Truly, Madly, Deeply
It’s biggest day of your life, We catch up with Maritus Events and Wedding Planners to give us an insight into making your big day indelible.
Weddings are always an elaborate affair, and the conceptualisation and execution of a one is truly a Himalayan task. Attention has to be paid to the tiniest of details ranging from sorting the bride’s hair accessories to choosing the right table centre-pieces. These are occasions that call for a wedding planner but to leave it to the mercy of one doesn’t always mean happy endings, as many couples have discovered. Maritus, the first exclusive wedding planner in Kerala, however, stand apart; a group of thorough professionals who have hosted some stellar weddings including high-profile weddings like the Fahadh-Nazariya wedding.
These are guys who you could trust the biggest event of your life with. Maritus also stay ahead for the fact that they are probably the only wedding- exclusive events firm in Kerala. “Focusing on just one helps us excel at it”, says Sijas Salim – Head of Wedding Planning. So we sat down with the experts at Maritus to get insights on weddings and all that it takes to make a truly memorable one.
You have planned and executed more than three hundred weddings. What is it about a wedding that you look out for?
Weddings are special occasions. The best part about weddings, for us, is the opportunity to study the tastes and preferences of our clients. Executing an event to perfection gives us a high. Looking
into every detail from the invitation to the flower arrangments and even the stage décor and production is a demanding task but we enjoy the challenge. Whether it’s giving the Western feel- we have even gotten foreign bands- or executing a very traditional wedding, we always look forward to giving our best.
What does it take to plan and execute a wedding to perfection?
When you want to execute something perfectly, finding a strong team is of paramount importance. In our case, when a client wants something exclusive, we know the right people to get it done. We have all the right people in our team, that includes people who have worked on film sets, specialist florists and so on. Also, we make it a point to review our work and we also have a research teams that analyzes what’s currently trending.
At Maritus, how do you go about the planning and execution of a wedding?
I think our approach to weddings is what sets us apart. We have three independent teams that cater to all the wedding needs; wedding planners, wedding studio and the wedding shoppe. These three departments can completely take care of all your wedding needs. But you can always choose just one of them. But we have always seen that a cohesive planning with the three departments working in tandem gives better results.
What are the types of photography services you provide?
From event photography and videography to choreographed professional photo-shoot, we have a state-of-the-art photographic studio, with experts in each field. With a thoroughly professional approach, we have been able to produce stunning. results at everything ranging from pre-wedding photo shoot to event photography to post wedding shoots. We can create the theme of your choice, to get the tale of dreams pictured the way you want.
Maritus Wedding Studio Says
Current Trend in Photography
Vintage styled video making, black and white albums, stop motion wedding photo films and exotic shoots abroad.
A tip for your wedding photographer
Share the photographs of your family members, so they would get covered too. Share your idea with the photographer how you like to look in the photos and what you will be wearing on your D-Day.
Photo No No’s
Not sticking to the finalized schedule. Being an hour late can make or break your images. Don’t assume it only takes ten minutes.
How to be Photo ready
Take some selfies and practice posing with your face tilted in each direction. Once you know your ‘best side,’ always pose in that angle. Smile naturally and be yourself.
What inspired you to start the wedding
shoppe?
We’ve always known that our clients want every element in their wedding to be perfect. So with our first store that opened at Trivandrum, we brought an exquisite collection of wedding cards,
bridal accessories, wedding stationery, wedding gifts, complimentary accessories from today’s top designers to our clents. In the store, we showcase everything from elegant headpieces, wedding favors, clutches, sandals, groom brooches, wedding cake and toppers, and radiant jewelry. Following the overwhelming response to the trivandrum store,we are soon launching our next store at the Mall of Joy, Kottayam
Maritus Wedding Shoppe Says
Trending party and return favours
We have got a good collection of imported wine glasses, cake toppers, ring cushions and baskets, wedding gifts , lasercut favor boxes, Unique Love vine wedding candy boxes, jewelry boxes, candles, photo frames. Jute-ware etc is going to be the much-demanded ones for 2016.
Bridal accessories she can’t get her hands off
Clutches, bridal shoes(high heels ) and sandals, brooch bouquets, western and traditional hair accessories, wedding belts, budget-friendly jewelry and AD sets.
Treats for the bridesmaid and the groomsmen
Pomander and cone bouquets, barrettes, head bands, flower crowns or Tiaras for bridesmaids and brooches, brooch pins and chains, custom wristbands for groomsmen
The must have for 2016
It’s going to be a great year for weddings .High heeled sandals are back, this time with pearl and flower lace shoes with rhinestones. A switch to the stylish imported hair accessories and the fashion jewelry (imitation and American diamond sets) is what the 2016 brides looking out for.
Current trends for invitations
Laser cut vector cards, digital video wedding cards , wooden and acrylic cards and stamped and foil-pressed lettering in shimmery papers. Rose gold and copper are the most requested metallic shades for 2016. And the trend is showing up on stamped and foil pressed lettering and in shimmery papers.
Words by FWD Media Photos by Maritus Wedding Studio
