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It is really true that traditional Indian wedding is far more exotic and grand as compared to any other wedding in the world. The elaborate rituals and customs give a special touch to the celebration of Indian marriages. Today wedding receptions are a grand affair. Just like the other wedding rituals reception also forms a very important part of Indian wedding. The reception parties are celebrated in different fashion in different regions of the country. The groom's family in his house or in some banquet hall or hotel celebrates the reception party. Family members, friends and relatives of both the families come together for the celebration. Nowadays reception parties are highly influenced by the television soaps and Hindi movies. The way it is shown in these movies people try to emulate it. It is celebrated in a grand scale as people are invited for the occasion. In recent times people are organizing theme reception parties with beautiful theme décor and menu. It is mainly time to enjoy and have fun. The reception party is mainly celebrated one day after the wedding ceremony. The groom's family mostly pays the expenses but in some cases it can be a combined celebration by the bride and groom's family. On this occasion the bride is mostly dressed in traditional Indian dress like sari or lehenga with heavy ethnic jewelry and the groom is dressed in either ethnic Indian wear or western suit. The ceremony ends with a sumptuous meal, which mostly includes Indian dishes but nowadays continental and Chinese is also kept in the menu. |
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