Pudukkottai sits between the delta and the Chettinad country, and it keeps something of the character of both. It was a princely state until independence, and the older towns still carry a slightly formal quality in how weddings are conducted.
Ceremonies are traditional, held in local halls or at family homes, and they are rarely rushed. The bride is likely to be in her look for a long stretch before the reception is even discussed, so the makeup is planned for endurance rather than for the first hour. Heavy silk and full jewellery are the norm here.
The district is largely rural, and travel between towns takes longer than the distances imply, particularly before dawn. Bridal, engagement and reception makeup are all covered, with bridesmaid and family styling handled in the same sitting.
