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Wedding is one of the most auspicious moments of everyone’s life, the utmost momentous for bride and groom; a wedding is a complete box of multiple traditional rituals and customs and holds many knotty ceremonies, like applying henna on the hands and feet of the bride, which is called as mehndi ceremony. Festoons are presented to guests of honor, and sometimes a bouquet of flowers and rose petals are showered too for good luck.

Gratefully, you do not need to worry about all of this, a simple wedding with a peaceful venue can make your day even more special. What you need to do is, make a mindset that your wedding ceremony is going to be exceptional in the form of a destination wedding. A destination wedding is probably something new concept in India, but so many people want to experience this special ceremony in some way being just with their close friends and family members.

Thankfully India has a variation of some exotic and beautiful locations that adorns the most precious occasion of a person’s life with charm and a delightful elegance that can be seen in diverse places of India. Right from beautiful high mountains, flowing rivers, palaces, beaches with coconut and palm trees, houseboats to the epitome of love, the Taj Mahal of Agra, we have so many memorable wedding destinations here.

Presenting the lists of 10 remarkable wedding destinations in India

Udaipur: Venice of the east

Udaipur is one of the most popular and royal places for the destination wedding and tourist spot, it needs no introduction as it has been the best place in the world, Udaipur is very well established still carrying the greenery and enamor of an old Heritage City. It happens to be known more than any other destination in the city of Rajasthan. Indians, as well as foreigners, adore this royal place too, the beautifying lakes and majestic palaces standing in Udaipur still give a sort of magnetism as the best ambiance. For a traditional marriage, you can consider the great Jag Mandir Palace, the Oberoi- Udai Vilas that serve you a touch of majesty, luxury, and royalty. One of the best examples of the grand destination wedding ceremony in Udaipur can be Kalki Koechlin’s wedding in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

Kerala: God’s Own Country

The most amiable and agreeable destination, Kerala is for those who urge for serene and picturesque ceremonies rather than those who prefer a big and crowd-packed event. The backwaters are serene, beautiful and a view that dwells in the eyes mostly forever. The absolute getaway for a Destination Wedding in India. Exploring beaches covered with coconut palm trees, and lovely houseboats.

Havelock Island, Andaman Nicobar

Beyond the mainland, somewhere in between island entered in a new compass, in the midst of white sand beaches, probably in an amazing private resort. Nothing less than a marshy bliss dwell in the Bay of Bengal embrace the peaceful beaches and lush green forests, Havelock and the Ross Islands are one of the pristine islands of the Andaman & Nicobar for one’s special day to tie the knot.

Hyderabad, city of pearls

For the great hospitality and vintage feel, a proper divine style of the royal palace is here in Hyderabad the Nizam’s palace. This palace has a huge collection of Venetian chandeliers, unique Jade collection of the world. It includes paintings, statues, manuscripts, books, photographs are the elegant part of this place. Either it’s a small destination party or a large destination ceremony this place is completely perfect for the perks of a destination wedding.

Kashmir, heaven on earth

Kashmir molds the perfect location for an exceptional experience and for the utmost romantic and gorgeous destination wedding. This is because it is called the heaven on earth, far away from the chaos of the city, among the peaceful outskirt of Kashmir, as the beauty of this place is unmatched. While planning for the destination wedding in Kashmir, the place provides the myriads of professional wedding planners and vendors who are good enough to take care of all your wedding necessities.

Goa, a place to party hard

Wedding or party hand in hand Goa is apparently the swank and the most ubiquitous destination wedding in India because it gives the chance of creating multifarious sort of weddings or ceremonies, parties on the beaches along with the quiet ceremonial rituals of the old churches. It’s one of the most immerse venues, everyone loves the vibe and aroma.

Mussoorie; a great wedding destination

The panorama of Mussoorie, which determined the vision is one of the vogues to, makes a paradigmatic backdrop for a heartening wedding. A trendy tourist destination, the town gives extensively amazing and astonishing outdoor venues that make a lively ambiance for enjoying.

Agra, the epitome of love

The most exotic wedding venues in India, a wedding cannot be complete without this place. Isn’t it a perfect idea to celebrate one’s spousal bliss in the surroundings of the epitome of love (Taj Mahal) Agra? You can acquire some tremendous hotels and resorts pass by the Taj that many people set up for their wedding ceremonies in the flame of the most peculiar astonishment of the world.

Neemrana Fort

This perfect ancient fort near Delhi is right for imposing destination weddings, in between the Delhi-Jaipur highway, the absurd architecture and effect that many places do not bluster of. The Neemrana Fort Palace becomes one of the popular and royal wedding ceremonies that highlight some precious moments with the bride and groom (and photographs) this place in India is supreme as a wedding destination to look back.

Lavasa

 If you want an Italian touch in your Indian wedding, this place serves as a wedding destination in India located near Pune away from the shore of the cities. This is one of India’s key planned Hill stations modeled on a town in Italy. A waterfall, mountains, lakes, winding roads, astonishing views from beautiful buildings, fascinating infrastructure, and amenities everything is great.

Jim Corbett

If you are nature as well as adventure lover, you will surely adore the idea of marrying your partner at a place located in the middle of the jungle with lush mountains spreading cool breeze and beautiful birds chirping around. Jim Corbett National Park gives you a perfect opportunity to celebrate your special day in a jungle. You can book any resort in Ramnagar that reflects the beauty of the place.

A wedding is a ceremony where two people take vows for getting united for their life. It is an embodiment of love and seeing two people swearing to love each other be together until death part them is simply amazing. Wedding rituals, traditions, and practices vary with the countries, social classes, religions, cultures, and regions. Majority of wedding ceremonies involves couple taking wedding vows, exchanging rings, garland, or dress. They rightly say, “A successful wedding needs falling in love many times, with the same person.”

India is a land where people follow diverse cultures, traditions, and religions. From that diversity, here we have Kumaon where the wedding rituals and traditions are quite different from any other Hindu wedding in India. Kumaoni wedding is truly a relish to grace with your presence. It is a graceful wedding intertwined with the delightful culture of a pleasant and peaceful region. Not just Kumaoni, all weddings in Uttarakhand are held like a grand gala, where you get a chance to meet your relatives, friends, and family living far from each other. A wedding here in Uttarakhand is a grand get-together.

There are some peculiarities, about Kumaoni wedding, which makes it different from others. Let us have a glimpse of those –

1. Every Indian woman knows how to impress everyone by dressing up in the traditional way. And when it is about Pahadi women, they leave no stone unturned by capping themselves in their best outfits, complimenting it with traditional Pichora and Nathuli. This comes out as one of the major attractions of a pahadi wedding.

2. The dishes prepared in any wedding held out in pahadi or Kumaoni region, are quite tempting. No one can hold himself or herself from having such yummilicious food enriched with exotic flavors.

3. The major attraction of all in a Kumaoni wedding is the giant traditional touch Pahadi Nath or “Nathuli”. This old-style Nathuli has become fashionable jewelry among the brides in Uttarakhand. Almost every Pahadi bride can be noticed wearing this on her wedding day.

4. The Kumaoni brides wear a beautifully embroidered drape known as Pichora and married women since it is an indication of being married. It is a kind of legacy that is transferred from one generation to another and is the only native attire of a bride’s wedding dress.

Traditions & Rituals followed in Kumaoni Wedding

We all are aware of how unique and admirable Pahadi weddings are and how ravishing it is to be a part of that. If you want to tie the knots within a Kumaon region, you are required to follow the traditions followed in their weddings. Let’s just now get introduced to the rituals of a pahadi wedding

Pre-Marital Rites

Every Indian wedding begins with some rituals that are performed days or months before the wedding day. Such events mark the beginning of a journey, for a couple that is going to be married. In India, we believe a wedding is not something that connects two persons rather for us; it’s a bond that connects two different families.

Engagement

Kumaoni weddings are initiated with high enthusiasm by the engagement ceremony before the wedding. It signifies that the two different people have begun their journey to be a couple. This ceremony involves full excitement and enjoyment. The engagement ceremony in Kumaon is different from what happens in different parts of the country and world. Here, the rings are exchanged among the fathers of both the bride and bridegroom.

Mehndi Ceremony

Later to the engagement ceremony, the mehndi ceremony is held. This is quite an amazing and fun ritual. On this day, henna is applied to the bride’s hands and feet by a mehndi artist whereas the groom also follows this ritual but he doesn’t apply much of that. The ritual is celebrated in both the family. It is believed that the deeper the color of henna comes out, the stronger is the relation and loving husband. Many people like to get henna applied by family members while some go for the mehndi artists.

Haldi Ceremony

The next morning after the mehndi ceremony, the Haldi ceremony is held. In this ceremony, Haldi, i.e. turmeric paste is applied to the face arms, and legs of the bride and groom with few twigs of grass. Both the families at their residence celebrate this ceremony with jokes, dance, music, excitement. It is really a great ritual performed with high josh.

Ceremonies During Wedding

Ganesh Puja

Lord Ganesha or Vighnaharta is known for being the Lord who is a remover of obstacles and hurdles, therefore is worshipped everywhere in India before the commencement of any fortuitous event. Whether it is the opening of a new business, hosting any pooja, or inauguration of the new shop, Lord Ganesha is worshipped always. Wedding is again one of the most important phases of human life, the people of the Kumaon region, start the rituals of Kumaoni wedding after performing Ganesh Puja.

Suwal Pathai

Suwal Pathai is a unique ceremony coming from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and is particularly noticed in Kumaoni weddings when the wheat flour is pummelled into the dough and then turned into circles just like any flatbread but thinner. It is later dried under the sun rays after plunging in dry flour. Once they are completely dried, they are fried and then offered to the gods as a Prasad.

Duliagarh

Duliagarh ritual or rasm in Kumaoni people is really important as the groom who is considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the father of the bride along with a priest worship him. The Father of the bride then washes the feet of the groom and then offer him sweets or “pithya”. This ceremony goes on for over 30 minutes after the baraat (or groom’s cortege) has arrived at the wedding venue.

Varmaala

After the groom has arrived and the rituals are performed, he is taken to the stage where he sits, and following him the bride is also taken there. After that, the exchange of var mala of garlands takes place among the bride and groom. During this auspicious moment, the friends and family members from both the side accompanies them on the stage and help them cherish their moment. Then the exchange of Jai Mala happens among the bride and groom followed by huge joy, cheerfulness, and applause from the crowd with some jokes and laughter.

Photo session accompanied with dinner

After exchanging the Jai Mala, the camera begins the exclusive photoshoot of the Bride and Groom by the professional photographers and takes their clicks with the friends, family, and relatives present at the wedding. After the photo session, there occurs a dinner feast where the entire guest making their presence enjoys the food. After the guests have eaten the food, they go to the dance floor to set it on fire. 

By the time, the guests have done their dance and dinner; it’s time for the couple to have food together where they are also accompanied by their close friends, loved ones, and family. This turns a simple feast into a big-shot family moment.

Kanyadan and other ceremonies

Once the social gathering and ceremony are done, it’s time for the priest to come and take over the rituals that will declare the bride and groom to be husband and wife. Here comes the Lagna i.e. the fortunate time or Muhurat on the basis of stars position. The ceremony lasts for some hours until the next morning.

This is the time for the most emotional moment for the parents of the bride and bride herself, i.e. Kanyadan. Kanyadan in Hindu traditions is considered to be the biggest donation or charity one could ever make and not all get such a great opportunity. The bride’s parents keep a fast on the wedding day of the girl. After this ritual, the bride and groom as declared to be the couple or husband and wife and the girl is now a part of the new family.

Saptapadi

After the kanyadan, the bride and groom have to take seven circles standing in the queue around the sacred fire by taking the seven wedding vows. In the first four circles, the groom is before the bride and take the circles and then the last three circles have the bride in front of the groom and then they take the circles. Now once this ritual is over, the couple is pronounced as a happily wedded husband and wife.

Vidaai

This is the last ceremony in the family, which is an emotional moment for the bride and her family. With a heavy heart, the parents of the girl have to say goodbye and send her to a new place, new home, and in a new family. The place where she had spent all of her life, where she took birth, where she has grown, where she has played and all her relations, emotions she has a bond with, will be left now.

When a father is bidding Vidai to his daughter, he is actually sending her on a new journey. This also signifies the end of a girl’s journey as a daughter and the commencement of her journey as a wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, and various other new relations.

Nath or nose ring is that small piece of ornament, which is enough to make a huge difference in your bridal look. If you are that “bride to be”, whose wedding is on the edge and is hunting for some beautiful pieces of jewelry. It needs to have that extraordinary charm to make it more striking and add to your bridal look. The Nath will append that extra element to bring out the zing to your beautiful face, irrespective of the size of nath you wear. It will make you stand out in every single picture.

Naths or nose rings also have some significance for the bridal attire, according to some cultures, traditions, or religions in some parts of India. Some people or traditions consider wearing naths as a sign of a married woman. You can choose any nath that you think can go well with your attire and personality. According to the mythological beliefs, Hindu brides wear nath for honoring “Goddess Parvati”, which is known as a goddess of marriage.

Why Indian women wear naths?

There are several beliefs that explain why an Indian woman should wear a nath on her wedding day as a part of her wedding attire. Some of those say it is a sign that indicates the maidenhood of the bride. Well it is completely the choice of the bride whether she wants it to wear or not. And if she is wearing it, she should ensure that the piece of jewelry goes well with her dress, jewelry, and makeup. And just because, naths have Hindu religious beliefs associated with, it doesn’t mean the brides from other traditions or religions cannot wear it.

Women of north India wear nath on the left side if their noses while those from the southern India wear it on the right. There are majority of women who prefer naths to be placed on left side of their nose. This is because of the fact that is mentioned in Ayurveda. Ayurveda says, as the nerves residing in left part of the nose are linked to the reproductive organs in female, piercing nose on that side can help reduce the pain she faces while giving birth to a child.

Types of nath designs getting in trend

Royal Nath

This nath can give you a kind of royal feel. This has a style and appearance different from others. It is a nath crafted with bling, which has carvings with stone and features a design designed with beautiful stones placed as a flower and pearls are used too. This nath has circled the nose ring with the multicolored stones on the outer ring. It is a kind of nath that you can wear if you want to style your look with less jewelry and bold makeup with winged eyeliner and red lipstick. When you will carry your look styled with this nath you will surely feel like a princess or queen.

Pearled nath with layered matha patti

This is a simple yet elegant nath designed to create your aura on all the people around you. It will enhance your look by manifold times. If you have so much love for the peals, you should really consider wearing this with your wedding attire. It is designed with embellished pearls that will give more charm charisma to your bridal face. You can add a layered matha Patti along with a choker style necklace that will go well with it. Just put on a small bindi and your pretty look is done.

Shikarpuri Nath design

These traditional nath designs are highly popular among Punjabi brides. It consists of a loop ranging from small to medium to large size and is tucked into the hair with an embroidered chain. The chain has the pattern of the loop itself. The ring can have moti or can be ornate with beads that you will commonly find in most of such naths. This graceful Nath can go well with any of your Kundan or gold jewellery. You can play by pairing it with your bridal outfit to look like gossamer excellence! 

Small elegant laung nath

The ‘Laung’ is a nose stud that is clove shaped, with a precious gem fixed and embedded in its crease. A popular nose prettification in Northern India, a laung has been noticed in innumerable songs, movies, and literature. Not as showy as its alternatives, but a laung is the wedding nose ring that will give its person wearing it an insinuating and captivating charisma.

Nathni type nath

Nathni is almost very similar to the Shikarpuri nath, although it is certainly lighter in comparison as it does not have any obscure or heavy ornamentation. It is one of the prevalent preference for traditional Rajasthani brides. Hardly ever, do you find it studded with jewels, sapphires, or stones; it’s just a single stud with an elusive chain pinned to your hair, just like the way is Shikarpuri nath design. This nath can work with almost all jewelry, outfits, and also suitable for daily wear depending on what type of stud it has. If you are going to wear a shade of green lehenga, then go for an emerald stone. 

Nath with a latkan

This concept of this type of nath is a little bit different but at the same time is kinda cute, as it does not have any conspicuous nose ring. The most striking and appealing feature about this type of nath designs is the chain that is connecting your nose to your hair. These chains are decorated with embellishments and are what add charm to the nath. This type of nath goes with every type of jewelry, depending on what it is made of.

Marathi nath

One of the most popular and widespread diversity in the country, Maharashtrian nose ring designs is something that are often worn in the movies and also in celebrity weddings alike. Maharashtrian nath designs for bridal beauty are not only ingrained in our popular culture, but the ‘tanmani’ or chokers like elements in the cashew or cashmere shaped nose ring convey the natural beauty of the Maharashtrian bride and admire her falcate moon shaped bindi. The several multicolored gems, pearls and white-gold varieties engraved on the nath are sacrosanct by the brides in the west.

Traditional Floral Nath

Floral nath as the name is the mix of a bunch of fresh flowers to give new look to your traditional jewelry. This will leave you looking more lively than ever. This is a perfect look for Indian destination weddings or even Haldi, Mehandi, and sangeet functions. You will not just glimmer with the impeccable colors that Mother Nature has selected for you, but you’re also going to spread the fragrance to calm you and others around you down on your big day.

Colossal Bridal Nath Designs

If you think you do not own the ideal sized or shaped nose for wearing a nose ring or a nath, then you just need to consider an oversized nath. It will grasp all of the guest’s attention to your nose shape with the unique and legendary piece of jewelry. Also, if you’re one of those brides who like to go iconic but with a twist, then these bridal naths are just for you!