INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN WEDDING

Tamil marriages are not very showy and extravagant as Tamilians believe in simple living. Tamil people are very particular about their customs and traditions. However, Tamil weddings are attended by distant relatives and friends and hence are held on a large scale. There are many wedding rituals which are observed by them, without which the marriage is deemed incomplete. The important Tamil wedding rituals are given below.


Pre Wedding Rituals:The wedding rituals begin with Panda Kaal Muhurtham, wherein the families of the bride and the groom pray to the Lord for an uninterrupted wedding ceremony. After this, the groom is welcomed with the traditional aarti by the bride's side on the day before marriage. He is offered sweets, sprinkled with rose water and even a coconut is broken to ward off any evil. Next is Vratham, which is a small puja organized before marriage. Following this is Pallikai Thellichal ceremony, as per which grains are sprouted in earthen pots, which are later immersed in a pond to feed the fishes.The next ritual is Naandi, in which Brahmins are given gifts and sweets to seek their blessings for the wedding alliance. Nicchiyadharatham is the formal engagement ceremony, wherein the bride and the groom exchange rings. After this, the Reading of Lagna Pathirigai takes place, which is formally announcing the wedding and reading out aloud the wedding invitation, to inform everybody about the formalizing of the alliance.

Wedding Rituals:On the day of the wedding, Mangala Snaanam takes place, as per which the bride and the groom take purifying bath. Before the bath, oil and haldi-kumkum are applied to them. Another interesting ritual is Kashi Yatra, wherein the groom threatens everyone to leave for Kashi and lead a life of ascetic. He is stopped by the bride's father, who promises to give his daughter to her. After this, the groom heads towards the mandap, where he meets the bride.Then the exchange of garlands takes place between the bride and the groom. This is followed by the Oonjal ritual, wherein the couple is seated on a swing and given milk and banana to eat. Rice balls are used to prevent them from evil eye. This is followed by Kanyadaanam, in which the bride's father gives away his daughter to the groom. After this, Muhurtum ritual takes place wherein the groom ties mangalsutra and puts vermillion to the bride. Subsequently, they take seven rounds and seven vows around the sacred fire called Saptapadi.

Post Wedding Rituals:After the wedding, both the families exchange gifts with each other. This is called Sammandhi Mariyathai. After all the wedding ceremonies are over, the bride leaves with her husband for her marital home. Here, she is welcomed by her new family with the traditional aarti. This is known as Grihapravesham. In the evening, the Reception party takes place, which is an informal event. The guests meet the newly wed couple and give them blessings. This is followed by sumptuous dinner

Indian wedding card

Wedding cards in India are called as lagnapatrika. It holds a special relevance in Indian weddings and it is used as a document, which contains the list of various events, organized before and after the wedding.Indian weddings cards are distributed to each and every family known to the bride and the groom. This includes not only close but distant relatives as well. For some, wedding cards are a matter of prestige and honor. Therefore choosing the right wedding card becomes important. Indian wedding cards are available in an array of designs, each styled differently and made from different and exclusive materials. The choice of cards depends on individual taste, desire and the customs and traditions followed by them.The main purpose of lagnapatrika is to request guests to attend the different events including the wedding and solicit their blessings. Guests are imperative for any Indian wedding.There are some indian wedding cards.

Indian wedding jewellery

WEDDING JEWELLERY

Jewelry forms a very important part of the overall attire of an Indian bride. In fact, the bridal look is believed to be incomplete unless the bride wears each and every piece of the jewelry meant for her. In majority of the Indian weddings, you will find the bride wearing yellow gold jewelry. However, depending on the budget, some people might opt for silver, platinum, white gold or diamond jewelry as well. Precious stones, such as ruby, jade, garnet, emerald, amethyst and pearl, are also widely used in Indian bridal jewelry. While you might see some variation in the bridal jewelry, depending on the particular region of the country where it is taking place, the basic items remain the same.There are various types of jewellery used for wedding,its includes,Shringar Patti,Maang Tikka,Bridal Set (Necklace & Earrings),Nath (Nose Ring),Chudi (Bangles),Hathphool (Bracelet with Rings),Anguthi (Finger Rings),Bichhua (Toe Ring),Payal (Anklet),Mangal Sutra (Necklace with Black Beads),Kamarband (Waist Band),Baaju Band (Arm Bands).This some wedding set mostly indian use..

WEDDING BANGLE

Besides all this, bangles have very traditional values of Hinduism. As it is unenviable to be bare armed Hindu married women are always wearing bangles and bracelets around their wrists. Today, women today do not wear bangles and bracelets with their clothes every day, but only on occasions and festivals. But you can say it is just a special ornament which will consider being for brides only nowadays.The bangles are made of different types of materials such as plastic, glass, metal, Kundan, LAC, beads, metallic black, silver and even gold. They come in different colors, patterns and different. Of course, gold bangles are the most durable in bangles, glass bangles are less durable. Consequently, many women prefer to wear gold bangles rather than glass bangles. Bridal bangles come in a lot of varieties.

Wedding make up and Mehndi

Indian Bridal Make

The marriage is a very special occasion in a woman's life where a special glow is imparted on the bride's face. In the past, it was the friends and relatives who used to help the bride in dressing up for the wedding. However, today, there are professionals who take care of all parts of Indian Bridal Make up. The professionals first work on a plan to make the bride look her best on the wedding day where each bride is dressed according to her taste and plan. In the past, the Indian Bridal make up comprised only of rose powder, bindi and kajal. Today, brides are made up not using routine sets of make-up and hairstyles but are made up while taking into consideration the bride's face structure and suitability. The Indian Bridal Make up today comprises of a rising awareness of make up where there are different concepts of beauty and individuality.There some wedding make up n hair style.

MEHNDI

Mehndi holds a lot of cultural significance in Indian traditions. Be it weddings, Karva Chauth or other occasions, mehndi plays an important role in all the ceremonies and festivals of India. In today’s era of modernization, the new styles and designs of mehndi are coming up, adding glamour and fun to it.Even the color of mehndi is given high importance in Indian culture as the darkness of the color signifies the degree of husband’s and mother-in-law’s love. It depicts love and affection between the couple as it is believed that the longer it retains, the more auspicious it is. The bride is traditionally not allowed to work in her husband’s home until her mehndi’s color fades away completely.Thre some wedding mehndi design used in indian weddding.

Indian wedding cake

These wedding cakes play a significant role in the wedding. These cakes come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Many couples try to match the wedding cake with the flower arrangements, brides white dress or favorite flavor of the couple. The cake is designed after a detailed discussion with the bride as she wants it to be special for the most happening event of her life. The cake is a symbol of couple’s love, trust and commitment. Therefore cutting the cake and feeding it to each other is an important ceremony. This symbolizes that the couple will give each other everything like care, comfort and company through out their lives. This cake is served to all the guests who attend the wedding and the couple shares their joy with them. There is an example where a bride made a cake which had a cricket field because of groom’s love and passion for the game. Heart shaped cakes are all time favorite as they show couple’s love. White cake symbolize purity and to share your happiness with the guest who come to bless the couple.Thre are some wedding cakes.

wedding kolam

Wedding Kolam
Kolam is very imporant part in indian wedding.Kolams are known by different names in different parts of India. Have in Karnataka, muggulu in Andrapradesh, chowkpurna in Uttar Pradesh, alpana in Bengal and Assam, and rangoli in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The 'kolam' is a symbol of an open heart and an auspicious welcoming.Thre are some wedding kolam.

Wedding decoration n wedding couple dress

Mandap deco-Traditionally, Hindu weddings are solemnized at a well decorated mandap - a four-pole canopy erected at the center of the stage. Although the Decor of the mandap varies from region to region across India, the basic concept remains the same - to bless the bride and the groom, who tie the wedding knot. Mandap is erected at the wedding venue, primarily to conduct rituals like tying the mangalsutra, pheras and exchange of garlands (jaimala).Today modern Indian wedding decoration is a mixture of Indian ethnicity, richness and Western culture and custom. Mostly today's Indian wedding decorations are theme based, as people mainly don't have the time or resources. The mandap is decorated with red color cloth because red is considered auspicious for the wedding occasion.This is one of wedding decoraton package

In every wedding ceremony flowers play an important role. Flower gives a new and fresh dimension to the wedding decor. Even an Indian wedding the ambience of the venue seems incomplete without a proper flower decor.Many looks can be provided by flowersdecoration. For example, for ethnic look orchids, marigold, gerberas etc. can be used and if opting for western look baby roses, or lilies, or orchids are just fine. Flowers even set the mood of the wedding day. As such, for different seasons there are different flowers. For fall wedding go for rich, bright and earthy colors like red, burgundy, amber, yellow and rust. For summer go for light and pastel shades like pink, sky blue, citrus tone and for winter go for an evergreen effect, white and sparkling silver. It is good to use seasonal flowers as it sets the mood for the celebration. thre are some flower wedding decoration.

  

This is wedding hall decoration.Mostly the wedding hall deco related to the place we choose.You can select a specific wedding theme to decorate the reception hall. Some popular wedding theam are beach wedding theme, garden wedding theme, black and white wedding theme, winter wedding theme. You can creatively use colorful fresh flowers, beautiful candles, lights, ribbons, for decoration a weddingreception.

Wedding Car Decoration

Wedding car is an important aspect of the wedding ceremony. There are various ways you can decorate your wedding car. Today, car decor is given a lot of attention as people has become more fashion conscious and realized the importance of having a completely coordinated and organized wedding celebration. People pay a lot of attention to even the minute detailing, so as to make the car used in the wedding ceremony, also a unique one.Nowadays, car decoration florists are available, who specialize in the art of decorating wedding car.The car can deco with artificial flower satin ribbons, zari doris, colorful threads, bows, mirror artifacts, hangings, tissue, net and bandhani drapesa bouquet.There are some wedding car deco.

WEDDING COUPLE DRESS

 The Hindu lifestyle is governed by ancient beliefs and traditions.  The correct dress for religious activities and social behavior was prescribed by ancient law givers.  There are many subtle variations, however.  The wearing of a particular type of dress will be influenced by the caste (class) of a person.  Women of all castes wear the sari, but the style, ornamentation, and floral motifs used are influenced by the caste of the wearer and the region where the wearer lives.the Indian wedding sareeare often colorful, such as orange, gold, red, green, blue and pink, and are seldom white or ivory. Northern India wedding saree tend to be red, which symbolises auspiciousness, or green, which represents fertility. Wedding dresses in south India are usually white or cream coloured. 

DHOTI

The 'pancha' in Telugu, called dhoti in Hindi, 'Laacha' in Punjabi, 'mundu' in Malayalam, 'dhuti' in Bangla, 'veshti' in Tamil, 'dhotar' in Marathi and 'panche' in Kannada, is the traditional garment of men's wear in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 5 yards long, wrapped about the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist.In northern India, the garment is worn with a Kurta on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a "dhuti panjabi" in the East. In southern India, it is worn with an angavastram (another unstitched cloth draped over the shoulders) in Tamil Nadu or else with a "chokka"(shirt) in Andhra Pradesh or "jubba" (a local version of kurta). The Dhoti kurta is considered formal wear in India.

This is one kind of wedding dress is called as ghaghra.this kind of drees mostly wear on wedding reception.The ghaghra consists of a long skirt and a short blouse. A scarf, called a dupatta, is draped across the brides chest

This brahmin wediing dress.Iyers are a subsect of South Indian Brahmins and generally speak Tamil. Such weddings are known as kalyaanam or thirumanam in Tamil.Iyer weddings, like other Hindu Wedding.typically last about 2–3 days where it once used to last 7 days. Dress code is usually a well-sewn silk shirt with a Veshti or a kurta for males and Sarees or Madisaar for females.