Our Celebrations: Every Tradition, Planned by a Team That Knows It
One team, every kind of South Asian celebration
No two South Asian weddings look alike. A Hindu ceremony around the sacred fire, a Sikh Anand Karaj, a Nikah, and a celebration that brings two families’ traditions together each ask for something different: different spaces, different timing, different people at the center of the day. Destawed plans Indian and South Asian destination weddings in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, and we plan each one around the traditions that matter to your family.
Here’s how we approach each celebration, and what changes from one to the next.
- 10Years in business
- 400+Weddings planned
- 55,000Guests hosted
The Celebrations We Plan
Indian Destination Weddings
Indian weddings vary widely by family, region, and community, and the best ones reflect that.
Whatever your traditions, we build a multi-day Indian wedding around them: the events you want, in the order they belong, with the people who matter in the room. Couples ask us most about an Indian wedding in Mexico, with Cancún and Los Cabos at the top of the list, and about an Indian wedding in Punta Cana.
Hindu Destination Weddings
A Hindu wedding centers on the sacred fire and the rituals around it: the mandap, the pandit, the garland exchange, and the seven steps.
We work with the resort to set up a ceremony space that allows an open flame, confirm timing against your chosen muhurat, and plan the mehndi, haldi, sangeet, and baraat around it. If you’re considering a Hindu wedding in Mexico, we’ll recommend resorts that can host the ceremony the way it should be done.
Sikh Destination Weddings
A Sikh wedding is built around the Anand Karaj, held in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib with the four laavan and kirtan.
It has its own requirements: a respectful, dedicated ceremony space, a morning start, and a ceremony free of alcohol and meat. We plan the rest of the week around it, including the milni, the baraat, and the evening celebrations. For couples looking at a Sikh wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean, we confirm each resort can accommodate the ceremony before you book.
Muslim Destination Weddings
A Nikah is the Islamic marriage ceremony, with the offer and acceptance, the witnesses, and the signing of the marriage contract.
Many couples pair it with a mehndi, a sangeet, and a walima, the reception hosted after the wedding. We plan the setting, timing, and flow around your family’s practices, from a quiet, appropriate ceremony space to menus your guests can enjoy, and we confirm the details with the resort before you book.
South Asian Destination Weddings
South Asian celebrations reach well beyond one religion or region.
If your family’s traditions don’t fit a single label, we start with a conversation about what your celebration looks like and plan from there. As South Asian wedding planners, we know how to sequence rituals, guests, and events so every family feels at home.
Celebrations That Blend Traditions
Many of our couples come from two different backgrounds: Hindu and Sikh, South Asian and Western, or two families with different customs.
We plan multi-faith celebrations that honor both families, with ceremonies, events, and design that feel like one wedding rather than two.
Other Ceremonies
We also plan Catholic ceremonies, civil ceremonies, and symbolic vow renewals, on their own or as part of a larger celebration.
Several of the resorts we work with have a chapel on site.
Events Across Your Wedding Week
An Indian destination wedding usually runs several days, and each event needs its own space, look, and timing. These are the events we plan most often:
Welcome party
The first night together, set up so guests arrive, mix, and settle in.
Mehndi
Henna, music, and food in a relaxed, colorful setting.
Haldi (Maiyan or Pithi)
A bright, playful daytime ceremony that needs space and a quick resort turnaround.
Sangeet (Jago or Garba)
The big night of music and dance, with performances and a full production.
Baraat
The groom’s procession with dhol and dancing, which needs room to move and a resort that welcomes it.
Wedding ceremony
The Hindu ceremony, Sikh Anand Karaj, or Nikah, with its own setup, timing, and requirements.
Reception
The formal evening celebration, with dinner, speeches, and dancing.
Send-off
A final gathering before your guests head home.
Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim Weddings at a Glance
Hindu ceremony
Sacred fire and the seven steps
Pandit
Often set by an auspicious muhurat
An open flame and a mandap setup
Haldi, mehndi, sangeet, baraat
Sikh Anand Karaj
The Guru Granth Sahib and the four laavan
Granthi and ragis (kirtan singers)
Usually a morning ceremony
A respectful, dedicated space, with no alcohol or meat in the ceremony
Mehndi, sangeet, baraat, milni
Nikah
Offer and acceptance, witnesses, and the signing of the marriage contract
Imam or qazi
Set with your family, often with a walima to follow
A quiet, appropriate space and suitable menus for guests
Mehndi, sangeet, walima
Every family does these differently, which is why we plan the details with you instead of working from a template.
Where We Host These Celebrations
We plan Indian, Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim destination weddings in the three countries we know best:
- MexicoThe widest choice of settings, including Cancún, the Riviera Maya, and Los Cabos.
Explore Mexico - Dominican RepublicLively resorts built for large guest lists, including Punta Cana.
Explore the Dominican Republic - JamaicaA relaxed, tropical island setting.
Explore Jamaica
Our couples have celebrated at resorts including Moon Palace Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres, Royalton Splash, and Planet Hollywood.
The Same Team Behind Every Celebration
Whatever the tradition, you get the same Destawed team: wedding planning, event design, travel management, and on-site management that work together from the first call to the last send-off. We’ve planned more than 400 weddings, and our team understands Indian, Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you plan Hindu and Sikh destination weddings?
Yes. We plan Indian weddings of every tradition, including Hindu and Sikh ceremonies and multi-faith celebrations. We confirm each resort can accommodate your ceremony, rituals, and event schedule before you book.
Do you plan Nikah and Muslim destination weddings?
Yes. We plan Nikah ceremonies and the events around them, such as a mehndi, sangeet, and walima, and we confirm with the resort that the setting and menus suit your family.
Can a Hindu ceremony with a sacred fire happen at a resort?
Yes, with the right setup. We confirm with the resort that an open flame is allowed, choose a suitable ceremony space, and coordinate the pandit and the mandap, so the ritual happens as it should.
Can we have a Sikh Anand Karaj at a resort in Mexico or the Caribbean?
Yes. We work with you and the resort to arrange a respectful ceremony space and the timing the Anand Karaj needs, and to keep the ceremony free of alcohol and meat, with the rest of the celebration planned around it.
We’re blending two traditions. Can you plan both?
Yes. We plan celebrations that combine two sets of traditions, with separate ceremonies, a combined ceremony, or whatever your families agree on.
Do you plan vow renewals?
Yes. We plan symbolic vow renewals, either on their own or as part of a larger family celebration.
How many events can we have in one wedding week?
As many as your celebration calls for. Most of our couples plan a welcome party, mehndi, haldi, sangeet, ceremony, and reception, and many add a baraat and a send-off.
Which destination is best for an Indian wedding?
It depends on your guest count, your traditions, and where your guests are traveling from. Many couples ask about an Indian wedding in Cancún, Los Cabos, or Punta Cana. We’ll recommend resorts that suit your celebration at your consultation.
Start Planning Your Celebration
Tell us about your traditions, your families, and the week you’re picturing. With 10 years of experience, 400+ weddings planned, and 55,000 guests hosted, we’ll guide you from first idea to final send-off.