Haldi
Turmeric paste is lovingly applied to the bride and groom by family and friends, a ritual of blessing, purification, and protection ahead of the wedding, followed by music and celebration.
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We are delighted to celebrate with our family and friends across a week of wedding festivities in Kerala.
When
Celebration week
Mehendi
Intricate henna designs are applied to the bride's hands and feet, symbolizing joy, beauty, and good fortune, while family and friends gather for a relaxed, festive evening.
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An evening of music, performances, dancing, and both families celebrating together.
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Morning Hindu wedding ceremony with sacred rituals, blessings, and the formal union of the couple.
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A celebratory gathering welcoming extended family and friends from the region, with food, mingling, and photos with the newlyweds.
Reception · Kozhikode
A second gathering in Kozhikode, welcoming the couple's Calicut community to celebrate together.
Where
Where to join us
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Dec 12–14 events
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
The venue for the Haldi, Mehendi, Sangeet, and Wedding is Sterling Lake Palace, Alleppey.
- Haldi: 4:00 PM, Dec 12
- Mehendi & Sangeet: from 6:30 PM, Dec 13
- Wedding: 8:00 AM, Dec 14
Dec 16
Reception · Ottapalam
Kalappura Farm House Heritage, Manisseri, Ottapalam near KM Auditorium, 679521.
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Reception · Kozhikode
Ashirvad Lawns, Mini Bypass Road, Karaparamba, Eranhipalam Junction, Kozhikode, Kerala 673010, India.
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What each event means
For guests less familiar with Hindu wedding celebrations, here is a brief guide to the spirit of each gathering.
Haldi
A joyful pre-wedding ritual where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by loved ones as a blessing associated with purification, auspiciousness, and celebration.
Why this ceremony exists
Haldi has deep roots in Hindu pre-wedding custom, where turmeric is valued for purification, healing, protection, and auspicious blessing before marriage. The ritual also became associated with guarding the couple from negative energy and preparing them for the wedding day.
Mehendi
Henna is applied in intricate patterns while family and friends gather in a more relaxed celebratory setting before the wedding.
How mehendi became part of weddings
Mehendi draws from ancient traditions in India and the Middle East, where henna was valued for healing, adornment, good fortune, and warding off evil. Over time it became a major pre-wedding gathering centered on beauty, community, music, and celebration.
Sangeet
A lively musical evening where both families come together for performances, dancing, and shared celebration.
Why families celebrate with music
Sangeet developed as a communal music-night tradition tied to wedding festivities, where families gathered to sing, celebrate, and welcome the union in a joyful social setting. In many modern weddings, it has expanded into a larger evening of performances and dance.
Wedding
The Hindu wedding ceremony centers around sacred rituals, prayers, blessings from elders, and rites that formally unite the couple in marriage.
Why the wedding ritual is sacred
The Hindu wedding ceremony is rooted in sacred rites, prayers, fire rituals, and family blessings that mark marriage as both a spiritual and social union. The ceremony formally joins two individuals and their families through vows, offerings, and traditional observances.
How
How to prepare
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Dress code
Traditional Indian festive wear is welcome.
Haldi
Yellow
Bright yellow, marigold, mustard, and lighter golden-yellow tones all work beautifully for the Haldi celebration.
Marigold yellow
Mustard yellow
Soft yellow
Mehendi & Sangeet
Dark green or dark blue
Olive green, forest green, navy, midnight blue, and other deep jewel-toned variations are especially encouraged.
Olive green
Forest green
Deep blue
Midnight blue
Outfit inspiration
Since our families bring together North Indian and South Indian traditions, here are outfit ideas from both — pick whichever style you're most comfortable in.
Haldi
Haldi
Mehendi & Sangeet
Mehendi & Sangeet
Sangeet
Haldi
Mehendi & Sangeet
Mehendi & Sangeet
Authentic Malayalee wear
Weather
Arrival city · Bangalore
Bangalore
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Dec 12–14 · Alleppey
Alleppey / Alappuzha
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Dec 16 · Ottapalam
Ottapalam
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Dec 20 · Kozhikode
Kozhikode / Calicut
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