The Indian wedding is best characterized by delectable cuisine, lovely attire, a boisterous, noisy family, and endless enjoyment. Small, significant rituals enhance the marriage’s significance. The practice of exchanging varmala, or garland in plain English, is one of the most significant. The history of garlands in Indian weddings is fascinating. Indian brides and grooms must
When you think about Indian weddings, they are all about religious rituals. A traditional Indian wedding is full of fun and flair, but there are a lot of ceremonies followed before the bride and groom can be pronounced married. The Jaimala or Varmala ceremony is one of these ceremonies. The bride and groom exchange varmalas,
Flowers have traditionally been one of the most popular wedding décor elements. Floral décor has been popular at traditional luxurious Indian weddings for decades. But since they have been around for such a long time, these floral arrangements tend to get boring and repetitive. Millennial couples are always on the lookout for unique and creative
Every traditional Hindu wedding involves a set of rituals that the soon-to-be-married couple must observe. The exchanging of varmalas is one such key rite that must be completed before the pair can be declared ‘married.’ Traditional south Indian weddings, on the other hand, feature multiple such garlands or varmala exchanges. Instead of adhering to one
The garlanding ceremony is the most fun and at the same time an important ritual of a wedding. It is not just a ritual but a first step towards accepting each other. Couples often get confused on choosing the garlands, and to eliminate this confusion we are here with refreshing garlands to look for in
Amidst the flurry of riveting colors and an intoxicating variety of bridal flowers, it is perhaps easy to forget their green counterparts. The green garland, though, is back in trend and has emerged stronger than ever. Green is the color of thriving life, of rejuvenation. The usage of greens in the traditional varmala as accents
The beauty of a jasmine garland, in all its simplicity, remains unmatched. These dainty blooms, in lovely white or off-white colors and fresh fragrant or non-fragrant types, have long held a significant position among wedding flowers. On this auspicious occasion, add a touch of rustic wonder with the help of the jasmine flower festoon that,
Relish in the beautiful symphony of colorful blooms adorning your big day. Tie the knot amidst the glory of nature in all its shades. As good as they look, flowers in each of their color variations also hold special connotations. We urge you to think outside the box and move away from all pastels, soft
‘The bigger the better’ is a mantra much adored across the Indian wedding scene. From the most significant heavily embellished designer wear and the most spellbinding of decorations to the littlest of details like the wedding varmala, each component of the desi wedding is an attempt at flamboyance, at giving one’s best to make it
The wedding varmala, like the desi marriage ensemble, is usually conceived to be just as flamboyant in order to exhibit the celebratory spirit. With decadent embellishments and a host of fresh and artificial blooms, the big fat Indian wedding garland is very much the way to go. Of late, however, couples have begun prioritising comfort
