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The Changed Face Of The Big Fat Indian Wedding

The big fat Indian wedding is finally back, as was witnessed during the winter weddings in 2021. Though the beginning of 2022 saw restrictions due to the 3rd wave, however, it did not dampen the spirits. The industry is now all geared up for the spring weddings amid the pandemic slowing down. While for some, […]

The big fat Indian wedding is finally back, as was witnessed during the winter weddings in 2021. Though the beginning of 2022 saw restrictions due to the 3rd wave, however, it did not dampen the spirits. The industry is now all geared up for the spring weddings amid the pandemic slowing down.

While for some, it is almost back to normal with of course the reduced number of guests, there are others who are opting for conscious wedding, hybrid weddings, zero waste weddings and also low-key weddings. All in all, the wedding season is back with a bang in the country.

“It’s a more intimate, yet highly experiential affair this time with unique offerings and elaborate detailing. People are going an extra mile in giving their guests customized and exclusive experiences. They have been postponing the wedding for quite some time and now they don’t want to compromise on the celebration”, says wedding planners Aaradhana & Prateek Kashyap of Made in Heaven. The husband-wife duo, Prateek, a broadcast media professional and Aaradhana, an IT professional, launched their company during the Covid times in 2020.

Similarly, the service providers, be it the wedding planners, photographers and décor experts, F&B experts, etc all are adjusting to the new normal while not compromising with the output.

“Weddings in these times have become more personalized and close affair because of the lesser numbers of invitees and outdoor venues are preferred because of the Covid protocols. For the décor, the couples are looking at a very DIY causal look as it gives an informal feel, while the eco-friendly couples are going in for elaborate floral décor and less fabric. There are couples who are more involved in detailing their big day and are also financially conscious about how much they want to spend which brings us to creating economically flexible packages for them”, says Evelyn D’Cruz, Wedding Decor Expert.

“Our job is based on the need for people to gather, to assemble and we take their pictures and capture memories for them. The crowd is limited and the ceremonies are for a shorter duration. The ‘look and feel’ gets compromised as instead of the sprinkling of rose water; the guests are welcomed by being asked to pass through a sanitisation tunnel which spoils their hair dos and make up. With the mask on, it’s difficult to photograph even for the photographer. To ask the guest to remove the mask is contagious. My priority now is taking care of my couples, letting them know I’m here for them in any way they need and making their wedding day special”, says renowned wedding photographer Michael Allan Luther.

“The show must go on. Till the time, things are completely back to normal, the industry will witness several new innovations and trends. For eg. there are lot of new cities and venues being opted for destination weddings like Dehradun, Rishikesh and Agra. Infact, the destination wedding business has boomed as people prefer to travel to a lesser crowded place and book an entire resort for the entire wedding”, add Aaradhana and Prateek Kashyap of Made in Heaven.

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