Planning a Sustainable Destination Wedding at Darbar Farmstay

If you dream of exchanging vows beneath cedar canopies, with birdsong replacing DJ air‑horns, Darbar Farmstay is your altar. Our restored 80‑year‑old haveli hosts intimate, planet‑friendly weddings for couples who favour conscience over excess.

Venue Highlights

• Walnut Tree Mandap – Natural arch draped in marigold strings.

• 2‑Acre Organic Farm Reception – Long‑table dinner lit by 200 solar jars.

• Backup Rain Dome – Clear‑roof tensile membrane; dance under raindrops.

Element	Conventional	Darbar Way
Décor	Plastic drapes & Styrofoam	Local flowers, upcycled linen banners
Catering	Imported meats	80 % farm‑grown vegetarian menu
Energy	Diesel gensets	Solar arrays + biomass cooker
Favors	Trinket boxes	Hemp‑seed skin‑care minis
Waste	Mixed landfill	Segregated compost & recycling

Sample 2‑Day Wedding Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival & Mehndi

• Check‑in; welcome rhodo spritz.

• Mehndi on heritage terrace; live flute.

Day 1: Haldi & Sangeet

• Haldi ceremony in herb garden.

• Folk dance troupe from Tehri performs at sundown.

Day 2: Vows & Reception

• Sunrise pheras on The Deck rooftop

• Farm‑to‑table degustation dinner; guitarist by bonfire.

• Sky lantern release—100 % rice‑paper, biodegradable.

Budget Snapshot (40 Guests, 2 Nights)

Cost Head	₹ Traditional Hill Resort	₹ Darbar Green Wedding
Venue & Stay	15,00,000	7,50,000
Food & Beverage	7,00,000	4,75,000
Décor & Lighting	5,50,000	3,20,000
Total	27,50,000	15,45,000

Savings channelled into honeymoon fund—or carbon‑offset donation.

FAQs

• Max guest capacity? 120 (with nearby partner cottages).

• Alcohol policy? Yes—local craft brews and Garhwali fruit wine encouraged.

• Pet inclusion? Dogs can be ring‑bearers; cat escorts also welcome!

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Love should uplift, not leave a footprint. At Darbar Farmstay your celebration nourishes local communities, honours Himalayan ecology, and etches memories into mountain air—not landfills. Begin forever where every breath feels like a blessing.