Also known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, the island of Sri Lanka welcomes couples who are
looking to get married out of the ordinary. You and your guests are sure to have an unforgettable
experience for your wedding in the blissful Sri Lanka. Beach weddings, heritage villages,
world-class resorts even involving an elephant ride if you wish!

Negombo

Sri-Lanka has to offer quite a few options to host your big day. On the coast is Negombo,
a small beach town located close to the Bandarnaike International Airport.

Mid to Large sized properties can play host to magnificent weddings spanning  over several days as the
resorts could offer various venues within it’s premises for different events.
Recommended properties here are The Heritance and Jetwing Blue Hotel.

Bentota

Another coastal town boasting large properties, specialty restaurants and town markets is Bentota.
Almost all hotel resorts here have large outdoor lawn spaces, connected beaches, ballroom space and large outdoor pool areas.

Recommended properties here are Vivanta by Taj and The Avani.

Hambantota

On the southern tip of Sri Lanka sits a fresh new town of Hambantota. Nestled away from the main
city’s industrial development is this pristine town that has much to offer to the
explorer’s eye – mountains, lush green forests, national parks and untouched lakes.

One of the best properties to host a grand wedding here is the new Shangri-La Hambantota Resort
which has its own world-class golf course and ancient artisan
village in addition to gourmet restaurants, lounges and kids play areas.

Colombo

If a city wedding is what you are looking for, then look no further than Colombo.
With direct flights from most parts of the world, Colombo seems to be ideal for a quick 2-day wedding.
Guests can further extend their stay to explore the nightlife, casinos and shopping districts that were once Dutch settlements.

Ideal properties here are Cinnamon Lake Side, The Kingsbury and Taj Samudra.
While these properties have some beautiful and spacious ballrooms, you may miss the beaches.

Having explored the Sri Lankan hospitality first hand, we can assure this is the next big destination for gorgeous weddings.

Ideal months for a wedding celebration are from October – April.

Think fresh, think pretty, think Sri Lanka !

Image Credits: Sri Lanka Tourism Board, Cinnamon Lakeside,
Shangri-La Hambantota, Vivanta by Taj, Jetwing Blue Hotel

Source: Vivaah