Zuri Kumarakom was the landing strip for what you’d call an exotic, fully-entertaining multi-cultural soiree that had us at hello. The premise was simple, an Indian girl got married to a Dutch boy in a simple ceremony where there was no real wedding. There was just an exchange of vows with a lot of fanfare and so many sweet quotes. Sigh, such is life, you wonder as you take in every little thing that makes this wedding a wholesome, gorgeous affair.

There are a few things that immediately strike you when you glance at this beauty of a setting. The attention to details like the wedding trousseau that’s so unique and subtle but really, colourful and effortless. From bright reds at the pre-wedding shoot to the subtle pastels at the wedding alongside spectacular Meenakari jewellery - there’s so much to love here. The biggest draw is of course the fact that at it’s very core, this one’s an eco-friendly green wedding that’s also multicultural in it’s outlook.

Guests came from all over the world, 45 countries, 6 continents to be precise. To add to the drama, the couple were environmentalists at heart, so a green wedding it is with no plastic and unnecessary wastage. The events were filled with so many interesting nuggets:a boat race between families, the entry of the bride with her dad on a boat, the groom’s baarat that came on 20 bicycles and more!

It was a story of individuality and spice, the couple designed it all on their own and did not follow the rules. That to us, says only thing - strong, sweet and totally off-beat in every way.

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