It’s good to see that our society is undergoing a drastic change in terms of marriages. Heartily thanks to internet and social media which has taken over the old traditional customs of Indian arranged marriages. Earlier, arranged marriages sounded so boring but now it has revolutionized our conservative society. In fact, now it has become trendier than love marriages because the way it is being perceived and organized by the people. Here are some of the changing styles of arrange marriages in India which simply make them super exciting.
1. Earlier, all the ‘Ladke wale’ would visit to ‘Ladki wale’ home for their first meeting but now all the family meetings take place at different places like coffee houses or restaurants.
Don’t believe us, visit CCD!
2. Unlike the wedding photography, these days pre wedding shoots act as an ice breaker.
They are the sweet moments of the courtship period.
3. Matrimonial aunties are now replaced by Shaddi.com, Jeevansaathi.com and many more!
Now, dulha is just a click away.
4. ‘Apki beti ko kadhai bunai aati hai’? would be the first question from the 'Ladke wale' which is now changed to ‘beti kamati kitna hai’?
5. Earlier, the girl and the boy would shy away from each other before engagement but not anymore!
Now they discuss the number of guys and girls they have dated.
6. Before marriage, the boy and girl were not allowed to meet and now they spent hours together!
And also buy their wedding trousseau together.
7. Earlier, parents of the girl would fix her marriage without knowing her choice but now everything happens with her consent!
Haan, mujhe pasand hai, aap baat aage bada dijiye.
8. 'Dahej Pratha' is revolutionized!
Traditionally, boy’s family would give a list of things as ‘dahej pratha’, now this long list is given by girls to their dads, with this overrated dialogue, ‘Papa mujhe AC, Car, Fridge, Bed, Gold...sab chaiye.’
9. Earlier boy would ask girl if she knows cooking; now the situation is reversed!
Guys, we hope you watch Master chef regularly!
10. Earlier, girl’s mother would prompt, ‘Ye samose, kachori pakore... sab isi ne banaya hai’, Naah...not anymore!
Now she says, ‘Itna padhaya likhaya hai taki rotia na banani pade.’