With Kerala having been voted among the list of ‘‘10 Paradises of the World” by the National Geographic Traveler, this southern state in India is the ideal location for destination weddings. It is a narrow strip of green land sandwiched between the azure waters of the Arabian Sea and the majestic Western Ghats. It has miles and miles of breathtaking beaches, serene backwaters and incredible hill stations to charm its visitors.
It presents the ideal location for those on the lookout for best destination wedding venues. With Kerala already being on the map as a favorite tourism destination, more and more people are turning towards Kerala’s natural beauty for their special day too. There are numerous fine resorts spread out all over the state to provide for the needs of the discerning tourists. With fine tropical weather, warm and friendly people, a great culture and abundant gems of nature, there is something here to charm every soul.
Kollam city holds a special place for couples as it offers miles of pristine beaches and the vast Ashtamudi Lake which also forms the entrance for the famous backwaters of Kerala. This heritage-rich city will leave you spell-bound with its natural beauty and makes a great destination wedding venue. You could stay over at The Raviz Resorts & Spa, Ashtamudi which celebrates the traditions, arts, and ethnicity of Kerala in a special way. All their luxuriously-appointed rooms are a beautiful mix of the traditional and modern and offer scenic vistas of the Ashtamudi Lake. They even have especially-appointed rooms for honeymooners to pamper their needs.
As per your wish, their highly-experienced staff can take care of all the details of a destination wedding – whether it’s on the nearby Kollam Beach, on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake, or on one of the tiny islands on the lake! You also have the option of exchanging your vows in the resort’s vast gardens or even on their amazingly-appointed houseboats! The resort also offers magnificent wedding halls and an unbelievably romantic floating restaurant to host your post-wedding party!
You could even go for a mesmerizing cruise along the Ashtamudi and enjoy scrumptious authentic Kerala cuisine – or continental cuisine tailored to your needs. Then enjoy yourself at the Spa and rejuvenate yourself the ayurvedic way… Come celebrate your destination wedding in the spell-binding beauty of Kerala’s lap and fall in love all over again!
Kerala has four international airports with the Trivandrum airport a mere 71km away from Kollam. An efficient network of highways and railways connects all the cities too.