Monthly Archives - April 2013

The Ann and Andrew Engagement

Ann and Andrew began their journey on the steps of the Little Flower Church in Kochi on 21st April. Theirs is a journey of quiet enjoyments and memorable moments, filled with the Almighty’s grace. Daughter of Bina and Tomy Madathil, Ann, is a blossoming designer who has many works to her credit. Her union with Andrew, the son of Gracy and Joseph Mangaly, was a much celebrated engagement event held at Ramada Resort. The family had an eye for art and above all, a sense of beauty which they wanted to be translated into their design. Tamarind Weddings had decorated the reception venue of this engagement with traditional flowers and golden draperies. String lights adorned the pillar legs of the...

Wedding Tourism in Kerala

Kerala boasts of holding some of the best scenic locations in India for destination weddings. Aptly called God’s Own Country, Kerala is home to the India’s most popular natural wedding venues. Think of the amazing Athirappily waterfalls or the dense forests of Wayanad. The mystic tea gardens of Munnar or the olden beauty of the Bolgatty Palace in Kochi - Or dream of the serene and placid waters of Kovalam beach - Kerala is ready to be declared to be the best wedding destination in India! Kerala holds bountiful of surprises for everyone, ranging from exciting water sports to ayurvedic treatments. Kerala is also a storehouse of sensory delights in the form of art forms and cuisine. Thiruvathi...

Nandgopal & Sharika Wedding

Nandgopal and Sharika were probably quite surprised when fates bought them together in holy matrimony this year. On 24th March, Nandgopal adorned his partner with the blessed thaali and proclaimed her to be his wife. Amidst rituals and chants, Nandgopal and Sharika promised each other support and friendship throughout the many years of their lives. Tamarind Weddings was honoured to be a part of their wedding celebration. On 25th of March, on the shores of the Kochi baywaters at the Ramada Resort, a quiet reception was held for the couple. The families of both Nandgopal and Sharika believed in holding a rich yet simple ceremony for their children. Giving prime importance to traditional pref...

Vintage Wedding Drive – Vintage Cars

Old is gold! – and Royal! Vintage cars are becoming increasingly popular at weddings across the country! – The ascending tastes of couples, wishing to combine old-age elegance with modernity spurs this demand for the vintage car. Vintage cars are the epitome of luxury for many. As these pieces of art were previously driven only by the Maharajas and few others of the royal cadre, the vintage car has a rareness and super-exclusivity associated with them. And this is what makes them a great element for a wedding! Driving in a timeless treasure is going to be a wedding highlight like nothing ever before! Imagine – your Prince Charming driving in a Phantom over a flower-laden roadstrip! – Or c...

Destination Wedding Series: Island Weddings

Has the idea of having a whimsical island wedding always held your thoughts of fancy? Have you dreamt of standing over a flower mandap, overlooking the ocean while you said ‘I Do’? Then, an Island Wedding is for you! An Island Wedding is the perfect paradise for the bride and groom who want to tie the knot in the lap of serenity. Nested among coconut trees and betel, this experience will be unforgettable for those who love to be close to nature and celebrating their wedding with their closest kin and kith. Island Weddings take the best advantage of their natural surroundings – The pristine white shores, the clear blue waters and open sky, complete with a backdrop of bamboos, tropical ferns...

Fun At Weddings – Wedding Entertainment

The great Indian wedding is one grand party! – With all its merriment and flamboyance, it promises to be a complete entertainer for the couple and their guests. To the outside eye, the Indian wedding is a bright show of flashy colours and loud music, combined with great ethnic cuisine and warm fellow-partiers who have come to enjoy themselves with the blessed couple. Indian weddings have a host of opportunities to dance and celebrate. Traditionally, the entertainment at weddings were fixed. At South Indian Muslim weddings, oppana was played. No Punjabi wedding was complete without Dhol and bhangra. Different castes had different forms of entertainment. But now, wedding entertainment is tail...

Top Bollywood Wedding Songs!

Queue up your wedding playlist with the best of Bollywood wedding songs! Tamarind Weddings suggests these Bollywood weddings songs to be played on your big day! -   Wedding Songs ...   Mehendi Lagaa ke Rakhna – Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge   Sajan Ji Ghar Aaye – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai      Aaj Meri Yaar Ke Shaadi Hai – Meri Yaar Ke Shaadi Hai      Dulhe Ka Sehra Suhana Lagta Hai – Dhadkan      Bole Chudiyan – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham      Dhol Baajey – Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam       Wah Wah Ramji  - Hum Aapke Hain Kaun       Le Jayenge Le Jayenge – Chor Machaye Shor       Mere Piya Ghar Aaya – Yaarana    Sasural Genda Phool – Delhi 6 Wedding songs and DJ available with Tamarind Weddin...