Picture yourself tying the knot in a way that honours Mother Earth. All over India, more pairs opt for eco-friendly weddings. This shift shows our growing care for the globe we inhabit. As you and your partner dream of a sustainable marriage ceremony, you join a movement for a brighter tomorrow. Grasping the core of…
The colourful journey of Tamil wedding rituals is a medley of culture, faith, and Tamil Nadu’s unique spirit. As you enter matrimonial joy, these customs honour gods, tighten family ties and start a thriving life. Each rite in your union, from key astrological signs to sincere post-wedding acts, captures Tamil roots. It turns your big…
Twenty-five years of marriage is an incredible journey of love spanning a quarter of a century. This milestone deserves a celebration honouring the couple’s memories, challenges, and growth. Planning a Silver Jubilee celebration is an event in itself. Isn’t it thrilling to think about the perfect way to surprise your beloved spouse or honour your…
Indian weddings are popularly called the big fat Indian wedding. One factor that makes it big and fat is the amalgamation of rituals and traditions. The one ritual that is quite popular is the Sangeet ceremony. It is a ritual followed in North India and is also gaining popularity in South Indian marriages as well.…
Most foreigners (or non-Indians in this case) are enthralled by Indian weddings. Ask them why, and they won’t stop gushing about the clothes, the colours, the excitement of picking the top wedding halls, the grandeur of the decor, the fun of the Sangeet and Mehendi ceremonies, the music, the food, etc. Extravaganza is synonymous with…
Most Indian weddings are larger than life. They are filled with gaiety, fun and celebrations. In comparison, Hindu brahmin weddings, especially in Chennai, are more sedate. Not to imply they aren’t fun. They are; but the focus is more on prayers, customs and rituals. It means when you go out looking for brahmin wedding halls,…
Planning a wedding is a herculean challenge. And as if that wasn’t enough, the Covid-19 has thrown a wrench into the works and brought everything to a grinding halt. The wedding industry has had its fair share of woes; natural calamities, the recession, terrorist attacks, demonetization, and whatnot! Yet, it has managed to withstand all…
Indian Wedding Decors: Surpassing Cliched Standards Indian weddings are not mere events. They are a culmination of all things wonderful in life. It is also a culmination of great, innovative, and creative ideas. The planning process involves ideas for the food, clothes, venue, photography, guest list, and of course, the wedding decor. Wedding stage decor…
Plan The Wedding The Best Way Everyone knows planning a wedding is a costly affair. Even when you try to budget yourself, the total expense somehow flies through the roof. And if you are hoping for a dream, destination wedding then the final bill is nothing to sneeze at. What if there was a way…
Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai Talks All Things Wedding Dates As a kalyana mandapam in the capital city of Tamil Nadu, there is one question we are asked ad nauseam. What are the auspicious dates for a wedding this year? For centuries, Indians have believed that tying the knot on a favourable date is an excellent…