Category Archive

Indian weddings

This is our collection of both weddings that happened in India, as well as Indian weddings that happened in the US and elsewhere. We’ve also got posts covering issues related to planning Indian weddings… including adoption, immigration, intercultural weddings, and more!

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A colorful and multicultural Indian and Vietnamese wedding

The couple had a gorgeous Indian and Vietnamese wedding that spanned two weeks! From the red lehenga to the ao dai wedding attire, this multicultural celebration is filled with color and cultural traditions.

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How one international adoptee bride reclaimed her identity through her wedding

I am an international adoptee from India. Many times in transracial and/or international adoption, the adoptee loses a sense of identity when they are raised outside of their race and culture. I know for myself, I was raised in a predominantly white town by a white family, so I lost my identity as an Indian. As a bride, I decided to reclaim my identity. I am a “hybrid”, both Indian and Anglo-American…

An extravagant Indian two-day wedding that took our breath away

A totally luxe New Jersey Indian wedding that took our breath away

Deep and Avi had a luxe New Jersey Indian wedding over two days that left us dewy eyed. Whatever you do, don’t miss the groom’s entrance on horseback, the intricately gorgeous dress changes, and the many dance performances. And don’t stop scrolling until you see what awaits you at the reception. The desserts! The dancing! The smoke machines! The decor! It’s wild and will blow your mind…

A spectacular three-day wedding in India

A spectacular three-day backwater wedding in India

Sylvie and Aaron’s wedding in Kumarkom was one big cultural cocktail. They wanted three unique experiences for each day of their wedding, distinct from each other yet tied together under one grand theme.

You’ve got to see this gorgeous East-meets-West backwater wedding in Kerala, India…