Hemali Mistry spent around $28,000 on her South Asian wedding. Canceling the reception, cutting down on guests, and making swaps helped cut costs.

Jon Branden knew the moment she smiled. It was graduation week at Columbia University, where he was receiving his Master’s in ...

Explore the top Indian wedding trends of 2025—from luxe micro weddings to eco-conscious décor, tech integration, and personalized celebrations rooted in tradition. News Home Page ...

What to Wear to a Mehendi Ceremony A typical Indian wedding begins with a mehendi—a lively, pre-wedding ritual where henna is applied to guests’ hands and feet.

Devika Narain, a wedding designer who is a go-to for Indian celebrities, said such weddings could cost anywhere from $1 million to $5 million, or even more, for about 250 to 500 guests.

Indian weddings boast expanded guest lists, where it seems every friend and family member is welcome. Poonam explained with a laugh, "We really wanted an intimate wedding with 350 people." ...

Join My Wedding allows tourists to purchase tickets to Indian weddings. Some say it’s resulted in meaningful cultural exchange. Others believe selling the experience can be cultural fetishism.