala wedding or a small quiet affair, the expert team here assists you with almost anything, from accommodating guests at the last minute to procuring licenses for alcohol and music. This function area offers guests the benefit of natural light and also a vidhi-mandap is allowed. The 9-meter-high ceiling provides a sense of openness, making it an ideal venue for elegant dinners, weddings, receptions and special events. It can fit up to 650 people. Catering is excellent and all types of cuisines are available. Tailor-made wedding packages can be made with the team here.

3) The Crystal Room at Hotel Sea Princess (Santacruz West)

The Crystal room at Hotel Sea Princess is 3000 sq. feet plus, the venue for a grand August wedding. This pillar-less banquet hall is Sea Princess’s largest banquet hall and can fit 450 people in one go. The décor of the hall is opulent and the center of attraction is a large chandelier made out of crystal and shaped like a flower. This hall allows for a luxurious affair and lip-smacking food is served.

4) Taj Mahal Palace (Colaba)

Arguably, one of the most well-known five-star hotels of all time in India, The Taj Mahal was built during the British Raj and is more than a century old. The story behind this goes that, Jameshetji Tata was denied entry to one of the most prestigious hotels at that time in Mumbai: The Watson’s Hotel as it was a ‘white’s only’ hotel. Tata then proceeded to build the Taj Mahal hotel and since then it has not only stood the test of time but also has served as a symbol of prosperity, wealth and hope to an entire generation of Indians. The hotel houses 550 rooms & suites between the palace and tower wing striking blend of nostalgic elegance, rich history and modern facilities and overlooks the Gateway of India. The Hotel has its own catering, meticulous and very original wedding planners, flower decorators and a troupe of dancers for the sangeet. They allow a vidhi-mandap and also the complete barat to come to the hotel. 

5) JW Marriot (Juhu)

Probably one of the most premium experiences of a wedding can be had with JW Marriot. Right from a sprawling 14,000 sq. ft event space, to an app to manage your event (like a wedding), JW Marriot ensures you get what you pay for. Their planners have to undergo a certificate course and are trained to handle a variety of ethnic to military weddings. Their specialty is lighting services.  

6) The Leela (Andheri East)

The Leela is one of the finest 5-star hotels in the city. It has the capacity to handle 1000 guests at a time for any wedding. The luxurious Grand Ballroom has Moreno chandeliers and patterned carpeting with the ability to convert itself to any theme and separate itself into 5 sections If need be. Outside caterers and alcohol aren't allowed here although if one wants to bring in their own caterer, RS 50,000 is applicable as royalty.

7) Novotel Juhu (Juhu)

If you're planning a dusk wedding, you could have a breath-taking one at Novotel, Juhu, and Mumbai. The hotel has a gorgeous poolside lawn area that looks out to the Arabian Sea. The sunset view from this lawn is known to be spectacular. Imagine taking your wedding vows against the backdrop of a sky painted in shades of Pinks, Oranges and Violets. There's even a separate entry available at the venue for baraatis. Prefer to have an indoor function? The Champagne Ballroom combines the best of modern technology, contemporary décor and classic luxury to give you an unforgettable experience. This venue can hold up to 1000 people at a time.

8) Four Seasons (Worli)

The Four Seasons is dedicated to offering personalized services, maintaining a beautifully elegant setting and availing superior culinary experience to their customers. This quality has flown in their banqueting and event services. The hotel has five luxurious banquet rooms and an outdoor lawn which can make any dream event transform into reality. The Gallery is a long room (that can be divided into two sections for smaller functions) fixed with etched mirrors, linear pendant Czech chandeliers, oak wood doors and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the lush and impeccably manicured lawn. It's the ideal setting for wedding pheras or other traditional ceremonies. Four Seasons Hotel also provides exclusive wedding planning services.

9) Holiday Inn (Andheri East)

Holiday Inn, is among the finest hotels in the city and is perfectly connected to the rest of the city via the Western Express Highway. This makes it a preferable location for your wedding. If you have outstation guests, its proximity to the airport plays a vital role in the selection of venues. The breathtaking high ceilings in the opulent ballroom will lend an air of majesty to your special day. The rich red carpeting, sparkling crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling dark wooden doors only add to the appeal. Want to take your party outdoors? Choose the beautiful open-air terrace area surrounded by greenery, where your guests can have an alfresco dinner under the twinkling night sky. The venue doesn’t allow outside caterers and has its own decorator as well.

10) ITC Grand Central (Lower Parel)

True to its name, ITC Grand Central is grand in the sense of the word and is located in the heart of Mumbai, in Parel. The luxury hotel exudes an old-world charm, with its British Colonial-inspired architecture and grand interiors. Apart from its 242 guest rooms and some of the most stellar restaurants - like, Kebabs, Curries and Shanghai Club - the hotel also offers excellent hospitality for its banqueting services. The pillar-less Ballroom, complete with mirror-and-wood paneling and vintage chandeliers, is perfect for both private and corporate events. Have a large wedding to host and prefer the outdoors? The gorgeous Terrace Garden with patches of green and the dome pavilion is made for a cocktail set-up with great views of the city.

     So, here were the top 10 wedding venues in Mumbai. To know about more venues login to HamaraEvent.com.