Wow! The word wedding itself brings smile to our lips and radiance on our face.
The
persons already married laps into the world of sweet memories of their own wedding
whereas the persons to be married float in the dream world imagining their wedding.
It is not an exaggeration to say that getting ready for the wedding ceremony is
more difficult than finding a suitable partner. Once the date is fixed for the D-day
the countdown begins. The guest list has to be prepared, invitations have to be
distributed, but above all selecting the wedding dress along with the matching jewellery
and accessories is an Herculean task.
The bride always feels that she could have looked still more beautiful with other
choices around. Even it is not easy to cater to the tastes of bridegrooms either.
Nowadays, with the revolution in the fashion world of men, they are also particular about
their attire and accessories.
Coming to the topic of the arrangement of ceremony itself, sky is the limit. With
the advent of technology, the concept of fairyland hitherto an illusion has become reality.
The name and fame of the
celebrities reflect in the grandeur of the celebrations. The
sumptuous spread on the dining table not only succeeds in tickling the palate but is also
feast to the eyes. Recently, a celebrity wedding has found its place in the book of
Guiness Records.
Oflate the traditional wedding scenario is undergoing a sea change. Men and women are
getting more and more daring and adventurous. The wedding arena has been getting shifted to
the vast expanse of natural surroundings. There have been reports of weddings taking place
underwater and even up in the sky. The brides and grooms are shedding their fashion designed
wedding attire and donning the protective suit for sky diving or scuba diving. Enamoured
with heavy suits and oxygen cylinders, fully covered from head to toe, the practicality of
exchanging the rings or garlands is left to ones own imagination.
Well, whether the ceremony is traditional or adventurous, what matter is the attitude
of the persons getting wed towards the seriousness of the sacred bond of wedding. It should
be considered as the spiritual union of two compatible persons.
Nowadays many people opt for live-in relationships. Such persons should try to
understand the many advantages of marriage. It not only offers security but also enables
one to experience true love and affection in the materialistic world. The complete family
along with children is like a cozy nest and it should be built on a strong foundation of
love and trust.
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Abstract by : J Prabha