Ankit Bhargava

Says Mr. Ankit Bhargava, Director of Regal-Weddings and a well-known wedding planner in Goa : "Not all weddings are low-key affair, in fact most of the weddings invlove an entourage of the couple's friends and relatives.
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"I get over 20 inquiries every month," said Ankit Bhargava, the director of Regal Weddings in Udaipur, in southern Rajasthan.
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Around 60% of our clientele comprises NRIs," says Regal Weddings director Ankit Bhargava.
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The Director of the Udaipur-based company, Ankit Bhargava, said that the company's portal has positioned India not just as an exotic place to get married but also for the hospitality and festivity.
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They know we have a rich cultural heritage and they want the works -- all the rituals and ceremonies of a traditional Indian wedding such as the mehndi (henna ceremony) and sangeet (musical evening)," said Ankit Bhargava, director, Regal Weddings in Udaipur.
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Ankit Bhargava, our leading Planner and one of the Director of Regal-Weddings.com Pvt Ltd. was also interviewed for same, he represents India as an exotic Wedding Destination along with other acclaimed and popular spots like Caribbean covered in the Article.

Some excerpts are "Ankit Bhargava, a specialist with Rajasthan based Regal Weddings says choice of location and type of wedding is lot like a fantasy, from India and beyond".
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says Bhargava.
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Ankit Bhargava advises the bride and groom to keep fit, and give their body and brain a rest, while Donna Dohi urges the couple to simply relax.
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Mr. Ankit Bhargava, Director of Regal Weddings Pvt.

They know we have a rich cultural heritage and they want the works -- all the rituals and ceremonies of a traditional Indian wedding such as the mehndi (henna ceremony) and sangeet (musical evening)," said Ankit Bhargava, director, Regal Weddings in Udaipur.

Bhargava, like other tour operators, is promoting Rajasthan as a unique venue where couples can enjoy a truly royal wedding with decorated elephants, camels and horses, ancient forts and palaces, big brass bands, processions, pathways lined with petals, liveried palace guards holding lances and flaming torches, swirling dancers, and fireworks.

Claudia, a wedding planner from The Wedding Library, in New York City, joins Rania El Farouki from Cairo, Egypt, Ankit Bhargava of Regal Weddings in Rajasthan, India, and Donna Dohi of New Zealand Dream Weddings, in sharing her expert opinion of what you need to know to make your wedding day more exciting - from start, to finish!
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Ankit Bhargava advises the bride and groom to keep fit, and give their body and brain a rest, while Donna Dohi urges the couple to simply relax.
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Ankit simply advises hiring a wedding planning professional, "at least to shortlist vendors and venues," and Donna agrees.
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In Indian-style weddings, says Ankit, "traditions would always overrule the trends."The movies are a big influence, and ‘a tint of Bollywood' is often seen in pre-wedding and wedding ceremonies, and demonstrated in the music and decorations used.The style of designer fashions worn by the bride and groom, and even the cake cutting ceremony, says Ankit, are "evidence of this mix of tradition and trend."
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"A bit of suitable make up and trendy attire are imperative," claims Ankit, "but most important is the attitude you carry along on that memorable day."
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Ankit urges prospective grooms to help with vendors, and to get involved in the financial details of the wedding arrangements, while Claudia simply advises them to be cooperative, and allow the bride to make all of the wedding planning decisions!
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"We have been successful in organizing Indian-style weddings for foreign nationals, on the beaches of Goa," says Ankit, stating that elements from assorted cultures, traditions and customs can be blended together through "clothing, food, and a mix of ceremonies."
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"Destination weddings are picking up very fast in higher income Indian families," Ankit agrees, adding that people are thinking more and more of traveling to exotic destinations, and "throwing a lavish party.""The only hitch," says Ankit, "is proper management of a large gathering," and the associated costs.

Ankit lists Udaipur as one of the most popular destinations, adding that this romantic lakeside city has seen several big weddings in the last 18 months, including that of actress Raveena Tandon.