The 8th WeddingSutra Influencer Awards to be held on August 20 at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 8: WeddingSutra is all set to host the eighth edition of the WeddingSutra Influencer Awards on August 20, 2025, at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The awards honour the creative forces driving India's ever-evolving wedding industry.
From heartfelt moments and gourmet feasts to dazzling sangeet performances and immersive decor, every detail in Indian weddings is brought to life by a community of talented professionals who juggle tight deadlines with the need for constant innovation. These awards aim to recognise the unsung heroes powering the celebrations and shaping the industry with their innovation, excellence, and passion.
The distinguished jury panel is led by Priya Tanna (President of The Right Side) and includes Ashish Bhasin (Founder of The Bhasin Consulting Group and former CEO, APAC, Dentsu), Digvijay Singh Kathiwada (Director, House of Kathiwada), Himani Rajiv Shah (Lifestyle and beauty influencer), Iqbal Khan (Actor), Karen Anand (Food Writer, Restaurant Consultant, and Chef), Khushnaz Turner (Luxury Lifestyle Influencer), Raaj Sanghvi (CEO, Culinary Culture & Co-founder, Sanguine & Caviar Noir), Rahul Jagtiani (Entrepreneur & Founder, Plush Ventures), Rashmi Uday Singh (Food Writer, TV Host, and Author), Renu Oberoi (Jewellery designer), Riyhad Kundanmal (Architect, Entrepreneur, and Founder, KaRRS Designs & Developments), Vaishali Banerjee (Managing Director, India, Platinum Guild International), and Vivek Dhadha (Luxury Lifestyle Influencer). With their diverse expertise across fashion, advertising, media, and entertainment, the jury will evaluate the entries based on creativity, impact, and industry influence.
This year saw an outstanding response, with over 5,000 submissions across 27 categories, representing the full spectrum of wedding expertise.
The upcoming event will be co-hosted by the IHCL Group and WeddingSutra.com, uniting standout names across the wedding landscape for an evening of celebration and recognition.
Parthip Thyagarajan, Co-founder and CEO of WeddingSutra.com, says, "India's wedding ecosystem thrives on creative collaboration. These awards are a way to celebrate the work of those who are constantly pushing the envelope, offer a platform for discovery, and encourage new avenues for collaboration and growth."
About WeddingSutra
Launched in 2000, WeddingSutra.com is today India's leading wedding media platform, connecting couples and families with some of the finest professionals in the industry, ranging from planners, caterers, photographers to entertainers and more, to help them curate unforgettable celebrations.
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