With the blessings of our elders and the grace of the Almighty
Sri. Gopinathan Pillai & Smt. Sreelatha Pillai
Thrissur
joyfully invite you to the wedding of their daughter
son of Sri. Hariharan Kurup & Smt. Indira Kurup, Kochi
Your presence and blessings will make our day complete.
Since 2019
Our story
It began in the winter of 2019, in an old warehouse in Fort Kochi, in front of a Biennale installation neither of us understood. Arjun asked what it meant. Meera made something up with total confidence. He believed every word.
Since then there have been two monsoons spent in different cities, a hundred cups of chukku kaapi, one rain-soaked drive up to Munnar and a long-running debate about whose amma makes the better avial. Last January, as the sun went down behind the Chinese fishing nets, he finally asked. She said yes before he finished the question.
2019
A first hello
At the Kochi-Muziris Biennale
2022
The long way round
A monsoon road trip to Munnar
2026
A yes at sunset
Beside the fishing nets of Fort Kochi
Three days by the lake
Everything happens at The Palm Grove Lakehouse in Kumarakom. All times are India Standard Time.
Friday
11
December
Henna, old Malayalam film songs and tender coconut by the water. Come hungry, the snacks start at sunset.
Saturday
12
December
The thali is tied at the auspicious hour, followed by the exchange of garlands and the pudava. Please be seated by 9:45 AM.
A traditional vegetarian feast of more than twenty dishes, served on banana leaf and finished with two kinds of payasam.
Lanterns on the water, a live band and dinner under the stars. Festive evening wear.
Sunday
13
December
A slow houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake for everyone staying over, with appam, stew and filter kaapi on board.
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One file with every celebration, for Apple Calendar, Outlook or Google.
Before you pack
A few small things that will make the weekend easier for everyone.
Kasavu whites and gold for the muhurtham: cream sarees, set mundu, or a silk shirt with mundu. Breathable cotton is your best friend by the lake.
Vegetarian, served on banana leaf and eaten with your right hand. Spoons are on hand, no judgement. Fold your leaf towards you when you're done, it means you loved it.
Please keep phones away while the thali is tied. Our photographers have it covered, and we promise to share everything.
Warm days around 31°C and cooler evenings near 23°C. Mosquito repellent and hand fans will be waiting at the welcome desk.
Rooms are held at The Palm Grove Lakehouse until 25 November. Mention Meera and Arjun when you book to get the wedding rate.
Your presence is the only gift we ask for. If you would still like to give something, a blessing box will be at the welcome desk.
Plan your visit
Kumarakom sits on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake, a short drive from Kottayam. Here is how to reach us.
The venue
The Palm Grove Lakehouse
Kumarakom, Kerala
Cochin International Airport (COK)
About 85 km away, roughly two hours by road.
Kottayam Railway Station
About 16 km away, around 30 minutes by car or auto.
11 and 12 December
Free shuttles run from COK and Kottayam station. Pick the one you need when you RSVP and we'll send the timings.
Free valet parking
Follow the signs to the Lakehouse from Kumarakom junction. Valet parking is free for all guests.
ശുഭ വിവാഹം
The wedding of
The Palm Grove Lakehouse, Kumarakom, Kerala
Counting down to the muhurtham on Saturday, 12 December 2026, 10:12 to 10:48 AM India Standard Time.
An auspicious beginning
നിലവിളക്ക്
In Kerala, every good beginning starts with the glow of the brass lamp. Scroll, or tap each lamp, to light it with us.
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Gallery
A few of our favourite frames, with many more to come on the day.
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Please let us know by 25 November 2026, so we can plan the sadhya, the shuttles and the seating.
