# A wedding in India, planned from the United Kingdom

Source: https://kalyanco.com/international/uk

Publisher: Kalyan Co (https://kalyanco.com)

Updated: 2026-09-24

Couples in the UK plan their Indian destination wedding with Kalyan Co by video call during UK hours, with budgets in pounds. Guests fly direct from London to Delhi or Mumbai, or one stop via the Gulf to Kochi and Goa. Most couples marry legally in the UK and celebrate in India.

The UK has one of the largest Indian diaspora communities in the world, and plenty of couples with no Indian roots at all who want a wedding in the sun. India is a long-haul trip with short-haul costs.

We plan around UK school holidays and bank holidays so your guests can come.

We plan Gujarati, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil, Malayali, interfaith and fusion weddings, and we know which guests have never been to India.

## Planning calls

Video calls 9 am to 5 pm UK time (1.30–9.30 pm in Kochi in summer).

## Flights

| From | How | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| London | Direct to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities; one stop via the Gulf to Kochi and Goa | About 9–10 hours direct, 13–16 hours with a stop |
| Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh | One stop via the Gulf or London | About 13–18 hours |

## Questions

### How much does an Indian destination wedding cost in pounds?

For 150 guests over three days at a 4-star resort, most couples spend roughly £33,000–73,000 including rooms, food, décor, photography and planning. The calculator shows your own numbers in pounds.

### Can UK citizens get legally married in India?

Yes, under the Special Marriage Act with 30 days’ residence and a 30-day notice period. Most UK couples marry legally in the UK and celebrate in India.