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Traditional Sri Lankan Wedding

Experience the richness of Sri Lanka’s wedding heritage

A ceremony that honours time held rituals, layered with thoughtful modern planning.

From the first drumbeat to the final blessing, every step carries a story.

Heritage, carefully held

Different ways of being traditional

Sri Lankan weddings can be expressed through Kandyan pageantry, Southern low country traditions, Hindu temple rituals, or a gently blended heritage inspired day. This package gives you room to choose the direction that feels most true to your story and family.

Kandyan ceremony

Regal yet warm, with traditional Kandyan attire, drummers, dancers, and a Poruwa ceremony that feels ceremonial without losing softness.

Low country traditions

Southern touches, rhythmic drumming, and blessings that feel rooted in the coastline and village life, often paired with open air venues.

Tamil Hindu ceremony

Temple centred or temple inspired rituals with sacred fire, garlands, and offerings, curated with care for language, timing, and family customs.

Heritage inspired celebration

For couples who want to echo Sri Lankan traditions without following a full script, we weave in symbolic elements like lamps, florals, music, and attire in a way that feels balanced and personal.

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Traditional journey

How the ceremony unfolds

To keep the day feeling calm and intentional, we structure the rituals in gentle stages. Each step is explained to you and your guests, so everyone feels included in the story instead of just watching from the side.

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Entrance and procession
Drummers, dancers, and your entrance set the tone for the day.
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Entrance and procession
Drummers, dancers, and your entrance set the tone for the day.
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Entrance and procession
Drummers, dancers, and your entrance set the tone for the day.
A ceremony held step by step

Entrance, Poruwa, blessings, traditions, and the moment you walk away as a married couple.

Two parts of one story
Ceremony and reception, held together

Many couples want the ceremony to feel deeply traditional while the reception feels a little lighter or more modern. This structure lets you hold both in one day.

Ceremony at a glance

Prouwa or temple centred ceremony with drummers, dancers, lamp lighting, and blessings, guided so each moment flows into the next.

Ceremony details
  • Guided timeline for each ritual and who is involved
  • Coordination with priest or officiant
  • Support for multilingual explanations if needed
  • Staging for Poruwa, oil lamp, and offerings
Reception at a glance

Heritage inspired reception styling with space for speeches, performances, and a menu that celebrates Sri Lankan flavours.

Reception details
  • Table styling with heritage or modern touches
  • Curated entrance and first dance moments
  • Coordination of performances or cultural segments
  • Support with catering planning and flow of service

Scenes from a traditional Sri Lankan wedding day

Poruwa silhouettes, lamps flickering at dusk, drummers at the entrance, the first handful of milk rice shared. These are the images that tend to live in memory.

What is included

The core of your fully traditional celebration.

Traditional inclusions
Heritage venue selection
Heritage venue selection

Suggestions and coordination for venues that match your chosen tradition and guest size.

Heritage venue selection
Heritage venue selection

Suggestions and coordination for venues that match your chosen tradition and guest size.

Heritage venue selection

Suggestions and coordination for venues that match your chosen tradition and guest size.

Heritage venue selection

Suggestions and coordination for venues that match your chosen tradition and guest size.

  • Venue selection at a cultural heritage site or historical venue
  • Traditional Sri Lankan wedding attire guidance for the couple
  • Cultural décor reflecting Sri Lankan traditions
  • Priest or officiant to perform the wedding ceremony
  • Traditional Sri Lankan wedding cake and sweets table
  • Full traditional wedding procession, including Kandyan dancers and drummers
  • Authentic Sri Lankan catering coordination for a set number of guests
  • Photography and videography coordination
  • Wedding coordination team to keep every ritual on track

For couples who want to honour Sri Lanka’s wedding heritage in a thoughtful, curated way.

Best fit at a glance
Who this package is perfect for
Ideal for medium to larger guest lists, where family and community are central to the celebration.
Heritage villas Ballrooms Temple linked venues Multi generational celebrations

Perfect if you want to honour parents and elders while still feeling held and calm in the middle of it all.

Questions about traditional ceremonies

From which rituals to include to how to balance two cultures, our FAQ section gathers common questions about traditional Sri Lankan weddings.

Ready to design your traditional Sri Lankan wedding

Share your preferred traditions, family expectations, guest size, and any blended cultural elements. We will shape a ceremony and celebration that feels truly yours.