I know we’ve talked about this already, but SAIKAT PAL and I wanted to reach out again and say THANK YOU for everything! We are so, so grateful for all that you did to help us have the dreamiest, most perfect wedding day. We could have never predicted a global pandemic the year of our wedding or a derecho the week of our wedding, but you helped make sure our wedding was still everything we hoped for (and then some!). Your attention to detail and availability at all hours is a bride’s dream – I hope I didn’t abuse it too much! Your contacts and friends in the wedding business literally brought a vision in our mind to life. Can we also add how your presence (and susmita ) at our wedding made the day ZERO stress for Raj and I? It’s literally amazing how low stress the day was because you were on top of EVERYTHING. As someone who is incredibly type A, I can’t believe I was able to leave all of the details to you and just enjoy our big day. Please know this means the world to both of us. Thank you again for everything you did to ensure our wedding was a success – it was the best day of our life. ❤ We wish you the very best and will recommend you to everyone we know getting married! Best, SUSMITA AND RAJ

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We had such an amazing experience with saikat as our wedding planners. I couldn’t imagine not having them apart of our journey and our day! They made the process of organising a wedding overseas so much more enjoyable and stress free. They were organised, knowledgeable and communicated well with all suppliers and myself throughout the entire process. Their expertise and attention to detail is something I completely trusted and will highly recommend to all. On the day they were extremely attentive, they made sure the day ran smoothly and put in a lot of effort to make sure our guests were well looked after. Thank you so much for going above and beyond to make our wedding day as perfect as what it was

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If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding planning stress-free, enjoyable, and truly unforgettable, look no further than Castaways wedding & Hospitality. Every detail — from the décor and timeline to the coordination with vendors — was handled with such professionalism, creativity, and care.

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one of the best in town, top notch service, has immense customization as per requirements. highly recommemded

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I would want to narrate my whole journey if I could here, so my whole experience with the team was a very short one, shorter than one can imagine! I basically reached out to Mr Saikat at the very last moment of my wedding planning, I was distressed because all my previously made plans had tanked! I can now say I have been very lucky to have had castaways's availability at the eleventh hour and I am so very impressed and happy about the way the whole wedding was handled, planned and executed. All our worries were duly addressed and smallest of the things were taken care of with utmost importance. The best part was that every single guest has appreciated the decor and the other results as well. I had begun losing hopes of having a nice wedding but Saikat and Jit picked them right up to give my wedding a very smooth and nice execution and finish! Thanks a lot for that and Castaways Weddings and Hospitality will always be my top recommendation to anybody looking. Their Bhoj Bangla Catering Services provided exceptional marriage catering services in Kolkata for our big day. From the initial consultation to the last bite of cake, they exceeded our expectations in every way. The menu was diverse and customizable to our preferences, and they ensured that every dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The entire catering team worked seamlessly to ensure a smooth and delightful dining experience for our guests. Their professionalism and attention to detail made our wedding celebration truly special.

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I booked Castaways Hospitality in my Reception Ceremony, Firstly I couldn't think that they would do such grand arrangement for my guests, stalls are beautiful, decoration in the counters are just wow, and food! Oh I have no words to explain.. Its awesome.. Lastly they have arranged a grand thali for ne abd my husband... Just made us feel like celebrity.. I could not forget their modest gestures even in chaos...Last by not least, they have given us a gift too... Thank you Saikat da and his team creative corner making our day beautiful and memorable.. ❤️

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We stumbled upon Castaways and Saikat da’s reference as Ritika and I were scouting for wedding planners across Kolkata to weave a dream wedding- something which would have elements of Bengali traditions soaked in and yet be intertwined with fun elements gathered from other cultures. Truth be told, we had already spoken to a few popular planners until then and weren’t particularly impressed by their execution and lofty claims. Saikat da struck a comfort cord from day 1 as he kept things very simple and eased out our planning anxiety even though we were 8000 miles away in the US. Multiple long discussions about location pros and cons, creative design touchpoints, execution roadmap planning sessions and in-depth walkthroughs at site locations made us trust Castaways team and Saikat da with our Sangeet , Haldi and Wedding decor, event planning and execution and I must say both Ritika and I are absolutely amazed by the exceptional work, effort and passion in which Castaways delivered! Castaways and Saikat da’s creativity and experience shone through in every aspect of our celebrations, from the vibrant Sangeet to the elegant haldi and wedding ceremony. I am particularly impressed by the way the decor concepts and event execution ideas truly captured our vision and brought it to life in the most beautiful way. Also adding to that would be the team’s ability to seamlessly blend tradition with modern flair which was truly impressive, making every moment of our special day unforgettable! Thank you- Castaways, Saikat da, Jit da for your unparalleled creativity, attention to detail, and dedication throughout the execution process. You exceeded our expectations and created memories in form of a “dream” that will last a lifetime

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I highly recommend Castaways Weddings & Hospitality for Wedding Planning to each and every couple who are willing to get married because they are extremely on time and excellent in their services. They exactly know how to handle everything. You can relay on them and they treat clients as a family that's their USP & they are the people who are very transparent and trustworthy especially saikat and jit will help you with everything right from the start. I hired them for my sister’s wedding and they outperformed. Thank You Castaways for Wonderful Experiences.

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Hi Saikat, Just a note to say thank you to you personally. You have been there for us at every step of the way. Your professionalism is incredible and you were such a pleasure to communicate with. It did not go unnoticed how amazing you were even well into the night yesterday and for that we are truly grateful. Several of our guests even made a point of informing us just how great you have been. All the best, saikat

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Castaways hospitalityEvents create beautiful destination weddings! Saikat takes such care of all aspects of the event with a great attention to detail & makes for a magical day in the most romantic of locations. If you’re planning an indian destination wedding, they’re definitely the dream team planners. We’ve been so fortunate to have castaways wedding plan our special day, couldn’t do it without her!

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They turned our dream wedding into reality with flawless planning, creative ideas, and attention to every little detail. From venue selection to last-minute touches, everything was handled seamlessly. Truly a stress-free and magical experience! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional and dedicated wedding planner. Highly recommended.

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Saikat and Jit, we are so beyond relieved that we found you to help us execute the best day of our lives. From the moment we got engaged, we agreed that we wanted the day to be about us and our love and our guests having a good time, not running around trying to make plans and deal with things popping up at the last second. We also have no eye for design or styling and needed help to turn our "moody vibes" into our perfect day and wow, did you deliver exactly that. We initially found castaways Weddings on instagram and were drawn to you because of the testimonials we saw from other couples, we were anticipating support in the style of a Wedding personal assistant but in truth you were our wedding best friend and made us feel so confident and supported throughout the entire planning process. You were immediately on board with all of our wild ideas and you found us the absolute best vendors who made our day absolutely perfect. You're experience and the relationships you have with the vendors we ended up choosing meant that every part of our day was perfect and created happy memories. You were so adaptable when we wanted to make last minute changes, you never made anything feel like a burden and when a vendor didn't suit us you took on that feedback so constructively and used it to make our day even better. I really couldn't have asked for a better guide to help us navigate this day which was so important to us. On the day, both vivek and I looked to you and Jody as our anchors and you were ALWAYS there when we needed you. From the second I arrived, a blubbering mess as soon as I stepped out of the car you were my lifeline to make sure I did everything exactly the way I dreamed it without falling into an emotional heap. Saikat and Jit made sure we were warm, fed, my dress was fluffed, the music played at the right time, the vibe was perfect and we both felt like we were the guests of honour on the day. Thank you for bringing me a cup of apple cider, so I could try it, and thank you for making it based on a recipe I sent you at the last second! It was so yummy but I have no memory of what happened to the cup you gave me haha. Our entire ceremony and reception we were taken care of. Jit even sat with me when I was feeling overwhelmed on a bench under a tree and made sure I got into the car to the reception, and searched through the trees for my bouquet for me. Truly, if I could go back to when we started planning the wedding and were looking for a planner and coordinator we would make exactly the same choice and we will be calling on you when we want to renew our vows! We can't thank you enough, both of you, for making this an even better day than we ever could have imagined, we will never forget your kindness, expertise and support that made it all happen. We adore you both!

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"I am incredibly happy with my experience! The service was excellent, and the team was very helpful." #thankyou #saikatpal

Saikat da from Castaways Hospitality is someone I can recommend for any event planning, design and décor without even batting an eyelid! As someone who stays in US, finding an event planner and designer for my wedding was an uphill task since I had imagined my wedding as a glam one with fun elements thrown and yet have elements of Bengali traditions-soaked in. With a referral, I had gotten in touch with saikat and jit da and the first impression I had of him was how patient he was while I went through my design deck with him over google meet. Not only did he listen to my ideas but also suggested enhancements. Multiple discussions later, saikat da had decided on a complete event list complete with couple entry fireworks, stage performances, Dj and many more. On the D-day, both nirmala and I were absolutely amazed by the exceptional work, effort and passion in which Castaways Weddings and Hospitality delivered! Saikat and jit da and the entire team at Castaways impressed us with way the design concepts and event execution ideas truly captured the vision I had and brought it to life in the most beautiful way. Also adding to that would be the team’s ability to seamlessly blend tradition with modern flair which was truly impressive, making every moment of our special day unforgettable! Thank you- Castaways Team, saikat da for your unparalleled creativity, attention to detail, and dedication throughout the execution process at my wedding gala. You exceeded our expectations and created memories in form of a “dream” that will last a lifetime! A worthy mention would have been the help I received from saikat da in particular for the IPRS NOC letter which was required during my wedding. Even though it wasn’t their responsibility for fetching it, he went out of his way to make sure it was in our hands. I would be ever grateful for this!! I would definitely get back and rope in Saikat and Jit da and Castaways for my future events

If you are even considering hiring Castaway Hospitality or Saikat, the so-called “wedding coordinator,” I beg you to reconsider. The story he shares online? Pure fiction. What actually happened? A chaotic, stressful, and infuriating experience that nearly ruined the most important day of my friends’ lives. Hiring Saikat – The Worst Decision We Made The couple hired Saikat more than six months before the wedding, trusting him to handle things professionally. That trust? Completely misplaced. From the very start, he was rude, manipulative, and only interested in squeezing as much money as possible out of the couple. If their budget was ₹5 lakhs, he made sure they were forced to spend at least ₹10 lakhs more. His first scam? Pressuring the bride into booking an overpriced venue with minimal services, all while trying to push run-down, subpar hotels for the guests—just because he had commissions lined up. After endless arguments and insisting against his will, we finally managed to secure a better hotel on our own. And then came the overcharging. • He billed us separately for décor, DJ, and bridal entry, despite it all being INCLUDED in the banquet package—costing an extra ₹1 lakh. • He inflated charges for varmala and transportation. • And on the wedding day? He was completely missing. The Wedding Day Horror The venue was supposed to be ready by 5:00 PM. But when I arrived? It was a mess. • Lights were still off. • The place smelled like burnt oil. • Piles of chairs were stacked around like a storage room. • Staff had no clue what was going on. Guests were already arriving, and instead of enjoying the celebration, I had to step in and start directing the staff—something Saikat was paid to do but was nowhere to be found. When I tried calling him? He ignored every call. And where was he? Locked in a room (that WE paid for) drinking alcohol with two random people he called his “team.” His phone sat ringing beside him, ignored, while we scrambled to fix the mess. When we finally confronted him, instead of apologizing, he got aggressive! And if you think that was the worst part? He stranded 80 guests at the wedding. After the event, we discovered that he had sent back ALL the vehicles—AFTER we had already paid for them. Imagine being at a wedding and realizing at 3 AM that there are no cars to take people home. From 3 AM to 5 AM, I had to personally call every travel agent in Kolkata to arrange emergency transportation. The Verdict – A Liar, a Scam Artist, and the Worst Coordinator Ever Saikat has zero sense of responsibility, zero professionalism, and zero integrity. • He will overcharge you at every step. • He will vanish when you need him most. • He will make drunk calls to clients at 11 PM. • And at the last minute, he will simply tell you, “You’re on your own.” As a friend of the bride and groom, and as the person who had to clean up his mess, I urge you—DO NOT hire him for your wedding. Save yourself the stress. Save your wedding. Save your money. If you want more details, feel free to DM me.

We hired Castaways Hospitality to plan our dream wedding, and it was the best decission we ever made. From the initial consultation to the final send off, they were absolutely phenomenal. We can't thank Jit and Saikat enough for making our wedding dreams come true. If you are looking for a reliable,talented and dedicated wedding planner, look no further. Highly recommended.

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Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to Castaways Hospitality. The truly captured the essence of our love story with their stunning photography, seamlessly blending into the background while capturing every precious moment.And their other services like decoration, food and overall management was too good. I recommend this event management company. And special thanks to Jit and Saikat, they are very hard working. They did recommendable job.

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Really appreciate their dedication and commitment towards the work. team is fully cooperative and is always available to meet last minute requirements. Full trust worthy and have full confidence in the team. Looking forward to more work together. Keep it up guys, great team ??

Jit and saikat is such a delight to work with and his team ! He is very quick to respond and always ready to get on a call no matter how busy he is. His team coordination skills are amazing and he has been super helpful with absolutely everything.

Thank you jit for making my brother's Wedding so memorable and beautiful. You did more than we all expected. Thanks for your surprise gift. I'm definitely coming to you saikat for Planning my weddings as well. All the best Team. Loved your synchronization and professionalism on ground.

I'm so glad I choose jit and saikat event planner for my sisters wedding. Jit and saikat has been very calm and patience from the very first day. In our wedding planning of 3 months we became very good friends. He has been very cooperative and understanding. Her quality of work if surely far unique and better than rest of the wedding planners .

One of the best wedding planners . We had a memorable wedding and new creative ideas of jit and saikat did helped us alot in planning such a beautiful wedding without any hustle. We definitely recommend event planner for their quality services, prompt response and flexibility

Jit and Saikat is amazing! From start to finish was their assisting me and taking care of all my crazy requests. The set up of tables, chairs, cocktail hour etc was executed perfectly. I received several great comments from friends and family on how beautiful everything was. I was not a worried bride that day because of you! Thank you again!

Very supportive and understanding team. Jit and saikat is really hard working and full of creative ideas. She made my elder brother's wedding come alive from smooth logistics to smooth on ground handling. We are blessed to have such a dream team in our city.

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Our event decor was beautifully done for our engagement. Mr. Jit and saikat provided amazing creative ideas, which were executed very well. Thank you so much for making our day so special...?

The best decision we made was hiring jit and saikat. Our big day was seamless and beautiful."

They were always available to answer our questions and calm our nerves.

Jit and saikat "We couldn’t have done it without them! They handled every detail flawlessly."

Saikat and Jit are absolutely AMAZING! We could not have made our wedding happen without them. Not only did they keep us on track, but they also were VERY collaborative and honored our special wishes for the day! Communicative, knowledgeable, and fun to work with! I would absolutely select to work with these wonderful men again!!! And thank you castaways hospitality

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Came by the name quite a few times, finally a friend suggested to try them. Magnificent results. Beautifully and meticulously decorated the venue. A team of amazing professionals with superb execution of any request made to them. Will definitely recommend to anyone who needs decorators for a any function. You'll love it!!

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It was my sister's wedding. What can I say about Castaways Hospitality. No word can express my love and admiration towards them. Saikat was so enthusiastic and hard working. Special thanks to Saikat for coming up with such unique ideas and executing them just like planned.

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Good Work, you make event interesting by your concepts. We are too happy for his wedding planning. I will try to give your reference to my all friends and family.

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