From Bentota To Kandy: Taru Villas’ Destination Wedding Escapes

A destination wedding often begins with the setting. For some couples, that means the sea in the background; for others, a quieter landscape shaped by gardens, lakes or hills. Across Sri Lanka, Taru Villas offers a portfolio of properties that allows couples to choose not only the size of the celebration, but also the mood around it.

At Taru Villas The Long House Bentota, weddings can unfold against views of the pool, gardens or beachfront. The nine-bedroom property is suited to celebrations of up to 80 guests, while an exclusive villa buyout can accommodate up to 26 staying guests. Rates begin at USD 3,400 per night, on a bed-and-breakfast basis, for 18 guests in double-occupancy rooms.

Further south, Taru Villas Mawella in Tangalle offers a larger beachfront setting. With 11 bedrooms and space for up to 200 wedding guests, it is designed for celebrations that extend beyond a single ceremony. An exclusive buyout accommodates up to 32 guests, with rates starting from USD 3,900 per night on a bed-and-breakfast basis for 26 guests on double occupancy.

For a smaller gathering, Taru Villas Villu Wilpattu overlooks a tranquil lake and is set amid the area’s natural landscape. The seven-bedroom property can host weddings of up to 50 guests, with exclusive use available for up to 19 staying guests.

In Kandy, Taru Villas Mahayaya Walauwwa offers a character altogether different. The elegant heritage manor has nine bedrooms and can host celebrations of up to 50 guests. Exclusive use accommodates up to 20 guests and starts from USD 2,200 per night, on a half-board basis, for 18 guests on double occupancy.

The collection is also set to grow. Taru Villas Emendy in Kalpitiya, scheduled to open in October 2026, will overlook a tranquil lake and accommodate weddings of up to 200 guests. Taru Villas Ralla in Ahangama, also scheduled to open in October 2026, will look out over surrounding paddy fields and host celebrations of up to 150 guests. Both are being positioned as properties suited to destination weddings.

Across the portfolio, weddings require a minimum stay of three consecutive nights and an exclusive-use booking to allow for setup and dismantling. Lunch and dinner can be arranged as buffets or set menus, starting from USD 110 per person, inclusive of taxes. Indian wedding menus, including vegetarian, Jain and other dietary requirements, can be customised on request.

Décor, floral arrangements, entertainment, cultural performances, photography, spa experiences and curated excursions can also be arranged at an additional cost. Music may continue until late at night, allowing each celebration to be planned around the property, the guests and the pace of the occasion.

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