6 Indian Wedding Planners in DC for an Authentic Celebration

Planning a wedding can feel particularly stressful when you're juggling multiple tasks and trying to ensure everything is taken care of. Hiring an Indian wedding planner in DC helps make things feel less overwhelming and allows you to bring your dream celebration to life.

Why hire a wedding planner in the first place, though? From helping you find an Indian wedding venue that meets your requirements to understanding the nuances of Indian wedding traditions and coming up with useful Indian wedding planning tips, an experienced Indian wedding planner in Washington, DC, makes the entire process much easier.

Choose from different types of wedding planners and work with someone who aligns with your requirements. For instance, if you prefer an experienced wedding planner who can effortlessly communicate with all your vendors and carry out their wedding planner duties with ease, you may want to look for a bilingual wedding planner.

Oh, and if you're unsure what questions to ask wedding planners during initial consultations, start small and ask them about their availability, background and working style to determine if it's a good fit. Find an experienced planner from our curated list below. To search for more pros, go to the Washington DC planner section of The Knot Vendor Marketplace and filter by marrying location.

IMPACT Collective in Washington, DC

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Eddie Fam, founder and CEO of IMPACT Collective in Washington, DC, has extensive experience planning a variety of events. The DC Indian wedding planner has earned Hall of Fame status in The Knot Best of Wedding awards and has planned diverse weddings, including South Asian weddings. The team offers a la carte planning, budgeting, day-of coordination, destination wedding support and full-service wedding planning.

• Years of Experience: 15+ years
• What Couples Love: Couples praise this Indian wedding planner in DC for being detail-oriented and responsive. One reviewer noted, "Ours was a multi-day/multi-event Indian wedding and the IMPACT team did a great job managing all the little crazy details that come along with that type of weekend. Ari worked her butt off for us and we definitely couldn't have gotten through the weekend without her or the rest of the IMPACT team. Thanks so much for everything!"

The Event Group International in Reston, Virginia

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Tanya Wilbon of The Event Group International established her wedding planning firm in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area in 1992. The Black and woman-owned business has orchestrated a plethora of events including multi-day South Asian weddings. It offers a la carte planning, budgeting, day-of coordination, destination wedding support and full-service wedding planning.

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• Years of Experience: 32+ years
• What Couples Love: Clients appreciate this vendor for being professional and organized. A reviewer wrote, "Tanya and her team were a life savior. We had a two-day wedding and she took the stress out of our family. She directed the baraat and made sure my family and guests knew where to go and had a good time. She created a timeline, which kept the events running smoothly."

Events By TRB in Washington, DC

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Tiffany Renee Balmer of Events by TRB hails from a communications and event management background. The Black and woman-owned business has been honored with Hall of Fame status in The Knot Best of Weddings awards and has experience with fusion and Indian weddings. The planner offers a la carte planning, budgeting, day-of coordination services and full-service wedding planning.

• Years of Experience: 18+ years
• What Couples Love: This DC Indian wedding planner is appreciated for being responsive, thoughtful and proactive. One reviewer recalled, "Tiffany was an integral part of our wedding. She helped us learn/think about factors we didn't know we didn't know. She was always supportive and patient. Her organization helped us feel at peace. Though I sent many anxious emails and texts, I never for a second was made to feel that I was being too much."

Honey & Lavender Events in Arlington, Virginia

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Honey & Lavender Events is a wedding planning firm in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that prides itself on crafting memorable experiences for couples. The Asian-owned business has brought a variety of wedding celebrations to life, including Indian weddings. It offers a la carte planning, budgeting, day-of coordination services, destination wedding support and full-service wedding planning.

• Years of Experience: 7+ years
• What Couples Love: This Indian wedding planner near DC receives praise from clients for being hard-working, attentive and thoughtful. A former client wrote, "Maya never failed to give us good advice for our wedding and her coordination skills were above and beyond, always making sure to check in with us even during the wedding/reception to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a cultural fusion wedding with a lot of moving parts, and they kept everything going on time and kept the stress off us and our families."

Savita & Naomi in Beltsville, Maryland

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Savita & Naomi is a wedding planning business in the DC metropolitan area that specializes in South Asian weddings, both intimate and grand multi-day events. The Asian and woman-owned business focuses on personalizing weddings to suit the preferences of each couple. Services include a la carte planning, destination wedding support, day-of coordination and full-service wedding planning.

• Years of Experience: 10+ years
• What Couples Love: Couples praise this DC Indian wedding planner for being detail-oriented, positive and flexible. A client wrote, "We worked with Naomi during the prep meetings leading up to the wedding which included a Hindu ceremony in the morning and a cocktail and reception in the evening. Naomi met with us a number of times gently pushing us to make progress on important planning items while surfacing a number of items that we had not earlier thought about. On the day of the event, both Savita and Naomi executed all the planned actions perfectly with attention to detail."

Events by C in Lanham, Maryland

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This planner, who was raised in the US, draws inspiration from her Indian roots to plan vibrant weddings, including stunning destination events. She is multilingual and speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi. Events by C offers several services, including destination wedding support, day-of coordination and full-service wedding planning.

• Years of Experience: 13+ years
• What Couples Love: Couples praise this Indian Hindu wedding planner near DC for being kind, detail-oriented and easy to work with. One reviewer wrote, "Chandani and her team not only executed every single detail to perfection, she truly made me and my family so at ease we were able to enjoy every single minute of the weekend. The planning process was very stressful for me but every time I felt overwhelmed she was there to talk me down via email, text or call and assure me that she had everything under control…which she absolutely did. Beyond being our wedding planner, I truly feel like I've gained a beautiful friend for life."