By Grecia Mejía, lead wedding planner at Sertuin Events
Experience and scope
Sertuin Events has coordinated South Asian weddings for families from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Programs commonly span three days and sometimes four. Our experience often involves about 150 to 200 guests, but that is an observation, not a minimum or maximum.
Rituals and religious authority
We have coordinated Mehndi, Sangeet, Haldi and Baraat activities as part of the wider wedding program. A religious authority or designated family expert must direct the cultural meaning and correct sequence. Sertuin manages timing, spaces, suppliers, transportation and execution around those instructions.
Venue permissions
Before signing, confirm that the venue permits outside photographers, henna artists and religious professionals with minimal or no fee where possible. Couples often bring specialists because some services are not locally available. Ceremonial fire must always be disclosed and approved in advance even when the property has handled it before.
Baraat and specialized needs
Horses or vintage vehicles may be arranged locally for the Baraat. Ritual items and officiants are often brought by the couple, while local production supports movement and setup.
Attire changes
Large resorts can place event spaces far from guest rooms. Identify nearby rooms for clothing changes, refreshing and secure garment storage. A family member commonly manages the outfits and stays close to the couple.
One operational plan
Map every event, guest movement, meal, room, vendor access window and setup requirement before arrival. Trying to manage a multi-day program remotely without a local logistics lead is the error most likely to increase cost and complexity. The planner does not replace cultural authority; the planner makes the approved program work in Punta Cana.
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