Looking for opinions from locals in Trivandrum - Is it safe for Destination Wedding?

Hi everyone, I’m currently scouting locations for a destination wedding in Kerala. I’m Malayali but don’t live in Kerala, and I’d love to have my wedding in my home state. My fiancé is a non-Malayali, and most of our guests will be coming from outside Kerala. I’m considering both Kochi and Trivandrum and have found some beautiful beachside venues in Trivandrum, which is exactly what I’m looking for. However, some of my relatives in Kerala have mentioned that there’s been an increase in crime recently, partly due to an influx of refugees. They feel it might not be the best environment for a wedding where the majority of attendees are outsiders who don’t speak the local language. Since I’ve never visited Trivandrum myself, I wanted to ask: 1. How easy or difficult is it for non-Malayalam speakers to get around the city? Is Trivandrum tourist-friendly? 2. Have there been any recent safety concerns in the city? 3. Is the refugee influx actually causing issues, or is this being overstated? What’s the real situation on the ground? I’d love to hear from people who actually live in or often Trivandrum. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!