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kerala souvenirs
31Mar

Kerala Souvenirs – From The Heart Of The Malayalee

Shopping for authentic Kerala souvenirs to gift your friends and family? Let Tamarind give you some ideas regarding what you could buy! Kerala souvenirs or gift items native to the state Kasavu sari: Silk (kasavu) adorned saris suit every woman at every age and with any complexion. The crisp whiteness along with silky golden border gives another worldly appeal to the lady wearing it. Authentic silk looms from mills are pricey, but often worthy investments. Nowadays, kasavu products are designed to suit tastes of working women and teenagers. Kasavu ensembles from Pranaah boutique in Kochi Since kasavu is always in fashion, men have had their own share of products such as the Kasavu mundu...

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wedding destination
01Sep

Checklist Before Choosing Kerala As Your Wedding Destination

It’s been chosen as one of the 50 places on earth you MUST visit. Known as God’s own country for a reason, it is the land of backwaters, beaches, and breathtaking beauty. What's more, it is also quickly gaining popularity as a wedding destination. But, what must one consider before choosing the ‘land of coconuts’, Kerala, as your wedding destination? Here is a quick checklist to note while choosing Kerala as your wedding destination! : Weather Firstly, check the weather. Monsoon weddings are fast gaining popularity, especially during the months between September to March. They are best suitable for an outdoor wedding. Think beautiful virgin beaches or lush green plantations. Venue Next, p...

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14Aug

Changing Trends -Weddings in Kerala

Kerala weddings have evolved considerably over the years. And so has wedding planning! These days, the bride and bridegroom are the decision makers. They are constantly updated with trends from across the globe through social media and the internet. Wedding planners constantly research how ceremonies take place in different parts of the globe. These ideas are then inculcated into the event. Wedding planners suggest small and intimate functions, which can deliver an 'experience’ for the guests. Such functions also prevent wastage of food and resources. Reception parties are often planned for the evenings where entertainment is mixed with food and drink during the event. These entertainment ...

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11Jul

Rahul’s & YouYou’s Destination Wedding in Kerala

Destination Weddings in Kerala are a specialty of Tamarind Weddings! When Rahul and YouYou chose to tie their knot in Kerala, little did they know that the wedding planners at Tamarind Weddings had arranged for them a multitude of surprises! This destination wedding was a mix of two cultures, as the groom was from Kerala, a traditional Hindu Nair, while the bride was Chinese. The wedding festivities took place at the Ramada Resort, Kochi, and were spread over two days. In these two days, the bride’s family, who were Chinese, had a brief glimpse of the beautiful wedding destination that was Kerala. The destination wedding celebrations began with a North-Indian Sangeet night on June 1st ...

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26Apr

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...

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08Jan

Destination Wedding Series: Wedding in Alappuzha

Richard and I have always had an eye for uniqueness and design. With him running his own art studio in Manhattan and I pursing interior designing, our marriage was not only a unison of two minds, but also of two artists. In our mind's eye, we wanted a wedding which would reflect our choice of expression. So we started...  globe-trotting! Our search brought us to Tamarind Weddings, one of the leading wedding management companies in India. Their quick and prompt service in suggesting great wedding destinations in the country impressed us. Our search ended in the lovely tropical land of Kerala in the Indian subcontinent! Kerala is a tropical paradise, situated at the tip of India. With an en...

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05Dec

Kerala Marriage Traditions

Weddings are always the most joyous, perhaps, the most celebrated events in Kerala. It is the coming together of not just the bride and the bridegroom, but the knotting of two families, and the joy of this hymeneal knot being celebrated by a hundred others. Hindu Wedding Hindus, who make up for over half of the population of the state, form the largest religious community in Kerala. For Hindu weddings, an engagement function is held before the marriage. In this function there will be prayers from Vedas. Poojas will be conducted in front of a sacred fire. The bride will be gifted articles like silk and jewels and the invited guests are given a sadya. Another important custom is exchanging t...

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