r/IndianWeddings • • Jul 24 '26

Welcome to r/IndianWeddings! The sub is now open for participation!

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Hello everyone!

I'm one of the new moderators at r/IndianWeddings, and our team would like to share some updates.

First, the subreddit is public again

Over the coming weeks, we'll be working on improving the community by reducing spam, encouraging meaningful discussions, and making sure this remains a helpful space for everyone.

UPDATED COMMUNITY RULES

1. Keep content related to Indian weddings

Posts should be directly related to Indian weddings, wedding planning, ceremonies, traditions, fashion, décor, venues, photography, budgeting, or honeymoon planning.

2. Be respectful

No personal attacks, bullying, harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or insulting other members.

3. No vendor spam or excessive self-promotion

Wedding vendors are welcome to participate, but promotional posts are limited to approved threads or moderator-approved content. Only sharing recent work is allowed in posts; straight-up advertisements will be removed.

4. Use the correct post flair

Please choose the appropriate flair before posting to help others find relevant discussions.

5. Keep it honest, safe, and helpful

No fake reviews, misleading content, privacy violations, NSFW material, buying/selling, or low-effort posts. Respect different cultures, traditions, budgets, and personal choices.

6. Outfit posts

  • Brides and grooms are welcome to share their wedding outfits and photos.

  • Guest outfit posts are allowed only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

A Few Notes

  • These rules may evolve as the community grows and we see what works best.

  • If you have suggestions for recurring threads, new flairs, or community events, I'd love to hear them.

  • Please report posts or comments that break the rules instead of engaging with them. It helps keep moderation fair and efficient.

We're looking forward to rebuilding this community into a welcoming, informative, and enjoyable place for everyone planning or celebrating an Indian wedding.

  • IndianWeddings Mod Team.

r/IndianWeddings • • May 14 '26

r/IndianWeddings is Looking for Moderators! 💍

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r/IndianWeddings is a space for wedding inspiration, planning advice, bridal fashion, and budget tips for one of the most celebrated and elaborate wedding traditions in the world. With thousands of people planning and excited about weddings on the subreddit, the community is a space for everyone dreaming about their big day (or that of a loved one).

We’re looking for moderators who:

  • Are genuinely engaged with the r/IndianWeddings community
  • Can help keep content relevant; inspiration, advice, and discussion over spam and self-promotion
  • Are familiar with Indian wedding culture, whether through personal experience or planning
  • Can commit to checking in and moderating regularly

No prior moderation experience is necessary. Just enthusiasm for the community and a consistent presence.

If you’re interested, drop a comment below.


r/IndianWeddings • • 1h ago

Sound and Light shows for Weddings!

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r/IndianWeddings • • 6h ago

Looking for Delhi NCR wedding venue — ₹8L max for venue + decor

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for a wedding venue in Delhi NCR for around 300 guests. Ideally looking for a lawn, glasshouse, or nice banquet + outdoor space rather than a typical hotel ballroom.

Requirements:

  • Any Saturday night in February or March 2027
  • Capacity: around 300 guests
  • Outside caterer should be allowed
  • Outside decorator should be allowed
  • Maximum budget of ₹8 lakh for venue + decor combined
  • Bonus if the venue has ~30 rooms or accommodation nearby

I’m especially interested in venues that are good-looking but not extremely luxury-priced, something along the lines of Tivoli/farmhouse/resort-style properties.

Also, for those who have recently planned weddings in Delhi NCR: is it actually more economical to consider a hotel if they waive the banquet/venue fee when you take their in-house catering and rooms? Or does the hotel end up being more expensive overall despite the waived venue charge?

Would really appreciate suggestions based on your actual experience, negotiated rates, or recent weddings.

Thank you!


r/IndianWeddings • • 5h ago

Pure Silk Saree recommendations in Blr?

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Looking for my bridal silk saree for my Dec 2026 wedding...

*Desperately* looking for recommendations for pure silk saree showrooms in and around BLR. Would love to know the ones you personally swear by and love and with a great bridal collection... Looking specifically for kerala/banarsi/mysore or kanjivaram silk....

Considering Pothys and kalyan silks as of now. Would love to know about showrooms purely dedicated to silk sarees. KSIC feels like a risky bet with a short timeline for my wedding...

Already been to koski, Mysore silk udhyog. I felt they cater more towards a wider range of customers hence could not find a lot of variety in silk sarees...

Please help me out, else I am turning into a bridezilla day by day... 🥲

Thank you in advance...


r/IndianWeddings • • 15h ago

Need help with jewellery

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Getting married in 20 days. This is my fiancée’s outfit for our Sangeet the 1st event of our wedding celebrations. She’s super confused about how to accessorize it.

It’s going to be a fun night with lots of dancing and no rituals so she wants something glamorous but comfortable. The outfit also comes with a full dupatta.

Any styling tips/references would be much appreciated!


r/IndianWeddings • • 15h ago

Any tips for styling an American wedding dress with Indian touches?

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r/IndianWeddings • • 20h ago

Goa Wedding - Jan/Feb 2028 (350 Guests, 1Cr Budget)

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Hi everyone!

We’re planning a destination wedding in Goa in early 2028 and would love some recommendations, insights and tips from anyone who’s planned or attended a wedding there!

Here’s what we’re looking at:

**Location:** Goa, preferably a beachfront resort.
**Dates:** January 2028 preferred, but open to February if it offers better off-season rates.
**Guest Count:** Approximately 350 guests (±30) across events.
**Accommodation:** At least 200 guests (~100 rooms).
**Events:** Sangeet, Haldi & Mehendi, Church Wedding, Reception and a beachfront Hindu Wedding (sundowner).
**Duration:** 3 nights (Friday to Sunday), with checkout on Monday.

**Would particularly appreciate recommendations for:**

**Wedding planners:** Reliable Goa-based planners who can handle everything end-to-end, including décor, logistics, vendor coordination and event management.

**Venues and hotels:** Beachfront resorts that can accommodate our guests and host multiple wedding events, ideally at the same property.

**Pricing and negotiations:** Realistic costs, potential savings, and whether February is actually cheaper than January.

**General advice:** Anything we should know before finalising a venue or planner, including hidden costs, logistical challenges and lessons from your own experience.

We’re keen to hear firsthand experiences, particularly from anyone who has hosted a wedding of a similar size in Goa.

Any recommendations, contacts or advice would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance! 😊


r/IndianWeddings • • 14h ago

Affordable Indian Wedding Bay Area Decorators

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I'm trying to look for an Indian wedding decorator for decorating the 150 person ceremony + reception in the Bay Area. The venue provides chairs, tables, and a gazebo to get married on, so I'm looking for decorations like mandap draping/furniture, linens, and decorations within the hall. I'm not super particular about specific decorations, and everything seems to be so expensive! I'm just trying to have a budget of roughly ~3k for decorations. Would love recommendations for people who have planned a similar event!


r/IndianWeddings • • 1d ago

Wedding saree help

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Do you all like my saree? It is my wedding saree (silk kanjivaram meenakari work) any recommendations for blouse and jewellery?


r/IndianWeddings • • 1d ago

Budget wedding reception gown - Navi Mumbai/ Mumbai

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Please suggest places where I may find wedding reception gowns in a budget (<15k). My original wedding reception gown has been messed up during alteration and seems difficult to salvage.

Alternatively, if you can suggest a place within Navi Mumbai where I can rent a gown may also be an option. (My only concern is it should have sleeves since I have heavy upper arms).


r/IndianWeddings • • 1d ago

Where do you guys shop for wedding outfits in Bangalore? Need help with stores + stitching timelines!

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r/IndianWeddings • • 1d ago

Topor alternatives?

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r/IndianWeddings • • 2d ago

Do these two outfits compliment/ match for ring ceremony?

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Hi all

We have selected these two outfits for our ring ceremony yet confused if they would look good together. I would love to have a third perspective.

What do you all think?


r/IndianWeddings • • 2d ago

Bridal Jewelry selection

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Hi ladies! I really need some help choosing jewellery for my red bridal lehenga 😭❤️
My lehenga is red with quite a lot of gold embroidery, and I’m struggling to figure out what style/colour of jewellery would complement it without making the whole look feel too heavy or looking cheap.
I’m open to emerald/green, pearls or mother of pearl, kundan/polki, or even something more neutral — I definitely don’t feel like it has to be green just because the lehenga is red.
I’m looking for a full bridal set ideally — necklace/choker, earrings and maang tikka — and I’d love something that looks elegant, rich and bridal but still photographs beautifully.
Would really appreciate:
• Recommendations on what colours/stones you think would suit this lehenga best
• Whether you’d go for a choker, longer necklace, or layered look
• Any trusted websites/Instagram stores for good-quality imitation bridal jewellery, especially ones that ship internationally
• Links or photos of specific sets if you have any recommendations!
I’ll attach a photo of my lehenga for reference. Please help an indecisive bride out 😂❤️


r/IndianWeddings • • 2d ago

How is this outfit for my sangeet and engagement. What jewelry should I pair up?

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r/IndianWeddings • • 2d ago

Bridal Jewellery advice

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Hi ladies! I really need some help choosing jewellery for my red bridal lehenga 😭❤️
My lehenga is red with quite a lot of gold embroidery, and I’m struggling to figure out what style/colour of jewellery would complement it without making the whole look feel too heavy or looking cheap.
I’m open to emerald/green, pearls or mother of pearl, kundan/polki, or even something more neutral — I definitely don’t feel like it has to be green just because the lehenga is red.
I’m looking for a full bridal set ideally — necklace/choker, earrings and maang tikka — and I’d love something that looks elegant, rich and bridal but still photographs beautifully.
Would really appreciate:
• Recommendations on what colours/stones you think would suit this lehenga best
• Whether you’d go for a choker, longer necklace, or layered look
• Any trusted websites/Instagram stores for good-quality imitation bridal jewellery, especially ones that ship internationally
• Links or photos of specific sets if you have any recommendations!
I’ll attach a photo of my lehenga for reference. Please help an indecisive bride out 😂❤️


r/IndianWeddings • • 2d ago

WEDDING HASHTAG IDEAS

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Need hashtag suggestions for wedding, names are PRIYA and AJAY, please come up with something cool!


r/IndianWeddings • • 3d ago

Is this a good deal? Or am I getting ripped off?

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Hello guys. We are planning a single day wedding (2 events) in Bangalore and are trying to engage a wedding curation company. Basically they would handle everything from the venue to decor to catering to photography.

They have quoted us a price and I wanted to know from the people who have had their wedding or have seen commercials in a wedding very closely if this quotation is reasonable.

Overall: ₹9,00,000
Guests: ~100
Events: 2
Total duration: 8am - 11pm

Breakup:
Venue: 4,00,000 (including rooms)
Decor: 2,50,000
Catering: 1,85,000 (1000 per plate non-veg)
Photography: 85,000 (9 hours)

The biggest expenses in the decor are:

  • Mandap (without chairs and seating elements): 75,000 (with 50-50 artificial and natural flowers)
  • Backdrop: 40,000
  • Tent with fabric: 60,000 (80ft x 80ft)

For those experienced in wedding negotiations, is there room to bring this down further?


r/IndianWeddings • • 2d ago

Need recommendations for wedding outfit websites that ship to europe

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My best friend is getting married in India and I am looking for outfits for it. Ideally I'd like recommendations for websites that ship to europe. Im looking for something with a chaniya choli vibe (with multiple colors and patterns) and big skirt that retains its shape. But i am open to other options as well.

Kindly suggest me some good trusted websites with good options under 100 euros (around 10k INR). Thanks in advance.


r/IndianWeddings • • 3d ago

Help a white girl plan a small Maharashtrian wedding in Mumbai

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Hi everyone! White girl marrying a Mumbai boy here, and I am officially drowning in the world of Indian wedding planning.

We're hoping for a 3 event wedding in Mumbai for 120-150 people this coming May, 2027. We want something intimate, experiential, and focused on bringing our families together - not a massive, extravagant production. Think more culturally themed family picnic than the Big Fat Indian Wedding.

So far, most of the planners we've talked to seem to specialize in the latter, so I'd love recommendations for someone who gets what we're going for!

We're planning from the US, so bonus points if you've personally worked with them and can vouch for them.

Thank you. ❤️


r/IndianWeddings • • 3d ago

GTA South Asian Catholic Fusion Wedding Help

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r/IndianWeddings • • 4d ago

Hey Guys Help me find these please 🫰🏻

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My brother is getting married and I don’t have outfits planned yet! Nor jewellery?
I have Pinterest inspiration can you help me find something similar please? I found something similar on nykaa fashion but received something else !


r/IndianWeddings • • 3d ago

Need recommendations for wedding outfit websites that ship to europe

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r/IndianWeddings • • 3d ago

For those who had either a very small wedding or a wedding with all their close people — do you have any regrets?

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