The Great Luxury Wedding Fest

With celebrations back in full swing and the wedding industry booming, MARWAR pays an ode to the quintessential wedding culture in India. Read all about grandeur and opulence taking centre-stage in the wedding festivities and new luxury trends being set in India.

- Rachna Virdi

With normalcy finding its way back in our lives, the big fat Indian weddings are back and the wedding industry is flourishing. Look around and you'll see Indian weddings regaining their grandeur and opulence like the earlier times. We already have some of the biggest names from the swish set tying the knot this year.

The wedding season comes with its own special magic. The whole aura of wedding preparation makes your hearts flutter and eyes go damp, and every bride or groom would agree to this. The exclusivity of the ceremonies, sacred rituals, enigmatic settings, romantic allure, all make one go spellbound. Besides the sanctity of tying the nuptial knot and exchanging vows, the luxury destination, the bridal finesse, the mesmerising beauty of the bride all add to the special memories we cherish at weddings. Afterall, everyone dreams of a perfect wedding that leaves unforgettable memories behind.

Talk of the iconic Marwari tribe and one picturises their palatial weddings-vibrant settings, royal splendour, plush décor, unequalled experiences et al. Marwaris have a distinguished history of royal descent and are renowned for their prosperity, vibrant customs and rich culture. Their weddings are characterised by colourful attire, elaborate musical performances, lavish food and a display of customs and traditions. These larger-than-life weddings encompassing luxury and grandeur look no less than a magnificent Bollywood blockbuster!

What makes these Indian weddings so elegant and exclusive? As the wedding industry continues to boom and revolutionise, we take a 360-degree roundabout on the wedding paraphernalia-luxe wedding planning, bridal couture, trousseau trends, wedding gifts, makeup-from the top industry experts. Read on to take their cues on the finest luxury wedding trends being set in India.