Pampering the bride is an integral part of a perfect monsoon wedding in India

Aug 27
08:28

2010

Ramya Writes

Ramya Writes

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Weddings in India are known for its cultural values and rituals. When it comes to monsoon weddings, the way the bride is decorated is noticed by almost everyone in the marriage venue. That being the case, a wedding day is a dream come true for any girl. Your Beauty Speaks.Com

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A bridal shower to cheer up the bride

To pamper the bride and make her feel special,Pampering the bride is an integral part of a perfect monsoon wedding in India  Articles she is made to go through several rituals. It starts with the bridal shower. This is exclusively coordinated by someone close to the bride, like a friend or her mother. It becomes a huge get together where all the relatives present her with gifts to make her upcoming home complete and sophisticated. Well to mention, a bridal shower usually comes in surprise to the bride.

As a part of her decoration process, she is given beauty treatments such as pedicure, manicure, waxing, eyebrow trimming and so on. Some brides are very clever that they initiate their preparation long back starting with skin treatment to the selection of bridal costume.

The most awaited Mehandhi party

Mehandhi party for a bride is given foremost importance where all the bride’s relatives and friends are invited. There is a plethora of mehandhi designs used in India. Several experiments have been conducted to make it look as special as possible and to make it breathtaking on a bride’s hand. Nowadays Arabic designs are in great demand. It appears veritably spectacular that it is appreciated even on feet. It makes a galloping event with the only objective to cheer the bride. It is believed that the extent to which the mehandhi has darkened indicates her love for her future husband.

Yet another reason why Mehandhi party is thrown limelight is because, the tension of the bride will be eased. Nowadays there is also another objective added to this ritual. This custom is intended to be an ice breaking session where the bride gets to know her future husband’s relatives. In the ancient days, the initial of her future husband will be hidden somewhere in the design. On the night of wedding, the bridegroom will be allowed to get close to the bride, to find his initials on her.

Marriage accompanied by Mantras

After all these ceremonies, the bridegroom and his family reach the wedding site. Having reached the venue of wedding, the bridegroom’s family is formally welcomed by the bride’s family.  Accompanied by mantras and special prayers to bless the couple, the marriage ceremony will be performed. More than a marriage in any other culture and country, marriage in India is highly colorful filled with rituals and an objective to pamper the bride so as to put her in a comfort zone.

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