Traditional Poruwa Wedding Ceremony
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It is a special day and most important day of your life.
This is the Stunning Romantic Fibulas place for celebration of a marriage or unions of two hearts where two people promise to love honor and respect each other.
Steps to follow
Bride and groom will exit from their bungalow and be followed by a wonderful procession of Kandyian traditional dancers and drummers.
They will be led to the special marriage platform called the Poruwa, with the blowing of the conch shell
The couple will exchange vows and also betel leaves 7 times in a tradition that means the bond unity and love will last 7 generations.
The marriage is symbolized by tying the index fingers of the couple with a golden chain and water poured on it by the master of ceremonies from an ornate silver jug whilst chanting blessings from God.
After the couple exchange rings they feed each other with milk, rice and water, a symbolic pledge to take care of each other for life.
To celebrate the marriage, young Sri Lanka girls dressed in traditional saree will sing wedding songs.
After this is completed the newly wed couple will step down out of the special marriage Poruwa with the chanting and beating of drums. Traditionally as the couple steps down a coconut is broken to bless them with children.
The couple will light a traditional oil lamp to symbolize light, health and success.
The couple will then board the elephant and go for a ceremonial walk along the beach, symbolizing their journey together for life.
OUR WEDDING PACKAGE
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The couple should hold a minimum period of 05 days residency at the hotel prior to the date of the ceremony.
The wedding will take place in the hotel premises and it will be conducted by the Master of Ceremonies at any day between 8.00am to 6.00pm.
No one under 21 years of age is permitted to marry in Sri Lanka, according to the Government regulations.
DETAILS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION
Bride and the Groom - Full name, date of birth, nationality & occupation.
Passport copies of the Bride & Groom.
The Guest to be in the hotel 05 nights before the wedding.
If divorced or widowed, Certificate of Divorce or Death Certificate.
OUR PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE
Traditional dancers, drummers and singers.
Traditional wedding arch Poruwa.
The Sri Lankan master of ceremonies.
The garden and villa decorated with flowers.
Traditional flower bouquet.
Hire of Traditional Saree and National Kit for the Bride and groom.
Dressing of Bride and groom including makeup and hair.
Champagne.
Wedding Meal - Traditional Sri Lankan menu or a 5 course western ala carte menu.
Hire of elephant for ceremonial walk on the beach.
Photographs including a wedding album, (sent to their home address if they are not staying long in the area).
3 nights' accommodation including all meals inclusive of all taxes.