Indians LOVE the idea of a destination wedding! The easing of restrictions on Indian nationals for non-essential travel by an increasing number of countries amid declining Covid-19 cases and expanding vaccination has reinstated the demand for destination weddings among couples. Planners are working closely with couples to find out where they can offer their services and make the couple’s dream wedding come true. We thought to help you out in the process by finding out the countries where you can have hassle-free travel! Scroll down the list below!
United Kingdom
Planner: @radhikaandyou / Picture Courtesy: @katiejulia_ / Venue: @englishheritage
Want to have The Big Ban or the iconic Tower of London as your wedding backdrop? Fully vaccinated Indians (approved by the UK government) can fly to UK for their destination wedding with a negative PCR test report 3 days before traveling. There are no legal restrictions on the number of people that can attend a wedding, civil partnership, reception or celebration.
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Maldives
Picture Courtesy: @infinite_memories09 / Venue: @furaveriresort
White sand beaches, crystal clear blue sea, beautiful reefs, and phenomenal weather, who does not want to get hitched in the Maldives. It truly is a barefoot paradise that offers plenty of options for the perfect destination wedding. From sunset cruise weddings to exchanging vows right on the beach, there is no doubt that a wedding in the Maldives will be unforgettable.
The Maldives has opened its doors for travelers from South Asian countries, including India, from July 15. Travelers will be required to carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report before flying off to the island nation.
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Spain
Picture Courtesy: @monikazaldo / Venue: @palaciodegaliana
Get ready to say hola as Spain has reopened for fully vaccinated Indians, that is, for travelers who have received both doses of the Covishield vaccine from August 2. Tie the knot in Barcelona, Marbella or Madrid and get a take back home fabulous Spanish monuments in the background.
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Seychelles
Picture Courtesy: @sabyasachiofficial
Seychelles crowns itself as an ideal wedding destination with its captivating beaches and sumptuous natural beauty providing breathtaking venue options for celebration of all special occasions including luxurious destination weddings that would evoke all kinds of Instagram goals. Seychelles is the world’s first country to achieve mass immunity with 70% of the population vaccinated in mid-March and is open for fully vaccinated Indians. It is also a perfect option for a secluded island/beach ceremony in the current times.
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Russia
Picture Courtesy: @aleshinskaia
If you want a fairytale cathedral wedding, Russia is the place to go. Known for its opulent churches, resplendent palaces and breathtaking cathedrals, it’s a magical place to tie the knot. These palaces are world-famous – Catherine Palace, Yelagin Palace, Yusupov Palace where couples around the globe go to commit their vows. And this place is now open to Indian travelers. One will need to have an invitation from a government-mandated tourist agency, and they must apply for a tourist visa that is valid for up to 30 days for single entry or double entry.
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Feature Image Credit: @nolafontanezphotography / Planner: @causewecanevents
