Unlike in most other countries, weddings in India are not just about two people getting married. Indian marriages are a union of two families. It is the perfect excuse for both families to come together and celebrate the ceremony in a grand way. Men go crazy with the wedding preparations while women go gaga over their dresses, jewelleries and make up. And let's not even get started about the bride and the groom and the series of rituals they go through. But the excitement is contagious and the entire occasion is a lot of fun for everyone involved. All of us love weddings, especially attending them. We present you a few weddings and their rituals across India.

Bengali Wedding

A Bengali wedding is followed by saat paak, where the bride encircles the groom seven times, while covering her face with betel leaves. Afterwards, shubhodrishti is performed, where the bride removes the leaves and the couple’s eyes meet. This is followed by the blowing of conch shells.

Malayalee Wedding

Weddings in Kerala are short and crisp. They are held in the morning. The nuptial ceremony is called velli. The bride’s father welcomes the groom by washing his feet. The groom ties a taali (a yellow thread) around the bride's neck.