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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