From the majestic palaces to serene shores, South India’s beauty, each couple adores, a destination wedding, a love’s grand display, in these exquisite locations, forever they’ll stay.
South India with its diverse culture, sublime landscapes and luxurious venues has become a sought-after destination for weddings. This peninsular region boasts of stunning locales such as the serene backwaters of Kerala, the historic temples of Tamil Nadu, the majestic architecture of Karnataka and the lovely beaches of Andhra Pradesh.
The diverse landscape of South India allows a variety of wedding themes from traditional temple wedding rites to beachfront ceremonies to ritzy palace ceremonies. The region’s hospitality industry is well-equipped with high-end resorts, heritage hotels, and skilled wedding planners, transforming your wedding into a fairy-tale setting. In this article, we will provide you with a guide to the best venues for your ideal destination wedding.
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Lying on the idyllic Bolgatty Island, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty is an urban waterfront resort with a view of Vembanad Lake’s backwaters, sprawling across 26 acres of lush green land. The hotel with its 264 rooms and 3 venues is an ideal destination to host your grand wedding celebrations. The hotel features the majestic and stately Vembanad-Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre with an area of 19,375 sq. ft. and a capacity for up to 2000 guests, the Liwa–Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre with a space of 26,038 sq. ft. has a capacity for up to 3000 guests and Grand Ballroom with the space of 7,534 sq. ft. has a capacity for 800 guests. You can even host small gatherings in the Grand houseboat on the placid backwaters of Vembanad Lake.
How to reach: The hotel is 32 km away from the Cochin International Airport and 5 km from Ernakulam Junction.
Kochi, Kerala
Kaldan Samudhra Palace, Mahabalipuram
Located on the resplendent shores of the Bay of Bengal, Kaldan Samudhra Palace with its 106 epicurean aesthetic is an ideal destination for your destination wedding, where you will get to experience life as kings and queens of the palace. The palace features 3 venues for various functions like the Sundarabagh lawn with a space of 55,000 sq. ft. and a capacity for 3500 guests, the imposing Royal Darbara is a pillar-less banquet hall with a space of 11,000 sq. ft. and a capacity of 2000 guests. The poolside with the extension to a private beach is also perfect for pre-wedding functions like mehendi, sangeet or haldi.
How to reach: This hotel is approximately 58 km from the Chennai International Airport.
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel, Kerala
India’s only cliff top 5-star luxury hotel, designed by the architect Charles Correa is a 67-acre property, the former summer retreat of the Travancore royal family. With 184 rooms in total, this palace is a lovely destination for your wedding with 4 exalted venues. The Convention Centre has a space of 7,390 sq. ft. and a capacity for 750 guests approximately, the Pandhal and the Chess Park have a space of 6,640 sq. ft. and 5,856 sq. ft. respectively and a capacity of 400 guests, the Beach Venue has a space of 16,000 sq. ft. with a capacity for up to 900 guests at a given time.
How to reach: This hotel is conveniently located near the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport AT 11.5 km and 10 km from the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station.
Kovalam, Kerala
Radisson Blu, Vishakhapatnam
Situated on the charming coastline of Visakhapatnam, in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, the resort provides a stunning backdrop for couples dreaming of a magnificent destination wedding. With a total of 101 rooms, the hotel is geared up for your wedding with 6 venue spaces such as the Sagarika Convention Centre spans across 15,500 sq. ft. with a capacity for 1500 guests.
This venue can be divided into 3 smaller pre-function areas with a capacity for 500 guests each. The Sarada is a medium-sized venue measuring 1,500 sq. ft. and has a capacity of 100 guests approximately, the Sarayu is a 1,500 sq. ft. venue with which an additional 700 sq. ft. can be attached as a pre-function area and a capacity for 100 guests, The Savanna Open Lawn Venue measures 25,000 sq. ft. with a capacity up to 2000 guests, the Bayview Terrace Venue has a space of 22,000 sq. ft. with a capacity of 1700 guests and the Amphitheatre Open Venue has a space of 510 sq. ft. and a capacity for 100-150 guests, perfect for smaller functions like cocktail soirees.
How to reach: The Radisson Blu is located just 21km from the Visakhapatnam International Airport and 3.95 km. from the Kailasagiri Train Station.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach
Novotel Vishakhapatnam is a 5-star sea-front luxurious hotel with an ample amount of space for a grand wedding celebration. The V Convention Centre at the hotel is one of the largest pillar-less banquets in the entire state spanning up to 11,200 sq. ft. and a capacity of 1250 guests. This banqueting space can be divided into 3 other banquet halls for pre-wedding functions with a capacity of 300 guests.
How to reach: This hotel is located 9.99 km from the Visakhapatnam International Airport and 10.53 km from the Kailasagiri Train Station.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
JW Marriott
Located in Bengaluru’s Central Business District, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru epitomizes luxury with a selection of 297 rooms, this hotel is an ideal venue for couples fancying a magical wedding. The hotel boasts a spacious Grand Ballroom spanning 5018.2 sq. ft. with a capacity of 500 guests and the JW lawns provide an expansive 10010 sq. ft. space for up to 1500 guests. Acclaimed for its expertise in organizing beautiful weddings, the hotel offers amenities such as a bridal suite, dedicated staff, sound and music permits, an in-house catering team, and a varied selection of multi-cuisine food.
How to reach: JW Marriott is approximately 35.31km from the Kempegowda International Airport and 4.48 km from the Cantonment Railway Station.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
