For the bride, the traditional wedding outfit is often a saree or a lehenga. A lehenga is a long skirt paired with a blouse and a dupatta (a long scarf). It is usually highly embroidered and comes in vibrant colors like red, which is considered very auspicious. Sarees are also popular, draped in a particular style. For the groom, he typically wears a sherwani, which is a long coat - like garment, often made of rich fabrics like silk, and paired with churidar (fitted trousers) and a turban.
In India, traditional weddings are often elaborate and multi - day affairs. There are various pre - wedding ceremonies like the engagement ceremony. During the main wedding day, the couple exchanges garlands. There are also religious rituals around the sacred fire. The bride typically wears a saree or lehenga in bright colors, and the groom wears traditional Indian attire. Family and friends gather to celebrate this union with music, dance, and feasting.
Here are some recommendations for non-traditional cultivation novels:
1. " Desolation of the Gods, Little Sapling of the Gobi Desert ": This completed immortal cultivation novel tells the story of the female protagonist, Zi Shu, awakening her plant-type Life Soul in the wilderness of another world and starting a magical immortal cultivation journey. This novel adopted a different cultivation method from the traditional immortal cultivation method, bringing a different reading experience to the readers.
2. " What to Do if I'm Picked Bald by the Snow Wolf Husband ": This ancient fairy fairy story told the story of Fairy Shaoyin's encounter with the heroine after her reincarnation. The female lead was an injured nine-tailed fox cub. Fairy saved her and lived together in Fairyland. This novel showed the warm daily life of the heroine and the fairy in the fairyland, giving people a feeling of healing.
3. " Mortal Fairy Gourd ": In this fantasy female immortal cultivation novel, the female protagonist Mo Qingchen had a fairy gourd wine that could cure all diseases. This novel focused on the female protagonist's journey of cultivation, showing her adventures and growth in the cultivation world. Although it wasn't the traditional ancient language of cultivation, it still had the elements of Xianxia.
These novels all adopted settings and storylines that were different from the traditional cultivation style, bringing readers a fresh reading experience.
One important custom is the Mehndi ceremony. The bride has intricate henna designs applied to her hands and feet. It is a very festive and colorful part of the wedding preparations.
Japanese weddings may also include a Western - style reception after the traditional ceremony. The bride may change into a Western - style wedding dress for this part. There are often elaborate feasts and entertainment for the guests during the reception.
The Sangeet is also a significant part of Indian weddings. It is a musical night where both families come together to sing and dance, often with performances prepared in advance. It helps in building the excitement for the wedding day.
Punjabi wedding ceremonies for brides are very elaborate. There is the 'roka' ceremony which is like an informal engagement. Then comes the 'sagai' or the formal engagement. The bride often wears a bright red lehenga or suit during these pre - wedding ceremonies.
Another custom is the dowry and betrothal gifts. The groom's family gives betrothal gifts to the bride's family as a sign of respect and intention to marry. The bride's family may also prepare a dowry for the bride to take to her new home, often including items like household goods or jewelry.
One common theme is love conquering all. In many traditional wedding stories, the couple faces various obstacles like family disapproval or social differences, but their love prevails in the end. Another theme is the joining of two families. It shows how the union of the couple also unites their families, often leading to new relationships and shared traditions. And of course, the theme of new beginnings is always there. A wedding marks the start of a new chapter in the couple's lives, full of hope and possibilities.