Temples are not only places of worship but also places of knowledge and culture. They are not ostentatious or over the top but are holy and aesthetic. Temple marriages are often preferred by couples who do not wish for a grand celebration but a simple and pious ceremony.
Couples often choose to solemnize their eternal bond of love in temples which are held sacred in their family. The serenity and tranquility that envelopes your senses the moment you enter the temple are unprecedented. The temples of India are the abode of the divine being and any couple would love to start off their new life with the blessings of God.
So if you have set your heart on a temple wedding, there are certain things you must keep in mind.
Book in Advance
Firstly, you have to book the temple months in advance for your marriage, especially if it’s a renowned temple. Set your date and then immediately visit the temple to book it for your wedding. You can even hire a wedding planner for planning the entire nuptial.
Decorations, food and music
Decorations in a temple wedding are very simple and you must use natural decorations like flowers and leaves for it. Check with the temple administration about the kind of food you can serve to the guests and follow the instructions and rules of the temple in this regard. Go for traditional instrumental music like shehnai and flute to be played during the ceremonies.
Dress decently
When it comes to your bridal dress, you must not wear revealing clothes in the wedding. Do not bare your midriff much. Dress in a simple and elegant saree or lehenga in which you can move around easily. Save your dazzling outfit for your glittering wedding reception.
Who says you cannot look pretty if you’re trying the knot in a temple? Observe the look of traditional south Indian temple weddings and the bridal hairstyles. It is so intricately done. You can even try floral jewelry as it would add to the aesthetical charm of your temple wedding.
Observe all the rules with deference
While inviting guests to a temple wedding inform them about any rules the temple may have. Ensure that your guests follow the decorum of the temple and behave accordingly. Also personally go and check the number of people the temple can accommodate and invite your guests accordingly. A temple wedding is a small affair and you must try to keep your guest list small. You can invite others for your reception.
After the ceremony and all the rituals are over and once you have taken God’s blessings, you must leave the premises immediately.
Globally famous Indian Temple Weddings
Temple weddings are not only popular amongst Indian couples but also a lot of foreigners. Temple weddings of India are full of gaiety and happiness. The interesting rituals, the entire ceremony, the sweet mantras which bind a man and woman in the institution of marriage, the beautiful decorations and the sumptuous food all add to the charm of a temple wedding.
Some of the famous temples for destination wedding include Konark Sun temple, Tirupati temple, Kalighat temple, Maha Bodhi Temple, Lingraj temple, Khajuraho temple and many others. These temples are world renowned for their architectural beauty.
The wedding is a pious and auspicious occasion and temple weddings allow bride and the groom to preserve its sanctity.
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