Wedding season this month was awaited by many in Nepal as the last two years were spoiled by the pandemic. Though celebrations are more vibrant and joyous this year compared to the years prior, business for wedding planners still seems to be really slow.

Wedding season in Nepal usually starts around mid-November. The Nepali month of Mangsir (November-December) is considered to be a favorable time to get married. On top of that, eight different dates of the month this year is said to be extremely auspicious for marriage. Despite many opportunities for business, wedding planners are yet to see smooth flow in their business.

“Honestly, business is not going well. People are not willing to spend much money after the pandemic”, says Anurodh Rana, owner of Utsav Event Planner. “We have not been able to collect a proper budget”, he adds. The cost of planning a wedding varies from person to person. Wedding planners themselves work according to the budget their client has set for their ceremony. “We do not have a fixed price for planning a wedding. It completely depends upon the client’s budget”, he says.