A book style hubStart with your cityWritten by Meragi planners

Your wedding planning starts here

A chapter by chapter guide built from real weddings. Start with Bangalore, Hyderabad, or a destination wedding, then follow the parts below to move from clarity to execution.

Bangalore

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Hyderabad

Explore Hyderabad planning insights

Destination

Explore Destination planning insights

Not sure about the city yet? Start from Part One below.

Meragi Insight

A guide shaped by planners, not just writers

Every chapter is built from real client journeys across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and destination weddings.

Meragi wedding moment

Meragi wedding moment

Meragi wedding moment

City First Context

Start with the city and season so the advice fits your reality.

Decision Ready

Clear tradeoffs and practical next steps in each chapter.

Vendor Informed

Built with inputs from teams we work with every week.

Guest Focused

Planning advice that protects the couple and guest experience.

How to Read This Guide

Linear

Start at Part One and read in order for a clear roadmap

Direct

Pick your city first to get the right context early

Topical

Jump to the chapter that matches what you are deciding now

Meragi Method

A planning rhythm that keeps you in control

Use the guide for clarity, then lean on our team for execution. This keeps decisions light and progress steady.

Clarify

Define the wedding, guest count, and budget in Part One.

Shape

Build the experience with timelines, vendors, and hospitality.

Execute

Run the plan with a calm, coordinated team on the day.

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THE GUIDE

Three parts. One clear flow.

Start at the top and move through each part as your planning evolves. Every section introduces the right ideas, then takes you deeper with focused chapters.

Part 1

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Part One: Getting Oriented

Get clear before you commit.

Start here if you’re early in planning. You’ll understand today’s wedding formats, align on what you actually want, and get realistic about budgets before you start booking.

If you’re unsure where to begin, begin here.

Chapters In This Part

Understanding Weddings TodayA calm, modern overview of what weddings involve today, and how to plan without getting overwhelmed.

Defining Your WeddingLock your guest count, vibe, and non-negotiables so every vendor conversation is easier.

Wedding Styles ExplainedA clear breakdown of common formats, from traditional to hybrid, and what each style typically needs.

Budget, Scale, and CostsHow budgets actually break down: major cost drivers, smart trade-offs, and the mistakes that create avoidable stress.

Part 2

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Part Two: Shaping the Wedding

Turn ideas into a plan.

Now you shape the experience: timelines, location, photography, entertainment, and hospitality, so the wedding feels cohesive, not chaotic.

This is where your wedding starts to take shape.

Chapters In This Part

Wedding Timelines and Planning FlowTimelines that work, whether you have 12 months or 12 weeks, and what decisions can’t wait.

Choosing Your Wedding LocationHow to choose city vs destination, plus guest travel, seasonality, and the real logistics behind each option.

Photography and FilmsHow to pick the right team, decide deliverables, and avoid the regrets couples mention later.

Entertainment and ExperiencesDesign the energy of each event: music, performances, and pacing that keeps guests engaged.

Guests and HospitalityFrom invites to rooms and transport: the details that make guests feel cared for.

Part 3

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Part Three: Making It Happen

Execute smoothly and stay calm.

The behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running: teams, permissions, coordination, and what to do when plans change.

Less chaos on the day. More time to be present.

Chapters In This Part

Highly Recommended

The Role of a Wedding PlannerWhat planners actually do, when you need one, and how to choose the right team for your kind of wedding.

Legal, Permissions, and CompliancePermits, licenses, and compliance, what to check early so nothing becomes a last-minute scramble.

Managing Stress and ExpectationsDecision fatigue, family pressure, and staying grounded while planning.

Wedding Day PlaybookAn hour-by-hour playbook: roles, run-of-show, and backup plans for common issues.

After the WeddingWrap-ups after the wedding: payments, handovers, feedback, and preserving memories.

Real Weddings and LearningsReal examples across budgets and regions, what worked, what didn’t, and why.

FAQs and Wedding MythsQuick answers to common questions, plus myth-busting where it helps.

Real Wedding

Learn from weddings we planned end to end

Real timelines, tradeoffs, and what we would do again. Start with the case studies chapter to see how decisions play out.

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Meragi real wedding highlight

What the budget allowed and what we prioritized

How venue and season changed the plan

Guest experience details that mattered most

Written by the Meragi team, wedding planners for Bangalore, Hyderabad, and destination celebrations.