Lights, Camera, and Entertainment

As immersive, story-driven celebrations, tech-led personalisation and emotionally resonant gain steam at Indian weddings the world over, we get experts to drop what’s hot in the ambit of wedding entertainment

- Pooja Prabbhan Srijith

It's obvious — even the new-age Indian baraati aren't showing up just for the bare minimum: good food and drinks. Case in point: Multi-layered experiences, such as live bands at sundowners, themed sangeets, cultural fusion acts, and intimate after-parties with global artists are gaining precedence over customary celebrations. A lot of this evolution has to do with the technology at hand today — immersive lighting, projection mapping, and AR installations enhance the visual narrative. And rightly so, as weddings are designed to feel as much as they are to impress, as the focus shifts from spectacle to sensation. We get a volley of popular names from the fraternity to share what's ruling the (wedding) roost in 2025.

“Youngsters are more focused on creating experiential celebrations. Rituals are being reimagined and converted into immersive showcases. Instances such as a mehendi are no longer traditional ceremonies— they're festivals with curated décor, interactive entertainment, themed food, and music that elevates the mood,” begins Vicky Tulsyan, Founder and Creative Director of Mirage Weddings and Events.