|Common Indian Wedding Customs by parekhcards||27/06/2014 at 5:00|
Customs and traditions are the crucial aspects of every Indian wedding. In India, every festive occasion provides you a chance to experience different cultures . In India, every state has multiple traditions depending on the religion, dialect, caste and ethnicity. Many customs in India are followed since ancient times. These traditions are different for all religions, this makes Indian weddings even more interesting.
As a couple, you should respect and obey these customs and norms even after the wedding. These customs may seem to be extreme but the fact is that they have played an important role in strengthening bonds of countless marriages.
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Check our different traditions that are practiced during different Indian marriages :Changing bride's first name:
In the Hindus, The first name of the bride is changed after marriage. Although this not mandatory, many women prefer changing their names. There are many reasons behind this change. Often a girl’s first name is changed to suit her horoscope. In different parts of India, horoscopes are matched according to the name of the bride and groom.Changing bride's last name:
In all religions, the bride takes last name of the husband. In south India, the bride also takes the fist name of her husband as her middle name. The thought behind this gesture is to make the bride a part of the family.Hindu wedding expenses
In Hindu wedding, it used to be a custom that the bride’s family bears the entire wedding expense. However, these customs have changed due to the ideologies of the young generation. Today, the Indian groom doesn’t want the bride's family to be burdened by such a financial responsibility. Hence, the wedding expenses are shared between both the sides.Exchange of wedding gifts:
Giving gifts are one of the most crucial segments of an Indian wedding. These gifts have a great deal of sentiments attached to them therefore they are selected very carefully. This gesture of gift exchange is practised to develop a strong bond between the two families.Engagement rings:
The exchange of engagement rings signifies proposal of marriage and its acceptance. An engagement ceremony takes place after the wedding is fixed.Wedding Invitations :
Indian Wedding Invitations have a specific purpose. They have great value in each community. In many communities, the first Invitation for a wedding is given to God followed by the close members and friends of the families depending on their seniority.