Jaipur

The fifth edition of Retrouvailles, held at the luxurious Anantara Jewel Bagh in Jaipur, brought together top voices from the luxury wedding industry for a high-profile conclave focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of destination weddings.

Organized by Kanika Mehta of EXP Exchange, the event hosted senior industry leaders and government officials, including Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari. With over 450 delegates from India and abroad, Retrouvailles 2026 demonstrated India’s rising prominence in the global luxury wedding market, providing a platform for dialogue, partnerships, and trend-setting ideas.

Industry stalwarts attending the conclave included Sabbas Joseph and Viraf Sarkari of Wizcraft, Nimit Mehta and Puneet Mehta of R2S Global Event Network, Mohammed Morani of Cineyug, Rajeev Jain of Rashi Entertainment, Vijay Arora of Touchwood Group, Vandana Mohan of The Wedding Design Company, and Chetan Vohra of WeddingLine. Their presence showcased the collaborative nature of luxury weddings, requiring seamless coordination between planners, designers, production teams, and entertainment specialists.

The conclave addressed emerging client expectations, cross-border logistics, innovative design, and the execution of large-scale, multi-day celebrations. Jaipur’s combination of heritage architecture and contemporary luxury served as a fitting backdrop, reinforcing its status as a preferred destination for high-value international weddings.

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, the Chief Guest, highlighted the state government’s initiatives such as “Wed in India” and “Meet in India,” emphasizing Rajasthan’s infrastructure, venues, and cultural assets for hosting world-class weddings. The conclave also featured senior representatives from international hospitality and destination management companies, including Inventum Global, Rixos, and NG Phaselis Bay, signaling India’s growing recognition alongside established European and Mediterranean wedding destinations.

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Beyond formal discussions, Retrouvailles 2026 emphasized relationship-driven networking through curated dinners, cultural performances, and informal interactions. The conclave reinforced India’s role not just as an emerging destination but as a global leader in luxury weddings, influencing trends, setting benchmarks, and hosting celebrations that resonate internationally.