Curving along the
Arabian Sea along the South West Cost
of India lies the state of Kerala which
occupies around
40,000 sq km of land. Known as God’s
own Country, Kerala has some of the
finest and beautiful beaches in India.
If
you are in interested in wedding in southern
style, Kerala can be a very exotic destination.
A wedding feast in banana leaves, a decorated
elephant to bring the groom, a performance
of classical Indian music and dance, decorating
of hands and feet of the bride with Henna,
Silk Saree for the bride and Dhoti and
white shirt for the groom all are too
much breathtaking. That’s why Kerala
is a perfect wedding destination.
There
are many beautiful backwaters and beach
resorts in Kerala which are the perfect
destinations for your memorable wedding.
We offer many destinations keeping in
mind your requirement, taste and of course
your budget.
Venues
We
have chosen a couple of beautiful Backwaters
and Beach Resorts in Trivendrum, Alleppey,
Kovalam, Kochi etc to suit your any requirement,
taste and budget. Venue shall be recommended
to you by our wedding planners.
::
Accommodation for you and Guests
:: Clothes for bride (silk sari and Costume
jewellery) and the groom (dhoti and white
shirt, with white shawl) and
help with makeup and dressing
:: Floral decoration of venue, pandal
(tent) decorated with flowers (Mandapam),
:: The ceremony
:: Live Indian music and a wedding feast
on banana leaves
:: Performance of classical India dance
:: Decorated elephant to bring the groom.
(Additional Elephants can be arranged
at an additional cost.)
:: Photography and Video
:: Wedding Planner on site
There
are several other attractive services
offered at extra cost.
Itinerary
.......
Day
1: Arrive by noon for lunch and
the 'exchange of invitations' - Bridal
Mehndi ceremony. The hands and feet of
the bride are decorated with Henna. Visit
to local tourist attractions and market
can be organized. Live evening performance
of South India classical music during
dinner.
Day
2: Hearty Breakfast. By 9am,
the groom's family is taken to the Siva
temple to get the Nuptial Chain blessed.
Make your way on the decorated elephant,
with family members and Panchavadyam musicians
in tow. The bride's family will receive
them at the gate with Thalies, garlands
and floral showers.
The
Thalies are exchanged and the groom and
family are taken to the decorated pandal
for the rituals over the Homakudam (fire
as witness) with the Hindu priest (Pujari).Garlands
are exchanged by the couple and the nuptial
chain tied. This signifies their sacred
union as husband and wife. Wedding sadhya
(feast) on banana leaves follows. Afternoon
at leisure. Evening: 6:00 - 7:30 Performance
by dance troupe showing the classical
dance forms of Kerala.
Day
3: Visits to the local area and
a farewell Dinner