Unique Things That Happen At Indian Weddings

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Indian weddings can be the subject of a long thesis by themselves. They are funny, touching and sometimes, totally bizarre. Things that happen at Indian weddings can sometimes knock the breath out of you. For someone who has not been imbibed in Indian culture, weddings can look like pandemonium. That is why; you should know what to expect at an Indian wedding. There are some things that happen at an Indian wedding that will make you laugh till your guts hurt.

PROS & CONS OF AN INDIAN SUMMER WEDDING

The funny thing about an Indian wedding is that the mood is always upbeat. No matter how much confusion and how many fights break out, people are always happy. On top of that, the funny Indian wedding traditions add to the fun. Every Indian community has some of its own version of wedding customs that can appear exceedingly funny to a bystander.

One of the things that happen at Indian weddings across the board is the bidaai or the ceremony before the bride leaves. This is a scene you cannot afford to miss. The howling and chest beating will make you wonder why the wedding even happened! If you want to have fun-filled experience and avoid any shocks, know what to expect at Indian weddings.

Here are some of the most bizarre and unique things that happen only at big fat Indian weddings.

Everything Gets Misplaced

If someone randomly comes up to you and asks if you saw his/her watch, ring or safety pin, don't get offended. Everything gets lost or misplaced at Indian weddings. No one is suspecting you of stealing. They are just casually looking for their things.

People Know You But You Don't Know Them

Indian weddings are not known for being uptight. You will always find a hoard of people who know you even if you cannot figure out how you know them.

The Food Counter Is More Important Than The Bride Or Groom

Food is the main attraction of the wedding. People usually attack the food even before they have wished the bride or the groom.

Usually, The Bride & Groom Have To Starve

While there is so much food being served around them, the bride and the groom are made to fast until their 'pheras' are done!

Your Jewellery Is Being Watched

Your jewellery will be watched, touched, evaluated and you will asked the cost of everything. It is perfectly socially acceptable to do this at weddings.

And Remember To Wear Gold..

Gold is the only kind of jewellery that Indian invest in. So, always wear gold to an Indian wedding. If you wear diamonds, people will think they are fake!

There Is Always Money Flying Around

It is an Indian tradition to throw money on someone as a way of giving blessings. Even otherwise, there is a lot of 'shagun' being given around. If you are short on cash, you can certainly find some stray notes at an Indian wedding.

Weddings Are Were The Next Year's Wedding Diary Is Planned

A wedding is the place were the upcoming weddings for the next season are planned. And if you watch the 'aunties' with children of marriageable age, you will realise that they are deeply into matchmaking.

The Bride Gets Tossed Up In The Air

In some Indian wedding customs, the bride is first carried to the wedding pier and then tossed up. Don't worry, they try to toss up the groom as well!

Star Of The Evening.. Panditji

There is one person who is more important that the CEO of the biggest multinational companies on the day of the wedding; the presiding priest. Panditji calls all the shots around on this special day and people respond to his beck and call.

Stealing Is Officially Allowed

The bride's sisters are officially allowed to steal the groom's shoes and they even get to demand ransom in order to give it back! Neat.

What All We Feed The Fire!!!

There will always be a fire at an Indian wedding. No, it's not a break out of fire but a wedding fire or the 'havan'. Several different things are actually burned in this fire as you can see.

You Will Be Photographed With Your Mouth Open

Indian wedding photographers capture you at the most inopportune moments. They always click a picture of you with your mouth open just when you are going to take a big bite of food.

India Weddings Have Red Carpets...

The Indian weddings have red carpet moments. And the clothes that you get to see here can put all the Bollywood celebrities to shame.

The 'Bidaai' Will Make You Wonder Why The Wedding Even Happened

The 'Bidaai' or the ceremony before the bride leaves is a mourning. All the crying and chest beating will make you wonder why the wedding happened when the bride's family was so unwilling to let their daughter go.