Cost of Destination Wedding at Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur

What makes JagMandir Island Palace stand out from others?

None of us Indians have not heard or admired the beauty of the lone Indian wonder of the world, The monument of love, Taj Mahal and the devoted man behind it, Emperor Shah Jahan. Numerous times we have been through the story of why he built it but today we have an answer to what inspired him to make it. Of-course his wife, but what stimulated him to have that beautiful intricate architecture is a story drawn from his earlier days, a story that has its roots in the Venice of the East, an island in the city of Udaipur that gave his family a shelter for quite some time. Folklores have it that the beauty of this island, its palace and architecture mesmerised him in ways that later led to the larger-than life monument of love, Taj Mahal.

This floating palace of Lake Picchola have since centuries garnered attention for its strategic location and eye-capturing exquisiteness. A part of the City Palace Complex, which also includes Taj Fatehprakash and Taj Lake Palace, Jagmandir Island Palace is owned by the Prince of Mewar and now jointly managed by Taj Group and HRH Group of Hotels.

This 16^th century 3 storeyed structure comprises of various structures and other little palaces inside it alongwith a few residential suites and some giant reception halls, gardens and open areas that are all suitable to host big wedding receptions. Imagine your guests under a starry sky whose reflection sparkles up the water all around them while they sit near a jharonkha adorned with medieval architecture that takes them back to the royal life of rajputs, quietly sipping their drinks and enjoying the breeze that flows, straight goosebump moment, right?

I bet by now you must have planned things halfway to a reception Jagmandir Palace and must only be waiting for us to disclose the related costs and availabilities. Not testing your patience more, we have jotted down all the informational facts that you need to know about JagMandir Island Palace.

Total Cost of a Function at JagMandir Island Palace, Udaipur

The tentative cost of a wedding function in night at Jagmandir Palace for food and catering comes at around Rs 50,00,000 for 200 people. An increase from 200 people to 300 people would be charged at Rs 20,000 per plate. A further increase from 300 to 400 people would be charged at Rs 19,000 per plate and the amount would descend likewise further on an increase of every 100 count. Below is the list of the mentioned cost inclusions and exclusions:

Inclusions

1. The cost includes the cost of venue hiring on the day of event. The venue will be provided on the morning of the event for décor and setup.
2. Buffet Dinner for which the menu will be specially curated by the inhouse master chefs.
3. Buffet Dinner Set-up and service of food.

Exclusions

1. Transfers to and fro from Jagmandir Palace would be handled by boats and will be additionally charged at Rs 15,000 per hour per boat (taxes inclusive).
2. For material transfers, cargo boats would be dedicated at Rs 5,000 per hour (taxes inclusive).
3. The set-up included in above list is only for food counters. Any other set-up props like chairs, tables, sound, bar-set up, generators and entertainment and whatever else that is needed should be arranged by the host himself.
4. Alcohol is charged on actuals as listed in the menu and a prior notice should be given on total beverage requirements.

Things to know while booking JagMandir Island Palace

1. You can only make reservations for night events since the property is open for general visitors during the daytime.
2. There are 7 residential suites in the premises. Should you wish to book them for your guests, they are charged at an additional cost.
3. If you have a long guest list whose accommodation is required to be done nearby, hotels like Taj FatehPrakash , Taj Lake Palace, Oberoi Udaivilas, The Leela Palace lie in the vicinity that can help ease down the commute.
4. No outside food and liquor are allowed inside the premises.
5. Licenses for entertainment event should be obtained if applicable.

Additional Services That Help Add Color To The Wedding

1. Wedding Décor –

A well-thought décor factor at a beautiful location like Jagmandir Palace is something that can bring out the beauty of the place like no other. Attention to intricacies and a well-developed knowledge of the place is what Behind The Scene excels in. With us by your side, wedding decor at this picturesque location gets as flawless as it can be. The wedding decor cost here can range anywhere from minimalist decor to heavy ones ranging from ₹ 5 Lakh and upwards for a single function.

2. Makeup –

With Udaipur becoming a budding hub of for international weddings, the wedding and allied service market have seen a considerable rise, thereby making opportunities for the extremely talented and professional local makeup artists who are easy to travel to your location for your makeup chores. Udaipur has many celebrity make-up artists and budget artists ranging from around ₹ 5000 per makeup and packages can cater to family bookings as well. The highest makeup artists from Udaipur charge are around ₹ 30,000 per bridal makeup. You can also book your makeup artists from outside the city since Udaipur has easy connectivity with all major cities.

3. Photographer –

Pictures are what makes your memories come alive. The better your pictures are, the merrier your memories last. And with the influence of social media on our lives, pictures are our first priority. Understanding this very well, our team helps you connect with the best photographers of the city with packages in Udaipur starting from ₹ 4,00,000 and going upto Rs 7,00,000 or more.

4. DJ, Sound & Entertainment –

The entertainment factor at Jagmandir Palace can amp up the vibe of the place to such an extent that it becomes impossible for you to leave it and go home. Provided, you choose the right entertainment. We would suggest you to go with soe traditional folk artists and bands who can lure you and make you feel one with air and land of Rajasthan and its glory.

5. Logistics and Others –

The major transport cost at Jagmandir Palace is through waterways that would be carrying the guests in dedicated boats to and from the destination. These boats are chargeable at Rs 15000 per hour per boat and can carry maximum 10-12 passengers at a time. The road transport if the guests are staying at distant properties would be handled by our dedicated taxis.