Kerala Latin catholic matrimony celebrations are simple and elegant. Before conducting a catholic matrimony, the church will make three announcements. These three announcements are made on three consecutive Sundays. The main idea behind the three announcements in a Latin catholic matrimony is that if anyone has an objection about the Latin matrimony that is going to happen, they can raise complaints to the church. The head priest will hear the complaints and will take adequate steps to resolve the issue. This is a long-standing tradition followed by the believers. If no one issues any complaints, the church will proceed with the pre-scheduled Latin catholic matrimony. After three successful announcements, parents and family members of the bride and the groom will start preparing for the catholic matrimonial of their children. The wedding eve of a Kerala Latin matrimony witness many celebrations which are all part of a rich tradition and culture. Celebrations will be there in both the houses – the bride and the groom. Usually, in a Latin matrimony, the functions associated with the wedding eve starts from 6 O’ Clock and will last up to midnight.
The major highlight of Kerala Latin catholic matrimony wedding eve is the ‘Madhuram Killal’ function. The parents, family members and friends of the bride and groom will give sweets to them. In Latin matrimony, the ‘Madhuram Killal’ or ‘Sweet Tasting’ ceremony is conducted in a specially arranged area decorated with flowers and hangings. The Godfather of the bride and groom is the responsible person to initiate the ‘Madhuram Killal’ or ‘Sweet Tasting’ function in a Latin matrimony. Godfather can be the grandfather or paternal uncle of the bride or groom. In place of Godfather, Godmother can also perform the inaugural function of ‘Madhuram Killal’. A Godmother can be the grandmother or maternal aunt of the bride or groom. In almost every Latin matrimony, ‘Madhuram Killal’ or ‘Sweet Tasting’ ceremony is conducted in the presence of both Godfather and Godmother. The ‘Madhuram Killal’ function in a Kerala Latin catholic matrimony is then followed by a delicious treat.
We can say that the main attraction of catholic matrimonial Kerala is the type of food they serve for the functions associated with the marriage. In a Latin matrimony, huge money is spent to prepare delicious food for the guests that are invited for their marriage. Awesome Welcome drinks, healthy starters, flavor some dishes, spicy Kerala recipes; yummy desserts and puddings make their place in the food menu of a Latin matrimony. The big aim behind hosting magnificent functions and serving good food is to make the attendees happy in all the ways that matter. Latin catholic matrimony is never complete without devotional songs. Prior to the wedding, pleasant devotional songs are played. The wedding is conducted under the supervision of three priests. The main priest is the responsible authority to conduct the marriage and two other priests help the main priest throughout the wedding. The entire ceremony will take at least two hours to complete.
