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RADISSON BLU PALACE RESORT & SPA, UDAIPUR

“HOTEL VENUES ARE BEING METICULOUSLY DESIGNED TO OFFER INTIMATE LUXURY
THAT GUARANTEE UNPARALLELED EXCLUSIVITY FOR EACH WEDDING HOSTED.
TO ENSURE THAT EVERY MOMENT OF THE CELEBRATION IS NOTHING SHORT OF
EXTRAORDINARY, THERE IS A TEAM OF EXPERTS DEDICATED TO CURATING
UNIQUE AND PERSONALISED EXPERIENCES.”

making sure that the big day is perfect. The sudden appeal lakeside lawn with in-built stage known as Great Park,
of exotic locations is growing, with the rise in destination Parterre, English Garden, Compass Garden, Clouds along
weddings to 21 per cent in 2024 compared to in 2023. with an island temple for Hindu weddings,” said Rajesh
There’s also a growing trend towards smaller, more Namby, General Manager, Raffles Udaipur.
personalised weddings, with 12 per cent of couples opting
for intimate celebrations.” CONVENIENCE CUES
Post-COVID, the wedding industry has undergone
HOLISTIC EXPERIENCES significant transformation. Whether hosting weddings
Hoteliers offer wedding-based initiatives designed to within hotels or at external venues, the central focus has
create unforgettable experiences that includes shifted towards curating unforgettable experiences.
personalised wedding planning services, bespoke decor “Notably, the surge in hotel weddings can be attributed
arrangements fit for any desired theme, curated culinary primarily to the factor of convenience. Guests are
experiences, and access to luxurious venues. increasingly levitated towards the idea of a venue that has
“The Raffles Udaipur butler service is discreet, attentive, multiple venues within itself to cater to their multiple
and intuitive that comes straight from the heart and occasions. Hence, hotels have become the preferred choice
creates the bespoke experience for the wedding guests. for weddings, offering tailored packages which includes
Raffles Udaipur also is known for its largest outdoor and accommodations, banquet/lawns, food & beverage
indoor venues for every celebration, starting with the services, decor, and all the necessary elements to bring the
largest ballroom along with the pre-function area, five wedding vision with the assistance of professionals under
expansive lush outdoor venues that includes manicured one roof,” averred Sharad K Upadhyay, General Manager,