Many traditions performed for weddings can take place the day before, during, and after the actual day. A lot of religions view weddings as a symbol for the conjoining two families together as well as witnessing the union of a lovely couple’s marriage filled with nothing but love. Both these concepts are seen strongly in Hindu weddings, an event that takes place over several days and has many the traditions that involve both the groom and bride’s family.
There are a couple things typical of a Hindu wedding that people from all over the world may recognize. A typical Hindu wedding usually takes place in a mandap, which is a simple or elaborate stucture built for the wedding ceremony. As a representation of their unique culture and beliefs, the bride is painted in elaborate designs using henna ink that temporarily dyes her skin during a mehndi party. These henna tattoos have to cover the bride-to-be’s hands and feet before any kind of ceremony takes place. Color is also very important in Hindu weddings, with brightly colored clothes and decorations on display throughout a wedding event.
The Vedas

Similar to other religions, Hinduism has the Vedas, which are the scriptures that Hindus follow. They are similar in concept to the Christian sacraments, but is divided into four parts. Many traditions and beliefs that pertain to weddings are closely tied to the Vedas.
The Vedas are the heart and soul of India’s Hindu culture and religion and divide a per...