Unraveling the Sangeet Tradition: A Bride’s Perspective Through an American Lens

Before delving into our story, it’s crucial to note that I am from the United States, while my now-husband is a product of India. In the initial phases of our relationship, discussions about marriage surfaced naturally, driven by the shared certainty that we were destined to spend our lives together. Given our stark cultural differences,Continue reading “Unraveling the Sangeet Tradition: A Bride’s Perspective Through an American Lens”

Haldi Ceremony Explained: An Indian Bride’s Insight from an American Lens

Before delving into our story, it’s crucial to note that I am from the United States, while my now-husband is a product of India. In the initial phases of our relationship, discussions about marriage surfaced naturally, driven by the shared certainty that we were destined to spend our lives together. Given our stark cultural differences,Continue reading “Haldi Ceremony Explained: An Indian Bride’s Insight from an American Lens”

Mehndi Ceremony: An American Perspective as an Indian Bride

My husband was born and raised in India and I was born and raised in the United States. When we were in our early stages of dating, we had already begun to talk about marriage as we both knew from day one that we would spend the rest of our lives with each other. So,Continue reading “Mehndi Ceremony: An American Perspective as an Indian Bride”