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Role Of An Event Manager In a Traditional Wedding

Many traditions and rituals have fallen on the wayside with the passage of time. Most have been abandoned because of our inability to carry them forward. Many things have become unavailable or difficult to get hold on. A proper event manager can mitigate these losses with their professional expertise. Enter the wedding event manager! Here in lies the worth of a good wedding planner! Any event manager worth their salt would do the necessary to acquaint themselves with the rituals, customs, traditions and mores of a wedding. Often, NRIs and destination wedding parties have trouble laying their hands on certain traditional articles such as the Valkannadi (mirror made of metal) or paan (sweet ...

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Destination Wedding At The Zuri Kumarakom For Kapil & Neha

This is a story about a Dubai based Maharashtrian bride and her Sindhi groom who decided to have a wedding in Kerala. Since all their friends had destination weddings, Neha and Kapil wanted to do the same, yet be different. Their hunt for a perfect setting for the wedding led them to the backwaters of Kerala. With crucial inputs from the Tamarind team, they decided to hold their wedding celebrations at The Zuri Kumarakom. The Zuri Kumarakom is one of the most luxurious destination wedding venues in Kerala. Neha says, "We came across the Zuri Kumarakom, and it was love at first sight. The property on the backwaters seemed like the perfect place to make our vows. Also, the capacity of rooms, ...

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Wedding Flowers in Indian Wedding Industry

Indian weddings always have a lot of vivacity and exuberance in them. We owe this to the vibrant wedding flowers which add grace and charm to the auspicious event. From the beginning till the end, flowers remain an integral part of Indian wedding ceremonies and functions. But not all flowers are favorable for the occasion. Specific wedding flowers with symbolic meanings are preferred over others. Wedding flowers have different meanings in different cultures. History has witnessed the use of different kinds of wedding flowers in the most diverse, yet adorable ways possible in many ethical and religious marriages. While some are greatly favored in some cultures, they are considered inauspici...

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A Palace Theme Wedding – Sukhmani + Ronald

A palace theme wedding has always been a dream for Sukhmani and Ronald. When they decided to get married in Kochi, they found out the perfect destination at Bolgatty Palace. Palace Themed Wedding Kochi is one of the most outstanding tourist destinations in the world. It's exotic charm and ruch tradition is a blend of the new and old. While also the commercial hub of Kerala, Kochi, because of its fine-looking backwaters, monuments and unique heritage, fascinates everyone around the globe. Shut from the hubbubs of this city is the attractive Bolgatty Island. Amid the picturesque island of Bolgatty is the beautiful Bolgatty Palace, the exclusive mansion with four palatial rooms, providing th...

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A Baby Carriage at Weddings – A New Trend!

The wicker baby carriage had its beginnings in the late 1800s. Manufacturers of children's wicker products such as cribs, bassinets, cradles, chairs and bedsteads began producing baby carriages. Soon after demand increased, the market saw products of better quality and design coming in. These captured the fancy of the Victorian upper-class who appreciated the abundant options in design and material as well as the superior craftsmanship of the baby carriage. Baby carriages were once the exclusive domain of royalty and the rich. The earliest model was a cart pulled by a live animal to the delight of the pampered infant. But the carriages evolved fairly quickly, moving from play toys designed ...

Rangoli – Colours of Joy!

  Rangoli has long been one of the most decorative forms of art work in India. Essentially being made of sandstone or dyed rice flour, this rich art is used extensively throughout the country during festivals to bring colour and life. Mayuri, a Rangoli designer from Kochi, says, “Rangoli designs are conceived with much aesthetic sense. These symbolic designs are handcrafted to perfection by a talented artist’s hand. The peacock and Ganesha are commonly used symbols and are considered auspicious.” During Deepawali time, the women of the house gather together to decorate open spaces with these beautiful designs. Depending on the dexterity of the hand, the designs can vary from being si...

Oonjal – A Tamil Iyer Weddings Ritual

Tamil Iyer Weddings are always a treat to the eyes! Theirs is a wedding with many days of celebrations, spreading across many rituals for the couple and their family. A Tamil Iyer wedding promises to be wedding experience that nobody, including the bride, groom, family and guests, will ever forget! A symbolic ritual in Iyer weddings is the ‘Oonjal’. Dating back to the earliest of centuries, the Oonjal has become a part of the Iyer weddings. In the ritual, after the Kasi Yaatra, the couple is seated on a beautiful adorned swing, decorated with flowers and ornaments and is swung back and forth. The swing symbolizes the strength that the couple has to find in each other during rocky times. El...

Colour of the Year – Green !

Green is a colour synonymous with life and vibrancy.  Theme weddings based on colour are nowadays gaining prominence in many countries. In India, the usage of colour as a theme for weddings is evolving from traditional red and gold to more exotic shades such as purple, turquoise and yellow. The colour of the year - Green – is best suitable for garden weddings wherein the shades mesh with the natural surroundings. Green comes in shades of emerald, apple, sage, lime and forest. These shades differ considerably in creating an impact on the ambiance of the wedding. Green wedding décor consist of various elements such leafy centrepieces, outdoor-themed table wear, grass works and colour-coordin...

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Designer Wedding Cakes! – Baked Delights!

Somebody very correctly said, “Cake is happiness! If you know the way of the cake, you know the way of happiness! If you have a cake in front of you, you should not look any further for joy!” Any celebration would be incomplete without the cake! On your special day, Tamarind Weddings is going to make sure that you have an unforgettable celebration! Let us wow you with our exclusive offering : Designer Wedding Cakes! Designer wedding cakes are exquisitely done cakes with customized design. Designer wedding cakes have great appeal at parties and receptions due to their unique representation. Often, they come in odd shapes and sizes, beating the conventional wedding cake. Many couples prefer ...