PRAVEEN & SRUTHY's wedding

Day 1
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Palakkad
About the hosts
PRAVEEN & SRUTHY's story
Dear All, We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating our love and commitment as we embark on the journey of marriage in the beautiful traditions of Kerala. After six years of love and companionship, Praveen and Sruthy are thrilled to come together in the sacred bond of marriage. "I work at TCS, and she is dedicatedly serving at the block office on a contractual basis.We met at a coaching center and fell in love there Our marriage ceremony will showcase the rich customs and rituals of Kerala, offering you a glimpse into our vibrant culture and heritage. Your presence would add immense joy to our special day, and we would be honored to share this cherished moment with you. We eagerly anticipate celebrating this momentous occasion with you. Warm regards, Praveen P Sruthy K
Day 1Saturday, August 31, 2024Palakkad
Starting time (approximately): 8:30 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Madhuparkam Ritual
In this ritual, when the groom reaches the wedding venue, he and his family members are warmly welcomed and the bride's father washes the feet of the groom. The groom gives his in-laws a white saree that the bride is supposed to wear during the wedding ceremonies.
Kanyadaanam
All the wedding ceremonies are performed in front of a Veli (holy fire). The couple goes around the Veli three times and then the groom ties a Taali (yellow necklace) around the bride's neck. After this, the actual Kanyadaanam ritual is done, where the bride's father hands over his daughter's hand in the hands on the groom. This signifies that he is handing over the responsibilities of his daughter over to him.
Sparsham Ritual
In this wedding ritual, the groom is made to sit on the floor in a way that he faces the bride and their foreheads touch. The priest chants and asks the bride to put rice in the Veli. After this, the groom puts the bride's foot on the Ammi (grinding stone) to signify that she is breaking ties with her family and stepping onto a new family.
Sadhya
In this wedding ritual, once all the other rituals are over with, all the guests sit down together to enjoy a grand feast of traditional dishes.
Kudivep
After all the wedding rituals, the couple ascends towards the groom's residence where the newlyweds are heartily welcomed by the groom's mother with lit oil lamps. This welcoming ceremony is known as Kudivep.
Grihpravesh
This is the post-wedding ritual where the bride officially enters her new home for the first time.
Reception
In a Kerala wedding reception, you can expect a wide variety of delicious traditional dishes such as appam, chicken curry, biryani, icecreams, chai&coffees salads various sweets and snacks