They say marriages are made in heaven. And there is no better way to make it memorable than to have a special wedding. More and more couples are opting to break from the routine scheme of things and make their weddings one of a kind. The venue is important, as it sets the mood for the entire day and captures the spirit and personality of the bride and the groom. Lately, beaches have become a preferred location to host weddings, what with the warm sand underfoot, the breathtaking view of the ocean and the gentle breeze, all of which add to the romantic ambience. “In a country like India, it wouldn’t be wise to hold a wedding at a public beach. But there are certain beach-side resorts and hotels with private beaches, which provide all that you require,” says Jennifer Perera, who is planning for her wedding at a resort in Kovalam. There are a vast number of beaches in Kerala where one can arrange their wedding. Kovalam, Somatheeram, Varkala and Shanghumukham are some of them. Simple accents like ribbons and flower arrangement in bright colours, especially red, will look drop-dead gorgeous against the white sand of the beach. Le Meridien and Taj Malabar are quite popular beach-side locales for the big day.Kerala being a land dotted with hills, valleys, backwaters and even tea plantations, a beach-side wedding is not the only option. Those with a nature loving heart opt for an open air garden wedding as well. Hill stations offer a picture-perfect venue with the lush gardens and the hills as background. Club Mahindra at Munnar is one of the many resorts which people prefer to take their sacred vows.And the young aren’t stopping at that. There are a number of other trends doing the rounds. Imagine setting sail for the ultimate cruise wedding. Those with a higher budget prefer to tie the knot aboard a ship. Some voyage ships even have chapels and wedding halls designated for such weddings. A live orchestra or a band playing soft music in the background makes it even more special. A number of cruise liners now offer a variety of services to help plan a ship board or shore-side ceremony which, of course, comes with a romantic cruise honeymoon. Honeymooning on a ship, after all, is a great way to kick back and relax after the stressful wedding planning. “These days, the brides and grooms are open to new styles of hosting their wedding. They want their big day to be one of a kind and memorable. Recently, we hosted a wedding in a houseboat, which was a truly amazing experience,” says Prameela Zacharia of Maskara Events, Perumbavoor. Some add their unique stamp to indoor weddings too, by opting for a theme wedding. Invitation cards, decor, flowers, desserts, cakes and the decor of the hall revolve around the theme. Certain themes which are gaining popularity lately are Hawaiian, Goan, Arabian and even a Mughal theme. The Indian Village theme is quite popular among NRIs, while others often go for a desert-themed or a Rajasthani wedding, which would be quite exotic in Kerala. Another interesting option is a monsoon-themed wedding, apt for this time of the year. Guests are served hot bhajjis and tea before the main meal, and are given little umbrellas as a souvenir. Its not just the decor and food but invitations are also becoming innovative. “A unique, personalised and custom-made invitation card adds to the joy of the occasion. I have chosen an invitation card with a seabed in the background and little sea-shells attached to it,” says Jennifer. Most opt for two kinds of invites, a traditional one for the relatives, and a trendier one for friends. When the invite is in the form of a cartoon, a chocolate wrapper or even a typical Kerala style brandy bottle with an altered label, of course, it is sure to be a huge hit among your friends. The easy option for a theme wedding would be leave it to the event managers and wedding planners. So, get creative and make your wedding the talk of the town. Begin the story of your life with the wedding of your dreams, as you promise to become one soul, in sickness or in health, for better or for worse.
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