You have got an invitation for an Indian wedding and don’t know what will happen there? First what you should know is that a traditional Indian wedding lasts an average of three days!
Wedding ceremony in India is very unusual and beautiful. First what can surprise foreign guests is a baraat. Baraat is a celebratory groom wedding procession with live music and dancing. This ceremony has no religious significance, but it’s very important in Indian culture. Baraat signifies an age-old tradition of the groom who would travel about 7 days to his bride to be home. Nowadays procession looks like a dancing and celebration and takes not more than an hour. We will not tell about other ceremonies, but they’re also very unique and interesting.
What to wear to an Indian wedding?
Don’t worry if you cant find a traditional sari, long or middle-length dress is appropriate too. Try to choose bright colors or eye-catching jewelry.
Is food really too spicy in India? Not always. It usually depends on which state the couple's families are from. Wedding usually starts from appetizer, it can be vegetarian or not. Than main dishes and of course desserts. For sure you should try most dishes there, because Indian cuisine is unique and delicious.
What about gift? Usually bride and groom ask guests to ship gifts to their home. But envelope with money you can bring directly to wedding.