Your soulmate might be from a different culture. If you’re Indian and dating a European, here’s how to plan the a wedding where Bollywood flair meets European elegance.
Whether you’re dreaming of a sunset ceremony in a Tuscan villa, a cinematic Bollywood entrance in the Swiss Alps, or even walking down the aisle of a palace in Udaipur, merging Indian Traditions with European style is all about balance: emotionally, visually, and romantically. Here is a quick guide to making a fusion wedding happen.
Balkan Euro-Indian Weddings
The Balkans, like India, are a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures and traditions. Weddings here are also a week long affair with unique ceremonies, lively music, and most importantly, the DRAMA, making it the perfect fusion for your dream day.
Décor: Maximalism is key! From layered florals, regal drapes, as well as ornate chandeliers create the perfect stage for your wedding. To add that extra desi touch, you can have table runners with zardozi embroidery, or floral arrangements highlighting marigold as well as a mandap covered in silk.
Ceremonies: You get the best of both worlds! When you have a baraat and a dance party too. Picture this, the Indian dhols blending seamlessly into a Balkan-style procession, complete with Svatbarska muzika, Tallava or even Manele (Depending on the region). Layered festivities across multiple days, even blending haldi and sangeet ceremonies with Balkan traditions like picking Kum and Kuma. All of it featuring mouth-watering, soul-satisfying food, of course! An Indo-Balkan wedding is the perfect grand celebration of love, family, and you.
Mediterranean Euro-Indian Weddings
The Mediterranean, stretching from Greece, Italy, and Southern France, all the way to Portugal and Spain, is sun-drenched, romantic, dreamy, and effortlessly chic. Golden beaches and Mediterranean villas that exude a warm, inviting homeliness provide the perfect background for an intimate fusion wedding. Echoing Indian traditions, Mediterranean ceremonies that celebrate family, togetherness and love.
Décor: Whether at the beach or a villa, the vibe is warm, think romance meets drama. From terracotta tiles lit with Indian dias. Aisles covered in roses, mandaps draped in fabrics that are a mix of Indian and Mediterranean prints. Candles, lamps or gentle lighting add an extra layer of intimacy.
Ceremonies: Mediterranean ceremonies, like Indian weddings, place family at the heart of the celebration. Sangeet night can be a blend with a Bridal Dance Ceremony (from Greece), or even La Serenata (From Italy). A Mix of the Varmala and Stefana (Greek) ceremony would be the perfect intimate ritual, showcasing togetherness and love. All of these ceremonies would feature some of the world’s best food of course, which would also make the perfect opportunity to have a Provençal Picnic (French), followed by an outdoor Dholki ceremony. The perfect mix of family, traditions, and romance.
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No matter where in Europe your heart takes you, blending Indian and European traditions is about creating a wedding that is uniquely yours. From age old rituals set against mesmerising backdrops, the love and magic lies in weaving culture, family and romance into every moment. After all it isn’t just a celebration, it is a wedding of two cultures, two people and most importantly, two hearts.
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