Your Guidebook to plan a Goan Beach Wedding!

October 4 2017

Goa is on the user map as being one of a premier getaway holiday destination filled with natural beauty and soul soothing beaches. Tourists flock here from all parts of the world to enjoy the sun, sand and sea food that is synonymous with Goa. In addition to being a tourist destination, Goa is also a well-known destination wedding location. The scenic beauty of the wonderful shows of Goa makes for a location like none other for a wedding outdoors. In addition to beautiful natural venues, Goa is also a lot cheaper to host a wedding as compared to other destination wedding locations in the country. Wedding season is not only limited to the tourist season, which runs through October until April, but also through the months of July until August where monsoon weddings are also popular. If it’s not the beaches then it is the lush greenery that is equally picturesque enough, then having a wedding by the beach.

Goa is also filled with a number of Deluxe 3 starred in four starred resorts that are located by its coastline. Goa’s coastline stretches for nearly hundred and 50 km² miles and there are a number of options of accommodation available, along this stretch as there are a number of sea facing hotels suited for a destination wedding. Addition to having a beach wedding. These hotels have independent venues such as outdoor lawns as well as indoor areas to accommodate even a guest size of 750 people.

Wedding planners such as WBT Events that are based in Goa offer specialised services that exclusively cater to destination weddings. They highlight each and every detail covering all the pre-functions and the wedding day. In addition to providing complete assistance in venue hunting, room bookings, décor, entertainment, guest transportation etc. couples prefer to have theme parties for the various functions and wedding planners are always excited to discuss these with you.

The months of October and April are recommended firing a beach wedding. Most couples prefer to have an outdoor wedding for their destination celebrations. Lawns at the hotels also make excellent venues for the reception, and the poolside for pre-wedding functions such as the Mehendhi and Sangeet.

Getting started in organising a isn’t a daunting task when you have the right wedding planner on-board. Before selecting a wedding planner, it is important to first understand the scope of work the planner wants to carry out. Before shortlisting a wedding planner. Ensure that you have an idea of their previous work by viewing their portfolio. It is equally important for them to understand your vision and expectations for the big day. For destination weddings the starting point is always the accommodation and the venues which needs to be coordinated by a wedding planner, especially if you are located outside Goa. Permits need to be also prepared for having a beach wedding in addition to making the other arrangements. Depending on the number of guests there are a variety of beachside hotels available. The prices range from anywhere between Rs. 8000 to Rs. 25,000 per night per head inclusive for of all three meals.