Malayalam weddings, also known as Kerala weddings, are known for their simplicity, elegance, and traditional customs. Here are some of the key features of a traditional Malayalam wedding:

1. Nischayam: This is the engagement ceremony, where the families of the bride and groom exchange rings and gifts, and the marriage is formally agreed upon.
2. Veli: This is a ceremony where the groom’s family gifts a sari and other items to the bride, and the bride’s family gifts a mundu and other items to the groom.
3. Mehndi: This is a pre-wedding ceremony where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride’s hands and feet.
4. Kanyadaanam: This is the moment when the bride’s father gives her hand in marriage to the groom, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility for the bride from her father to her husband.
5. Thaali: This is a ceremony where the groom ties a sacred necklace (thaali) around the bride’s neck, symbolizing their union.
6. Sadhya: This is a traditional Malayali feast that is served during the wedding, and typically includes rice, vegetables, fish, and other delicacies.
7. Saptapadi: This is a ritual where the bride and groom take seven vows, while walking around the sacred fire.
8. Sampradhanam: This is a ceremony where the bride’s father hands over his daughter’s hand to the groom, and the couple seeks blessings from the elders.
9. Grihapravesham: This is the ceremony where the bride is welcomed into the groom’s home, and the couple takes their first steps together as a married couple.

Malayalam weddings are known for their elegant and traditional clothing, with the bride wearing a sari and the groom wearing a traditional mundu and shirt or a dhoti-kurta. The ceremonies are typically held in a temple or a traditional Malayali house, and the emphasis is on simplicity, hospitality, and community, with many customs designed to bring the families of the bride and groom together.