The millennial brides
Millennial brides are not coy anymore. Instead they confidently flaunt their real self. The wedding day is no more the day when the bride was supposed to be sad for leaving her family and nervous to be a part of the new family. From making an unconventional entry at their wedding to writing personalised vows, the brides are setting new wedding rules and we are loving them.
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Brides who come with a baraat
The whole idea of grooms making a grand entry with a baraat at their weddings is actually rooted in an old practice of annexation of another territory by a king, where the daughter of the defeated king was taken as a prize. We absolutely love that millennial brides are redefining this practice by coming with their own baraat. They are not only riding horses and coming with a baraat but also creating unusual and quirky entries with their friends and families giving the grooms some big competition.
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Female priests at weddings
Recently, a Bengali wedding went viral for taking a progressive step. The beautiful bride had four female priests at her wedding (one area where male dominance is hard to ignore even now) who took care of every ceremony and broke stereotypes like a boss.
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Writing personalised wedding vows
A rather novel concept in India, many brides are opting to write their own wedding vows with their partners, instead of or in addition to going ahead with the conventional tradition of mantras while taking the 'saat pheras' in Hindu weddings. This is also a beautiful way to make promises to each other that are meaningful and truly reflect their values as a couple.
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Touching each others' feet as a mark of respect
Blogger and Influencer Diipa Bueller-Khosla got married in a dreamy wedding in Udaipur, and apart from the beautiful decor and Diipa's stunning outfits, there was one moment that made the whole wedding stand apart. It was when Diipa and her husband Oleg touched each others' feet as a mark of respect and equality, defying the existing norm.
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Breaking the stereotype of 'Bidaai'
One of the most common rituals followed by Hindus is the ‘bidaai’ ceremony where a newly-married bride bids a teary-eyed farewell to her maternal home after the wedding. Recently, we have seen more and more brides breaking the 'shy bride' stereotype by celebrating and being happy as they start a new adventure.
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It’s a happy change
India is a land of rich culture and traditions involving marriages are considered the most auspicious representations of our culture. We have a lot of respect for traditions, but it is great to see brides challenging the existing norms (for example, female priest performing the rituals) and planning weddings that reflect their personality and beliefs.
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With inputs from Madhulika Singh - The Wedding Brigade
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