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19Oct

Wedding Games

  Wedding games liven up every wedding party and create a mood of celebration for the loved ones at the wedding. Here are some of the most popular and most played wedding games at Indian weddings! : 1)      The Ring Search : Played predominantly at North Indian sangeets and wedding reception parties, this wedding game revolves around a ring which is immersed into a decorated bowl filled with milk and rose petals. Sand is deposited into the bowl and the ring is carefully stirred in it. The bride and groom are then supposed to dig into the bowl and find out the ring. The winner gets the upper hand in marriage! – Or so, it is believed!   2)      Knotted In Love : In this wedding...

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22Aug

Taking Care of your Wedding Jewellery

Make your wedding jewellery last eternally – like your love for each other! The wedding planners at Tamarind Weddings suggest the following tips for wedding jewellery care –  1)      The easiest and simplest way to take care of wedding jewellery is by wiping your wedding ornaments clean with a 100% cotton cloth dabbed in lukewarm water after use.  2)      For heavily beaded wedding jewellery, one can use an old toothbrush dipped in mild washing liquid and gently scrub off the dirt and grime deposited inside. Dry the ornament completely before storing it.  3)      Avoid using harsh chemical cleansers on your wedding jewellery as they can damage the soft metal and reduce the lustre in the ...

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20Aug

Antony’s & Steffy’s Wedding – Tale of Love

On August 14th, we witnessed the bloom of a beautiful tale of love! The backwaters of the Ramada Resort, Kochi, saw a wedding christened by God and blessed with his almighty love – Antony Arthur married the lady of his dreams, Steffy Sunny, among the blessings of all his loved ones! As in the words of Namitha Coreira, compere for the day, “The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched! They must be felt with the heart,” – The beauty in this wedding was the warmth of a love so pure. Antony and Steffy tied the knot at St. Mary’s Magdalene Church in Maradu. A prayerful mass was followed by an evening reception for the couple and their guests at the Ramad...

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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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22Jul

Underwater Weddings

Take your guests out for a real treat by giving them a real life underwater experience! Underwater weddings are a spectacle to watch and experience! A nose dive into the Atlantic with your beau wearing a crispy white wedding dress and ‘I Do’ with fish and bubbles is an out-of-the-world underwater wedding experience! To make the underwater wedding special, one must wear water-friendly goggles and scuba diving gear over their wedding dress. Instead of pretty shoes, flippers are fitted for easy underwater movement. The wedding ceremony under water is simple – The bride and groom, well-equipped with their scuba diving outfit dive into the water with the priest, who like them, is dressed for t...

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05Jun

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...

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21May

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...

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03May

Wedding Gown Secrets – Wedding Gown Designers

  Every bride dreams of sashaying down the aisle in a gorgeous white wedding gown! Tamarind Weddings has networked with some of the best wedding gown designers in Kochi to find out what the young bride has to keep in mind when ordering her wedding dress! Saif Hamza, Director at La Tiara, Kochi, says, “Two main things that one should consider when designing a wedding gown is the height of the bride and the materials she uses to accentuate herself. The gown can create an illusion of height for the bride. For a woman who is short, lowering of the hipline work can make her look tall.” Materials vary vastly from gown to gown. Varieties of satin, such as magic satin, are common textures ...

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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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03Apr

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...

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