Kavitha Rajan
Chennai Wedding Editor
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chennai WeddingsTamil TraditionsMandapam Guides
Kavitha Rajan is the Chennai wedding editor at itsmy.wedding, bringing deep knowledge of Tamil Nadu's wedding traditions and the city's thriving vendor ecosystem. With a background in Tamil cultural studies and six years of experience covering weddings in Chennai, Kavitha writes about everything from traditional Brahmin and Chettiar ceremonies to modern mandapam weddings and reception trends. She reviews venues across Chennai, evaluates catering options for elaborate Tamil wedding feasts, and tracks the latest trends in silk sarees and temple jewellery. At itsmy.wedding, Kavitha creates city-specific planning guides, tradition explainers, and vendor spotlights for couples marrying in Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
Articles by Kavitha Rajan
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Beach Wedding Venues on ECR Chennai: Oceanfront Guide
Plan your dream beach wedding on Chennai's East Coast Road — Fisherman's Cove, Radisson Temple Bay, Ideal Beach Resort and more with 2026 pricing, capacity.
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Best Kalyana Mandapams in Chennai: AC Halls & Pricing
The definitive guide to kalyana mandapams in Chennai — top-rated halls by zone, community vs commercial options, AC and non-AC pricing.
17 min read
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Best Wedding Venues in Chennai: Complete 2026 Guide
The definitive guide to Chennai wedding venues — kalyana mandapams, 5-star hotels, ECR beach resorts, heritage spaces, and convention centres with pricing.
18 min read
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Budget Wedding in Chennai: Smart Strategies Under ₹10 Lakh
How to plan a beautiful wedding in Chennai under ₹10 lakhs — practical strategies for mandapam selection, catering, photography.
17 min read
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Chennai Wedding Budget: Realistic 2026 Cost Breakdown
A detailed breakdown of Chennai wedding costs in 2026 — from kalyana mandapam and catering to photography and decor.
18 min read
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Chennai Wedding Checklist: Complete Planning Timeline
Your month-by-month Chennai wedding planning checklist — from muhurtham selection and mandapam booking to thali shopping and pathrikai printing.
18 min read
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How to Plan a Chennai Wedding: The Complete 2026 Guide
Plan your Chennai wedding with confidence — muhurtham dates, kalyana mandapam options, budget tiers from ₹3L to ₹50L+.
19 min read
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Chettinad Wedding Traditions: Nattukottai Nagarathar Customs
Explore the grand Chettinad wedding traditions — from opulent gold displays and palatial mansion ceremonies to the legendary feast.
13 min read
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Christian Wedding in Chennai: Church Ceremonies & Traditions
Plan your Christian wedding in Chennai — historic churches like San Thome Cathedral, CSI vs Catholic ceremony differences, reception traditions.
15 min read
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Destination Wedding in Mahabalipuram: Beach & Heritage Guide
Plan your Mahabalipuram destination wedding — beachfront venues, UNESCO heritage backdrops, resort options on ECR, guest logistics from Chennai.
17 min read
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Heritage Wedding Venues in Tamil Nadu: Palaces & Estates
Discover Tamil Nadu's heritage wedding venues — Chettinad mansions, colonial estates, temple-town settings.
14 min read
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Intimate Wedding in Chennai: Small & Meaningful Celebrations
Plan an intimate 50-200 guest wedding in Chennai — boutique venues, budget advantages, how to navigate Tamil family expectations.
15 min read
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Tamil Brahmin Wedding: Iyer vs Iyengar Rituals Explained
A detailed comparison of Iyer (Smartha) and Iyengar (Sri Vaishnava) wedding rituals.
14 min read
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Kalyana Mandapam Costs in Chennai: Budget to Premium
The definitive guide to kalyana mandapam pricing in Chennai — AC vs non-AC rates, zone-wise costs, community vs commercial halls.
13 min read
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5-Star Hotel Wedding Venues in Chennai
Guide to luxury hotel weddings in Chennai — ITC Grand Chola, Taj Connemara, Leela Palace, Park Hyatt, and more with 2026 pricing, ballroom capacity.
16 min read
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Auspicious Muhurtham Dates for Tamil Weddings in 2026
Complete calendar of auspicious Tamil wedding muhurtham dates in 2026 — organised by Tamil month with Gregorian equivalents, peak vs lean months.
12 min read
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Nadar Wedding Traditions: The Ponn Urukku Ceremony & More
Discover the unique Nadar wedding traditions — featuring the rare Ponn Urukku (gold-melting) ceremony found nowhere else in Indian weddings.
16 min read
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Pondicherry Destination Wedding: French Quarter & Beach Guide
Plan a charming Pondicherry destination wedding — French Quarter venues, beachfront resorts, Auroville options, guest logistics from Chennai.
19 min read
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Tamil Wedding Pathrikai Guide: Invitation Designs & Etiquette
Everything about Tamil wedding pathrikai — traditional designs with Ganesha and Kalasam motifs, modern bilingual options, digital invitations.
16 min read
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Tamil Wedding Reception Trends 2026: Food, Themes & Entertainment
The latest Chennai wedding reception trends — from themed decor and multi-cuisine live counters to drone photography, LED dance floors.
15 min read
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Tamil Wedding Traditions: Rituals, Meaning & Modern Adaptations
The complete guide to Tamil wedding rituals — from Panda Kaal and Kasi Yatra to Maalai Maatral, Thali tying.
18 min read
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Telugu Wedding in Chennai: Pelli Ceremony & Planning Guide
Plan a Telugu wedding in Chennai — from Pelli Choopulu and Jeelakarra-Bellam to Talambralu, with venue options, Telugu-speaking purohits.
14 min read
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Wedding Catering Cost in Chennai: Saapadu to Multi-Cuisine
Complete catering cost guide for Chennai weddings — traditional banana-leaf saapadu pricing, buffet rates, multi-cuisine options, live counters.
13 min read
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Wedding Decor Cost in Chennai: Mandap, Florals & Themes
Complete breakdown of wedding decoration costs in Chennai — traditional poo kolam mandap, jasmine themes, banana trunk pillars, modern LED setups.
14 min read
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Wedding Photography Cost in Chennai: 2026 Packages
Complete breakdown of wedding photography costs in Chennai — traditional, candid, pre-wedding shoots, cinematic video.
12 min read