The wedding industry is built on imagination, artistry, and the ability to transform dreams into extraordinary celebrations. Behind the world’s most iconic weddings are visionaries whose creativity, expertise, and leadership continue to redefine what is possible. The Wedding Power List is a prestigious annual magazine dedicated to recognizing and celebrating these remarkable individuals who are shaping the future of the global wedding industry.
Bringing together an exclusive selection of wedding planners, designers, creative directors, and industry leaders from around the world, the Wedding Power List shines a spotlight on professionals who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their craft. Through groundbreaking concepts, flawless execution, and an unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable experiences, these leaders have earned their place among the industry’s most influential names.
More than a compilation of achievements, the Wedding Power List is a celebration of innovation, passion, and impact. Each profile offers an inside look into the journeys, milestones, and philosophies of professionals who have transformed challenges into opportunities and set new benchmarks for luxury, personalization, and experiential excellence in weddings.
The selection process recognizes individuals whose work has significantly influenced the wedding landscape through creativity, business leadership, client impact, industry recognition, and contributions to the continued evolution of the sector. Their collective achievements reflect the dynamic nature of an industry that continues to grow, adapt, and inspire across borders and cultures.
This special edition serves as both a tribute and a source of inspiration for wedding professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders worldwide. It captures the stories of those whose vision and dedication have elevated wedding experiences, turning once-in-a-lifetime celebrations into timeless memories.
The Wedding Power List will be celebrated at the iconic Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, one of India’s most distinguished venues for world-class events and gatherings. Renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional hospitality, and ability to host landmark occasions, the venue provides a fitting stage to honour the global leaders and innovators who continue to shape and elevate the wedding industry.
The Wedding Power List 2026 will honour the following distinguished wedding planners, designers, creative directors, and industry leaders from across the globe:
- Monil Shah, Founder, Kkings Events
- Abhirath Shah, Director, ANS Weddings India
- Dhairya Jain, Managing Director, Phoenix Event Media Group
- Jaideep Singh, Founder, Man With Plan
- Virat Luhar, Founder & Director, Evara Weddings
- Rasmeen Sawhney, Co-founder & Creative Director, Asoori Events
- Cheena Dasani Chandwani, Founder & Director, Cheena Dance Productions
- Ankit Jhalani, Founder, AJ Events India
- Shobhit Jain, Director, The Event Casa
- Annika Talwar, Founder & Director, The Wedding Network
- Rajat Sogani & Devang Shah, Co-founder & Founder, 7X Wedding
- Ajay Rathore, Director, We For Weddings
- Dharmesh Makati, Founder, Z Events
- Nishchay Gandhi, Founder, Nishchay Gandhi Designs
- Zubair Abdul Waheed, Founder & CEO, zzeehweddings
- Shiva Sai Reddy & Sai Kiran Reddy, Co-founders, Jagadhishwari Event Planner
- Rajat Dhingra, Founder & Director, Red Eye Weddings
- Meghna Dewan, Founder, The Elephant Ride
- Simardeep Saluja, Founder & Director, Classique Events
- Aakash Doshi, Managing Director, Zesst Events
- Sushil Wadhwa, Founder & CMD, Platinum World Group
- Dheera Likhi, Founder, Parinaya Sutra
- Siddharth Bavishi, Founder, The Wedding Trunk
- Parag Vora, Founder, E9 Events
- Krunal Parekh, Founder, Events by Krunal Parekh
- Chitvan Jaipuria, Director, CJ’s Events
- Jingle Thakkar Lakhwani & Vishhal Lakhwani, Co-founders, Your Wedding Squad
- Sumeet Maloo, Founder, Kairos Entertainment
- Yashvardhan Agarwal, Founder, The Midas Touch
- Priya Pitalia, Founder, Gathbandhan
- Shruti Jain, CEO & Founder, Happy Weddings
- Keyur Patel & Jaideep Mehta, Founders, True Events
- Viraf Sirkari, Founder, Wizcraft
- JD
- Sumant Jaikrishnan
- Jueta Hemdev, Founder, YOLO
- Pooja Doshi, Founder, Elusive Dreams – Luxury wedding Decor
The Wedding Power List stands as a benchmark of excellence, honouring the pioneers, tastemakers, and changemakers who continue to influence trends, shape conversations, and raise the standards of the global wedding industry. The distinguished honourees featured in this year’s edition will be celebrated at a special ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together leading wedding and event professionals from around the world. Join us as we recognize these extraordinary individuals and celebrate the creativity, leadership, and innovation that continue to shape the future of global weddings.
