How to Plan a Multi-Day Indian Wedding at a Destination Resort
- Saptapadi Studio
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
Indian weddings are legendary for their energy, color, and depth of tradition. They’re also rarely just one day long—most span three to four days of ceremonies, parties, and family gatherings. When you bring that celebration to a destination resort in Mexico, the magic multiplies.
But planning a multi-day wedding abroad requires more than booking a ballroom and sending invitations. You need to think about guest travel, cultural requirements, vendor coordination, and how to make sure every moment is beautifully documented.
Here’s our guide to planning a multi-day Indian wedding in Mexico—complete with tips from our experience photographing hundreds of celebrations across Cancun, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and the Riviera Maya.
1. Choose the Right Resort for Multi-Day Events 🏝️
Not every resort is equipped to handle a large-scale Indian wedding, let alone a multi-day one.
What to look for:
Multiple venue options – Gardens, rooftops, beaches, and ballrooms for variety across events.
Flexible vendor policies – Some resorts allow outside caterers, décor, and entertainment; others have restrictions.
Group capacity – Enough rooms for your guests and ample space for large gatherings.
Experience with Indian weddings – Resorts familiar with multi-day timelines understand the importance of events like Haldi, Sangeet, and Pheras.
Pro tip: If you’re choosing a date based on astrology or auspicious muhurat, book early—popular resorts fill up fast for peak dates.
2. Build a Multi-Day Schedule 📅
A successful multi-day wedding balances tradition, celebration, and guest comfort. While there are many ways to arrange events, one schedule works particularly well for destination Indian weddings:
Recommended Three-Day Flow at a Destination Resort:
Day 1: Haldi & Sangeet – Begin with the joyful Haldi (or Pithi) in the morning, where family applies turmeric paste with blessings, laughter, and playful moments. In the evening, switch into party mode with a vibrant Sangeet featuring dance performances, Garba/Raas, and high-energy music to bring both families together.
Day 2: Wedding Ceremony – Dedicate the entire day to your sacred rituals. Without evening events, there’s plenty of time for getting ready, portraits, and a relaxed ceremony—whether it’s by the ocean, in a garden, or under a grand mandap.
Day 3: Reception – End your wedding on a high note with a glamorous reception. With all traditions complete, you and your guests can focus on celebrating—speeches, dining, and dancing under the stars.
Why this schedule works perfectly:
Each milestone gets its own day, so nothing feels rushed.
Ample time for portraits without cutting into event time.
Keeps energy balanced—starting with joy and connection, focusing on vows, ending with pure celebration.
Allows resort décor teams to reset venues between events without stress.
3. Factor in Guest Comfort & Travel ✈️
Destination weddings bring your loved ones to a beautiful location, but travel can be tiring.
Keep guests happy by:
Scheduling downtime between major events.
Providing shaded seating for outdoor ceremonies.
Offering snacks, drinks, and entertainment while waiting between rituals.
Creating welcome bags with resort maps, event schedules, and local treats.
Pro tip: Resorts with multiple restaurants and pools keep guests entertained during breaks.
4. Coordinate Vendors & Cultural Needs 🎶🍽️
A multi-day Indian wedding involves a lot of moving parts: décor, florals, lighting, catering, music, and of course, photography and video.
Vendor tips:
Planners: Hire a planner experienced in Indian destination weddings—they’ll handle timelines, décor setups, and resort communication.
Catering: If traditional Indian cuisine is essential, confirm whether the resort has an Indian chef or allows outside caterers.
Music: DJs and live musicians who know Bollywood, bhangra, Garba, and Raas will keep your dance floors full.
Photo & Video: Your coverage should span every event, not just the wedding day.
Pro tip: At Saptapadi Studio, we coordinate closely with your planner and vendors to make sure no moment is missed—whether it’s the first round of dancing at Sangeet or the quiet blessings from elders after the ceremony.
5. Plan for Weather & Seasonality 🌤️
Mexico’s seasons influence where and when you can host each event.
High Season (Nov–May): Best weather, low rain.
Mid-Season (June & Oct): Warm with occasional showers.
Low Season (Jul–Sep): Budget-friendly but rainy—Pacific Coast often drier than Caribbean side.
Pro tip: Have backup covered venues for at least one key event, just in case.
6. Capture Every Moment 📸🎥
With so much happening over multiple days, it’s impossible for one photographer to be everywhere at once.
Our approach:
We always work with at least two lead photographers and a dedicated video team.
One photographer stays close to the couple, while the other seeks creative perspectives—capturing family reactions, guest interactions, and details you might not even see in the moment.
During getting ready, you’ll always have one photographer and one videographer with you to preserve those intimate pre-event moments.
The result? A complete, layered story of your wedding—candid, artistic, and true to the experience.
Final Tips for a Multi-Day Indian Wedding in Mexico
Start early: Resorts and vendors book far in advance for popular dates.
Communicate your traditions: Make sure your resort and planner understand your cultural needs.
Prioritize photography and video: These events happen once in a lifetime; invest in documenting all of them.
Planning your own multi-day Indian wedding in Mexico?Let us help you capture every tradition, every laugh, and every dance move—across every day of your celebration.
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