Day 1:
The bride and groom along with their dear ones shall arrive at Kerala by afternoon of this day which further will be followed by a small ceremony of exchanging invitations between the two families. A visit to the nearby tourist attractions and market can then be arranged. The most entertaining sight of the day will be the traditional Bridal Mehndi ceremony which refers to decorating bride’s hands and feet with Henna. The day will end with a delectable meal served while one relishes the enticing South Indian Classical music performed live.
Day 2:
The second day of exotic weddings in India starts with an early morning appetizing meal in the resort which is then followed by a Nuptial Chain ceremony for the groom in the nearby Siva temple.
The final onset of the wedding takes place with a grand entrance of the groom on illustriously decorated elephants along with his family. Amidst the exhilarating sounds of Panchavadyam music the groom and his family is traditionally welcomed by the bride’s family on the gate of the pavilion. Beautifully decorated thalies (platters) are exchanged between the two families as the groom and his family is welcomed with garlands and floral showers.
The party then advances to the pandal for over the Homakudam for performing the rituals with holy fire as witness, amidst the sounds of sacred mantras chanted by the priest. The nuptial ceremony is fulfilled with the exchange of garlands by the couple as they vow to spend entire life together.
After the grand wedding the guests then can relish the scrumptious cuisines in typical South Indian ways on the banana leaves. Afternoon is left free for relaxation and leisure which is then followed by a bright and colorful evening adorned with performance by a dance troupe and the classical dance forms of Kerela.
Day 3
The day preceding your elaborate wedding can be spent relaxing amidst the soothing environs of the Kerala backwater and basking at the tropical beaches. The newly wedded couple and their families then share a lavish dinner together which winds up the celebrations of memorable weddings in India. |