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Backwaters Weddings
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 Gods
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. Thats 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