From the United Kingdom
A wedding in India, planned from the United Kingdom
The UK has one of the largest Indian diaspora communities in the world, and plenty of couples with no Indian roots at all who want a wedding in the sun. India is a long-haul trip with short-haul costs.
Updated Kalyan Co Planning TeamReviewed by Mefas Fransis
Couples in the UK plan their Indian destination wedding with Kalyan Co by video call during UK hours, with budgets in pounds. Guests fly direct from London to Delhi or Mumbai, or one stop via the Gulf to Kochi and Goa. Most couples marry legally in the UK and celebrate in India.
We plan around UK school holidays and bank holidays so your guests can come.
We plan Gujarati, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil, Malayali, interfaith and fusion weddings, and we know which guests have never been to India.
- Planning calls
- Video calls 9 am to 5 pm UK time (1.30–9.30 pm in Kochi in summer).
- Typical budget
- £33,000–73,000150 guests, 3 nights, 4-star, Kerala · draft figure
- Currency
- Budgets shown in GBP; contracts in Indian rupees
Flights for you and your guests
| From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| London | Direct to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities; one stop via the Gulf to Kochi and Goa | About 9–10 hours direct, 13–16 hours with a stop |
| Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh | One stop via the Gulf or London | About 13–18 hours |
Questions from couples in the United Kingdom
How much does an Indian destination wedding cost in pounds?
For 150 guests over three days at a 4-star resort, most couples spend roughly £33,000–73,000 including rooms, food, décor, photography and planning. The calculator shows your own numbers in pounds.
Can UK citizens get legally married in India?
Yes, under the Special Marriage Act with 30 days’ residence and a 30-day notice period. Most UK couples marry legally in the UK and celebrate in India.
And the usual worries
Is it legal for foreigners to marry in India?
Yes. Foreign nationals can marry under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, after one partner has lived in the district for 30 days and a 30-day notice period. Because that takes time, most couples marry legally at home and hold their ceremony in India.
Is it safe for our guests?
Our destinations are established tourist and wedding regions. We plan every transfer, keep guests in vetted hotels, and run a help desk and WhatsApp line throughout the stay.
Do our guests need visas?
Most do. Many nationalities can apply online for an Indian e-Visa; we send each guest the steps for their passport.
Will it be cheaper than a wedding at home?
Usually, for the same standard. Rooms, food, décor and staff cost less in India than in Western Europe, North America or Australia, which is why couples often host a longer celebration for the same budget.
Book a call in UK hours
Video calls 9 am to 5 pm UK time (1.30–9.30 pm in Kochi in summer).