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What gifts are appropriate at a Hindu wedding?

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Gifts like sarees, wedding cards, flowers, and jewelry would all be appreciated.

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The most important question of all: Why does this explanation of a Hindu ceremony use pictures of white people?

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White people can be Hindu as well. I am white, was raised Christian, and I am now Hindu. Hinduism isn't about race.

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What role does the uncle of the bride play in a Hindu wedding ceremony?

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It's usually providing a helping hand in the wedding celebrations. If the girl doesn't have a father, then her married brother or you with your wife can perform the ritual called Kandyadan. Give your blessings to the bride and the groom and gift them.

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Can parents of the bride and groom attend, even if they are not Hindu?

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Yes. In a Hindu wedding, it is customary for the groom's and the bride's parents to attend, regardless of their faith.

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Which kind of rituals are performed for the grooms on their wedding day?

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Normally it's a lot blessing and prayers. There is a little game that the bridesmaids and the groom play. When the groom takes off his shoes the bridesmaids steal them. And since you can't leave the mandap without your shoes, the groom normally pays a lot of money to get his shoes back. There is also a silly tradition where the mother of the bride has to grab the groom's nose.

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What do the brides wear?

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They usually wear a red and gold saree to invoke Lakshmi. Other colors are also worn, depending on the region. In Southern India, the bride covers her long braid in jasmine flowers.

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What is a traditional gift to give the bride?

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Many gifts can be given to the bride, but you might consider jewelry, a saree, or a Gita book.

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Should alcohol be served at the reception dinner?

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Alcohol can be served at the reception dinner but it should be served in a separate corner.

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What are the table manners at Hindu weddings?

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Food should be eaten with your right hand. After touching food with the right hand, no other utensil should be touched with that hand.

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Is a necklace from the groom's mother traditional?

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Yes and no. It's not always from the groom's mother. Nowadays people just go and buy their own.

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How many sarees does the groom's mother give the bride?

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It is mandatory for you or your son to choose and give the wedding dress to the Bride and the Bride's family will do the same for the groom. The rest depends on you and how much you want to spend.

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What do guests wear to a traditional Hindi wedding?

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Traditional Indian clothes are worn. Every different day should have a different dress code.

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How does henna work? I would like to know.

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Henna is derived from the henna leaves. A paste is created out of these and filled into a plastic cone and traditional designs are drawn on the palms and wrists of the bride and other guests. Once applied, it is left to dry overnight for maximum colour. The darker the colour, the more auspicious it is considered. This art is called "Mehendi". It is an important part of Indian weddings.

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What should I give as a gift as the groom's grandmother?

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A new, colorful saree or jewelry would make a great gift. But flowers also show respect.

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Do the bride and groom fast before the wedding ceremony?

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No, they don't. They don't actually eat a lot during the wedding. They eat at a table with both of their parents.

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How can two women, one of whom is a queer convert and the other an atheist, have a Hindu wedding?

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If you want to adhere to traditional Hindu wedding customs, one of you might need to take on the male role during the ceremony.

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