I was married not too long ago which has prompted me to write this article now. It feels awesome to be marrying such a great guy!
Our wedding was based on both South Indian and Telugu customs. It was great! We first prayed to Lord Vinayaka for the marriage work. I wanted a very traditional Indian wedding dress so I shopped for a silk saree. Sarees that are red or yellow bring luck to the marriage while black sarees bring bad luck. I didn’t do what many other brides do before the wedding. I didn’t starve myself so I could fit into a smaller sized dress. If you diet while you’re stressed from planning a wedding you’ll end up looking terrible at the actual wedding! You should continue to eat the right food at your normal amount. Also, drink lots of hydrating liquids so you don’t get fatigued during the wedding. You’ll be surprised but you’ll end up looking so bad that your closest friends won’t even recognize you! You should have a trial run of your makeup, hair, dress, and other important things to make sure you like them. You should look like yourself at your wedding; don’t try to attain perfection with fake makeup and dieting, be yourself!
Wedding food can make or break your wedding. It is tradition that a wedding feast has up to 15 entrees with up to 10 side dishes and appetizers. Wedding dinners usually do not include meats. The dessert selection is very important because it is seen as good luck if there are sweets. Options for wedding desserts typically include rice puddings and sweets made with fruits.
Before the wedding there are lots of celebratory events at both houses. The mehandi function is a traditional painting of the bride’s hands before the wedding. Another custom is to celebrate with the other family by singing and dancing and dining all night long.
It is typical to invite hundreds of guests and to throw an expensive party and celebration at a traditional Indian wedding. The totality of the wedding celebrations is anywhere from a few days to one whole week. The cost of the pre-wedding events can range from a few thousand to several hundred thousand dollars; pre-wedding events are usually paid for by the bride’s family If you would enjoy seeing examples of an Indian wedding, there are videos
