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Expanding horizons and breaking through borders – that has always been the mission of Indian Destination Wedding.

Led by seasoned event planner Ateet Ahuja – we’ve always been impassioned by the prospect of helping folks create memorable moments they’ll cherish for a lifetime, and have been planning international, Indian and fusion weddings since 1996.

Ateet with one of his couples
in Mexico

“We love being a part of one of the most significant days in someone’s life,” Ateet said. “We pride ourselves on handling our weddings with professionalism and creativity, and are committed to making sure our clients’ visions become their reality.”

As we looked to form Indian Destination Wedding, we asked ourselves a simple question:

What could we do to not only stand out among the crowd, but to help our clients have the wedding of their dreams?

The answer was simple: We’d actually spend time getting to know our clients before we start planning their weddings.

People who choose us to plan their wedding or travel arrangements are taken back by how committed we are to getting to know their vision. A singular phone call or hastily written email simply won’t do. We engage in conversations with our clients because we know it’s this type of personalized touch that will help us create customized tours and packages that are as unique and individualized as our clients themselves.

An expertise in recreating the idyllic Indian experience

Ateet and his team of travel and wedding planning experts have helped plan and execute countless culturally diverse and destination weddings since the mid-90s. Being Indian, Ateet is uniquely gifted in designing and developing Indian weddings that feature many aspects of the culture. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Spanish, and is well-skilled in understanding, respecting, and implementing the many subtle – yet important – cultural differences that an Indian wedding might encompass, including food, clothing, music and traditions. “The magic of a successful destination wedding is in the details,” Ateet said. “From making sure guests’ travel plans are taken care of to ensuring that the linens match the overall décor, we treat every component as if it’s the most important because, simply put, it is.”

Frequently asked questions

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Cruises
Destination Weddings
Family Trips
Group Travel / Tours
Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Africa
Alaska
Asia
Australia / New Zealand
Caribbean
Central America
Dominican Republic
East Europe
Hawaii
Mexico
Middle East
North America
Pacific Islands
Scandinavia
South America
West Europe

What travel services do you provide?

Emergency Assistance
Travel Insurance
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Reviews of Indian Destination Wedding

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
44 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Indian Destination Wedding has received glowing reviews from multiple couples who appreciated the team\'s excellent service, personalized attention, and expert guidance throughout the destination wedding planning process. Clients highlighted Ateet and his team for being responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive in addressing any issues or concerns, ensuring a stress-free experience. The team helped with venue selection, travel logistics, and ongoing communication, making the wedding planning process seamless and enjoyable for the couples. The staff\'s dedication to detail, strong vendor relationships, and commitment to customer satisfaction have led to highly recommended experiences for couples looking to plan their dream destination weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Indian Destination Wedding has received glowing reviews from multiple couples who appreciated the team\'s excellent service, personalized attention, and expert guidance throughout the destination wedding planning process. Clients highlighted Ateet and his team for being responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive in addressing any issues or concerns, ensuring a stress-free experience. The team helped with venue selection, travel logistics, and ongoing communication, making the wedding planning process seamless and enjoyable for the couples. The staff\'s dedication to detail, strong vendor relationships, and commitment to customer satisfaction have led to highly recommended experiences for couples looking to plan their dream destination weddings.

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Seema B. Sent on 07/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience, So Glad I Worked with Indian Destination Wedding

We had our wedding in April 2024, and initially met with Ateet around December 2022. During our first phone call we felt very heard and understood on what we were looking for, and they were able to help us narrow down a venue based on our budget and requirements! We were concerned about the budget after getting some high quotes but Ateet had no problems staying within our budget. We also had a hybrid wedding (rather than a traditional Indian wedding) so it was a bit confusing trying to sort through which South Asian wedding packages would be worth it to us, etc. And it was great to get help on that.

Throughout the process it definitely felt like Indian Destination Wedding had our best interest in mind which was very comforting! I would've been so much more stressed coordinating directly with the resort for booking and event planning. When we ran into issues or had questions he was also willing to hop on a call or answer emails quickly, and we really appreciated his help in solving a few problems we ran into!

He also helped us book our honeymoon and arranged transportation for after the wedding :)

I would highly recommend Indian Destination Wedding, can't thank them enough for going above and beyond for us!
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Randall Z. Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Priyanka and Randall

Ateet and his team were absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. They took the pressure off when it came to researching resorts. We told them our preferences and must haves, and they came back with multiple options. You can count on Ateet and his team being there for you from the moment you hire them all the way to after the wedding for any issues or questions!
Even during the wedding week itself when facing last-minute issues with reservations, Ateet and his team were there to help. You can tell Ateet genuinely cares about his clients. We’re so happy we decided to go with them!
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A And G. Sent on 03/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nikita and Anuj's Review of Indian Destination Wedding

Ateet - the mastermind! We are SO happy we went with you!

During our first phone introduction with Indian Destination Wedding, we appreciated that we spoke with YOU, the founder of the company. It was important to Anuj and me to have access to and be comfortable with the person managing the travel logistics for our wedding week, and we knew we would be in good hands from the first meeting with you.

Throughout the over a year process, we appreciate how you provided us straight-forward answers (no beating around the bush), so we knew what was realistic vs. idealistic. When it came time to negotiate a contract, you came up with great points to include that we could never have thought of, and that lead to a more enjoyable experience for our guests. Your employee, Alyssa, remained polite, attentive, and kind in answering the guests’ many questions, including some of our last minute room changes. Multiple guests personally texted us saying they loved communicating with her. It takes a special person to remain patient when stress is inevitably rising as the wedding week approached, but Alyssa and your team at large helped us remain calm!

Nikita especially loved how you made a detailed “Know Before You Go” email 1 week prior to guest departure. It not only detailed what to expect at the airport and travel, but also a list of things to do at the resort and in Punta Cana itself. Our guests appreciated the information, and we appreciated how organized it was. It helped alleviate a lot of questions that we were already being asked the final week.

Anuj particularly enjoyed how you answered our questions in a very timely manner, to the extent that you even answered an email from us while you were on vacation (which we never expected!). It was so refreshing to work with a vendor where we knew where we stood - we were never in a position where we did not know what the next steps were.

It was very important to us to make sure our guests had safe and reliable transportation, and you provided that for us. During the week of the wedding, we had some difficulties with the transport pick-up from the Punta Cana airport. We appreciate how your team trouble-shooted the problem literally within minutes, and managed the travel from a few countries away. We knew we could count on you from the beginning, and that showed even until our flight back home.

Overall, we are SO incredibly happy we went with Indian Destination Wedding for our travel concierge. Your team was responsive, knowledgeable, personable, and gave us the team feel with the personal touch that we were looking for. You personally have exceeded our expectations! We can’t wait to brag about you to everyone looking into destination weddings and work with you again!

With so much gratitude,
Nikita & Anuj Gupta
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

Team

Ateet Ahuja
Ateet Ahuja
CEO and Owner

Expanding horizons and breaking through borders – that has always been the mission of Indian Destination Wedding.

Led by seasoned event planner Ateet Ahuja – we’ve always been impassioned by the prospect of helping folks create memorable moments they’ll cherish for a lifetime, and have been planning international, Indian and fusion weddings since 1996.

“We love being a part of one of the most significant days in someone’s life,” Ateet said. “We pride ourselves on handling our weddings with professionalism and creativity, and are committed to making sure our clients’ visions become their reality.”

As we looked to form Indian Destination Wedding, we asked ourselves a simple question:

What could we do to not only stand out among the crowd, but to help our clients have the wedding of their dreams?

The answer was simple: We’d actually spend time getting to know our clients before we start planning their weddings.

People who choose us to plan their wedding or travel arrangements are taken back by how committed we are to getting to know their vision. A singular phone call or hastily written email simply won’t do. We engage in conversations with our clients because we know it’s this type of personalized touch that will help us create customized tours and packages that are as unique and individualized as our clients themselves.

An expertise in recreating the idyllic Indian experience

Ateet and his team of travel and wedding planning experts have helped plan and execute countless culturally diverse and destination weddings since the mid-90s. Being Indian, Ateet is uniquely gifted in designing and developing Indian weddings that feature many aspects of the culture. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Spanish, and is well-skilled in understanding, respecting, and implementing the many subtle – yet important – cultural differences that an Indian wedding might encompass, including food, clothing, music and traditions. “The magic of a successful destination wedding is in the details,” Ateet said. “From making sure guests’ travel plans are taken care of to ensuring that the linens match the overall décor, we treat every component as if it’s the most important because, simply put, it is.”

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