TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
COURTESY OF INTERCONTINENTAL CHENNAI MAHABALIPURAM RESORT*HWWLQJ %HDFK\
Chennai Calling
Are you heading down south to get hitched? It's time
you checked out the gorgeous InterContinental Chennai
Mahabalipuram Resort for your wedding.
,
n the beautiful temple
city of Mahabalipuram,
quietly ensconced by the
Coromandel Coast on the
Bay of Bengal, this plush resort
combines the heritage of an
ancient city with contemporary
sensibilities that modern
brides are looking for. The Bay
shimmering under the warm
sun and the sound of waves
crashing on the shore at night
is quite a temptation for brides
and grooms in search of a
dream wedding destination. We
took a trip to InterContinental
Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort
recently, to fi nd out what the
buzz was about. Here's what
we came back with.
If drama is what you're
looking for, without wanting
to compromise on the feel of
being in a modern property,
this is your best bet. The
beachfront resort is being
booked out fast with weddings
owing to its expansive outdoor
open courtyard furnishedthe whole experience. From
menus that bring authentic
regional fl avours to the plate,
to a gastronomic journey from
around the world, themed
dining options at the resort are
limitless. The resort makes
all efforts to build in special
requests like an all-white
wedding with the the backdrop
of the Bay of Bengal, if so you
wish to have one.
With food, family, and
decor taken care of, it is time to
destress—relax at the Amrtam
by Escenza Spa at the resort.
Special bridal packages include
help with sari-draping, bridal
make-up, and sea-inspired
beauty treatments that have
you look your radiant best on
your special day.ihg.com
—RADHIKA SIKARIAINDIA'S
TEMPLE TOWN
InterContinental
Chennai
Mahabalipuram
Resort can plan
temple weddings
if you wish to
relive the rich
culture of this
temple town.Clockwise: The vast outdoor
courtyard is one of the best features
of InterContinental Chennai
Mahabalipuram Resort; a couple
gets married at the property; a room
overlooking the beach.with a separate entrance
and well-spaced out areas
that are ideal for pre- and
post-wedding functions.
With an all-encompassing
arrangement, InterContinental
Chennai Mahabalipuram
Resort’s dedicated team draws
on their knowledge of wedding
rituals from around the world
to ensure every detail is
in place and every moment
is just as you've wanted.
The resort also offers a full
buyout for a grand destination
wedding. All rooms open to
the central courtyard so your
guests can stay updated on
what's going on downstairs.
Special care is extended
towards the elderly and the
differently-abled members in
the family—the hotel is well-
equipped to ensure smooth
accessibility for all, along with
provision for ramps in all guest
areas and separate elevators.
The resort’s culinary
know-how further enhances