Indian Destination Wedding in Sri Lanka
An overall idea of cost and services.
Sri Lanka! We already know that, friends become family and family becomes friend in the country of cinnamons! – Do we need to say more?
Indian Destination weddings are going intimate. Brides and grooms are choosing close people only to celebrate their Big day. A new age wedding couple is thoughtful and guest conscious. However, intimacy is not just only about the limited guest number. But about the destination wedding venue, the wedding services and of course the wedding budget that suits the couple and works parallel with all the wedding requirements.
Following is an overall understanding of how to calculate the budget for an intimate destination wedding in Sri Lanka:
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Location
Colombo, Negombo, Galle are the destinations considering their proximity to the international airport. Wedding properties are located around a distance of 30 – 35 mins drive from the international airport.
Waskaduwa and Wadduwa are located at a distance of an hour drive from the international airport. All of these locations offer beach properties to host an intimate destination wedding in Sri Lanka.
2. Accommodation, F&B and Venue
For intimate weddings its recommended that you consider boutique beach resorts in which the privacy of your wedding event is taken care of. There are quite a few resorts that offer customized packages for bridal party and guests. These resorts usually have an inventory of 40 – 50 rooms for accommodation. They may offer a banquet/Lawn/Pool area to host events. These resorts also offer food catering for gala events from their in house resort restaurant. However, you may consider this option only when you are not overwhelmed or fussy about venue choices.
COST: $150 onwards per person per day
INCLUSION: Accommodation + 3 meals
3. Decor + Event Services
A gathering between 80 – 100 people is considered as maximum for an intimate event. Decor and event services could be customized as per the requirement of the event. It may also depend on how elaborate the couple wants to be. However, below is a fair idea for your intimate Indian destination wedding in Sri Lanka:
COST: $3000 onwards per event. ( Welcome Dinner/Sangeet/Pool Party/Wedding/Reception).
INCLUSION: Decor of venue (pool/lawn/banquet) with florals, props, seating furniture for guests and the couple. Includes lights, PA system and Genset. It may however, also include DJ with console for entertainment.
4. Entertainment + Artiste services
A collective package of local entertainment artists are recommended to entertain your guests while being on a budget.
COST: $1200 onwards per event.
INCLUSION: DJ with console, Local musical band. Welcome hostess, welcome dancers, event anchor. Groom entry on elephant etc.
Make up Artiste: $250 onwards per event for bride. Includes, make up, hair and draping.
Mehendi Artiste: $120 onwards per event for bride. Includes, mehendi design in hands and feet.
5. Photo – Video
It is recommended for an intimate destination wedding in Sri Lanka, you choose the services of a local photographer. They offer professional services at pocket friendly budgets. It could save you some bucks on costs of travel and stay of a photographer from a distant location.
COST: $1800 onwards per day.
INCLUDES: Traditional + Candid stills, Cinematography, Drone shoot and albums.
6. Wedding Planner
Your intimate Indian destination wedding in Sri Lanka is incomplete without the services of a wedding planner. You should be aware that you are not working on anything large here. Your wedding planner ensures all your requirements are covered in the budget that you wish to maintain.
COST: Planner Fee Details
INCLUDES: Event planning + execution + coordination
Here are few helpful Tips:
- Choose your wedding venue in close proximity to the international airport. It can save on ground travel cost.
- Set one gala meal per day. Choose mixed menu including, Indian and Continental, you can save here on F&B.
- A 3* beach resort works well with an intimate gathering. These resorts are happy to accommodate any customization on services and costs
- Select a wedding planner who offers services on a fixed fee to avoid any future negotiations.
Basically, an average cost for a Destination wedding in Sri Lanka will be $60000 and upwards for 2nights and 100 guests.
We hope the above shall help when you plan an intimate Indian destination wedding in Sri Lanka 🙂
Should you need any assistance, may drop a line on diwas.celebrations@gmail.com
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