The beauty of the Big Day often lies in small, stolen moments

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The beauty of the Big Day often lies in small, stolen moments.

Weddings, these days, have become gala affairs but there are certain ways one can ensure these simple moments don't slip by unnoticed... Here's a lowdown on all the latest trends of the season ­ big and small

COFFEE-TABLE WEDDING BOOK

What better way to tell the story of your nuptials than a visually-stunning coffee-table book? Instead of a traditional wedding album, couples are opting for custom-designed coffee table-style photo books, which are filled with candid pictures taken before, during and after the wedding. From simple, hardcover options to luxurious ones with leather covers, there is a variety of sizes one can choose from as per budget. These also make for great gifts for close family members, post the marriage celebrations.

REWRITE YOUR VOWS

No pandit. No pheras. No kanyadaan. The modern Indian bridal couple doesn't mind skipping out on wedding rituals and mantras that don't resonate with the times and their personal beliefs. Modern couples don't want to doze off through the traditional “tedious“ mantras like their parents. There are many families who are not doing the `kanyadaan,' as c they don't like the idea of `giving the daughter away'. IT professional Tushar Kanwar's Goa wedding was a 20-minute affair instead of the usual three-hour ceremony. He and his bride chose their own interpretation for the symbolisms. Instead of traditional vedic mantras, couples are also asking for simplified versions, so that they and their friends can understand what the vows mean.

THERAPISTS, BOOT CAMPS

Frazzled nerves come with this territory. Couples are visiting wedding therapists for counselling on what one should expect from the Big Day and in the longer run. Couples can also go in for wedding boot camps.

Says psychologist Dr Nisha Khanna, “Couples and their families need a third party to create deeper un derstanding, away from the material engagements of the wedding preparations. The focus of these sessions is on understanding the other, learning about each other's belief systems and creating trust.“

CAPTURE HIDDEN DETAILS

Moving away from clicking clichéd pic tures during ceremonies, wedding pho tographers are surprising the bridal couple by capturing unseen moments of their wedding, using unconventional techniques. Says wedding photogra pher Cimmaron Singh, “A bride is too busy getting dressed to see how her own father is getting his pagdi tied before the ceremony; I capture mo ments like these for her, so that she can relive them later. Many photographers are using sepia tone for pictures as these capture true emotions; they take the focus away from all the colourful clothes, jewellery and décor that usually distract!“

MEALS ON WHEELS

When it comes to food, traditional buffets are facing stiff competition from food trucks! From Patiala to Italy, food trucks with themes are in vogue. They are a trendy way to serve delicious, fresh food to guests.According to wedding planner Vandana Mohan, food trucks add zing to a wedding reception, “Food trucks and carts have a kitchen from where food is served hot. They usually dish out exotic cuisines and add the funky quotient.“

CAFÉ-STYLE DECOR

This is an informal setting with cozy booths, bars and wooden tables. The chalkboard on the wall with a handwritten menu gives the feel of a posh neighborhood or a European brunch cafe.

BRIDAL BLOGS

Have-been brides are sharing first-hand information about their wedding experiences and giving tips on beauty, fashion etc. to potential brides through their blogs. For example, Mehak's wedding blog, Wed Me Good, talks about how to be a DIY bride. Shikha's Bride In A Hurry, gives tips for busy working women, while Sinjini Chawla, who started The Delhi Bride advises brides how to plan every detail to the T.

WEDDING ON A TRAIN!

Nashik-based Shyam Jadhav and Sarika Mohite became the first Indian couple to exchange vows in a moving train, in the presence of a pandit and 110 guests!






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