So you thought you could plan your Indian wedding with just your fiancee. And maybe get away with asking only a few other people like your BFF and parents for help (and opinions). And then there’s your mother-in-law. She has some “good” ideas and says wants to help. What do you assign her? And then there’s your aunty neighbor who… Read More
Why Indian Wedding Traditions Matter for Today’s Generation
Being first generation Indian-American, I found it hard to understand all of the Indian wedding traditions that were a part of the wedding process. I’m referring to the rituals that started from the moment I got engaged. Many of these rituals were really important to my family – even important to my extended family. It’s what makes our culture meaningful… Read More
Alleviating Family Tensions To Get Through Indian Wedding Planning
Sometimes with Indian wedding planning, all you hear from brides is how much drama there is with wedding planning. One parent doesn’t want chicken at the reception and another parent wants the groom to wear a turban (even though he doesn’t want to). Or, your parents might be on board with your decisions, but it could be your mom’s friend’s… Read More