Indian Weddings

Big fat Indian weddings go digital as QR and credit take centre stage

A growing share of these high-value purchases are now happening via UPI QR-payments or credit-card-enabled EMIs, driven by convenience, security and flexibility.

Inside India's new wedding wonderland: Couples reinvent the big day

From wine-reading stations to Interstellar sangeets, couples are reimagining their big day to make it personalised, immersive

IndiGo flight chaos derails Big fat Indian weddings: Flyers share ordeal

A newly married techie couple found themselves attending their own wedding reception virtually after their IndiGo flights from Bhubaneswar to Hubballi were cancelled

Fading tradition: Wedding card makers in Saharanpur struggle as digital invites take over

Digitisation has claimed yet another victim, the traditional wedding card business in Saharanpur.

Weddings, MICE make room for a record year-end hotel, travel bookings

India's 45 lakh weddings, festive travel, and corporate events are set to drive record hotel rates and occupancies, capping another strong year for the hospitality industry

Ethnic brands cash in on wedding boom as bridal wear demand surges

The Big Fat Indian Wedding just got fatter, with labels from Biba to Taneira moving up value chain to tap into bridal boom

Chopard to expand jewellery presence in India with two boutiques in 2026

Swiss luxury brand Chopard to open two high jewellery boutiques in India, targeting aspirational consumers and tapping into the booming luxury market

Festive, wedding seasons likely to generate ₹7 trn in sales: Trade body

India's festive season and upcoming wedding period are projected to generate a turnover exceeding Rs 7 lakh crore, according to trade body Bhartiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal (BUVM). BUVM national president Babu Lal Gupta said that the festive season has brought robust momentum to markets across the country, and a turnover of Rs 7.58 lakh crore across various sectors is expected. On Tuesday, the national trade body released a report based on a market survey conducted across the country. "A combination of high consumer sentiment, growing preference for local products and improvements in the GST regime have significantly boosted retail and wholesale trade," he said. Gupta said the positive sentiment is reflected across sectors, ranging from automobiles, real estate, and grocery essentials to jewellery, electronics, traditional decor, apparel and dry fruits. He said domestic manufacturers, particularly small and medium enterprises, are witnessing rising demand, especially in tier-2 and tier

Wall Street gets a desi makeover with grand Indian wedding baraat of 400

An Indian wedding baraat with 400 guests took over Wall Street in NYC, turning the iconic financial district into a desi dance floor - videos of the celebration have now gone viral

From Alps backdrops to underwater vows, weddings turn extravagant & unique

Estimated to be around $130 billion, according to brokerage Jefferies, India's wedding industry is the world's second largest, next only to China

With weddings becoming ever more lavish, gifts need to rise to the occasion

No Indian wedding is complete without some sparkle, and Bottega Veneta's Knot Minaudiere Clutch in gold delivers just that

Wide-ranging home choices await couples starting their life together

With younger buyers seeking more than just lavish homes, developers are curating the kind of homes they desire

Flying in chefs to iconic recreations, wedding food tells a culinary tale

Food trends at Indian weddings have reached new heights, with customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, and bespoke table linens with monograms

Couples are sailing into new beginnings with cruise weddings, yacht parties

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha (Alleppey), the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties

Couples invite global guests to weddings via innovative startups, for a fee

From dressing in colourful lehengas and sherwanis to dancing to Bollywood tunes during the baraat, these startups are offering an immersive journey into the world of Indian weddings

From castles to beaches, wedding venues are becoming increasingly exotic

With Arabian elegance, wellness treatments, and luxury pool villas, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort is a mix of modern luxury and mystique

Memory makers: Wedding photography evolves with global shoots, trips framed

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world. Some couples also want their post-wedding trip framed for posterity, writes Anushka Bhardwaj

Romancing the stone: Bespoke, timeless jewellery trends for brides & grooms

Bespoke jewellery, antique or with a modern twist, that is both timeless and versatile is the flavour of the season for brides and grooms, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Wedding decor embraces grandeur, reflecting couples' personal stories

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories, writes Abhilasha Ojha

Bride's family breaks off engagement over groom's low Cibil score

The Cibil report revealed that the groom had multiple loans from various financial institutions, resulting in a poor credit rating