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There is no place in India where the phenomenon of the destination wedding is as popular as Rajasthan. Castles and palaces built a long time ago before destination weddings even existed provide the landscape and scenery for the perfect venue with little to no effort required from the planner. This is why many wedding planners who find their own clients opt for the sites of Jaipur or Udaipur. Most of Rajasthan’s clients believe that their chosen wedding spot will provide them with the perfect wedding. However, Rajasthan’s best venues are the most difficult to manage and it requires real knowledge of the region in order to pull off a successful wedding.

Why Rajasthan remains India’s Premier Wedding Destination

When thinking of Indian wedding planners, people often think of Udaipur and Jaipur. There are other reasons for this beyond beauty.

• Rajasthan has some of the only private wedding booking heritage palaces and Forts in the country.
• Rajasthan has an uniquely advanced wedding hospitality infrastructure.
• Rajasthani craftsmanship is one of the most wedding ready traditions in the world.
• Generally, there is good, dry weather during the prime Indian wedding season.

Why Choose Jaipur or Udaipur?

Jaipur is also known as The Pink City.

Jaipur’s forts and many havelis… built on the edges of hill tops and surrounding large courtyards. easier to access big guest count dug in infrastructure… offer a heavy layered approach to wedding decor.

Udaipur is also known as The City of Lakes.

Udaipur is more suited for a quieter, more romantic wedding. With Udaipur, several palaces built on or overlooking lakes are conveniently located in proximity to each other in the older city. This makes for an easy multiple venue wedding.

The Duties of a Destination Wedding Planner in Rajasthan

Heritage Venue Access and Restrictions

Unique rules apply to each property in Rajasthan when it comes to viewing options, sound levels, work hours and the ability to break through the walls and ceilings of the venue. Some of these rules have be logged in the office of the venue, while many times guests find out the rules the hard way. A good destination wedding planner who has the knowledge of the Rajasthan venues will avoid all of these mistakes and create around them.

Local Vendor and Artisan Requests

Rajasthan has unlimited resources for decoration with their world-renowned textiles and folk arts. However, without building strong connections in the region, it is difficult to source artisans for block printing, signage, and floral decorations. A dedicated planner in Rajasthan will bring you connections way beyond the internet.

Guest Travel to a Larger State

Since Rajasthan is a much larger state than Goa or many other popular destinations, guests transferring to the various venues of a multi-location wedding (split between Jaipur and Udaipur or further away from main city forts) require a lot of extra consideration for the logistics.

According to the planner, the venue in Rajasthan only requires half of the work.

The Best Time For a Jaipur or Udaipur Wedding

There is ample reason for the popularity of wedding season in Rajasthan (October to March). It is during this time that the outside temperature makes it comfortable and the outside temperatures are close to ideal for the famous outdoor courtyard functions. November through February is the most peak and the demand is the highest and heritage venues are booked at least 9 months in advance.

The Cost For a Rajasthan Wedding

It all depends on what specific venue you pick. A Fort Buyout requires a larger budget over a Palace Hotel. The budget will vary depending on how many people you invite, and how many functions you wish to host. Vendor and guest travel is included in the budget as well. You can also expect to spend money on special services from vendors from Delhi and Mumbai because of the additional travel. You will also need a budget for the unique and unexpected requirements of heritage properties, such as structural and other permission costs, and the extra security.

How SMLW India Plans Rajasthan Weddings

SMLW India has worked with the best Rajasthan heritage properties in Jaipur and Udaipur. Because we work in the region regularly as opposed to occasionally, we have the relationships with local vendors and artisans that allow us to execute weddings at the level that particular heritage properties require. From booking the right spot early to designing around the existing architectural elements of the venue instead of creating a wedding concept that is void of significance, our teams work with the venue staff to create the best experiences for all clients.

If your dream wedding is in Jaipur, Udaipur, or any place in the amazing state of Rajasthan, plan your wedding with us and let us guide you through the available venues and how the time frames for planning your wedding will be.