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Things to Note Before You Finalize Your Wedding Organizer!
A wedding organizer or planner helps a bride and groom have the wedding they want. This could mean planning and organizing the whole wedding from start to finish or just sorting out certain aspects of the day. Before you decide on your wedding organizer, you need to know certain facts about them. In a growing industry like wedding planning, it is very easy to fall prey to scams. Here are a few points to remember before you finalize your wedding organizer: Check if Genuine Check if your wedding planner has an official website, a genuine Facebook page and an official e-mail id. This shows the authenticity of the planner to an extent. When you check the website, make sure that the photos a...
Destination Weddings in Kerala
Destination weddings is a growing trend in Kerala. Kerala is one of the most popular destinations for destination weddings in the world. In the twilight of the 9th of March, Rahul and Madhumita vowed to be together forever on this rich land. The celebration which took place at Parayil House, a fine example of Kerala architecture, with its antique woodwork and its plethora of hidden attics and ancient granaries. The house breathes history and gave an aesthetic feel to the whole function. The beautiful bride, Madhumita, was escorted down the aisle by her father and gave her hand to the groom, Rahul. Then in the emotional vow exchange, the couple revealed their love for each other, to their fa...
Tradition: Nair Weddings in Kerala
Malyalee Nair weddings in Kerala are simple and brief. They have very few rituals and far lesser religious compulsions. A traditional Nair wedding takes place in a nearby temple, the bride’s residence or in a convention center convenient for both parties. Pre-Wedding Ceremonies Muhurtham: The parents of the girl and boy exchange horoscopes. And if the horoscopes match, the families choose an auspicious date or muhurtham after consulting with the family astrologer. Nischayam or the engagement ceremony: This ceremony is to announce, share and celebrate the joyful event of the confirmation of marriage. The compared and approved horoscopes are exchanged during this ceremony. During the celebrat...
A Unique Celebration – Sharon + Swetha Engagement and Wedding
A unique celebration took place on the 1st of February at Ramada Resort when Sharon and Swetha celebrated their engagement in flairy style. The couple wanted a North Indian style function in the heart of Kerala. So, to fulfil their dream, Tamarind Weddings created a wonderful theme setting. Swetha and Sharon arrived in style in a vintage car - the 1928 Ford, to loud rounds of applause. The Dhol and Dandiya performances took the entrance sequence to another level. The purple theme décor of the venue lifted the ambience, making it a truly unique celebration. While having dinner, the guests tapped their feet to the spectacular beats of ‘Thaikkudam Bridge.’ The band stole many hearts with their...
A Unique and Interesting Christian Wedding Tradition
A unique western Christian wedding tradition is one of the ‘Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Sixpence in the Bride’s Shoe’. This wedding tradition comes from an old English rhyme. Traditional brides often incorporate it in their weddings. The Christian Wedding Tradition in Detail Something Old The first item of this wedding tradition represents continuity of the past moving to the future. The old item can be an antique, an heirloom object, or a sentimental piece that represents the bride's past. One can use a classic car for wedding day transportation, decorate with vintage silk ribbon, or use it in the bride's bouquet. Something New The second item rep...
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 ...
Christian Wedding
Christians see marriage as vows taken before God. There are many Christian customs across the country. Each Christian wedding tends to be unique. The important marriage rites followed by Christians include blessing of the rings, the crowning, tying the 'Minnu' (blessed pendant) and covering the bride with Manthrakodi (wedding saree). The Unique Christian Wedding A ring is a fitting symbol for a Christian wedding promise. This is an opportunity to mention the vows that one takes on the wedding day. It is a circle with no beginning and no end. Hence, it symbolizes eternity in their marriage vows. In Christian wedding tradition, the crowning ceremony represents the crown of martyrdom since tr...
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Waves of Silk : The Seematti Magic
Every Keralite woman sees herself as a Goddess when she dons the reverent Silk Saree. Seematti pays a golden tribute to the women of Kerala by gifting them rare art works embroidered on six metres of silk : The Kancheepuram Saree. Seematti is considered to be the mother of the blooming silk saree and bridal saree business in Kerala. What started as a small but promising store rose up to the challenge of facing a vibrant and constantly diversifying fashion sector and has today become synonymous with ‘designer bridal wear’ across India – All this, under the guidance of a lady named Beena Kannan. Beena Kannan, the pillar behind the establishment of the House of Seematti, is leading ...
The Guruvayur Wedding
Guruvayur is considered to be the epitome of divinity among South Indian Hindus. Guruvayur, locally known as ‘Gurupavanapuri’ is a place of sacred pilgrimage and a holy destination for weddings. With myths and traditions bound to the holy land, Guruvayur’s famous Sree Krishna Temple is the main venue in which Hindu weddings take place. Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur - The Sree Krishna Temple is considered to be the most sacred of spots for marriages and vow renewals. This temple is around 5000 years old and has a holy idol of Lord Krishna, or ‘Guruvayurappan’. In many ways, this temple is auspicious and is filled with a divine aura. The Sree Krishna Temple in Guruvayur is co...
Princess Diana ’s Gown up for Auction!
Princess Diana’s wedding ceremony was a fairy tale. Known as the Princess of the People, Lady Diana was revered in the hearts of many. Even after her demise, Princess Diana and her royal life is discussed heavily among all age groups across the world. Princess Diana’s wedding gown was a voluminous ivory silk taffeta dress. The dress was heavily laced and had 10,000 mother-of-pearl sequins adorning it. A special feature of the gown was that it had a 25-foot(7.62 m) train which was one of the longest wedding gown trains in history! The makers of Princess Diana’s wedding gown were the famous David and Elizabeth Emanuel. The duo’s work on the gown was one of fashion history’s most heavily guar...
The Zuri Kumarakom
The Zuri kumarakom, Kerala resorts & Spa is a five star luxury hospitality on the bank of Vembanad Lake, spread in 18 acres of land and surrounded by the natural beauty of Kumarakom. The Zuri Kumarakom offers spacious living-dining rooms, traditional Indian style bed room and individual garden with private pool. The property is one among the leading destination wedding venue in Kerala due to its leisure options and world-class amenities. The Zuri Kumarakom offers the largest spa in south India, western and oriental therapies, authentic ayurvedic practices are the specialties of spa. The untold beauties and leisure's does not limit with spa, a large swimming pool with water-s...
