Kerala matrimonials is a free matrimony for malayalees belonging to Christian, Hindu and Muslim religions, who want to marry soon. Here is some details about indian wedding.
Wedding Services / Directory in Kerala
The engagement is conducted after checking the compatibility of both
boy and girl, here the Bride and Groom in their traditional Wedding
dresses exchange rings. Usually the engagement is held as a sacred one
and is not allowed to withdraw For fixing the day of the marriage.The usual procedure is that on the day given by the astrologer, two to
three male members of the grooms family will go to the brides house and
gives the astrology slip mentioning the day, date and the exact time
(muhurtam) to conduct the wedding. Normally Tuesdays and Fridays are
avoided for this visit. On marriage, the girl visits the temple of her
favorite deity.
Christian weddings in Kerala are held in the church.The groom invites the bride on the wedding day by sending her
wedding transportation to the church and waits for her.The bride arrives dressed in her white wedding gown or an off-white saree.
The groom usually wears a formal suit. Bride is handed a bouquet of flowers
by the groom’s best man. She is then is led down the aisle by her
father . The priest there receives the couple and a wedding mass is held
with special wedding songs from the Bible. Once the parents of bride and groom fix the marriage after mutual
consultations, they have to notify theirindividual churches to procure
sanction. Once the sanction is granted, they have to undergo a marriage
preparation course conducted by
the church. After that, at a day of their convenience (except on
Fridays), they have to present themselves before the church officer for
"manasammatham". After this for the next 3successive Sundays, this
engagement will be announced. This is to inform others and to give them a
chance to file objection, if they have any.
Nikah can be held anytime, no auspicious timing in Islam. Initial process, "valayidal"- the custom of giving Wedding Jewellery to the girl. On engagement, some male members of the bride's family will travel to the groom's house, and after reciting some parts of Quran, the boy will be given some gold ornaments or cash.At some places dowry is passed,not bound by any law.On the preceding day of the marriage, sister of the
groom and some female relatives proceed to the bride's house to take part in "mailanchi". On the day of Marriage, the groom and his entourage will reach the Wedding Hall at the appointed time. Brother of the girl receives him offering a bouquet and garland.Then the groom is led to the place where "nikkah" is taking place. The Nikah, conducted by musaliar reads selected verses from the Quran and the Nikah is complete after Ijab-e-Qubul (proposal and acceptance according to (Indian Marriage Law). After this the groom is led to the women's section. Here he will tie a gold chain around the neck of the bride, assisted by his sister. After the wedding there is a big reception, given by the bride's parents to
guests from both sides. After the reception bride is taken to the
groom's house and later they will proceed towards the bride's house.