Wedding season in India is during the month of December and March, usually done on an auspicious date given to the family by a Hindu priest by using the stars and calendar. Even the time is given by the priest as to when the family should have the final wedding ceremony.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when attending a wedding:
- Wear fancy clothing..preferably Indian attire for a woman and nice slacks, shirt, and tie for a man. If you don't, you will stick out for sure!
- Purchase a beautifully decorated wedding envelope from any stationary store to place a cash gift inside.
- If you aren't really close to the family, a cash gift of 251-501 rupees is appropriate to give to the family. If you are closer, you would give more.
- Arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour later than the time printed on the invitation.
- When greeting the family who invited you, hug them, send them wishes, and then hand them the envelope.
- Be prepared for a LATE night/early morning. Dinner doesn't usually start until 10pm.
- Make sure to go with someone. You may very well be the only foreigner there and it helps to have a friend with you to keep you company.
- When you aren't sure what to do..just follow the crowd!
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