Wedding Ritual

superstitions
19May

5 Wedding Superstitions In India Explained

Indian weddings are full of electrifying moments, strange rituals and crazy superstitions. While some are mere pleasantries, there are many that Indians believe shield against evils and negativity. Who wants to take a chance with superstitions, especially when there is a marriage in the picture! We make an attempt to decipher the true reasons behind five wedding superstitions that are common in India. Five famous wedding superstitions in Indian ceremonies Superstition 1: Never address your to-be by the name before wedding Whether you are uniting in a love marriage or an arranged one, you just can’t address your spouse by the first name. No nicknames or mushy love tirades either. Elders ackno...

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wedding invite
12Apr

Invite In Style – The Ultimate Wedding Invite Guide

As weddings are becoming the grandest affairs in one’s life, why should the wedding invite be behind? Wedding cards give the first impression about an event, setting the tone for what's about to come. So their selection becomes utmost important in weddings. A memorable wedding invite is treasured by family members as a memento of the occasion. Couples today have so many innovative ideas regarding invitations. So want to know what’s trending in wedding cards? Let's have a look then! Strong-rooted Traditions  It is a fact that many Indians still don’t wish to leave traditional elements in wedding invite designs. The age-old trend of imprinting Lord Ganesha or the ‘white n gold’ is still on, un...

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strange wedding rituals
04Apr

10 Strange Wedding Rituals From Around The World

Each country you visit will have a different wedding tradition from yours. Any celebration, most of all, weddings, where ceremonies vary greatly within religion, community and social class, culminates many types of strange rituals. While most weddings are simple affairs involving a small-scale celebration and rituals, with an exchange of vows, some regions practice quite bizarre customs. We have compiled a list of 10 strange wedding rituals found around the world. Crying Ritual of the Tujia People For the Tuija people in China, a celebration of wedding takes place 30 days before the main event. And they prepare for it by crying. The bride first starts the ceremony by crying for an hour a day...

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vidai
04Apr

All About the Vidai Ceremony 

Vidai ceremony is a ceremony native to India. This very special ceremony holds a sentimental place in the hearts of the bride's family. In Indian marriages, the pre-wedding days are full of activities, friends and family making merry all around. It is a whirlwind of ceremonies, rituals and emotions running high. While on one hand, there is immense joy permeating everyone because of the union of the new couple, there is sweet sorrow on the part of the bride’s family from leaving their daughter to another home. This momentous ceremony is termed as Vidai ceremony, also known as Bidai or Bidaai, or Doli as in Sikhism. The Origin of Vidai Ceremony In ancient days, the brides were usually given ...

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7 vows
04Apr

What Do The 7 Vows Of Indian Marriage Stand For?

Hindu weddings have a lot of customs and rituals that symbolise a happy married life. The 7 vows exchanged during the wedding ritual represent the seven promises that the bride and groom make to each other. In Hindu weddings, a sacred fire (the symbol of God Agni) is created with wooden sticks and ghee. The couple recites the seven vows around this fire which becomes a witness to the promises. The wedding priest sits beside the fire, chanting Vedic mantras. Amidst this setting, the couple pledges their undying commitment towards each other. The seven vows are also known as Saptapadi  or 7 phrase. Though this is an integral part of the Hindu wedding, the act varies across regions in the cou...

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names
30Jan

Why Should Married Women Change Their Names?

If you intend to marry sometime now or in the future, you would have thought about whether or not to change your second name. A recent survey conducted at a popular state in America suggests that 20% of women love to retain their maiden names even after marriage. And about 10% prefer to go for hyphenated names. Are Indians on the same line? Why is it so difficult for women to change their names? The name is a very vital part of one’s identity. You have identified yourself as a particular person for so long. And changing your name would mean changing your own identity. Many women today believe that simply because they exchange vows does not mean they change names. For some women, more th...

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destination weddings
30Jan

Neutral Wedding: Trends in Kerala for Destination Weddings

Are you a believer of religious ceremonies, rituals and traditions? Do you follow them ardently? Or are you one among the throngs of people who believe that rituals and ceremonies are not entirely necessary? For some people, religion or rituals is not a necessary criteria for marriage. This is obvious with the rise of neutral weddings in Kerala. Neutral weddings are becoming common among atheists. Atheists believe that matters of the heart do not require the involvement of religious rituals and ceremonies. But if you think such a wedding without the usual fanfare, ceremonial rush and rituals would be bland, then you couldn’t be more wrong! Neutral Weddings as Destination Weddings Kerala h...

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mehendi
30Jan

The Art of Mehendi

Indians can never think about brides without mehendi. The bridal mehendi is an age-old Indian tradition and custom. So, if you are ready with the latest lehenga and hairdo for your wedding, then it’s time for this compulsory wedding accessory - mehendi! If you scan the internet for unique designs to match your style, you will encounter lots of trends and styles. Here are some ideas to match your uber trendy looks with your mehendi design: Go unique: With the help of a professional designer, you can get unique patterns on your hands, arms, and even your back. Designs can be artistic as the description of a typical Indian baraat, more intricate with a mural art or a contemporary Rajasthani w...

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intercultural wedding
19Jan

East Meets West – Intercultural Wedding

Best ways to plan for an intercultural wedding Marriages are made in heaven. But then, the equations change if you are born in different communities, countries and continents. An intercultural wedding brings in a lot of positives with it. And with the whole package also comes the challenges of sharing traditions. If you are planning an intercultural wedding, here are some quick tips that will help you save time, money and effort: Time the Announcement Formally announcing the wedding is a big challenge. You can choose a special occasion to do it. Plan in advance as to how you wish to inform your family, friends and others. A simple intercultural engagement event will give enough hints as to h...

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event manager
25Aug

Role Of An Event Manager In a Traditional Wedding

Many traditions and rituals have fallen on the wayside with the passage of time. Most have been abandoned because of our inability to carry them forward. Many things have become unavailable or difficult to get hold on. A proper event manager can mitigate these losses with their professional expertise. Enter the wedding event manager! Here in lies the worth of a good wedding planner! Any event manager worth their salt would do the necessary to acquaint themselves with the rituals, customs, traditions and mores of a wedding. Often, NRIs and destination wedding parties have trouble laying their hands on certain traditional articles such as the Valkannadi (mirror made of metal) or paan (sweet ...

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