Bride-side family settling in. Welcome drinks, soft music, waterfront walkabout. Nilavilakku lit, uruli with petals at entrance — first impressions set the tone.
3:00 PM
Mehendi Begins
Mehendi artist sets up. Bride and family gather in the lounge — sofas, floor seating, low tables. Intimate and unhurried.
~4:00 PM
Traditional Candid Video Moments
Cousins escort bride for planned-candid entry moments. Walks through decor, waterfront path, under garland installations. Natural and joyful.
~5:00 PM
Music, Mingling & Waterfront
Soft live music. Guests mingle across lounge and waterfront. Tender coconut and snacks. Boat area open for informal moments and photographs.
~6:30 PM
5 Family Performances
Cousins and family perform in turns — songs, dance or spoken moments. Warm and celebratory, not a formal show.
8:00 PM
Dinner & Wrap-up
Intimate dinner for ~40 pax. Kerala-style menu, warm candlelight. Evening closes gracefully at 9 PM.
October 24 — Wedding
~160 pax · Morning rituals through afternoon · Wind-up by 3 PM
7:30 AM
Morning Rituals Begin
Early ceremonies commence. Nilavilakku and brass elements arranged with care. Family gathers. Soft instrumental music throughout.
9:30 AM
Snack Bar Opens
Light breakfast spread 9:30–10:30 AM. Traditional Kerala snacks, chai, tender coconut for arriving guests.
TBC ~1 PM
Muhurtham
Auspicious timing to be confirmed. All ceremonies choreographed around this. Venue fully set and ready one hour prior.
Ceremony
Groom Arrival & Kal Kazhukikkal
Groom arrives with traditional instrumental accompaniment — Trivandrum style. Kal Kazhukikkal ritual followed by formal welcome.
Ceremony
Bride Entry & Thalam Welcome
Bride enters with sisters holding thalam — a Palakkad tradition. Kuruthola-lined aisle, nilavilakku on both sides. A deeply rooted, beautiful moment.
Post-ceremony
Sadhya & Tender Coconut
Traditional Sadhya on banana leaf for all ~160 guests. Tender coconut counter alongside. Leisurely, warm and celebratory.
~3:00 PM
Wind-up
Guests depart by afternoon. Couple and close family have time for final photographs in the venue's waterfront setting. Day closes gracefully.
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05 — Vendor Status
What's confirmed, what's next
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Photography Team
Full coverage across both days. Candid + traditional. Briefed on the Kerala aesthetic.
✓ Confirmed
Mehendi Artist
Confirmed for October 23. Setup and timing aligned with the 3 PM start.
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Décor & Styling
Concept ready. Execution begins once decor package is confirmed via the builder above.
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Catering & Sadhya
Traditional Sadhya for ~160 pax on Oct 24. Mehendi dinner for ~40 pax on Oct 23.
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Traditional Music
Instrumental ensemble for groom arrival, bride entry and Mehendi evening.
TBC
Muhurtham Timing
Auspicious timing to be confirmed — tentatively around 1 PM on October 24.
06 — Next Step
Your celebration is ready to build
Send your decor selection from the builder above and we'll confirm vendors, finalise the execution plan and bring every detail to life.