# A wedding in India, planned from the United States

Source: https://www.marryloom.com/international/us

Publisher: MarryLoom (https://www.marryloom.com)

Updated: 2026-11-05

You can plan your Indian destination wedding from the United States with MarryLoom. We talk by video call in US hours and give you the budget in dollars. Your guests fly into Kochi, Mumbai or Delhi with one stop in the Gulf or Europe. Most couples marry legally at home and hold the celebration in India.

A wedding in India is a holiday for your guests as well as a wedding, and it usually costs less than the same standard at home. You don’t need family in India to have one here.

We take calls in US hours and quote in dollars. Your guests can fly from any of the major US airports, and we’ll plan the route from each one.

We plan Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Muslim, interfaith and fusion ceremonies. If some of your guests have never been to India, we brief each of them.

## Planning calls

We take video calls 8 am to 12 noon Eastern (5.30–9.30 pm in Kochi). Evenings and weekends work too, if you ask.

## Flights

| From | How | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco | Direct to Delhi or Mumbai on some routes, or one stop via the Gulf or Europe | About 15–22 hours |
| Other US cities | One or two stops | About 20–26 hours |

## Questions

### How much does an Indian destination wedding cost in US dollars?

For 150 guests over three days at a 4-star resort, most couples spend roughly US$44,000–97,000. That covers rooms, food, décor, photography and our planning. The calculator will give you your own numbers in dollars.

### When is the best time for a US couple to marry in India?

November to February suits most destinations, and it lines up with the US holidays. Late December books up first, so talk to us early if you want those dates.

### Can we get legally married in India as US citizens?

Yes, under the Special Marriage Act. But one of you needs 30 days of residence first, and then there’s a 30-day notice period. That’s why most US couples marry legally at home and hold the ceremony in India.