Our Indian weddings are known world over for being loud, colourful and super exciting. Every culture and region has its unique customs and rituals that add a special touch to this joyous occasion. Since wedding season is just round the corner, we thought of picking some special and essential traditions for you. Without them no wedding would be complete.
5 Mehendi Ceremony
You would recognize the bride instantly with the henna designs on her arms and feet. They say the darker the colour, the more love she will get in her in-laws home. On this ceremony, she also gets to feel special with all her close friends on her side.
4 Choora Ceremony
You might be the CEO of your company or an Army officer, no wedding looks complete without the choora ceremony. These red and white bangles look magical in the arms of a bride. And don’t forget only if you wear the choora will you be able to enjoy the kalire ceremony.
3 Sehra Bandi Ceremony
Most mothers will have tears in their eyes in this ceremony. Their sonny boy is finally all grown up. The groom’s sisters love the attention they get and the groom gets to be ogled at by all aunties.
2 Joota Chupai
The only ceremony, which finally seals the relation, between the brother-in-law and the sisters-in-law. The latter hide the shoes and the former has to bribe them to get them back. At the end of the day, it is a sweet ceremony that seals the bond between the two.
1 Bidaai Ceremony
The saddest moment in the whole wedding is this. The parents have to finally let go of their daughter to a stranger. This is one ceremony that gets very emotional and later most cherished too.
