Destination Weddings in Sri Lanka

Celebrate an exotic wedding in Sri Lanka, an island of stunning natural beauty and great architectural treasures. A traditional wedding ceremony will encompass many ancient traditions. The bride will wear a stunning bridal sari and, at a Buddhist wedding, the ceremony will take place under an intricately carved wooden platform known as a Poruwa.

At a Hindu wedding ceremony, the couple will be blessed by a priest and then showered in rice by their guests, which symbolizes happiness, prosperity and fertility. A great feast will then be served, with an array of dishes designed to appeal to the six tastes that the human palette can discern.

Sri Lanka's diverse landscapes include picturesque hill country, much of which is carpeted with tea plantations. Tropical rain forests, mountains, plains and of course beaches makes the island extraordinarily diverse for its size. Exotic wildlife inhabits many of these areas and the country also features fascinating ruined cities and some stunning architecture. Most of this architecture is Buddhist, and there are also some remaining structures from the Dutch and British colonial eras. The best example of the latter is the huge 17th century Dutch Fort in the port city of Galle.

Sri Lanka has a beautiful array of crafts to discover, including metalwork, masks, pottery, sculpture and paintings. The country's cultural traditions include Sinhalese dancing and folk theater. Tropical fruits are abundant all over the island, and delicious seafood is available in the coastal regions.

The colorful capital city of Colombo has many mosques and temples to visit, plus an excellent National Museum and art gallery. There are several parks and gardens to stroll through, and some great shops and markets to explore. Another popular destination is Kandy, a charming town sheltered by hills on all sides and built on the edge of a lake. Here you will find a sacred temple that holds the tooth of Buddha.

Sri Lanka is a seductive destination, from its stunning landscapes to its ancient architecture and cultural traditions. Your wedding in Sri Lanka will be a unique and unforgettable way to discover this exotic nation.