If you’ve been invited to your first Indian wedding, you’re probably curious about what’s going to happen. We enlisted the help of Indian wedding planner Suniti Patel, of Lamhe Bridal Consultants in New Jersey, to get answers to some commonly asked questions about Indian weddings. Q: What should I... more
Posted Tuesday 9/29/2009 by Justine Lorelle Blanchard
Indian wedding customs have a long history, so they’ll add rich meaning -- and fun memories -- to your wedding. These are some popular cultural wedding traditions you may want to include in your celebration. Lucky Day In India, the couple doesn’t choose their wedding date. Instead, a knowledgeable... more
Posted Tuesday 9/29/2009 by Justine Lorelle Blanchard
The festivities following a Muslim wedding can last for days and include lavish rituals, dancing, and food. Here are a few customs to get the party started. WalimaAfter the wedding contract is signed, the celebration begins with the walima -- a wedding feast that may last for two whole days. Fish, chicken,... more
Posted Monday 12/7/2009 by Robin Beth Schaer
From the United States to the Middle East to South Asia, Islam stretches across a diverse terrain of politics and culture with followers and practices as varied as the countries from which they hail. Marriage in Islam is viewed as a religious obligation, a contract between the couple and Allah. PracticesThe... more
Posted Monday 12/7/2009 by Robin Beth Schaer