Indian Weddings Then and Now

Indian weddings are evolving and have seen drastic changes from then to now, Indian weddings are now bold and more expressive. Couples are participating in each and every event right from dancing to holding hands to kissing everything now is filled with lots of emotions. Earlier arrange marriages were the trend at that time as the bride and groom would never have met each other before. Now! Love is in the air and love marriages are the new trend.

So let’s have a look at the Indian weddings which have changed drastically from then to now:

No More Shy Brides

There was a time when brides were really very shy and would even didn’t have the audacity to look at the groom or any family member near them. Now, things are changed no more shy brides, couples are very expressive and pose for every little moment.

Grand Weddings is the New Trend

Earlier all the events were cut short as the wedding would be just for a day or 2 days event, it was just a simple family gathering were just your loved ones and groom’s family would be present. Now, the Indian weddings are huge with 500 guests (this is minimum), all the events are celebrated grandly with at least 5 to 7 days of wedding plans. Sangeet, Mehendi, cocktail party, engagement, Haldi everything now is just larger than life.

Themes are Exclusive

There was a time when having a simple wedding was a big deal. The weddings were planned at a small venue with simple decor, no themes, just taking the 7 vows and exchanging garlands and the wedding was done. Now, monogram theme, floral theme, Bollywood theme, Punjabi theme, Maharashtrian theme, Woah! There are many themes and the list could go on

Yum Food

So, earlier food in any Indian wedding would just be traditional Indian food, simple yet tasty. Now, there would be a big counter just for food, Chinese, continental, Italian, fast food, live chat counters, you can ask for any cuisine and it would be ready to serve. Appetizers, soups, salads and welcome drinks are also served at the very beginning of the wedding!

No More Reds

There was a time when only wearing a red lehenga or gown was the signature colour for the brides, no other colour was allowed. Now, brides are experimenting with colours like blue, gold, pink, peach, these are the colours which brides are opting now with just simple embroidery on the lehenga or even a saree.

So these are some of the major changes which Indian weddings are experiencing!