Page 6 - Indian Weddings
Small is in as 'Corona' nuptials take over from the Big Fat Indian Wedding
Marriage functions today are more intimate affairs, with couples saving on travel costs and elaborate buffets, spending instead on staycation, gifts and personalised events
 "Small is in as 'Corona' nuptials take over from the Big Fat Indian Wedding")
Indian matchmaking
The latest Netflix reality show Indian Matchmaking has been a huge hit in India and among the top 10 in the US charts
Marriage in times of coronavirus: Maharashtra couple married via video call
The marriage halls are also closed during the lockdown period
 "Marriage in times of coronavirus: Maharashtra couple married via video call")
Wedding-season demand: Gold prices rise Rs 78 per 10 g, silver Rs 245 a kg
In the international market, both gold and silver prices were quoting lower at USD 1,509 per ounce and USD 18.08 an ounce.
 "Wedding-season demand: Gold prices rise Rs 78 per 10 g, silver Rs 245 a kg")
The start-up with a one-stop shop for the perfect big fat Indian wedding
With some 25,000 nuptials under its belt, Weddingz.in claims to be India's largest 'wedding company', offering a fully-managed, one-stop platform to deliver the perfect wedding experience
 "The start-up with a one-stop shop for the perfect big fat Indian wedding")
Go gossamer and light: What the bride should wear this wedding season
Business Standard spoke to three of India's top designers - Ritu Kumar, Gaurav Gupta and Tarun Tahiliani - and sought for prospective brides their advice on how to choose the best wedding outfit
Wedded to ostentation
The big fat Indian wedding has become a craze
 "Wedded to ostentation")
The economics of a village wedding
Everyone is hooked on to TV serials and Bollywood movies which showcase opulent weddings and costumes
 "The economics of a village wedding")
Baraat biz: In big fat Indian weddings, bands are making a killing
When there is a 'baraat', the band and the 'baaja' can't be too far behind
The wedding juggernaut
Weddings seems to be the industry that can single-handedly turn, however briefly, the fortunes of the country around
 "The wedding juggernaut")
Couples are redefining the ways of quintessential Indian wedding
With the perks of social media mentions, sponsored weddings are no longer a privilege earmarked for film stars
 "Couples are redefining the ways of quintessential Indian wedding")
Inside the big fat Indian wedding: conservatism, competition and networks
The most luring aspect of an elite Indian wedding is its claim to a global yet Indian sensibility
 "Inside the big fat Indian wedding: conservatism, competition and networks")