Ideally 9-12 months in advance for local Bangalore weddings, and 12-18 months for destination weddings. This timeline allows us to secure your preferred vendors, venues, and dates without compromise. However, we understand life doesn't always follow ideal timelines. We've successfully executed beautiful, flawless weddings with as little as 3 months' notice. If your timeline is shorter, reach out—we'll assess feasibility honestly and work miracles if possible. The key factor is vendor availability, particularly in peak wedding season (October-March).

Three core differentiators set us apart: 1. Cultural Expertise: Deep South Indian wedding knowledge (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam traditions). We don't just coordinate vendors—we understand your rituals, respect your customs, and honor your heritage authentically. 2. Technology Platform: Our proprietary ERP system gives you real-time visibility into every aspect of your wedding—budget, timeline, vendors, tasks. While other planners juggle Excel and WhatsApp, we provide enterprise-grade coordination tools. 3. Boutique Service Model: We limit ourselves to 30-40 weddings annually (most large firms do 100+). This means you receive undivided attention, white-glove service, and senior planner involvement throughout—not just junior coordinators.

We specialize in three core areas: 1. South Indian Weddings: Complete expertise in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam traditions—from Brahmin ceremonies to non-Brahmin celebrations, every sub-caste and regional variation. 2. North Indian Weddings: Comprehensive knowledge of Punjabi, Marwari, Gujarati, and Bengali celebrations. From vibrant Punjabi Sangeets to elegant Bengali Saat Paak ceremonies. 3. Contemporary & Destination Weddings: Modern celebrations, eco-conscious weddings, destination events (beach, mountain, palace, international), minimalist ceremonies, and fusion weddings that blend South and North Indian traditions.

Our planning fee includes: Unlimited planning consultations, complete vendor sourcing and coordination, venue selection assistance, budget creation and tracking, timeline development, design concept creation, guest management (RSVPs, seating, accommodations), day-of execution with full team, access to our technology platform, rehearsal coordination, post-wedding vendor settlements, and crisis management. What's NOT included (you pay vendors directly): Venue rental fees, catering and food costs, photography and videography, décor and floral arrangements, makeup and styling, entertainment, transportation and travel, accommodation for guests, invitations and stationery, and wedding attire. Optional add-ons (extra cost): Destination reconnaissance trips (₹50K-₹1L per trip), rush planning fee for <3 month timeline (+25%), additional events beyond package scope (₹75K-₹1.5L each), and extended design hours (₹15K/hour).

Both! We're completely flexible. If you already have vendors you love and trust, we'll absolutely work with them and coordinate them seamlessly. We also have relationships with 200+ vetted vendors across all categories with benefits including pre-vetted quality, preferred pricing (typically 5-20% below retail rates), priority booking during busy seasons, and enhanced accountability. Most couples use a hybrid approach—keeping a few personal vendors while using our network for others.

Not at all—it's designed for non-technical users. After contract signing, you receive login credentials for web dashboard and mobile apps (iOS/Android). Your homepage shows budget summary, upcoming tasks, vendor status, recent activities, and next consultation. Key features include budget tracker, vendor hub, task list, guest management, communication chat, timeline calendar, and document storage. You'll receive notifications for tasks, budget milestones, vendor confirmations, and payment due dates. Learning curve is about 15 minutes to feel comfortable. We provide a guided walkthrough during onboarding. Bank-level 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliant.

Absolutely! Our packages are starting points, not rigid boxes. Every wedding is unique—different cultural requirements, guest counts, event numbers, budget constraints, and priorities. Common customizations include event count adjustments, timeline changes, team size modifications, specific add-ons, geographic scope, and budget ranges. After initial consultation, we propose a customized package with itemized pricing. We'd rather customize perfectly than force-fit you into a standard package.

Yes! Though South India is our primary focus, we coordinate destination weddings across India and internationally. Primary expertise: Goa (25+ weddings), Kerala, Mysore & Coorg, Udaipur, Pondicherry. Extended reach through partner network: North India (Rajasthan, Delhi NCR) and International (Dubai, Thailand, Bali, Mauritius, Sri Lanka). For primary destinations, we deploy our own team for end-to-end management. Destination weddings typically start at ₹12L+ for planning (Safar package) due to travel logistics and extended team presence.

Team size depends on package: Sankalp (₹2.5L): 2 coordinators covering 2 events. Samarpan (₹5L): 4 team members covering 3-4 events. Sampurna (₹9L): 6-8 team members covering 4-5 events. Safar (₹12L+ Destination): 10-15 team members for full duration. All team members are background-verified, uniformed, fluent in English + regional languages, and trained in crisis management. They handle vendor arrival/setup, timeline management, guest assistance, family liaison, crisis management, vendor payments, décor quality control, and emergency response.

Yes, we offer flexible payment structures. Standard schedule: 25% at contract signing, 35% at 3 months before wedding, 25% at 1 month before wedding, 15% within 7 days post-wedding. We also offer extended payment plans for 12+ month timelines, expedited payment options (5% discount for full upfront payment), and custom schedules based on your financial planning needs. All payments accepted via bank transfer, UPI, cheque, or online payment portal.

We understand life is unpredictable. With 6+ months' notice: Date transfer with no penalty, all planning work continues with new date. With 3-6 months' notice: Date transfer allowed with 10% administrative fee, subject to our calendar availability. With <3 months' notice: Date transfer subject to availability with 25% administrative fee. During postponement, we help with vendor negotiations, guest communication, new timeline rebuilding, venue rebooking, and emotional support. We'll use our influence and expertise to minimize your financial and emotional burden.

Comprehensive contingency planning is core to our process. Prevention: We identify backup vendors for every critical category, create weather contingency plans (rain plans, tent rentals on standby), confirm with vendors 7 days/3 days/1 day/morning-of, and bring emergency kits on-site (sewing kit, first aid, stain remover, chargers, safety pins, medications, umbrellas, emergency cash). Response: One team member's sole job is crisis management, senior coordinator has authority to make immediate decisions and spend up to ₹50K without approval, and solutions are invisible to guests and family. In 100+ weddings, we've never had an unresolved crisis.

Absolutely! Book a complimentary consultation, and we'll provide a live platform demo (20-30 minute walkthrough), sample reports (budget reports, vendor tracking, timeline visualizations), mobile app demo (iOS/Android apps in action), and if you're seriously considering us, a sandbox account you can explore. The demo is educational—we want you to understand what makes us different, even if you ultimately choose another planner. Schedule via website form, WhatsApp, or phone. We offer consultations Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 7 PM.