White Wedding or Indian Bliss? Inside Traditional Indian Marriages
Indian weddings are all about celebrating family, tradition and culture with a display of color. Typical in these weddings are India’s signature luxurious outfits, colorful wedding decor, and bright sweets highlighting the happiness and enthusiasm that such celebrations bring to the couple and families involved.
Ring ceremony, Indian Hindu wedding. Photo by Kunjan Detroja
In India, marriage is about the union of two families … not just two people. Marriage ceremonies are certainly not your everyday standard affair. Celebrations in this culture are lavish, with lots of food and drinks, and can go on for days – sometimes as long as 5 days.
An important part of the celebration is when the bride is anointed with turmeric, and “henna” (removable flowery body art painting) is applied to her hands and feet – to beautify her.
In the old days, the bridegroom would ‘see’ the bride for the first time on the wedding night, since the family usually made all wedding arrangements without consulting the couple. Things have certainly changed today of course; the couple actually plans and makes most of the arrangements for their wedding.
A very common ritual is when the bride and groom are required to walk seven steps around a sacred fire symbolizing the fact that they are both going to face trying times together and overcome such together.
Traditional dancing and lots of gifts are exchanged between families.
Shyamal and Bhumika has mastered the art of incorporating both the modern day woman and the traditional Indian woman into his unique custom designs. Not only do Indian women feel regal in his designs, women from other parts of the world can also experience a touch of your typical Indian wedding when they wear his exclusive pieces.
SHYAMAL AND BHUMIKA DESIGNS
These unique designs by Shyamal and Bhumika beautifully showcase traditional Indian wedding outfits made from rich and colorful fabrics.
Photos by Andy Shah Photography
Information provided Shyamal and Bhumika. Website: www.ShyamalandBhumika.com
(First published in DUNIA print Magazine issue 9)
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