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5 Things That Could Mess Up Your Wedding Day

A wedding reception can be a delicate affair. There are many different things that could go wrong and jeopardize the whole affair. While some events may tick off without your help, there are other stuff that could happen due to an error on your part. However, nothing should ruin your wedding day! So, what’s the worst that could happen? Well, the worst could be a tad difficult to pinpoint accurately. However, here are five things that could absolutely mess up your wedding day: Wedding day tips and tricks - 5 things which could ruin the perfect ceremony! Problem 1: A Ruined Wedding Dress You might think it is highly unlikely that you have a ruined wedding dress, especially after storing it sa...

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Tamarind Weddings

Why Tamarind Weddings? Wondering what the secret behind our name is? Well, Tamarind Weddings is so named because, like its namesake, we provide a rich flavour to a grand ceremony. Tamarind is a tropical fruit which people use used widely in equatorial cuisines such as Indian, Mexican and Thai. In India, especially towards the south, Tamarind is a main ingredient in various dishes and curries. The flavour of Tamarind is potent and elusive, which is quite the character we hope to infuse within our firm. The distinct flavour of Tamarind can go a long way in making a dish tasty. And we hope to emulate the same in what we do and bring colour to the functions we draw. Although a highly sought a...

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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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Why Choose Kerala As A Destination Wedding Venue?

Things to consider before choosing Kerala as your destination wedding venue Kerala reigns amongst its competitors as one of the 50 places on earth you MUST visit in several surveys. The land of backwaters, beaches, and breathtaking beauty, Kerala goes by the humble name of, "God's Own Country". Lately, it has also gained popularity as a wedding destination. But, what must one consider before choosing the ‘land of coconuts’, Kerala as a destination wedding venue? Here is a quick checklist to make your wedding in Kerala memorable and enjoyable: Check the weather. Monsoon weddings are fast gaining popularity. While the months between September to March are generally dry, they are suitable for...

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Anu Arabind – “All That A Wedding Planner Can Be!”

“Anu goes into the minutest detail to arrange a wonderful wedding. She makes sure that everything has a personal touch and is very supportive throughout the wedding. She made my daughter’s dream wedding come true," says Francis Joseph, a client of Anu Arabind, a premier wedding planner from Kochi. Every wedding is unique and personal to all couples. And they should be able to enjoy planning their special day, while working with experienced professionals who are as excited about it as the couple. The aim of every wedding planner is to create a day that is more than what the couple ever imagined it to be! They aim to make it one which leaves their guests talking about it for years to come. H...

126 Bridesmaids and counting!!

Friday, the 8th on November bore witness to the creation of a brand new Guinness World Record! – One of the world’s biggest weddings with a largest number of bridesmaids - ever! The Sri Lankan couple, Nisansala and Nalin created a new world record by holding a wedding ceremony with 126 bridesmaids! This extravagant display of colour and pomp was supplemented by the presence of 25 groomsmen, 20 page boys and 23 flower girls! This Guinness World Record defeated the previous record set by a Thai couple who planned their wedding with 96 bridesmaids. The theme of the event was deep purple and traditional attire was worn by the bride, groom and bridesmaid party. This record-breaking idea was...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...