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Roll the Dice : Place a pair of dice at each table. Ask the guests to pair up at their tables. Between dances or meal courses, ask the pairs to roll the dice. If the pair rolls an even number the Bride and Groom has to kiss. If the pair rolls an odd number the rolling pair has to kiss. Give Back the Keys : This game takes just a bit of planning but you can have the MC or DJ take care of the set up. This game is…
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Indian Weddings are all about having fun! The food, the music, the dance, the exchange of light-hearted taunts between families, the festivity and not to forget, the number of Games and Competitions between the two families. These games have some or the other interesting rituals attached to them. However, there are a few new games that have been introduced with changing times, these are either inspired by some traditional game or some other common games. Even a simple, everyday game becomes more interesting when played at weddings, because the entire…
Read MoreAccording to “Manusmriti” (“Laws of Manu”), there are 8 types of Hindu marriages. Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation, is the father of “Manu” (Swyambhuvana Manu). “Manu” is considered the father of all mankind, and all humans are descendants of “Manu“ . “Manu” is the equivalent of the Biblical Adam. The Sanskrit name for Humans is “Manav” which is a derivation of “Manu”. “Manu” (Swyambhuvana Manu) is said to have told the Hindu social laws to Saints and Rishis. This collection of laws is called Manusmriti” or “Manava Dharmasastra” (“Laws…
Read MoreWeddings may be a universal celebration, but traditions vary depending on culture and country.While throwing the bouquet and cutting the cake may seem like a wedding staple in most Western places, other cultures have drastically different ways to go about celebrating the big day. Have you ever imagined slaughtering a chicken or marrying a banana tree? Check out these wild wedding traditions from around the globe. China: shooting the brideIn China’s Yugur culture, grooms shoot their future brides with a bow and arrow — albeit minus the arrowheads — three…
Read MoreWedding is one of the most universal traditions in the world. But, it’s celebrated differently by everyone. Each culture has its own ways of making someone’s special day extra special. How can such a common ceremony be so different to everyone? Check out these traditions to find out. Indian wedding celebrations last for days : In India, weddings are surrounded by rituals and ceremonies. As part of the pre-wedding ceremonies, there is an Engagement Ceremony where the bride and groom exchange rings and the families exchange gifts and sweets. The Mehendi Ceremony…
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