Modern weddings have outgrown the idea of a single “Big Day” into a year-long jamboree. Jazzing up the start by a proposal, the engagement bash, bridal shower, and bachelor or bachelorette weekends have stretched far beyond quick getaways to full-blown productions. By the time the ceremony and reception roll around — bookended by welcome drinks, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches — you’re merely scratching the surface of the festivities.
OTT EXPERIENCES Weddings are amping up fashion. “Couples tear up the rulebook. Wedding albums are taking a turn for the real, with behind-the-scenes shots replacing perfectly polished poses.
Personalised gifts and bespoke invitations add a sprinkle of individuality, while even the menus are decided with sustainability in mind. Like a patchwork quilt, weddings are stitched together with a touch of heart — every moment becomes a keepsake,” begins interior designer and director of ThroughVow, Sonal Kashyap. She continues, “One has to feature thousands of guests; the logistics of managing such large-scale gatherings have made wedding planning both a grand spectacle and a highly coordinated effort.
Creating and maintaining more pensive wedding venues could be a game-changer for the industry.” BOLD AND AVANT-GARDE The wave is only rising, with couples pulling out all the stops to be faced with a new meaning to “tying the knot.” To Ashish Godghate, co- founder of Kesari Awayddings, a destination wedding planning company.
