Five Tips to attend an Indian Matrimony Celebration

A marriage in India is usually a celebration of customs and rituals. It is a social gathering where every elder of the family is supposed to be present. The etiquettes to attend an Indian matrimony are none if you do not bother to follow them. But, nobody attends a wedding to find themselves in an uncomfortable or an awkward situation. In addition, be careful about not being an atypical. It is better to know the crowd and customs before you attend an Indian wedding to enjoy to the fullest.

1.       Be Careful about Your Dress

Always wear modestly in an Indian wedding.  Wearing stylish is not prohibited, but it is better to wear traditional dresses such as Kurta, Sarees, Churidar and so on. In many marriages, you may be sitting cross legged on the floor. Therefore do not wear miniskirts or tight dresses and find yourself in an awkward situation. Do not be bare shoulders, remember, it is a family meet not a night out party.

2.       Never Skip the Food

If you attend a typical Indian wedding in such a hurry that you cannot wait for the dinner or the lunch, do inform the bride or the groom or whoever you are in touch with and expect it to be arranged separately only for you! Never skip it, because that would mean, you had a hard feeling against someone. In typical marriages such as Bengali Matrimonials, food is an integral part of the celebration.

3.       No Handshake, Just ‘Namaste’

Handshake is getting very popular in India in contrast to the traditional style of greetings. However, while you attend an Indian wedding, if you are introduced to the bride, the groom or any elder of the family do not extend your hand outright for a professional handshake. It is considered rude. If you want to make the real impression, just join your hands above your chest and utter a modest ‘Namaste’. Never kiss the bride.

4.       Use the Right hand, Not the Left

In weddings such as Bengal matrimony, the bride or the groom will come to offer you colorful ‘Mukhwas’, nuts or pan, holding a traditional plate. They will not put them in your hand, you need to greet them and take a little from the plate with your right hand. In many typical weddings, ‘prasada’ or holy offering are offered to guests. Always receive them with your right hand.

5.       Avoid complete White and Black color

White and black colors signify mournful situations. They are usually worn in funerals in India, not marriages. Dress up in bright colors if possible. Even you may Find Your Match in such a party, so look good!