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Weddings at Sovnear

The entire estate. One celebration. Crafted entirely around you.

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Your Celebration Journey

Two Days. A Lifetime.

Mehendi, Sangeet, Wedding, Reception, Farewell — five movements, one weekend. Each held with equal devotion.

Day One · Morning

Arrival & Mehendi

VIP guests arrive by vallam at the private riverside jetty. Henna, laughter, and a long Sadhya lunch beneath the Nutmeg Garden canopy — the celebration begins the moment you step ashore.

Nutmeg Garden · Rejuvenation Centre

Day One · Evening

Sangeet Night

As the sun melts into the river, Sunset Point becomes a stage. Music, spontaneous dance, and an evening families recall for decades.

Sunset Point · Event Zone

Day Two · Morning

Wedding Ceremony

Traditional Kerala ceremony or bespoke multicultural ritual — the estate holds the space with grace, fire, and stillness.

Main Building · Event Zone

Day Two · Evening

Grand Reception

A grand feast in the Main Building, flowing into the Star Court — candlelight, music, and the open Kerala sky as the final act.

Main Building · Star Court

Day Three · Morning

Farewell Brunch

A slow, sunlit goodbye in the Nutmeg Garden — live counters, family laughter, and one last walk along the river before guests depart.

Nutmeg Garden · Riverside Lawn

The Sovnear Manifest

Everything included.
Without exception.

I The Estate 10 inclusions
  • Exclusive use of all 4 acres for the full 48 hours
  • Eleven distinct ceremony & celebration spaces
  • Private wooden jetty & vintage Kerala vallam on the backwaters
  • Private river frontage on the Vayalkara backwaters
  • Star Court mandap with retractable monsoon canopy
  • Sunset Point with custom stage rigging for Sangeet
  • Nutmeg Garden for daytime ceremonies & Sadhya
  • Heritage Lamp courtyard for ritual lighting
  • Lotus Pond & reflective walks for arrival photography
  • Private valet parking for up to 80 vehicles
II Hospitality & Stay 8 inclusions
  • Private bridal suite with river view & dressing room
  • Complimentary couple's overnight stay (Day One & Two)
  • On-estate suites for the immediate family party
  • Welcome cocktails & arrival hampers for the bridal party
  • 24-hour butler service for the couple
  • Late-night kitchen for post-Sangeet hunger
  • Morning Ayurvedic tea ritual on the wedding day
  • Personal farewell hampers for immediate family
III Cuisine & Catering 12 inclusions
  • Mehendi-day Sadhya banquet for up to 300 guests
  • Sangeet-night live food stations & global cuisine
  • Wedding-day traditional feast (Kerala or regional)
  • Reception multi-cuisine grand dinner
  • Day Two farewell brunch with live counters
  • Bespoke menu design with our Executive Chef
  • Vegan, Jain, halal, allergy-aware menus included
  • Live counters: chaat, biryani, dosa, pasta, dessert
  • Premium tea, coffee & cold-pressed juice bar throughout
  • Bespoke beverage program — designed separately, licensed & staffed by us
  • Sunset dinner for the couple aboard the vallam (Day One)
  • Couple's wedding cake & toast service
IV Florals & Décor 8 inclusions
  • Bespoke mandap design & full structural build
  • Fresh floral installations across all four events
  • Table settings, centrepieces & charger plates
  • Stage backdrops & entrance arches (Sangeet & Reception)
  • Walkway floral runners & ceremonial lamp arrangements
  • Bridal bouquet, varmala & ritual florals included
  • Lighting design: warm uplights, fairy canopies, candles
  • Daily refresh of all florals across the 48 hours
V Production, Sound & Light 7 inclusions
  • Full audio rig across all event spaces
  • Ambient lighting, spot wash & DJ coordination
  • Wireless microphones for ceremonies, MC & speeches
  • Sangeet stage with full performance rigging
  • Reception lighting design with custom palette
  • Generator backup & full power redundancy
  • On-site sound engineer for the entire 48 hours
VI Concierge & Logistics 10 inclusions
  • A senior wedding curator dedicated to your celebration
  • Cochin airport pickup coordination for VIP guests
  • Riverside arrival by vallam for VIP guests — on request
  • Hotel-block negotiation & shuttle scheduling
  • Pandit / officiant booking & ritual coordination
  • Guest gifting & welcome hampers for up to 300
  • RSVP management portal for your invitee list
  • Multilingual liaison (English, Hindi, Malayalam)
  • Transport for elderly & differently-abled guests
  • Daily run-of-show with minute-by-minute coordination
VII Documentation 6 inclusions
  • Two senior photographers across both days
  • Cinematic film team with drone & gimbal coverage
  • Same-day teaser reel before farewell brunch
  • Edited highlight film delivered within 21 days
  • Curated 300-image gallery with online viewer
  • Heirloom photo album for the couple
VIII After-Care 5 inclusions
  • Complimentary first-anniversary stay for the couple
  • Annual concierge for any future Sovnear bookings
  • Curated gifting on first wedding anniversary
  • Lifetime priority status for all family events
  • Private invitations to our seasonal estate retreats & couple-only stays

The People Behind the Day

A team of forty-seven.
For your wedding alone.

One named team. Exclusively yours. For forty-eight hours, your wedding is their only work.

— alongside forty-one culinary, floral, production & guest-services specialists, all in residence for the full forty-eight hours.

— Anjali Menon, Founding Curator

Provenance

Sovnear has hosted weddings since 2009 — featured in India's most discerning publications and recognised internationally for design and hospitality.

Vogue Wedding India Condé Nast Traveller Featured Harper's Bazaar Bride Editorial Feature Architectural Digest India Brides Today Cover Feature Travel + Leisure India Tatler Asia Best Destinations Wedding Sutra Most Loved Venues Khush Wedding UK Editorial Hello! India Real Weddings Good Homes Cover Feature The Hindu Sunday Magazine Feature
2009
Hosting Weddings Since
14+
Editorial Features
5
International Awards
94%
Referral & Family Re-Bookings
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Considered Concerns

Questions you haven't yet asked.
Already answered.

What is included in the Sovnear Standard — and what is not?
The Sovnear Standard covers the full estate, all four banquets, florals, décor, production, photography, videography, family suite stays, and concierge for up to 300 guests. Items billed separately on request: bar & alcohol licensing, off-site hotel rooms, and headline live performances. Your curator walks through every line item in your first conversation.
What is the payment cadence?
A phased schedule is shared with your personalised proposal — structured around clear milestones. Full terms are provided with your enquiry response. No surprises, no hidden additions.
What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?
Postponement within twelve months is honoured at no surcharge, subject to availability. Full cancellation terms — including force-majeure — are provided with your enquiry packet.
Can we bring our own pandit, planner, photographer, or designer?
Yes — selectively. Officiants, family pandits, and personal photographers are welcomed at no extra charge. Outside planners and decorators are case-by-case; your curator will tailor a plan that honours your existing relationships.
What if our guest count grows beyond 300?
300 is the capacity we recommend for the most refined experience. We have accommodated up to 360 with bespoke layout adjustments — your curator will model every change transparently in a revised written proposal before anything is confirmed.
What happens if monsoon arrives early?
Every ceremony has a fully-styled indoor mirror venue. Our Star Court retractable canopy is rated for monsoon-grade rain. We have never cancelled a wedding for weather since 2009.
Do you accommodate non-Hindu, multicultural, or interfaith ceremonies?
Entirely. We have hosted Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, Parsi, secular, and dual-tradition weddings — our team, menus, and décor adapt to any cultural framework you bring.
How accessible is the estate for elderly or differently-abled family?
Every event space has step-free access, dedicated buggies cover the grounds, and ADA-compliant suites are available. A guest liaison is assigned to elder care for the full duration.

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Twelve weddings per year · Limited dates remaining in 2027 · 2028 calendar now opening

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