# A wedding in India, planned from the United States

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

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

Updated: 2026-09-24

Couples in the United States plan their Indian destination wedding with Kalyan Co by video call, in US hours, with budgets in dollars. Guests fly one stop via the Gulf or Europe into Kochi, Mumbai or Delhi. Most couples marry legally at home and celebrate in India.

Whether you are Indian American, marrying into an Indian family, or simply in love with India, a wedding here gives your guests the trip of a lifetime, and usually costs less than the same standard at home.

We keep US hours for calls, quote in dollars, and plan guest travel from every major US gateway.

We plan Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Muslim, interfaith and fusion ceremonies, and we brief every guest who has never been to India.

## Planning calls

Video calls 8 am to 12 noon Eastern (5.30–9.30 pm in Kochi), evenings and weekends on request.

## 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 including rooms, food, décor, photography and planning. Use our calculator for 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 fits US holidays; late December books up earliest.

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

Yes, under the Special Marriage Act, but it needs 30 days of residence and a 30-day notice period. Most US couples marry legally at home and hold the ceremony in India.