Take a peep into the Kaliedioscope of the Wedding Traditions

  In telugu weddings, before the wedding the groom pretends to leave for Kashi Yatra , a pilgrimage centre to devote himself to God and a life of prayer. He carries a walking stick and other essentials pretending that he is not interested in becoming a householder anymore. He relents and agrees to the marriage only after he is stopped and persuaded by the bride's brother to fulfill his responsibilities as a householder.

  In Bengali weddings The morning aftere the wedding day, the groom adorns the forehead of his bride with vermillion. He does this by looking into a mirror.

   In most kannada marriages a game called Okhli is generally played, the groom's wedding ring is dipped in a vessel containing coloured water. The bride and her brother are expected to search for the ring thrice.  

 In kashmiri weddings, the groom's eldest aunt refuses the newly-weds entry into their home until she is given cash or jewellery.

  In the United States, a wedding invitation sent to the White House comes back with a personalised   message from the President for the couple.

  In Goan tradition,, in seperate ceremonies, the bride and groom are required to bathe in coconut water,   on the night before the wedding.

 In Tamil weddings, after the entire proceedings, there is an oonjal  ceremony. The newly weds are made  to sit on a swing and the elders slowly rock it to and fro accompanied  to some songs. This signifies the  ups and downs the couple have to share despite which they will maintain  a harmonious relationship.