The Velvet Knot Journal
Wedding planning,
demystified.
Honest guides on cost, timelines, traditions, and what really happens behind a well-planned Indian wedding.
Leela Palace New Delhi Wedding Cost 2026 (Per Plate)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A two-day wedding for 350 to 400 guests at The Leela Palace New Delhi typically runs Rs 2.2 crore to Rs 4.5 crore all-in, covering ballroom hire, catering, decor, production, rooms and taxes. In-house catering usually starts near Rs 5,500 per plate […]
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Wildflower Hall Shimla Wedding Cost 2026 (Oberoi)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at Wildflower Hall Shimla typically costs Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore for an intimate 40 to 120 guest celebration over two to three days in 2026. Per-plate catering runs roughly Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000. It is North […]
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W Goa Wedding Cost 2026 (Per Plate + Packages)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at W Goa in Vagator, North Goa typically costs Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for 150 to 350 guests across two to three days in 2026. The design-led clifftop resort blends a dramatic beach, the Rock Pool, and […]
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The Imperial New Delhi Wedding Cost 2026 (Per Plate)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at The Imperial New Delhi typically costs Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 3.5 crore for 200 to 500 guests across two to three days in 2026. The 1911 heritage landmark on Janpath blends colonial grandeur, palm-lined lawns and grand ballrooms […]
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Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Wedding Cost 2026 (Per Plate)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A prestige 2-day wedding for 250 guests at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai typically runs Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 6 crore all-in, driven by venue hire, decor and production. Per-plate catering sits around Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000. It is among […]
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Ananda in the Himalayas Wedding Cost 2026 (Rishikesh)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at Ananda in the Himalayas typically costs Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore for an intimate celebration of roughly 20 to 60 guests over two to three days in 2026. The award-winning wellness retreat sits on a Maharaja’s 100-acre […]
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The Leela Kovalam Wedding Cost 2026 (Kerala Beach)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at The Leela Kovalam typically costs Rs 60 lakh to Rs 2 crore for 150 to 350 guests across two to three days in 2026. The cliff-top Kerala resort pairs an Arabian Sea backdrop with full five-star scale. Per-plate catering […]
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Kumarakom Lake Resort Wedding Cost 2026 (Kerala)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at Kumarakom Lake Resort typically costs Rs 60 lakh to Rs 2 crore for 80 to 200 guests over two to three days in 2026, with per-plate catering of roughly Rs 4,000 to Rs 7,000. It is Kerala’s signature backwater […]
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Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur Wedding Cost 2026 (Buyout)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A 2-day wedding for 200 guests at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur typically runs Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 5 crore all-in, covering venue, decor, production, stay and catering. Premium per-plate menus start around Rs 4,500 and climb past Rs 8,000. Boutique ultra-luxury, […]
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Taj Krishna Hyderabad Wedding Cost 2026 (Per Plate)
By Team Velvet Knot · Reviewed by senior planners · Updated for 2026 A wedding at Taj Krishna Hyderabad typically costs Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore for 300 to 600 guests across two days in 2026. This IHCL flagship in Banjara Hills offers grand pillarless banquet halls, lawns, and Taj service. Per-plate F […]
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