Gurugram, Aug 26: VanVivaha 2026, positioned as the World’s Largest Wedding Expo, will bring together India’s complete wedding and celebration ecosystem under one roof. The flagship two-day edition will feature over150 exhibitors and leading brands across an over 1,40,000 sq. ft. venue, with over 100 curated stalls and over 70,000 sq. ft. of dedicated exhibition space. The event will offer a vibrant mix of exhibition, discovery, knowledge and networking, including 5–7 curated seminars and knowledge sessions, fashion showcases, entertainment and industry interactions. It is expected to welcome 2,000–2,500 visitors. VanVivaha 2026 will be held on 24–25 September 2026 at A-DOT, Ambience Island, Gurugram. The expo is founded by Tejwannt Singh Lamba and Jasleen Kaur Lamba, with Sarthak Saini and Namhe Singh as Co-founders.
India’s wedding industry has grown into a diverse ecosystem spanning couture, jewellery, beauty, hospitality, destinations, décor, entertainment, travel, technology and luxury lifestyle. However, these segments often remain fragmented. VanVivaha brings them together on one platform, connecting families, planners, brands, hospitality groups, buyers and industry leaders to discover, network and collaborate.
The Four Pillars of VanVivaha: VanVivaha will bring the breadth of India’s modern wedding ecosystem together across four key pillars, covering bridal couture, jewellery and beauty, including bridal and groom wear, trousseau, styling and jewellery; wedding planning, hospitality and destinations, spanning wedding planners, hotels and resorts, venues, destination management companies and tourism boards; celebration, décor and experiences, encompassing décor, entertainment, artists, culinary experiences, mixology, special effects and guest experiences; and luxury lifestyle, travel and wedding innovation, bringing together luxury travel, cars, yachts and charters, photography and films, technology and invitations. Together, these four pillars create a 360-degree representation of India’s wedding and celebration ecosystem, giving families, visitors and industry professionals access to multiple categories, specialists and experiences within a single platform.
The concept of “Wedding Forest” reflects the philosophy behind VanVivaha, where “Van” means forest and “Vivaha” means wedding. Like a forest made up of many interconnected layers, an Indian wedding brings together traditions, rituals, people, colours, celebrations and experiences, creating a rich ecosystem that comes alive as one.
The initiative comes at a time when India’s wedding economy continues to expand. According to figures cited in the original release, the Confederation of All India Traders projected approximately ₹6.5 lakh crore in business from 46 lakh weddings during the 2025 wedding season, while IMARC Group estimates India’s wedding services market at US$32.98 billion in 2025, projected to reach US$92.67 billion by 2034. The destination-wedding segment is also projected to grow significantly, reflecting rising demand for premium, experience-led celebrations.
VanVivaha also aims to strengthen India’s position as a global destination for luxury weddings through its larger vision of moving from “Wedding in India” to “Wed in India.” The platform seeks to connect international and domestic families with Indian planners, destinations, hospitality groups, designers, jewellers, artists, culinary specialists and luxury-service providers, while showcasing India’s craftsmanship, culture, cuisine, hospitality and destinations to the world.
“An Indian wedding is not one event but a hundred stories happening at once, and every one of those stories deserves a stage. VanVivaha is our attempt to bring the entire ecosystem together, the people, brands, destinations, experiences and ideas that shape the modern Indian wedding.” said Tejwannt Singh Lamba, Founder, VanVivaha.
Sarthak Saini, Co-founder, VanVivaha, said,
“The opportunity today is to bring the wedding ecosystem closer together. Hospitality, destinations, planning, entertainment and luxury services are no longer independent parts of a wedding, they are interconnected. VanVivaha creates a space where those connections can translate into meaningful business and experiences.”
Namhe Singh, Co-founder, VanVivaha, added,
“Every wedding has its own identity, and that identity is created through hundreds of details. VanVivaha brings the people and brands behind those details together, giving visitors the opportunity to discover new ideas while giving the industry a platform to collaborate and grow.”
With its scale and broad industry focus, VanVivaha aims to create a new meeting ground for India’s evolving wedding industry. By connecting the people, brands, businesses, destinations and ideas shaping modern weddings, it fosters meaningful collaborations and positions Indian weddings as a globally relevant ecosystem where commerce meets culture, luxury meets innovation, and business meets celebration.
