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Wedding at Taj Malabar, Cochin |
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From pre-wedding ceremonies to gala wedding parties, we take care of everything to create an inspired wedding that you will cherish forever.  The
Pre - Wedding CeremonyA special coconut oil massage ceremony is performed using turmeric mixed with coconut oil, which is said to help the skin glow, followed by a mehendi ceremony (special henna colouring applied in intricate, beautiful patterns on the hands) with women singing traditional music in the background. Wedding Procession The groom is welcomed in a traditional Indian manner, escorted by a 3 - man band playing the shehnai. The bride´s family welcomes the groom at the entrance of the venue, in a traditional Kerala style. The venue is decorated with a temple backdrop of or a courtyard of the temple. Wedding Ceremony A special ceremony called the "thalam" is performed: five married women tie a gold chain of approx. 8 gm around the neck as they sing traditional songs. A wedding ring is placed onto the bride´s finger. The venue is beautifully decorated with traditional flowers for the "pooja" (Religious ceremony), while a live 3 - band team plays traditional Indian music. Photography and wedding video can be arranged. Post-Wedding Ceremony A classical dance performance (Mohiniattam) is provided for an hour followed by a delicious Kerala dinner served on banana leaves, by men dressed in traditional Kerala attire.  The
Wedding NightA sunset cruise on a boat for an hour with a bottle of sparkling wine. A Harbour facing room with special floral decorations on the bed, with complimentary fruit basket. A traditional glass of flavored milk (Badam) that is offered to the groom by the bride. 2 bedtime drinks (Badam), and dry fruits will also be placed in the room. The Next Morning A special champagne brunch a day while enjoying the Backwaters of Kerala. Couple Accommodations Three - night stay in a Harbour facing room, a special traditional welcome drink on arrival, and dinner for two on our Cinnamon Coast yacht while it cruises around the backwaters of Cochin Guests Accommodations Two - night stay, with a welcome drink, half day of sightseeing, shopping at Jewtown, a cruise down the Cochin backwaters. Suggested Sightseeing » Cochin´s quaint Jewtown. » St. Francis Church. » Old Harbour house » Santa Cruz Basilica. » Bishops House. » Chinese fishing nets. Terms & Conditions The Kerala wedding package gives the couple the memorable experience of a traditional wedding. The package is designed for a minimum of 3 days with the whole hotel reserved by the wedding party or a minimum of 15 rooms to a maximum of 25 rooms at the resort. The 3 - day itinerary is on full board basis on a double occupancy. Request for proposal |
