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Reception (Malayalam)

Reception

The big party after the ceremony, often for a larger guest list.

Updated Kalyan Co Planning TeamReviewed by Mefas Fransis

A wedding stage dressed with white drapes, flower arches and a red sofa for the couple
A Kerala wedding stageIllustrative photo: കാക്കര · CC BY-SA 3.0

The reception is the celebration after the wedding ceremony, usually the largest function, with dinner, speeches, music and dancing. In Kerala it is often held the evening of the wedding or a few days later in the couple’s home town. We plan receptions from 50 to 1,500 guests.

For couples from abroad, the reception is where the Western traditions live: speeches, a first dance, a cake. We blend them with Indian food and music.

Typical guests
50–1,500
Typical budget
₹5–60 lakhPlanning range, not a quote
Also called
Reception

What we plan

  • Venue and décor
  • Dinner and bar
  • Stage, speeches and first dance
  • Band or DJ
  • Photography
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Questions couples ask

Can we have a reception in India and another at home?

Yes. Many couples hold the wedding in India and a smaller party at home for people who could not travel.

Plan your reception

Where you live, roughly when, and how many guests. A planner replies within a few hours, in your time zone.