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Skip those done-to-death destinatio­ns and personalis­e your wedding or honeymoon at at the InterConti­nental Chennai Mahabalipu­ram Resort.

- ―LUBNA SALIM

IMAGINE A COSY wedding ceremony in a garden with the sound of the ocean waves as your background score. Then, picture yourself saying your vows in a mandap or a canopy decked in pretty pink and white flowers in the middle of that garden fenced by emerald palms overlookin­g the golden sands of a private beach.

If that’s something that makes your heart flutter with joy, a destinatio­n do in Chennai, where the tranquilli­ty of the beaches meets the serenity of nature and culture, is definitely worth considerin­g as is the InterConti­nental Chennai Mahabalipu­ram Resort.

Perched on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Bengal, this property is an excellent choice for that bucket-list beach nuptials ceremony. Adding a hint of heritage to the mix is the overarchin­g design of this resort that sits amid casuarina groves. To tailor your big day (or honeymoon) to your taste, there are specialist­s, who curate a theme or tradition-based wedding.

A part of the InterConti­nental Hotels and Resorts, this beach resort—located 45 kms from Chennai Internatio­nal Airport has a 15,000 square feet garden space with a private beach. There are

105 rooms, including Ocean View Suites, an exclusive kids’ facility and three award-wining restaurant­s in addition to a luxurious spa and salon. Contact an expert at +91-44-71720101, ihg.com

 ?? ?? Newlyweds enjoy breakfast by the beach at the InterConti­nental Chennai Mahabalipu­ram Resort.
Newlyweds enjoy breakfast by the beach at the InterConti­nental Chennai Mahabalipu­ram Resort.

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