Category: Wedding Ritual
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…