The Indian Wedding Industry Association (IWIA) is a non-profit platform created to professionalize, protect, and promote India’s wedding ecosystem. We bridge the gap between individual talent and global excellence, ensuring every member has a credible platform to grow and lead.
India’s wedding industry is globally admired for its scale, creativity, and cultural depth. IWIA was formed to strengthen this ecosystem by introducing structure, advocacy, and industry-wide collaboration—ensuring professionals have a credible platform to grow, connect, and be represented.
Through strategic initiatives, industry engagement, and collective leadership, IWIA works to elevate professional standards and create long-term value for businesses across the wedding sector.
For years, India has been the global epicenter of weddings, yet the industry remained fragmented. IWIA was born out of a shared necessity: to provide a structured voice for our fraternity. We are committed to transparency, ethical governance, and the sustainable growth of every professional in the chain.
Executive Director | Falcon Exhibitions
A respected events professional specializing in large-format exhibitions, weddings, and experiential platforms, recognized for strategic execution, operational leadership, and industry collaboration.
Founder | Managing Director BMP Weddings
A veteran industry leader and Founding Board Member of IWIA, committed to elevating professional standards and positioning India as a global leader in world-class wedding experiences.
Chief Operating Officer | Indeva Hotels & Resorts
A seasoned hospitality leader with deep expertise in luxury hotels, MICE, and large-format convention destinations, driving operational excellence and strategic growth across Indeva’s expanding portfolio.
Founder & Luxury Hospitality Strategist
A luxury hospitality & wedding sales specialist with strong expertise in destination weddings, bespoke event solutions, and relationship-led business growth. Shagun has over 20 years of experience across India’s most prestigious luxury hospitality portfolios including The Oberoi Group, Fairmont, and ITC Hotels
Founder & CEO | Wishbone India
An award-winning event and destination wedding expert with 22+ years of global experience, known for building collaborative ecosystems and executing complex, high-impact celebrations worldwide.
Co-Founder | Mansa Weddings
A former TCS management consultant turned entrepreneur, Raksha co-founded Mansa Weddings in 2008, blending strategic thinking with creative vision to craft impactful, heart-led celebrations alongside her partner Manoj.
Wedding & Event Designer | Karismatic Events
An emerging talent redefining modern Indian weddings through culturally rooted yet contemporary design, known for high-impact décor, personalized experiences, and visual storytelling.
Founder | RedEye Weddings
Founded in 2014, RedEye Weddings is a premier luxury wedding planner with 700+ celebrations delivered across India and global destinations, crafting end-to-end experiences from New Delhi and Goa.
Executive Director | Vivah Raag
25+ years of global leadership in luxury weddings and high-impact business events, delivering emotionally rich, culturally refined experiences across India and international destinations, backed by deep hospitality partnerships and industry leadership
IWIA is a national association representing professionals across India’s wedding industry.
IWIA is open to individuals and businesses operating in any wedding-related category.
Through networking, advocacy, education, industry insights, and professional standards.
IWIA functions nationwide, connecting stakeholders across India.
