Weddings held in every country follow specific traditions, culture and customs. Following these is important as this reflects the national pride and respect for one’s family. In India, weddings are considered the most special social event for the family. Well-off families in India spend millions in grand wedding celebrations. But even if the wedding is held outside India, every single aspect of the wedding truly reflects Indian heritage.
From the invitation printed in scrolls, to the wedding favors, everything can easily be recognized as Indian themed. If you are holding an Indian wedding or helping someone organize one, here are some traditional wedding favors that you can give away.
As in Indian cuisine where spices are used in everyday meals, you can give spices packed in small packets as favors. Honey jars and dried fruit are also other edible wedding favors where you can have more options when it comes to packaging.
For practical and decorative favors, you can have incense gift box, soaps or candles. You can have the soaps and candles shaped as elephant or elephant heads, or have images of elephants printed in the incense gift box. Bracelets that are intricately designed and packaged in an elegant manner also make for great favors for the women. Silver coins, meant to bring luck, are also traditionally given.
While these are the traditional favors, you can also give more contemporary favors such as coasters or almonds. Pack these wedding favors using boxes or ribbons, but most preferably in organza bags where it has both elegance and ethnicity in them as well.
A little research will truly be appreciated as your efforts to make everything ‘right’ will truly be seen. Giving Indian themed favors are great but what’s most important is that you follow Indian customs and traditions to show your respect and reverence for their culture. Be sensitive enough to know that when you follow a certain tradition, culture, or custom, it’s either you go all the way, or refrain from doing them altogether. If you practice them but not as thoroughly, you might miss some important details and thus you may end up disappointing them.
But if having an Indian wedding is just one of those wedding ideas that you can’t let go of, then by all means go ahead and throw one. Your Indian wedding guests will be happy, and you can consider it an accomplishment for being able to throw this type of wedding. Indian culture is interesting and fun and you can never go wrong should you choose to have an Indian-inspired wedding.
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