I recently attended a friend’s Hindu wedding and couldn’t help but marvel at how big and colorful the wedding was. It kept me wondering why unlike so many other weddings, Hindu weddings stand out...

In any cultural setting, one of the happiest moments of a woman's life is when she gets married to the man of her life in the presence of her family, relatives, and friends. However, this is not the...

Jain weddings have always fascinated me from childhood, so when a Jain friend of mine invited me to his wedding, I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I was keen to observe their customs...

I have always wondered what the Sangeet ceremony is all about. So when I got a chance to attend a friend’s Sangeet, I grabbed the opportunity with both hands. So how do you plan a Sangeet...

One of the most common themes with Indian marriages is that they are arranged marriages. For those in the western world, this might seem like a big mistake and that can set up a marriage to...

Different cultures have different expectations and preferences for their guests when it comes to a wedding. So, if you are attending your first Indian wedding, you may not know what’s acceptable...