The sun, the sand, and the madness! That’s simply what Goa means to everyone. Goa guarantees a fun time to any one who visits. A wedding at Goa is simply going to be rejuvenating and beautiful. A beach wedding is serene and romantic. The love will surely be felt by everyone! With gorgeous beaches and some excellent planning, here’s how you can plan your wedding at Goa!
Goa has always been a tourist hotspot for the longest time. With its carefree vibes and beautiful scenery, who wouldn’t want a wedding? Goa has all of the country’s top hotels, and the best services. A spectacular setting with some much needed unwinding, Goa will make your wedding one to remember!
Wedding Venues
1. Novotel Goa Candolim
The hotel is just 5 minutes away from the Candolim beach, and many more! It has 149 Guest rooms and floating capacities of 1500 and 200 people respectively for outdoor and indoor venues. You could do a lot in this venue! The hotel is loaded with a waterfall and beautiful cabanas too. Try some delicious Goan Cuisine from their lip – smacking menu!
2. Marbela Beach Resort
Marbela Beach Resort will give you the much needed relaxation from a fast life. The resort is simply beautiful, where a sense of privacy and calmness can be felt. Floating capacities inside and outside is 70 and 1000 people respectively. They curate each dish with the finest ingredients while offering some delectable cuisines. Next to the Morjim Beach, this resort also calls for some much needed fun! For that beautiful blend of fun and calm, pick this venue!
3. Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa
This beautiful hotel will give you that perfect taste of Goan Culture. With quaint and cozy rooms and all the amenities, Kenilworth is a good pick! You can get some quality wedding planning done here. They offer water sports, which you could definitely take part in as a break from wedding functions! It can host a mammoth 1500 guests in the cool outdoors. Inside, 130 guests can be fit.
4. Vivanta By Taj
This hotel is utter excellence. Located right in the capital, you can do so much in this venue! Vivanta surely will go above to serve you and your guests! You can navigate your way through Panaji and explore all the old an new locations from here! It has three halls with 350 floating capacity, a poolside for for 80 people, a beach shack of capacity of 450 people. They serve a variety of cuisines, made just right to suit your tastes!
5. Grand Hyatt
The Grand Hyatt is a picturesque venue. With all of the world class amenities, you can easily have the time of your life and also unwind! It hosts a glamorous ballroom with over 1500 people to fit, paired with a terrace! With a whopping 312 rooms, this can easily be your perfect venue!
6. The Leela
For a glamorous function, The Leela Goa is your place to go! It has all the lavish decor anyone could wish for. Hosting a variety of rooms for everyone, anything is possible at the Leela! The Cavelossim Beachside and Riverside can accommodate up to 600 and 400 guests respectively in floating. The two halls accommodate about 50 people in floating. The ballroom has a capacity of 600 guests in floating. There are 206 rooms for guest accommodation. With some luxurious treatment, you can surely expect some amazing cuisines at The Leela!
7. Alila Diwa
Set amidst sprawling green fields, you cannot miss out on a venue like Alila Diwa. The venue is perfect for an easy going intimate wedding! Located in Majorda, one can simply spend hours looking at the lush paddy fields. It is a blend of typical Goan culture with a touch of modernity. It has 153 wing wise segregated rooms and is considered to host idyllic and up-scale romantic destination weddings.
8. The Zuri White Sands
The Zuri White Sands is a gorgeous venue to host your dream wedding. You can have an intimate and also a fun filled wedding! The venue has amazing services you can avail to get the taste of luxury you always wanted.
9. Radisson Blu Resort
For a finer suiting to luxury, Radisson Blu is your go to. Just 10 minutes away from the beach, you can have any kind of wedding planned here! It has 132 rooms you can choose for your guests. They also have three on – site restaurants, meaning a wide variety in cuisines!
10. Cidade de Goa
For a more intimate experience, Cidade de Goa is just perfect! It has a homely look and perfect for your closest family and friends to interact and bond! An experience here would be very special for each person! With gorgeous open spaced rooms, welcome yourself with some good old Goan breeze.
Stay and Convenience
Goa in its entirety is unique on its own – a different cuisine, culture and history! Anywhere in Goa, the Goan vibe will stay with you at all times. Being a tourist hot pick, Goa has multitudes of lodging options available to you. For travelling in an about, ride the infamous scooter! A visit to the beach is also an absolute must!
Wedding Functions
Even in Goa, you can host the most traditional of Indian weddings. Begin your itinerary by hosting a cocktail or a get together! This can be followed by Haldi or a Mehendi. Be sure to space all your functions out to rest up! The wedding can be a grand or even relaxed, as the lull of the sea breeze is going to amp up the love in the air! Most importantly: mind the budget! Host events and plan them out as your budget suits you.
Wedding Decor
Let the beach and the sun do the talking in your decor. There are so many beautiful natural elements in the scenery! We recommend choosing calm colors like pastels or even a white palette! Contemporary decorators charge up to INR 2 Lakhs for floral decorations. With minimal decor the budget will stay intact i.e. under INR 50K. Thematic decorations cost about INR 4 Lakhs. Here is a list of the top decorators in Goa.
Wedding Entertainment
Goan culture is something that has to be indulged in at a Goan wedding. You can have the wildest of nights at pubs and bars in the location and hire a quality DJ. Or, you could go for a classical night and invite folk singers and dancers! Lastly, wind down with a warm bonfire.
Wedding Food and Catering
Apart from the decor, guests will readily look forward to the food! As the hosts of the wedding you cannot compromise on the food. Most hotels have their own planning when it comes to catering. Goan cuisine is always a must have, but you can incorporate dishes of other cuisines too.
Wedding Photography
Goan ambience deserves to have some pictures being taken! Goa has beautiful locations to shoot in. Your wedding photographer should be able to capture the important and little moments throughout the functions. To look back at these photos, and be able to reminisce, is why there’s so much thought behind wedding photography. Professional photographs can charge up to INR 5 Lakh for a one-day event. Click here for the best photographers in Goa.
Bridal Makeup
A bride has to look her best on all functions. That’s why bridal makeup takes a lot of time and thought! A subtle and natural look is preferred for a Goan wedding, to match with the soothing ambience. For each consultation, they charge up to INR 1 Lakh based on the type of makeup and experience of the MUA. Click here for the best MUAs in Goa.
Pre – Wedding Shoot
Pre – Wedding Shoots are something you cannot miss as a couple. They stand as an announcement of your wedding to the world. Goa has beautiful locations to have your pre – wedding shoots at! Check them out!
- Agonda Beach
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Aguada Fort
- Baga Beach
- Tito’s Street
- Chapora Fort
- Latin Quarter
- Amboli Waterfalls
- Fort Cabo de Rama
- Palolem Beach
Tips to save your budget in Goa
- Plan your wedding beforehand! Decide your itinerary and budget. A destination wedding could cost between INR 5 lakhs to INR 2 crore approximately.
- Plan your guest list wisely. The budget will include their expenses also, so accommodate and cater to them accordingly.
- Hire a wedding planner! This is truly a necessity, as they will help you plan out your ideal wedding and execute it in the best possible way. If you want any professional help, you can get in touch with FW Concierge at +91-9016540186, and we will be delighted to help you plan every aspect of your wedding.
Some of the top wedding planners in Goa are:
- Castle rock events
- Jack of Events
- Purple Tree
- Wedlock by Vima
That’s all on our guide for a beautiful destination wedding in Goa! With serene beaches, a romantic air and vivid nights, Goa awaits you to plan your dream wedding! FabWeddings wishes for God’s blessings on you and your life partner as you head towards a happy married life.
