Destination Wedding Spotlight: Kerala

Destination weddings are no longer limited only to the elite class. With changed times, destination weddings have become more affordable and are attracting those people who want to put an exotic twist in their nuptial-saga.

If you have always imagined of having your wedding solemnized in a place where nature is at its bountiful best, then you ought to come to Kerala, Gods own country. Featured in the ‘National Geographic Traveller’ as one of the 13 paradises in the world and also among the top 50 destinations of a lifetime, Kerala is rapidly turning out to be a wedding destination hotspot. It takes just a short flight or train ride to experience the exquisiteness of Kerala. A beach wedding, houseboat wedding, wedding by the hills, adventure wedding or be it island wedding, Kerala has it all. Though destination wedding in Kerala is still a concept under progress, one can not overlook the prospects that it holds.

Kerala is definitely the first place that strikes your mind if you are looking for beaches or backwaters as the major theme of your wedding. The state is also known for its culinary specialties and mouth-watering delicacies. Hence, it offers great options in terms of cuisines since no wedding in this country is complete without lip smacking foods.

Another plus point of Kerala as a wedding destination is, the state houses some of the most romantic places for honeymooners in India like Munnar, Alappuzha, Kovalam etc. So if you plan your wedding at any of these places, it will serve the dual purpose of hosting the wedding and a spot for an early honeymoon, without burning a hole in your pocket. You can also save your valuable time since you don’t have to travel again.

The following are some of the best wedding venues in Kerala:

• Kumarakom Lake Resort (Kottayam)

• The Leela Kempinski (Kovalam)

• Le Meridian (Kochi)

• The Zuri (Kumarakom)

• Vedic Village Resort (Paravoor)

There are many gifted wedding photographers in Kerala who are experts in candid wedding photography. If your budget allows, you can also hire one for a session of pre-wedding photography in Kerala.

With its coconut palm lined pristine beaches and serene backwaters, offering the perfect stages for both wedding celebrations and a magical honeymoon, you are going to fondly remember and cherish the exchange of your wedding vows for a lifetime.

Kerala is just waiting to be explored.