Wedding at Taj Malabar, Cochin

From pre-wedding ceremonies to gala wedding parties, we take care of everything to create an inspired wedding that you will cherish forever.

The Pre—Wedding Ceremony
A special coconut oil massage ceremony is performed using turmeric mixed with coconut oil, which is said to help the skin glow, followed by a mehendi ceremony (special henna colouring applied in intricate, beautiful patterns on the hands) with women singing traditional music in the background.

Wedding Procession
The groom is welcomed in a traditional Indian manner, escorted by a 3—man band playing the shehnai. The bride’s family welcomes the groom at the entrance of the venue, in a traditional Kerala style. The venue is decorated with a temple backdrop of or a courtyard of the temple.

Wedding Ceremony
A special ceremony called the “thalam” is performed: five married women tie a gold chain of approx. 8 gm around the neck as they sing traditional songs. A wedding ring is placed onto the bride’s finger. The venue is beautifully decorated with traditional flowers for the “pooja” (Religious ceremony), while a live 3—band team plays traditional Indian music.
Photography and wedding video can be arranged.

Post-Wedding Ceremony
A classical dance performance (Mohiniattam) is provided for an hour followed by a delicious Kerala dinner served on banana leaves, by men dressed in traditional Kerala attire.

The Wedding Night
A sunset cruise on a boat for an hour with a bottle of sparkling wine. A Harbour facing room with special floral decorations on the bed, with complimentary fruit basket. A traditional glass of flavored milk (Badam) that is offered to the groom by the bride. 2 bedtime drinks (Badam), and dry fruits will also be placed in the room.

The Next Morning
A special champagne brunch a day while enjoying the Backwaters of Kerala.

Couple Accommodations
Three—night stay in a Harbour facing room, a special traditional welcome drink on arrival, and dinner for two on our Cinnamon Coast yacht while it cruises around the backwaters of Cochin

Guests Accommodations
Two—night stay, with a welcome drink, half day of sightseeing, shopping at Jewtown, a cruise down the Cochin backwaters.


Suggested Sightseeing
» Cochin’s quaint Jewtown.
» St. Francis Church.
» Old Harbour house
» Santa Cruz Basilica.
» Bishops House.
» Chinese fishing nets.


Terms & Conditions
The Kerala wedding package gives the couple the memorable experience of a traditional wedding. The package is designed for a minimum of 3 days with the whole hotel reserved by the wedding party or a minimum of 15 rooms to a maximum of 25 rooms at the resort. The 3—day itinerary is on full board basis on a double occupancy.

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