Hindu priestesses fight the patriarchy, one Indian wedding at a time KOLKATA, India — When Sharmistha Chaudhuri decided to get married in her native India, she faced a dilemma. Chaudhuri, 35, is ...

The lingering pandemic has also brought changes to weddings in India’s south, where the peak season runs from December to February. Health regulations limit capacity to 200 people (as opposed to ...

Hemali Mistry spent around $28,000 on her South Asian wedding. Canceling the reception, cutting down on guests, and making swaps helped cut costs.

5. Let the kaleerein fall: In the north Indian customs, brides wear a ‘chooda’ on which her family members and friends tie kaleerein (red and golden ornaments).After this the bride moves her hand over ...

Explore the top Indian wedding trends of 2025—from luxe micro weddings to eco-conscious décor, tech integration, and personalized celebrations rooted in tradition. News Home Page ...

Holding the wedding hundreds of miles from Delhi also allowed the couple to avoid the traditionally massive Indian wedding. Instead, their guest list clocked in between 120 and 150. “We wanted ...

Amidst online negativity, a North Indian woman's heartwarming experience in Bengaluru challenges stereotypes. Embraced by Kannadigas, from her landlord to an auto driver, she found kindness and ...

A couple hosted a four-day Scottish-Indian wedding celebration in June that merged their cultures. Alastair Spray, a Scottish groom, and Angie Tiwari, an Indian bride, got engaged in 2021.

One wedding consultant estimates that a 300-guest Indian wedding in a major metropolitan area like New Jersey will set you back between $225,000 and $285,000, while the average American wedding ...

You’re invited to your first Indian wedding, and you’re not quite sure what to wear. Dressing for the many vibrant functions of a multi-day Indian celebration can feel overwhelming ...

It was also important to the pair that their wedding at St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church and reception at Glen Foerd, a landmark estate on the banks of the Delaware, honor their backgrounds.