Lonavala · Eco-certified hotel
Wedding at The Fern Lonavala
Location: Near the Valvan dam, just off the Mumbai–Pune Expressway · close to Lonavala market
The Fern is the right size for the wedding most families actually have: a couple of hundred guests, two or three functions, everyone under one roof. It is a compact hotel of about 80 rooms on two acres, built as an Ecotel, with a party lawn and poolside that combine for a bigger evening. Here is how the spaces work and how we plan the bridal side.
- About 80 rooms on two acres
- Lawn and poolside for about 600
- Right off the Expressway
- Our bridal photos and reels below
Pune-based bridal teamTejaswini Gote has done Indian bridal makeup for 14 years and travels across India and abroad for weddings. For The Fern the team stays nearby before a morning function.
4 bridal reelsThe venue
Small enough to fill, big enough to celebrate.
The Fern lists five event spaces and about 6,700 sq ft in total. For weddings it leans on the outdoor areas, with indoor halls for smaller functions.
| Space | Setting | Capacity | How we would use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party lawn and poolside | Open lawn by the pool | Up to about 600 when combined with the hall | The reception or a big sangeet |
| Aagman | Main indoor hall | Up to about 400, theatre-style | A monsoon wedding or a cold-night reception |
| Senate rooms | Smaller function rooms | Small groups | Mehendi, family dinner, a getting-ready base |
Event-space figures from the hotel’s listing on Marriott, where it appears as The Fern Lonavala; room count from the hotel group’s opening announcement. Confirm current figures for your dates.
Because the property is compact, the walk from the bride’s room to the lawn is short and the whole wedding stays in one place — one of the reasons we like mid-sized hotels for a two-day wedding.
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Our approach
Planning a compact two-day wedding.
A smaller hotel is easier in many ways. These are the details we still plan for.
- Book the bride’s room with the dateWith around 80 rooms, a wedding can take most of the hotel. Reserve a well-lit room for the bride and one for family looks before the room block fills.
- Poolside humidityEvening functions by the pool are cooler and damper than a lawn away from the water. We set the base for that and keep blotting on hand.
- One lawn, two functionsIf the sangeet and reception share the lawn, decor changeovers squeeze the schedule. We fix look times early so the bride is never waiting on the set.
- Expressway accessGuests can arrive easily, but for a morning function our team still stays nearby the night before.
The bridal portfolio
Fresh looks for a poolside wedding.
Lighter day looks and a richer evening look, from Tejaswini’s own portfolio. None of these were photographed at The Fern.
The reels
Four reels of Tejaswini at work.
Tap a cover to play it here. Nothing autoplays.
The budget
What to ask The Fern about cost.
The hotel quotes weddings individually. Get these lines in writing before you compare it with the bigger resorts.
| Line item | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Exclusive use | With about 80 rooms, is a full buyout possible for your dates, and at what rate? |
| Catering | Per-plate rate, minimum guarantee, taxes |
| Lawn and poolside | Hire charges, decor rules and the music cut-off |
| Bridal makeup | Ours: ₹45,000 per bridal look, ₹20,000 per family look, travel quoted separately |
Checked in October 2026. See the Lonavala price page for a worked example of our quote.
Booking us for The Fern
Bridal makeup at The Fern Lonavala.
₹45,000 per bridal look with hair and draping, ₹20,000 per family look; travel and stay quoted on a separate line.
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Questions
The Fern Lonavala wedding questions, answered.
Venue facts from the hotel’s public listings, checked in October 2026.
How many guests can The Fern Lonavala host?
The hotel says weddings of up to about 600 guests can be held by combining the Aagman hall, the lawn and the poolside. The largest single indoor space takes about 400 theatre-style.
How many rooms does The Fern Lonavala have?
About 80, according to the hotel group’s opening announcement, across four room and suite categories.
Is The Fern good for a small wedding?
Yes. Its size makes it one of the better Lonavala options for an intimate or mid-sized wedding where most guests stay on site.
Do you do bridal makeup at The Fern Lonavala?
Yes. Tejaswini is based in Pune: Rs 45,000 per bridal look and Rs 20,000 per family look, with travel and stay quoted separately.
Where is The Fern Lonavala?
Near the Valvan dam, just off the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and close to Lonavala market.
More in this guide
Bridal makeup artist in Lonavala & Khandala: every page
The Fern Lonavala bookings
Marrying at The Fern? Send us the date.
Share your dates and functions, and you will get a written quote with travel shown separately.
