Indian Marriage Culture

You know love is in the air, as soon as the Valentine's Day is ready to arrive. It is this time of the year when the adrenaline rush is at the highest level and the young hearts are fluttering with mushy feelings. The air smells sweet and there is romance in the surroundings, intoxicating the lovelorn couples. Such an environment compels everyone to fall in love and cherish the feeling of having someone special in their lives. Thus, what better time can you think of arranging your wedding?  However, if your wedding date does not fall in the month of February, there is nothing to be disappointed as you can always relive the occasion with the help of Valentine wedding theme. So, for all those who are getting married on 14th Feb and even if who are not, Valentine theme is the perfect way to celebrate the festival of love on your D day, with your soul mate. This particular theme does not require anything special and can be created with little creativity and imagination.  ...

Music is known as the universal language of the heart and wedding is one of the most touching moments of life. It brings along mixed feelings of pleasure and pain that it becomes difficult to express oneself. At this point in time, music comes to rescue. The family members of both the bride and groom utilize this tool to express their feelings and celebrate the occasion. In Indian Hindu weddings, there are many rituals that take place throughout the five day long event.  In India, the wedding band music is basically a mixed bag as it contains traditional, folk and contemporary themes. There is an exclusive event dedicated to music which is known as Sangeet ceremony. During the ceremony, all the female friends, associates of the family gather and celebrate the occasion by singing traditional songs and dancing to rejoice. The songs sung at this point in time are basically based on the wedding life of the bride. Women tease the bride by cracking jokes about the groom and ...

Indian weddings are known for their pomp and show. Guests are treated as gods and Indian weddings demonstrate it with added charm. In Hindu weddings, gifting forms an integral part of the ceremony. Both guests and hosts exchange gifts, in order to express their joy and gratitude. However, while choosing a gift for the couple, do keep in mind certain things like which party has invited you, the girls or the boys, your relation, your budget etc. When in a fix while choosing the gift, you can always opt to give cash as a token of love. Here are some  wedding gift ideas  that may come handy. For the Couple In a wedding, although the guests either hail from the bride’s side or from the groom’s side, it’s a fair idea to encompass both of them when it comes to the gift. That way one can convey their best wishes for the happy couple and be memorable to them together. Here are some ideas that work best in this scenario: Cash  – It is a long-standing tradition in Ind...