Senior Wedding Planner
Priya Nair is a senior wedding planner based in Kochi with over eight years of experience coordinating Hindu, Christian, and destination weddings across Kerala. She specializes in timeline management, vendor coordination, and creating stress-free planning experiences for couples. From intimate beach ceremonies in Varkala to grand celebrations at heritage properties in Thrissur, Priya has helped bring hundreds of weddings to life. At itsmy.wedding, she writes practical planning guides, step-by-step checklists, and organizational tips drawn from real weddings and firsthand industry knowledge.
Legal playbook for NRI marriage registration in South India: Special Marriage Act, Hindu Marriage Act, Foreign Marriage Act, OCI spouse rules, and apostille.
Transparent 2026 NRI wedding budget for Kerala and South India: ₹15-40 lakh in USD, GBP, AED, SGD, CAD with tier breakdowns, hidden costs, and FX guidance.
Compare temple wedding costs across 12 south Indian temples — Kerala starts at ₹25,000, Tamil Nadu at ₹10,000, Karnataka at ₹5,000. Budget tiers and hidden costs revealed.
Navigate temple wedding photography rules across 12 south Indian temples — no-flash zones, camera fees, gear tips, and how to hire the right photographer.
Wedding catering in Kochi costs ₹500-₹2,500 per plate in 2026. Compare sadya specialists, multi-cuisine buffet caterers, and halal options with real pricing.
Wedding planners in Kochi charge ₹1.5-10 lakh in 2026. Compare full-service, day-of coordination, and destination planning fees with what's included.
Kochi weddings cost ₹15–22 lakhs for 400–600 guests in 2026 — 15–20% above Trivandrum. Venues, vendor costs, and booking timeline inside.
Wedding decoration in Kochi costs ₹75,000-₹5 lakh in 2026. Compare stage, mandapam, and floral decor packages with real pricing from Ernakulam decorators.
50+ wedding halls in Kochi with 2026 prices from ₹25,000-₹5 lakh per day. Convention centres, hotel ballrooms, auditoriums, and heritage venues across Ernakulam.
Wedding photography in Kochi costs ₹40,000-₹4 lakh in 2026. Compare 4 pricing tiers, pre-wedding shoot costs, drone packages, and booking tips for Ernakulam.
₹450-₹2,000 per plate — Trivandrum wedding caterers compared. Sadya, buffet & halal options with real pricing and tasting tips.
Trivandrum wedding planner costs: ₹50K day-of coordination, ₹1–2.5L partial, ₹2–6L full-service, ₹3–8L Kovalam destination specialists in 2026.
Wedding decoration in Trivandrum costs ₹50,000–₹8 lakh in 2026. Jasmine-brass mandaps from ₹50K; Kovalam beach setups from ₹2L. Styles compared.
Compare AI-generated wedding checklists with generic Pinterest templates — personalisation, accuracy, and how AI adapts to your date, religion, location, and venue type.
Compare the best free wedding planning tools for 2026 — AI checklists, budget calculators, e-invite makers, guest list managers, and vendor discovery platforms.
Create a free digital wedding invitation in 5 minutes: pick a template, add event details, upload a photo, and share via WhatsApp with built-in RSVP tracking.
Kerala Ezhava wedding guide: Thalikettu rituals, SNDP hall venues, and costs from ₹10-16 lakhs for 400-600 guests. Full 2026 checklist and traditions.
Trivandrum weddings cost ₹12–18 lakhs for 400–500 guests in 2026 — 15–25% below Kochi rates. Venues, timelines, and Kovalam beach options included.
Learn how to use a wedding checklist effectively — prioritise tasks, set deadlines, delegate to family, and track progress from 12 months out to the wedding day.
Plan a Kerala inter-faith wedding — Special Marriage Act registration, blending Hindu-Christian-Muslim ceremonies, venue selection, and family navigation.
Comprehensive guide to planning Kerala weddings across Hindu, Christian, and Muslim traditions — rituals, costs, timelines, and venue selection for each community.
Estimate your Kerala wedding budget with our free cost calculator — city-wise breakdowns for Kochi, Thrissur, and Trivandrum.
Complete guide to creating Kerala wedding digital invitations — templates for Hindu, Christian and Muslim ceremonies, Malayalam wording, RSVP tracking, and platform comparison.
Find auspicious Kerala wedding dates for 2026 and 2027 — Hindu muhurtham dates by Malayalam month, Christian wedding calendar, and Muslim Nikah timing guide.
Everything you need to plan a Kerala Nair wedding — traditional rituals, modern adaptations, month-by-month checklist, and detailed cost breakdown for 2026.
50 essential questions to ask Kerala wedding vendors before booking. Covers venues, caterers, photographers, and decorators — avoid 10–20% in hidden costs.
Manage your 300-500 guest Indian wedding — guest list organisation, digital RSVP tracking, seating arrangements, dietary tracking, and day-of logistics.
Compare wedding planning apps, spreadsheets, and physical planners — features, pros and cons, and which approach works best for your wedding size and style.
₹5-80 lakh Indian wedding planning — 12-month timeline, vendor checklist & budget guide for Hindu, Muslim & Christian ceremonies across India.
Month-by-month Indian wedding checklist for 2026 — every task from 12 months out to the wedding day, tailored for Hindu, Muslim, and Christian ceremonies.
Plan a memorable Kerala wedding reception with our expert guide covering timelines, costs, venue tips, catering, decor trends, and entertainment ideas for 2026.
Chenda Melam costs ₹15,000–₹60,000 for a Kerala wedding in 2026. Full pricing for Panchavadyam, Nadaswaram, DJs, live bands, and the 10 PM noise rule.
Plan a dreamy monsoon wedding in Kerala with expert tips on venues, decor, photography, and cost savings. Your complete rainy-season wedding guide for 2026.
Kerala wedding videography costs ₹25,000–₹5 lakh in 2026. Cinematic, documentary, drone, and same-day edit packages explained with mid-range from ₹75,000.
Kerala bridal jewellery guide: 22K gold exceeds ₹8,500/gram in 2026, pushing a 100-sovereign set past ₹70 lakh. Rent vs buy, making charges, and more.
Kerala bridal makeup guide for 2026 — HD vs airbrush in 70–85% humidity, costs from ₹8,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, district-wise pricing, and skin prep timelines.
Digital vs paper wedding invitations in Kerala: hybrid strategy costs ₹20,000-35,000 for 500 guests. Compare costs, etiquette, and platforms for 2026.
Eco-friendly Kerala weddings cost 5-10% less than conventional ones. Green Protocol venues, zero-waste sadya, sustainable decor, and 2026 pricing guide.
A complete guide to planning your Kerala engagement ceremony — Hindu Nischayam, Christian engagement, Muslim Pennukannal, venue selection, outfits, costs.
Kerala groom attire guide: mundu sets from ₹3,000, sherwanis from ₹15,000, and total budgets of ₹25K-₹75K. Fabric picks for humidity and styling tips.
Kerala wedding guest logistics cost 5-10% of total spend. Hotel block-booking for 15-25% discounts, airport transfers, welcome kits, and NRI guest tips.
A complete guide to Kerala wedding return gifts — budget tiers, cultural significance, eco-friendly alternatives, sourcing by district, packaging options.
Choose the right Kerala wedding photographer — portfolio evaluation, candid vs traditional styles, contracts, pricing tiers, and planning your coverage.
Kerala wedding ceremony from 4 AM to 10 PM — hour-by-hour timeline covering muhurtham, thalikettu, sadya & reception. Plan your day.
A 12-month Kerala wedding timeline — book venue at 10–12 months, photographer at 8, attire at 4–6. Month-by-month checklist for your 2026 Kerala wedding.
Plan a Kerala wedding step by step: budget ₹10-20 lakhs for 400-600 guests, book venues 10-12 months early, and pick the right muhurtham date for 2026.
A comprehensive printable checklist for planning a Kerala wedding — pre-wedding, wedding day, and post-wedding tasks tailored for Kerala traditions, venues.
Plan your Guruvayur temple wedding in 2026 — booking portal, dress code, costs from ₹25K, photography rules, and reception venue options near the temple.