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A garden aisle lined with chairs and flower petals leading to a ceremony frame, Ikigaii Planners

Ikigaii Planners

Wedding planners for Indian, South Asian and destination weddings · Dubai

No. 543 · Autumn 2026

A ceremony arch of flowers on a terrace beside the water, Ikigaii Planners
About

Ikigaii Planners

The company specialises in Indian and South Asian weddings and in destination weddings, and also plans Arabic, Christian, white and multicultural celebrations. It works across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, and at destination venues including Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Cyprus, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

Heeital and Vaibbhav say they oversee every wedding personally rather than handing it to a junior coordinator. Their planning covers venue sourcing, vendor management, budgets, permits for weddings in the UAE, guest travel and the running of the day.

A floral arch on the beach, Ikigaii Planners
The planner

Meet the planner

The company specialises in Indian and South Asian weddings and in destination weddings, and also plans Arabic, Christian, white and multicultural celebrations. It works across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, and at destination venues including Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Cyprus, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

Onlineikigaiiplanners.com
A mandap and aisle on the sand at dusk, Ikigaii Planners
The work

Behind the events

Heeital and Vaibbhav say they oversee every wedding personally rather than handing it to a junior coordinator. Their planning covers venue sourcing, vendor management, budgets, permits for weddings in the UAE, guest travel and the running of the day.

A mandap in pink, red and white flowers, Ikigaii Planners
Services

What is on offer

4 services.

A reception setting with floral tree decor beside a pool, Ikigaii Planners
Service

Planning and management

  • Full wedding planning and management
  • Venue hunting and contracting in the UAE and abroad
  • Vendor management
Hanging floral frames at a ceremony entrance, Ikigaii Planners
Service

Design

  • Decor concepts and mood boards
  • Floor plans and lighting design
  • Installation and dismantling
A mandap and rows of seating at sunset, Ikigaii Planners
Service

Celebrations

  • Destination weddings
  • Indian and South Asian weddings
  • Beach weddings
Guests seated around a terracotta arch for the ceremony, Ikigaii Planners
How it works

Step by step

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    The first conversation covers the vision, the families involved, the budget and the cultural traditions to be honoured.

  2. 2

    Planning

    The team builds the budget, checklist and timeline, hunts for venues in the UAE or abroad, and arranges menu tastings and supplier options (usually...

  3. 3

    Design

    A decor mood board is created around the venue and budget, with a floor plan and lighting design.

  4. 4

    Running the weeks before

    Weekly video calls and a WhatsApp group with the couple keep decisions, payments, logistics and the guest list on track.

A mandap with a golden roof and floral columns, Ikigaii Planners
A long reception table with terracotta and dried floral decor, Ikigaii Planners
A bride walking down an aisle under an arch between guests, Ikigaii Planners
A white and gold stage with floral backdrop and a sofa, Ikigaii Planners
An aisle on the sand leading to a terracotta arch, Ikigaii Planners
A courtyard decorated with fabric and warm colours, Ikigaii Planners
A pool-side stage with a candelabra and lit floral decor, Ikigaii Planners
Tall floral stands in white and cream, Ikigaii Planners
A string quartet playing beside the dunes, Ikigaii Planners
A reception stage with colourful lighting, Ikigaii Planners
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Low floor seating in pink and gold for a haldi celebration, Ikigaii Planners
Pastel floral installations over a seating area, Ikigaii Planners
A mandap framed with flowers and drapes at sunset, Ikigaii Planners

Prices on enquiry.

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