Palace Weddings in Indian Style


In the 12th century Mehndi (indian word for Henna) was introduced to India by the Mogulmonrachie. In the beginning Mehndi was only used by the rich and ruling families. Soon also the simple volk found pleasure in it. As more people were using Mehndi, the recepies and patterns became more refined.
The evening before the wedding, the Mehndi is applied. All girlfriends and female familiemembers of the bride, get together and celebrate. Traditional songs are sung to give the Bride good luck. It is belivied that, the intesity of the Mehndi reflects the love of the bride groom for the bride. Traditionally the name of the bridegroom is worked into the Mehndi pattern of the bride. In this afternoon the venues are adorned with perfect setting with Rangoli, Janked up with flowers is done at the entrance and around the lawn area. The artists with accompanying music, which lends to afternoon charm, perform a traditional welcome dance, and the mehendi girls are hired to apply henna on the palms of the interested ladies in various ethnic designs. The guests mingle around enjoying drinks and snacks served by the hotel’s well-trained staff followed by the mouth-watering Mela food stall with spread of Indian Delicacy, Folk Dancers and Performers adds up to the traditional and joyful ambience. >> Read through a Sample Regal Wedding Itinerary

The Palaces in our catalogue can cater to Events/Ceremonies starting from a Couple and going up to a large gathering of 500-750 Pax. There are Indoor and Outdoor Venues in Palaces which are used for different ceremonies depending upon Theme and gathering. Most of the Palaces have a Durbar Hall, Swimming Pool Deck, Terrace, Lush Gardens, Multi Cuisine Restaurants, Bar, and themed Halls such as with Mirror work, Stone Inlay, Frescos etc.

On occasions these Venues and whole Palaces are lit up with Mashals (lit up Torches), Candles and Lighting to crate an ambience of Festival. Elephants, Horses and Camels are used to give a touch of Regalia.

Wedding with a chain of all ceremonies may last for 2-4 Days, depending upon the choice of Ceremony which could be a Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Gujarati or Christian/Civil. During this period Gala Lunches/Dinners are organized with different Themes like Desert, Market, Village, Dine with Maharaja etc.

To add up in the ambience, local Folk performers, dancers and musicians, Snake Charmers, Puppet Shows, Kalbeliyas, Dhol walas could be integrated very conveniently. Contrast to which is a sophisticated and close party with DJ and Cocktail could also be a part
of whole Regal event.

Guest Entertainment may go to the depth of organizing an Elephant Polo, Camel Safari or an exclusive Dinner on sand Dunes.

So if you are a couple willing to get married in Palaces, its no more a Dream with all that regal hospitality and charm, its not a dream anymore!

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In the early evening, the gentlemen gather for tying Safas-traditional Indian headgear for such evenings. The Ladies get all the help from our staff with attire and designer-wear.

All the guests dressed up in the formal attire. As the procession begins to form, the excitement grows. The festivities start by recreating the aura of the past, with a colourful procession with Lance men, horses, and kachi godi dancers.

The procession comprises of girls dressed in Rajasthani attire sprinkling rose petals and ettar (rose water) in the front and followed by Dhol / Nagada which is traditionally used for all the auspicious occasions.

Wedding Ceremony takes place in a Mandap Decorated with
Flowers . For this our counselor will sit with the guest and explain to them the ceremony. The Bride will be dressed in a traditional attire and hand painting (mehendi) on her hand
and the groom in traditional Indian Kurta. The wedding ceremony is performed by the priest in the presence of family and friends.

The priest directs various family members to give offerings into the holy fire. The couple walks around the fire four times exchanging vows of duty and love, fidelity, respect and a fruitful union.
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