Under the twinkling stars! Night weddings signal cool shift in Kerala's tradition

IN a refreshing departure from traditional daytime weddings, 26-year-old Gowri J S from Thiruvananthapuram exchanged vows with her long-time love, Arjun S, on January 25, under the night sky.

- RAHUL R @Kollam

Their wedding, held in an open venue under the stars, signals a growing trend among younger couples to go for a cooler, more relaxed alternative to the conventional Kerala wedding.

Once considered taboo, "sundown weddings" are emerging as a practical and stylish option. And with heatwaves becoming more frequent, many couples are embracing cooler evenings for their special day.