Inter-religion weddings in India were a taboo earlier, but now parents are getting over their inhibitions and falling in line with the choices of the couples. However there still are many delicate areas that the bride and groom should be careful not to overlook, or else it could potentially damage relations between the two families. The main issue comes up with the question of “ Whose rituals to follow?”. The best solution that today’s couples have come up with is simple; follow both, half and half. Integrate both the customs into the entire ceremony, and make sure you respect both values in this way. For skeptical guests who do not know the wedding customs of the other religion, you could have cards printed out explaining each ritual and it’s importance.
However, the same does not apply to bridal dressing and accessories. It is ultimately the choice of the bride what she should wear, and she could stick to any one of the customs which is best. The theme for décor can be a fusion, just get the families together to decide what they want and how they want it to be done. Food is another sensitive area, because different religion have different views about veg/non veg in a wedding. Have separate counters for both customs if necessary, to ensure that everything goes on smoothly. The most important part is to bring together the two culturally diverse families; if you have succeeded in that, then your wedding is complete.
