On January 31st, 2025, the country’s top destination wedding planners are expected to come together at OTM 2025, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event is set to gather the most prominent names from the luxury wedding industry, offering a unique opportunity to network, explore new trends, and discuss the future of destination weddings. Among those in attendance will be renowned wedding planners like Damini Oberoi, Vikram Mehta, Minnat Lalpuria, Darshan Shroff, Rajat Sogani, and Ekta Saigal Lulla, who are known for their expertise in orchestrating high-profile weddings that bring together cultural traditions with luxurious experiences.
The Global Spotlight on Luxury Weddings
OTM 2025, widely recognized as the leading travel trade show in India and Asia, promises to showcase an impressive array of destinations, each vying for the attention of affluent Indian families. Participating destinations include countries such as France, Georgia, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Peru, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Fiji, the Philippines, and Tokyo, among others. This event underscores the growing demand for international wedding destinations and highlights how global tourism boards are increasingly focusing on attracting high-net-worth Indian families, looking to host milestone events like weddings and anniversaries at unique, luxurious locations.
Panel Discussion on “Family in Focus”
A highlight of the event will be the panel discussion titled “Family in Focus,” curated by Parthip Thyagarajan, CEO of WeddingSutra.com. This discussion will explore how state and international tourism boards are competing to attract the affluent Indian family, hoping they will choose their destinations for high-profile celebrations such as weddings. Parthip Thyagarajan is expected to engage with the wedding planners about the challenges involved in organizing large-scale events, which often cater to hundreds of affluent guests. The conversation will cover various facets of these celebrations, including how planners handle the specific demands of families—ranging from personalized diets to managing travel logistics for guests from different parts of the world.
Key points of discussion will include the growing importance of multi-day celebrations, the increased level of personalization, and how to deliver a seamless experience while maintaining high standards of comfort and tradition. Moreover, the panel will highlight why traditional destinations like Rajasthan, Goa, and Thailand continue to remain popular for destination weddings, while emerging locations like Mahabalipuram, Qatar, and Turkey are fast becoming favored choices for wedding planners.
Changing Dynamics in Indian Weddings
Over the years, Indian weddings have evolved from simple ceremonies to grand, multi-day celebrations. In the past, families would travel by buses or trains to attend weddings at local marriage halls. However, today, the scale and budget of destination weddings have dramatically increased. Many upper-income families now book over 500 or even 1,000 room nights at luxury hotels in popular wedding hotspots. This trend has led to an exponential increase in spending on luxury wedding services, especially among well-traveled and affluent Indian families.
Wedding planners now face the challenge of balancing tradition with modern luxury, ensuring that each wedding is a unique and personalized experience. The quality expectations from guests, many of whom are affluent and experienced travelers themselves, have raised the bar. Planners must deliver an exceptional experience that blends cultural authenticity with contemporary comforts and high-end services, meeting the needs of both the couple and their guests.
WeddingSutra’s Role in Shaping the Luxury Wedding Industry
For over a decade, WeddingSutra has been a leading force in the luxury wedding industry, bridging the gap between couples seeking extraordinary wedding experiences and the professionals who can make those dreams a reality. With the organization of OTM 2025, WeddingSutra continues to drive the future of luxury destination weddings by providing valuable insights, trends, and expert guidance to planners and couples alike.
The Future of Destination Weddings
With OTM 2025 serving as a platform for fostering new collaborations, the event is expected to shape the future of destination weddings in India and beyond. As the wedding industry evolves, there is a growing recognition of the need for customized and experiential services to cater to the demands of the modern Indian wedding market. The growing affluence of Indian families and their desire to celebrate milestone events abroad is driving the shift toward destination weddings, with global destinations striving to meet the needs of this lucrative market.
WeddingSutra’s presence at OTM 2025 will further enhance the collaboration between top-tier wedding planners and couples looking for the ultimate wedding experience, ensuring that the industry continues to grow and evolve with changing tastes and expectations.
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