Indian Wedding Games

Earlier marriages were a union made by the parents. Till the day of their wedding, the would be bride and groom were total strangers to each other and were strictly prohibited from meeting each other. But as time passed on Indian weddings slowly got associated with wedding games in order to break-the-ice between the newly weds and most importantly between the bride and her new family members and its fortunate that these days love marriages are given full consent by the parents which makes the job of the couples less complicated as in this case they only make efforts to make an impression upon the groom’s family members however in spite of all these reformations, wedding games are given equal importance because they are the prime source of entertainment and at the same time keeps the bride and the groom refreshed throughout the number of ceremonies taking place.

Games in Indian Weddings are played to make the bride and the groom comfortable and open to each other in the case of an arranged marriage while on the other hand usually games are part to make the new bride feel at ease with her new family members. These sorts of games in the Indian Weddings bring in happiness, enjoyment and the true spirit of merriment along with little mockery and joking which is an integrated part of these games. Hence, this way the newly weds' get closer to each other and on the other hand, families also take pleasure in the moments and group jointly to wish them a brilliant upcoming ahead.

Types of Indian Wedding Games:

• Wedding Shoes: This game is usually played between the groom and the would- be- sister in laws of the bride. In short, it’s like a hide and seek game. As soon as the bride and groom are asked to remove their shoes for the matrimonial rituals, the next moment the groom’s shoes are gone and this favorable moment is grabbed by the bridesmaids by confiscating the shoes of the groom and hiding them till that moment until the negotiations are done according to their wishes and then only the shoes are returned. With this game of hide and seek, both the family come together, tease and pack in a lovable recollection for life. Primarily, hiding shoes was mainly practiced in the northern part of India but these days it is welcomed by people from other regions and has because a part of their weddings as well.

• Fish the ring: In this game a big bowl of milk covered with the rose petals is placed in the middle and then the newly weds are instructed to put their wedding rings inside the bowl and once its done, anyone from the family members are asked to give a nice swirl. After that the bride and the groom are asked to fish out the rings and whoever fishes the ring first says, according to the traditions, will hold the reins of their married life.

• Pillow Game: It is a game filled with lots of fun for the newly weds and more entertaining for the family members and the guests. In this game, the couple is asked to sit with their backs facing each other and a pillow is placed between their shoulders. After that they are asked a number of simple questions of which they will have to answer only by nodding their heads and they are rated according to the scores they achieve. Pillow game is usually played to see how much compatible the couples are!

Indian Weddings - The Charm of India

India is a land of many mysteries. From the Mahabharata to the present day generation, India has many tell tale stories. And Indian weddings are one such ceremony which has its own side of story; however legend says that weddings took place mainly for the security of the Indian women from the foreign invaders and of course the other reason was to seek for a life time companion and a protector. The true picture of India can be very well analyzed from the kind of different weddings filled with different colors and emotions of the Indian people. Weddings are grand affairs in India. Weddings in India are not seen as a small gathering with just a handful of some family members as its witnesses. In fact, Indian weddings are a gigantic affair filled with immense colorful events and a long list of traditions which goes on for days.

Weddings in india is seen as the biggest timely occasion in one’s life and for the family at the same time. So everything has to be put in the right order and the timing has to be perfect. wedding invitations are one such vital consideration for all the would be brides and grooms since it’s the first thing which catches the guests’ eyes. All the details like the venue, date, time, etc is mentioned on the invitation card and it comes in a variety of options, which we will help you to choose from and sometimes can even customising it.

Weddings are meant to be extremely sophisticated and elegant and it’s a reflection of our rich cultural and ethnic traditions. Nowadays Indian wedding decorations are theme based however, the mandap is adorned with red color cloth as red is the promising color for the wedding occasions. Flowers on the other hand at all times have played a crucial part in Indian wedding decorations. So, different kinds of flowers like roses, jasmine, and many more are vastly used in Indian weddings. Patterns of tents like bandhani print, Gujarati work and ethnic mirror work and satin cloth depending on the budget and theme of the wedding are extensively in demand. And when it comes to colors, Gold and red are the colors associated with Indian wedding decoration so most of the Decor is of these two colors.