A grand and lavish affair, an Indian wedding hosts a lot of things to remember. And not just the outfits and jewellery one wears, but also the decor and cultural practices one follows during the ceremony.
Marriage celebrates the love of a couple, their families and friends – just to name a few. With your images in hand, look out for yourself: like in every wedding, one day you’ll be married too.
There are things to do at every wedding. You see the same people from childhood get married, year after year. The kanyadaan, the baraat, the yatra and the pooja. However, despite all of this repetition, no two weddings are alike. There’s always something new in store for you. And that’s where one feels the anticipation. The challenge, of course, lies in finding out what is new.
Let’s Find out What’s New
Tug-of-war
The best Indian wedding games are tug-of-war, bride squad, and the groom squad can perform the former. You always enjoyed playing it when you were younger, and we do not doubt that you’ll enjoy it just as much at weddings. You can implement penalties for the losing team or rewards & presents for the winning team and add a little more fun.
Mehendi
Mehendi, or henna, is the most famous of all Indian wedding rituals. It’s a beautiful tradition that dates back to the 13th century. People still celebrate it today.
The bride and groom decorate their hands with intricate designs from the dried henna paste. The patterns are usually elaborate, intricate designs that can take up to an hour to create. It’s not hard to see why people celebrate this ritual through generations: it takes a lot of time and care to apply the Mehendi, but it also creates a lasting memory for both the bride and groom.
Bangle Ceremony
A bangle ceremony is a ceremony observed in each state of India. Although brides wear various bangles, the ceremony’s goal—is to wish the upcoming bride good fortune, wellness, and affluence.
The ‘Jaan’ Ritual
This tradition, well-known among Gujaratis, is performed to trick the groom. The bride’s mother reaches out to grab the groom’s nose as he enters.
The groom has to catch her hand before she can touch his nose.
Fishing The Ring
Typically, this rite takes place in the northern region of India. This ceremony concludes when the bride enters her new residence. In a milk-filled container, one keeps the ring with money and flowers. Finding it is the challenge at hand. And whoever discovers the ring first is thought to possess greater dominance.
Joota Chupai
The groom’s shoes are the most crucial component for the ladke vale. The groomsmen’s primary goal is to protect the shoes from the girl’s side. Since if the saaliyan gets them, you cannot get the shoes back without paying the shagun.
Rice Showers
The pair presents one another with a mixture of rice, turmeric, saffron, and even pearls as part of a South Indian tradition known as the talambralu, or “ritual of bliss.”
This custom is for the couple’s future fertility, wealth, and happiness. It also adds a bit of humour and fun to a ceremony that would otherwise be more sombre. In other instances, family members from either side will participate in the rite by encouraging the newlyweds or physically helping them.
Saree Tying Contest
A sari-tying competition between the guys from the bride’s and the groom’s sides would unquestionably make for a fun and hilarious Indian wedding game to include in your soirees. Seeing all those men straining so hard to tie a sari will have everyone laughing out loud.
Beer Pong
These days, beer pong is a popular game to play at weddings. Beer pong is the most well-known and a must-have at your wedding soirees and is played at everything from pool parties and beach parties to sundowners and after parties. It’s one of those popular drinking games that has somehow evolved into a must-have for every wedding.
Cricket Match
A fantastic suggestion to help your guests enjoy the wedding a little more is to arrange a cricket match between the bride’s and the groom’s side.
You may hold a lofty brunch ceremony for a cricket game, replete with customised team-specific favours like caps, sunglasses, or even t-shirts.
Conclusion
A wedding is the main event, and you should remember it forever.
Considering that you have work and life to deal with, planning an Indian wedding can be daunting. I remember being exhausted after finalising everything and just wanting the day to come so I could enjoy it. But you need to be on top of things to relax when the time comes.