From Australia
A wedding in India, planned from Australia
India’s peak wedding season, December to February, falls in the Australian summer holidays. And Kerala is only one stop from the east coast.
You can plan your Indian destination wedding from Australia with MarryLoom. We talk by video call in Australian hours and quote in Australian dollars. Guests fly direct from Sydney or Melbourne to Delhi, or with one stop in Singapore or the Gulf to Kochi. Most couples marry legally at home and celebrate in India.
We take calls in Australian hours and quote in Australian dollars. We’ll plan your guests’ travel from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
We plan Malayali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, interfaith and fusion weddings. If some of your guests have never been to India, we brief each of them.
- Planning calls
- We take video calls 12 noon to 9 pm Sydney time, which is morning to afternoon in Kochi. Evenings and weekends work too, if you ask.
- Typical budget
- ₹42.4–92.8 lakh (about $64,000–140,000)For 150 guests over 3 nights at a 4-star in Kerala, with our fee. A figure to plan with until we quote.
- Currency
- We show budgets in AUD, and contracts are in Indian rupees
Getting there
Flights for you and your guests
| From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne | Direct to Delhi on some routes; or one stop via Singapore or the Gulf into Kochi | About 14–20 hours to Kochi |
| Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide | One stop via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or the Gulf | About 12–20 hours |
Questions from couples in Australia
How much does an Indian destination wedding cost in Australian dollars?
For 150 guests over three days at a 4-star resort, most couples spend roughly A$62,000–136,000. That covers rooms, food, décor, photography and our planning. The calculator shows your own numbers in Australian dollars.
Is a marriage in India recognised in Australia?
In most cases, yes. The Australian Government’s Smartraveller says it is, if the marriage was valid in India and would have been valid under Australian law. An overseas marriage can’t be registered in Australia. Most couples marry legally at home and celebrate in India.
When is the best time for an Australian couple to marry in India?
December to February, when India’s wedding season meets the Australian summer holidays. Book 9–12 months ahead for those dates.
And the usual worries
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.
Book a call in Australian hours
We take video calls 12 noon to 9 pm Sydney time, which is morning to afternoon in Kochi. Evenings and weekends work too, if you ask.