With the modernization, each region wedding rituals has changed and gets a modern touch. No doubt, the significance of the wedding ritual is still maintained, but with the time many new things are added in the ritual.
Changing Rituals and Tradition
Custom and traditions are changed because it is difficult to maintain with the current time. Traditionally, North Indian marriages are long fair. Many wedding rituals and other customs are performed in a traditional way one by one in each day. Some Rituals are long and short. In a Sikh Shaadi, customs start at least one week before, women sing their traditional songs and perform a dance at each ritual to express happiness. But now the people think that it is the waste of time and now they cover up the rituals in 2 or 3 days and use the music system to play songs and dance. Nowadays theme weddings have become very famous.
Outfits and Styling
Traditionally wedding outfits are simple and not so expensive. In a Punjabi Matrimony, Brides wear a Punjabi Red or Maroon color Suit and Groom prefer to wear a suit or pant shirt on the wedding day. But now the bride and groom dress is according to the trend. Now the bride selects the latest design lehenga and Groom chooses a designer suit and Indo western dresses for their D Day.
Venues and the Ambience
Mostly North Indian wedding are held at home in a simple and classic way. But now the people also invest in a high-class venue. They prefer Clubs, Wedding halls and open wedding venue for enjoying the D Day.
Wedding Budget
Now the people invest in various expensive items to make a wedding day special. That’s why people don’t care about their wedding budget.
Food items
Today, Lots of delicious food items are served to guest as compared to previously. Even the serving containers are also upgraded.
Destination weddings
Destination weddings are a new trend for a wedding where the bridegroom and family & friends choose a common wedding place where wedding rituals and wedding is performed. All the wedding arrangements are done by the wedding planner.
Final Words
With the time change, Wedding style is upgraded and people adopt the new idea for a wedding, but the significance of wedding and their rituals are still the same.