When no two love stories are alike – why should two weddings be?

From bespoke invites to custom-made wedding attires and intimate celebrations that are all about quality over quantity, personalization is setting a new standard for weddings in India. While luxury weddings in the bygone era were all about the grandeur and scale of the wedding, the term has seen a shift in definition in today’s world.

Couples of this era wish to make their wedding as unique to them as possible. Personalization has become the hallmark of luxury weddings – be it in decor, theme, food, or even guest experiences. We’ve been in the luxury wedding industry long enough to know that true luxury in weddings is the ability to define each element of the wedding with the story of teh couple.

 

The Art of Personalisation

Some elements in a wedding are easier to personalize than others. Custom-made invitations that contain caricature sketches, or a monogram that is unique to the couple are commonly seen in most weddings. Luxury weddings take it up a notch with the invites custom-made for each guest as well. Wedding attire is another easy-to-personalize element in weddings where couples can not only get the designs they want but also embroider names, dates, or vows on their clothing.
Wedding decor, on the other hand, offers the largest playground for personalization. It provides guests an opportunity to see the couple and their story showcased as design elements in the wedding. Attention to detail in wedding decor allows us as wedding planners to make a wedding unique to each couple.

Wedding Themes That Tell A Story

Creativity and design have taken the wedding industry by storm this last decade, and luxury weddings have redefined the meaning of the Big Fat Indian Wedding. From Whimsical Gardens to Enchanting Forests, Vintage Royalty to Minimal Chic, Rustic Charms to Cultural Extravaganzas, theme-inspired weddings have taken over the luxury wedding market in India. Each time we talk to a couple, we take the time to understand their story, how they met, what connects them, and what matters to them before brainstorming on what themes may fit their story. Be it a destination wedding that needs to be planned as a vacation for all the guests or a traditional South Indian wedding that takes guests back to their roots, we plan for it all.

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Storytelling in Every Detail

Using design patterns from art inspired by the groom’s village, a grandfather clock that looks like the one in the bride’s ancestral home, and pickle jars filled with pickles made by the family used as centerpieces on the tables are a few ways in which we’ve stitched the story into the decor. In weddings, adding elements that represent the couple and their life is not just to showcase it. They help create a deep emotional connection to each other as well as their guests and also celebrate their uniqueness. Not to forget, it also keeps the guests engaged!

Tailored Traditions for Modern Couples

While personalizing physical elements of the wedding is one way, customizing the rituals and traditions is another way for couples to make a wedding truly theirs. Couples, especially those who are from different cultures or backgrounds, merge wedding traditions of both sides or create new ones that fit their needs. Social media also plays a role in influencing couples with the rituals and traditions of other cultures that can be borrowed for their wedding. From the bride tying the knot to the groom, dogs being groomsmen, and female pandits performing gender-neutral weddings, personalization has no boundaries in wedding traditions as well.

Exclusivity in Entertainment

If the Ambani weddings have taught us anything, it has got to be the way they personalize their weddings. While we cannot get Rihanna to get on stage after 8 years, we can still plan quite an exclusive entertainment at weddings for you. Sangeet events in Indian weddings set a stage for the participating families and the guests to put up a show that is unique to the couple. Bringing artists to perform, classical, cultural, or even techno gigs is commonly seen in luxury weddings in India.

Personalized Guest Experiences

Long after a wedding is over, your guests may forget what you wore or what they ate, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Atithi Devo Bhava is a concept that has a high significance in luxury Indian weddings. From handwriting cards in the welcome basket to planning an itinerary for them to experience the best of the destination, there are many ways to ensure that your guests go back feeling loved.

Customised Culinary Experiences

Creating cocktails from childhood flavors, adding grandma’s specialty dessert on the menu, or going traditional and serving an authentic banana-leaf meal that is oh-so-satisfying are some ways that culinary experiences can be curated for your guests. Catering at luxury Indian weddings is a lot more than just preparing food and serving the guests. Some designers and decorators are specifically hired just to plan the guest experiences at food counters.
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Going Local for Luxury

While the word luxury is often connected to fancy products from exotic destinations, we sometimes forget that luxury means something elegant, comfortable, and enjoyable – and this can be found all around us. Let’s go back to the example of the Ambanis who planned one of the most luxurious weddings in the world. 

Most elements from the wedding were locally sourced. This added a touch of personalization like none other and something that was appreciated by people all over India. Luxury during the monarchy was entwined with culture and heritage and bringing those elements back is a great way to personalise a wedding. Using local artisans to make handicrafts as giveaways, and having cultural performances inspired by the folk art of your ancestors are great ways of adding a local touch to your luxurious wedding.

Personalizing a wedding is more than just a design choice. It’s a heartfelt manner in which the couple gets involved in adding details of their life into an event.

It honors their roots and creates deep meaningful relationships with their loved ones. It also ensures that the wedding will be one to remember. If you are considering customizing your wedding and would like to know how – reach out to us now!

At The Tales of Tradition, we weave your dream wedding into reality, offering comprehensive wedding services. Our expertise in grand event planning ensures every detail mirrors your unique story. Entrust us with your special day for an unforgettable blend of tradition, beauty, and seamless execution. Let us turn your wedding aspirations into a beautifully orchestrated reality.

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