Backwater Reveries: Destination Weddings in Kerala – Kumarakom

Why Kumarakom?

Tie the knot as you sail calmly through the green waters of placid lakes and rivulets of Kumarakom. Let the chirping of birds and gurgling waters set the backdrop music in between. And let the hissing breeze take your locks as well as fancies in its whirl!

Yes, it’s more than a lifetime experience to tie the knot in God’s own country! Kumarakom is a tiny strip of green land with beautiful blue waters of Lake Vembanad surrounding it. Recently, it has become a hot-bed for Asian tourism as well as for destination weddings.

The exclusive experience the place offers makes weddings in Kumarakom worth it. It may also be the most affordable option, as compared to places like Goa, Bali or Phuket.

The idea of a destination wedding

The idea of going somewhere for the wedding is truly exciting mainly because everyone can throw themselves completely into the excitement and celebration. 

Destination weddings are intimate personal affairs. And it goes with the theory that those who really love you will travel for you. The guest list is often considerably smaller. Destination weddings may make sense for families with members spread across the world. After all, if guests have to travel to join the celebrations, then it should be probably be in a place where everyone can have a good vacation without worrying about the fuss of planning and coordination.

Exclusive Kumarakom wedding experiences

Firstly, finalize a wedding planner for your event. Wedding planners can cater to every need of the wedding party. They can give options such as backwater venues, wedding nights in luxurious house boats, wide choice of cuisine, romantic floating candle light dinners, cruise experiences, thematic set ups and majestic processions with elephants and percussion ensembles. Your wedding can be even a fusion of the choicest experiences!

From flight tickets to bridal makeup and costumes, wedding planners can arrange everything. You can sit back and relax while they plan.

Always remember that at Kumarakom, you have one special advantage! Along with the wedding, you can access the famous Kerala Ayurvedic spa experiences and opt for additional Kerala honeymoon packages. 

Ingredients and Extravaganzas

Celebrations can definitely vary according to one’s preferences. Choose from a simple backwater personal event to a rich desi glitzy wedding. Before signing up for anything, consult your wedding planner on the weather and season at Kumarakom at that time. Also, be wary of your budget.

Make your choice

A colourful Indian experience: A colourful three-day event richly packed with traditions and cultural extravaganzas of India along with sangeet and mehendi.

The Keralite warmth: A full-fledged Kerala experience with elephants to greet the couple, traditional percussion ensembles, cultural performances and the coveted lavish Kerala feast.

Western style: A pure western style of wedding between stretches of green waters with custom themes such as gorgeous white wedding, red wedding or any other. 

Top Resorts in Kumarakom

Kumarakom Lake Resort: This is one of the finest luxury heritage resorts in India. The Kumarakom Lake Resort nestles on the serene banks of Lake Vembanad and sprawls across 25 acres. They offer premium personal services and also have exclusive outdoor and indoor events. This resort maybe a good option for a luxury wedding.  

Zuri Kumarakom: This 18-acre piece of paradise also rests on the lush shores of Vembanad Lake. Its amongst the greatest prides of the  Zuri Group. With highly rated international service along with locale warmth and architecture, you can choose a tailor-made wedding package from here.

Vivanta by Taj: The Vivanta by Taj is a charming colonial bungalow with the beauty of rustic surroundings on the banks of Vembanad Lake. This is one of the top properties of the Taj Group, having garden retreats, heritage villas and many more comfy stays. 

With this trend, should we rather parody the good old saying as, “Marriages are made in God’s own Country”???

For further information on destination weddings at Kumarakom:

Checklist before choosing Kerala as your wedding destination

Choosing the best venue for your destination wedding

http://www.kumarakomlakeresort.in/

http://www.thezurihotels.com/kumarakom/

http://www.vivantabytaj.com/events.html

For booking your destination wedding, log on to www.gotamarind.com