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ed with a wish lantern release by the couple, followed by a firework display at the poolside. The menu was a typically North Indian mixture of Gobi Mutter and Laal Maas along with sweet delicacies like jalebi and rabdi. Along with this, a few continental dishes such as Russian
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salad were also served.
Wedding Day@ June 2nd The wedding day was a traditional Hindu Nair wedding with all its simplicity and cultural charm held at the same venue. The groom fulfilled his long
cherished dream of riding an elephant as he was welcomed to the venue on an elephant top amidst percussion ensembles. As a part of social responsibility, the couple planted a tree sapling at the resort in celebration of their new life together. The theme being traditional, the decor was done accordingly. The dome shaped Mandapam was a rich floral structure, full of jasmine and marigold. The ceiling which was the same structure used the previous day, was blended with a cream and gold theme. The walkway towards venue was lined with floral arrangements and marigolds floating in ‘urlis’. A huge floral display of
Lord Ganesha at the entrance was very eye catching. The guests were greeted with soft instrumental music on entry along with jasmins. The couple was dressed in traditional Kerala attire-the bride in a red kancheepuram and the groom in kasavu mundu. The solemnization was followed by a traditional sadhya in banana leaves with all its variety condiments. The wedding was followed by grihapravesham at the groom’s house. “It was a new experience for the bride’s family and their guests,” concludes Anu. Indians who believe in ‘Adithi Devo Bhava’ do their best to give the best to their guests.