# FAQ

Source: https://www.marryloom.com/faq

Publisher: MarryLoom (https://www.marryloom.com)
Updated: 2026-09-24

## Planning from abroad

### Is it legal for foreigners to marry in India?

Yes. Foreign nationals can marry under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. One of you has to have lived in the district for 30 days, and then there’s a 30-day notice period. That takes a while, so most couples marry legally at home and hold their ceremony in India.

### Is it safe for our guests?

All our destinations are established tourist and wedding regions. We plan every transfer and put your guests in hotels we’ve checked. For the whole stay, there’s a help desk and a WhatsApp line they can message.

### Do our guests need visas?

Most will. Many nationalities can apply online for an Indian e-Visa. We send each guest the steps for the passport they hold.

### Will it be cheaper than a wedding at home?

Usually, yes, for the same standard. Rooms, food, décor and staff all cost less in India than in Western Europe, North America or Australia. That’s why couples often spend the same budget on a longer celebration.

### Will it still feel like our own wedding?

Yes. You decide what goes in, and we do the legwork. Plenty of couples keep their own vows and traditions and add a few Indian customs, such as a garland exchange, mehndi (henna), a sadya feast served on banana leaves or Kerala’s chenda drummers.

### What if something goes wrong?

One planner is in charge of the whole plan, so there’s one person to call. Every vendor has a backup, and every outdoor function has a weather plan. Our crew is on site for the set-up and stays until the last guest has gone home.

## Working with us

### How much does a wedding planner cost in India?

Most full-service planners charge a percentage of the wedding budget. Ours is 8–12% of the budget we manage, with a minimum of ₹3.5 lakh for a destination wedding. You see every vendor’s price in your budget.

### Can you plan our wedding if we live abroad?

Yes. Most of our couples live abroad. We plan with you over WhatsApp and on video calls at hours that suit you. Many couples visit once before the wedding, and some don’t come until the week itself.

### Do you take commissions from vendors?

If there’s a commission, you’ll see it in your budget. We’d rather earn our fee from you and negotiate the vendors down on your behalf.