Indian Weddings
A planner who understands Indian weddings. A team that can produce them anywhere.
From Mehndi to farewell brunch, we plan the full weekend — at our venues, at yours, or across all of them.
Schedule a ConsultationSome of the best Indian weddings are never held in just one place. Indian weddings are built around moments, not venues. The Mehndi feels different from the Sangeet. The Sangeet feels different from the ceremony. The ceremony feels different from the reception. Trying to make every event happen in one room often means compromising on the experience. That is not how we approach weddings.
We are planners first. We happen to own beautiful venues. For many families, ERIA Sausalito is the perfect place to host a Mehndi overlooking the Bay. Others choose to celebrate their Sangeet at ERIA Marina, where we can transform the room with lighting, staging, live entertainment, and immersive production. The wedding ceremony and reception may then take place at a larger estate, hotel, or ballroom that better suits the size of the guest list. Our job is not to convince you that every event belongs at one of our venues. Our job is to help you choose the right setting for every part of the celebration.
Indian weddings deserve a planner who understands why the details matter.
We are known for finding a way to make it happen.
You only need one planner.
We believe your wedding should feel like your family.
The Mehndi
Mehndi
The Mehndi is typically the first celebration of the wedding weekend — an intimate, joyful gathering centered on henna, music, and food. It sets the tone for everything that follows. ERIA Sausalito is a beautiful setting for a Mehndi overlooking the Bay, with space for lounge seating, chai stations, live musicians, and henna artists throughout.
We can help with:
- •Henna artists
- •Live musicians
- •Chai stations
- •Indian street food
- •Floral installations
- •Lounge furniture
- •Cocktail service
- •Welcome gifts
- •Guest transportation
The Haldi
Haldi
The Haldi is a turmeric ceremony typically held the morning of the wedding or the day before. It is intimate, often held at a private home, and centered on family. The logistics are different from an evening event but the details still matter — perhaps more so, because the moments tend to be quieter and more personal.
We can help with:
- •Waterproof florals
- •Photography and videography
- •Towels and changing rooms
- •Post-ceremony cleanup coordination
The Sangeet
Sangeet
The Sangeet is the production showpiece of the weekend — the celebration of music and dance that brings both families together before the ceremony. It is also the event where the right venue and production team matter most. ERIA Marina is designed exactly for this: a dance floor and stage, the capability for projection mapping and LED walls, and full production support for the performances your family has been rehearsing for months.
We can help with:
- •Dance floor and stage design
- •Projection mapping and LED walls
- •Custom lighting
- •Live performances and family choreography support
- •DJs and live bands
- •Dhol players
- •Professional choreographers
- •Fire performers
- •Late-night food service
The Baraat
Baraat
The Baraat is one of the most energetic and visible moments of the wedding weekend — the groom's procession to the ceremony. Whether your family envisions a horse, a convoy of luxury cars, or something more unexpected, we handle the logistics so the moment feels as grand as it should.
We can help with:
- •Horse arrangements
- •Luxury and vintage car coordination
- •Boat arrivals
- •Dhol players
- •Traffic and police permits
- •Guest coordination
- •Photography and videography
- •Music and sound
The Ceremony
Ceremony
The ceremony is the heart of the wedding — and it deserves flawless execution behind the scenes so that every family member can be fully present. We coordinate with the priest, manage the logistics, and ensure every technical and logistical detail is handled before the first guest is seated.
We can help with:
- •Mandap design and setup
- •Guest comfort and seating layouts
- •Water stations
- •Sound systems and priest setup
- •Power and electrical coordination
- •Weather contingency planning
- •Accessibility arrangements
The Reception
Reception
The reception is the celebration — grand entrances, dancing, toasts, and the moments that guests will talk about for years. We build the flow of the evening around your family's priorities and make sure every element lands exactly as it should.
We can help with:
- •Grand entrances
- •Speeches and toasts coordination
- •First dance and choreography
- •Entertainment and DJ
- •Cake and dessert coordination
- •Late-night food service
- •After-party planning
- •Guest transportation
The Farewell Brunch
Farewell Brunch
The farewell brunch is the final chapter of the wedding weekend — a chance for both families to gather one last time before guests depart. It should feel relaxed and warm, and it deserves as much thought as everything that came before.
We can help with:
- •Hotel coordination and room checkout logistics
- •Coffee and brunch service
- •Guest departure coordination
- •Airport transportation arrangements
- •Wedding gift collection and delivery
Common Questions
Questions Indian Families Ask Us
Why Us
Why Families Hire ERIA
- •Planners first, venue owners second — we will always recommend the right space for each event, even if that means going elsewhere.
- •Every Indian wedding is different, and we approach each one that way.
- •We are happy to work with your family's preferred caterers, decorators, and priests.
- •One planning team coordinates across every venue and every event in your weekend.
- •Our founder grew up in an Indian family and understands what the details mean.
- •We have a dedicated Indian wedding planner on our team.
- •We enjoy ambitious ideas — boats, horses, dancers, fireworks, five venues over four days.
A Sample Weekend
A 150-Guest Indian Wedding Weekend
Every wedding weekend is different. This is one version of what a full Indian wedding weekend with ERIA looks like.
- ThursdayWelcome dinner at a restaurant
- Friday MorningHaldi at a private home
- Friday EveningMehndi at ERIA Sausalito
- Saturday MorningBaraat — location chosen together based on your vision
- Saturday AfternoonCeremony at a larger venue suited to your guest count
- Saturday EveningReception
- SundayFarewell brunch at ERIA Marina
Ready to Begin
Let's plan your wedding weekend together.
Tell us about your family, your vision, and your timeline. We will take it from there.
Schedule a Consultation