Vijay and Julie’s wedding is a perfect example of how interfaith couples can combine their beliefs on their big day. To honor Vijay’s heritage, the couple wed under a traditional Indian mandap and gave out magnets from India with elephants painted on them, along with a brief story about the significance...read more
Posted Thursday 10/22/2009
Indian wedding customs have a long history, so they’ll add rich meaning -- and fun memories -- to your wedding. These are some popular cultural wedding traditions you may want to include in your celebration. Lucky Day In India, the couple doesn’t choose their wedding date. Instead, a knowledgeable...read more
Posted Tuesday 9/29/2009
by Justine Lorelle Blanchard
We love the way this Virginia couple blended eastern and western cultures for their April wedding. The groom arrived on horseback in traditional Indian attire, and the bride wore a red and gold sari. At the reception, the couple changed into a white dress and black tux for a night of dancing with their...read more
Check out these fashionable Indian wedding options for the bride, groom, and wedding party. Indian wedding fashion is unlike any other -- you can get creative with colors, textures, and fabrics and play with styles and cuts from the traditional to the contemporary. It’s a good idea to investigate the...read more
Posted Tuesday 9/29/2009
by Justine Lorelle Blanchard
Kayte and Dhyanesh’s bi-cultural wedding preparation started several days before the ceremony with the traditional application of mendhi, or henna to the bride’s hands and feet. After a colorful 2-hour ceremony, the bride celebrated her Spanish heritage at the reception with a performance by local flamenco...read more