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SEVEN COMMON BLUNDERS PEOPLE MAKE AT INDIAN WEDDINGS + HOW YOU CAN AVOID THEM!
The wedding season’s upon us, and the fear of faux pas that can ruin this memorable day grapples the best of us. So, how to try your best to keep the wedding Insta-friendly with minimal glitches?
From messy food to matching monochromed outfits, many tiny yet crucial mistakes can be avoided with a checklist.
To save you the trouble of conjecture on these, here’s a complete list suggested by experts that could make the wedding a smooth affair for the newly-weds and their families alike.
Read on to know how...
1 MISTAKE: GIFTING INCORRECTLY FLOWERS THAT SAY THE WRONG THING
Pick a classy, light bouquet for the newly-weds instead of a bulky one that they find cumbersome to even hold.
“Bouquets make for perfect gifts for weddings but one has to be mindful while selecting them. Select a classy designer bouquet instead of a bulky one, which can be convenient for the couple to hold with their heavy attire. Elegant arrangements of lilies or anthuriums can be good options to choose from” –Meeta Gutgutia, Florist
2 MISTAKE: SELFIES ONSTAGE LEAVE THIS TO THE PROFESSIONALS INSTEAD
Restrict the use of mobile phones, especially on stage, else each photo will feature a selfie and spoil your memorable frames. “It’s understandable that people want to capture the moments with the couple by means of a selfie but doing so on stage when a professional photographer is in place only destroys it. Instead, do so when the couple is meeting you off stage and enjoying some personal time with you or give your camera or phone to a friend and ask him to stand behind the professional!” –Dabboo Ratnani, Photographer
3 MISTAKE: WEARING A SUIT YOUR WEDDING OUTFIT SHOULDN’T BE WEARABLE IN THE BOARDROOM!
Grooms: Keep the formal suits for the boardroom and invest in an outfit you can repeat to other formal events post your wedding!
“I always advise grooms to accessorise their classic bandhgalas, kurtas and dhotis with a nice safa,
mukut, sehra, mojris and jadau buttons to perk up the look for the wedding and keep the suits for boardrooms. This makes the groom look wedding-ready and not like he’s attending a
Diwali party or going for a meeting!” –Suket Dhir, Fashion designer
4 MISTAKE: GOING INDO-WESTERN ACCESSORISE ACCORDING TO YOUR OUTFIT!
Again, a Western import the flower wreathes look mismatched on the elderly and young guests alike.
Instead focus on a nice hair-do!
“Wreathes looks cheap and are not suitable for the ultimate formal occasion. If you are the mother of the bride or groom, simply go for a low bun – either plain or textured. It looks quite elegant!” –Vidya Tikari, Hair and make-up artist
“I ADVISE GROOMS TO ACCESSORISE THEIR BANDHGALAS WITH A NICE SAFA, MOJRIS AND JADAU BUTTONS, AND LEAVE SUITS FOR THE BOARDROOM!” —SUKET DHIR, FASHION DESIGNER
“TOO MUCH JEWELLERY TAKES AWAY FROM THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF THE BRIDE” —RITU KUMAR, FASHION DESIGNER
5 MISTAKE: TOO MUCH JEWELLERY DON’T ACCESSORISE LIKE AN X’MAS TREE
Too much jewellery can ruin the overall look. So go easy on your jewels, if not minimal. “Too much jewellery takes away from the inherent beauty of the bride. Jewellery should flatter and not overpower her look. Ornaments in different parts of the country are traditional to their roots, like a maang tika is integral to Punjabi weddings. If you stick with, that you can’t go too wrong!” –Ritu Kumar, Fashion designer
6 MISTAKE: OVERLY COORDINATED COLOURS FROM A FAMILY SHOULDN’T RESEMBLE UNIFORMS
The bride’s besties need not look like they’re dressed up in school uniforms. It’s a Western import and sadly, does not blend in with a traditional desi wedding! “It looks ridiculous! It’s a
Western concept and looks silly in Indian weddings that are all about colours. Don’t imitate the West and keep things traditional.” –Tarun Tahiliani, Couturier
7 MISTAKE: EAT RIGHT SKIP MESSY FOODS!
When planning your wedding menu steer clear of messy foods like ice cream bars and chunky starters to keep it clean. “Kulfi and ice cream sticks are a no-no. If you want to serve them, then do so in cups. As for starters, ensure these are had in one bite so that nothing drips on the clothes.” –Manish Mehrotra, Chef