Helpful Things To Know Before Attending an Indian Wedding

Attending a traditional Indian wedding can be quite an experience because it has so many elements, such as elaborate ceremonies, small rituals, brightly coloured clothing, traditional music, dance, the exchange of gifts, and much more. There is lots of dancing done to the latest movie hits, and people attending the wedding do spend time learning Indian dance moves so that they can be their best when taking to the floor.

What You Need to Know About an Indian Wedding Before Attending It

When visiting an Indian wedding venue, you will see a lot of flowers being used everywhere to make the place beautiful and auspicious. Rosewater, turmeric, and sandalwood are needed for so many activities that are important for this event. Beautifully designed Indian wedding cards are sent to announce this beautiful event to family members and friends. Here is a look at the things that you must know prior to attending an Indian wedding:

Wear traditional dress: Opt for traditional clothes because Indian weddings are full of old rituals and ceremonies, and such clothing is a mark of respect for them. Women should wear sarees and lehengas, and men must opt for suits or sherwanis. Ensure that there is no black and white; red is for the bride, but clothes in other bright colors can be adorned. Men should wear colorful button-down shirts and shirt color-coordinated pants.

Be ready to wake up in the wee hours of the morning. At this time, the wedding ceremony can be conducted very early in the morning, as the auspicious time on that day falls during such times. So be ready for this and don’t sleep too late the night before, as only then can you be awake on time to take part in the ceremony and enjoy it with family members and friends.

Plan the time that needs to be spent at the wedding: In the olden days, Indian weddings traditionally lasted for a week or even two weeks, with so many rituals and ceremonies occurring during this time period. In today’s times, this has been reduced to three days, but still, you need to plan the time you spend with the couple accordingly so that you can be part of every important event. The first day is for the pre-wedding ceremony, then the next day is when the actual ceremony is held, which lasts for two or three hours, following which there is an elaborate lunch. Lots of smaller traditional rituals are conducted afterwards on that day, and on the next day, the reception is held. Plan the time you spend with the couple accordingly so that you can be part of every important event.

Learn the meaning behind the various rituals followed at the wedding: Find out about the various customs and traditions that are followed during the ceremony so that you understand the meaning behind it and can enjoy the time spent even better. For example, find out about the Mehendi and why it is done so elaborately; what is Baraat, or why are there Saptapadi, or seven steps, done during the ceremony by the bride and groom; and also why sindoor or vermillion is put on the bride’s forehead by the groom.

Get ready to be involved in so many rituals or ceremonies as a helping hand. You might be asked by the bride’s family to assist with managing garlands, the turmeric paste, putting a kolam on the floor, or even tying the saree. At times, it can be something larger, like blessing the couple during various stages of the ceremony or sitting by their side when they are performing some rituals. By getting up and doing the required tasks, you are showing your respect for the bride and groom.

Reception Party: In this event, lots of gifts are given to the couple, and they stand, receive them, and take photos with everyone. There is a lot of dancing and music, followed by a lavish feast for all. However, both the bride and groom are always demure and formal. No hugging or kissing between them occurs, nor is there such a show of affection done by other members of the family or friends as is seen in other types of weddings.

Keeping in tune with the elaborate nature of Indian wedding designs, Indian wedding cards are designed to look ethnic yet modern with lots of detailing and the latest colors. When it comes to gifting for an Indian wedding note that money is typically given, so bring it accordingly. Fresh notes are placed in a beautifully decorated envelope or embroidered bag and then given to the couple. The money is given with the ending of the number one, which is considered auspicious.

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