Would you like to attend a day time wedding?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
Delhi, India
December 7, 2017 10:22pm CST
Weddings in India are grand affairs. They are like festive occasions in India. Weddings are celebrated with pomp and show, extensive decorations, colors, music, dance, costumes and rituals depending upon the religion of the bride and the groom and their preferences.
Weddings in Northern States of India generally are held during night. Some people go for day time marriage. Night weddings are preferred as one could get full day to get ready for the ceremonies, which sometimes go on till early next day morning. Beautiful lighting arrangements and decorations are held during night weddings. Night weddings have also some drawbacks but are still preferred.
At your place, does the wedding ceremony take place during night or during day time. What is your own preferences in this regard?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
weddings are mostly daytime here. thank you for describing indian weddings. where are they held, by the way? in a temple?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
It is day time affair in Philippines and most of the people go for it. It is my pleasure to describe about a North Indian wedding.
These are held in banquet halls and open grounds.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
8 Dec 17
@hereandthere we normally have a large variety of dishes and it would be vegetarian only ..
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
@dpk262006 are there special dishes and drinks served?
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
8 Dec 17
Most of our wedding s take place during day time , sometimes very early .. normally there will be a reception in the evening/night after the wedding. But now I see that people are aware and don't spend too much on a wedding , everything is subdued , which is a step in the right direction.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
I understand that in South of India or in Southern States, wedding ceremonies are generally held during day time and reception is held during evening or night.
There may be some sane souls who believe that spending too much on a wedding is not prudent, therefore, they go for moderate.
What are your own preferences in this regard or you would like to go with the flow?
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
8 Dec 17
@dpk262006 I definitely don't believe in splurging . When my elder daughter got married we had just 250 guests, close relatives and friends . We had just one function at a good hotel. The previous day, mehendi just for the family and the expenses for the wedding were shared.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
here, the reception is immediately after the wedding. if the wedding in india is in the morning and the reception at night, are all the guests able to attend both?
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@allknowing (136562)
• India
8 Dec 17
Most weddings here are held during day time although slowly I see some weddings kept in the nights. I prefer day time weddings.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
I understand that in Southern States weddings take place during day time, which is different from North Indian States. Day time weddings have its own advantages and given the choice, I would also like to attend day time wedding, however, here the number of day time weddings is very minuscule.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 17
Typically daytime, but if they hold the reception inside a hall or hotel it usually takes place in the evening.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
It is interesting to hear that weddings over there are held during day time, however, reception/dinner etc. is hosted during evening time.
What are your own preferences in this regard?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 Do you mean to say that day time, it is informal?
Good to hear that your wedding took place during day time. If you do not mind, would you mind sharing, how long have you been married?
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 17
@dpk262006 No preferences. Night time is slightly more formal. Mine was during the daytime.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
I understand that in Australia weddings take place during day time. Is not it?
I am sure that your friend who visited India, would have enjoyed the Indian wedding and she would remember it forever. 
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
@JudyEv It is good to hear that you friend was very much impressed with Indian wedding and she share all about it with you.
I understand that it is different from here and weddings at your place take place during day time.
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@JudyEv (340223)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Dec 17
@dpk262006 She was certainly very impressed with the wedding she attended and told us all about it. Most weddings here are during daylight I guess but the reception afterwards will often be at night.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
i notice garden weddings and beach weddings are becoming popular and tend to be held later in the day
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
@josie_ - You mean to say that at your place generally it is day time, when weddings are held. However, some people go for night weddings.
What are your preferences?
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@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
@dpk262006 _We were married in the daytime. Just to make sure I can SEE who I married.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
14 Dec 17
@Shavkat Weddings should be organised as per availability of a particular Church, instead of other way round?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
If local churches have prior engagement, then parties are required to shift date of wedding? Is it so?
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@Shavkat (139942)
• Philippines
13 Dec 17
@dpk262006 It is like having a booking system in the local churches.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
It is good in a way that catholic weddings get over latest by afternoon and guests could easily go to their homes. In day time marriage, guests tend to stay to be a part of entire proceedings, however in night weddings, after having their dinner, some of the guests leave the venue on one pretext or the other.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
@LadyDuck It means that your weeding took place during day time and guests were treated to a sumptuous lunch during day time in a hotel and everyone left the venue by evening.
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@LadyDuck (471456)
• Switzerland
8 Dec 17
@dpk262006 Our wedding in the Church was at 11 am. After the ceremony we all went (with our guests) to have lunch in a nice hotel, we talked and stayed with the guest until around 5 pm and then everybody left to go home.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
You mean to say that wedding ceremonies are held during day time, but the dinner and reception take place during night.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Dec 17
@dpk262006 from about 3:30pm onward.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
8 Dec 17
Wow, I would love to see an Indian wedding. Here not all - but most people get married during the day. They have their ceremony in the afternoon - saving evening for a meal and reception party
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
You are welcome to India to attend a Indian wedding. I am sure if you get a chance to attend, you will enjoy it. 
It is interesting to note that at your place wedding ceremonies generally take place during afternoon and dinner/reception is held late in the evening.
It is interesting to note that at your place wedding ceremonies generally take place during afternoon and dinner/reception is held late in the evening.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
11 Dec 17
@dpk262006 India does seem so welcoming and lively. I admit I love the clothing and colors. India so well known for it's luxery textiles.... ah someday maybe I will get to go
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
12 Dec 17
@dpk262006 Awwww that outfit^ ... I love it.... I want one. Exactly like it. That's beautiful. And I love Indian food, at least - the kinds I've tried.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
Anytime. But I prefer day wedding. Mine's not that grand though.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
You prefer to attend day time weddings. Why your wedding was not grand?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
12 Dec 17
You meant to say that wedding place was too far from your home and due to traffic etc. you just could not reach the venue?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
13 Dec 17
@kavinitu Yeah, long distance could prove to be deterrent for attending weddings.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
12 Dec 17
@dpk262006 first thing it was late night wedding, second it was 2 hours far from my place so 2 hours to go and 2 hours to come and that too late in the night
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
You mean to say that families of bride and groom may organize the weddings either during day or night, as it is their choice. If wedding ceremonies are taking full days, it means that wedding ceremonies would have started during day itself.
You would go either of the weddings, irrespective of its timing, as you like such events.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
Thanks for appreciating Indian weddings. They indeed are very colorful and enjoyable to attend.
Do weddings take place during day time at your place?
. They indeed are very colorful and enjoyable to attend.
Do weddings take place during day time at your place?1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Dec 17
@aureliah It is good that weddings at your place take place during weekends, in that case it is easier to attend a wedding, provided you have been invited.
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@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
27 Dec 17
@dpk262006 Yes they take place during day time and happens mostly on weekends
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@youless (112496)
• Guangzhou, China
8 Dec 17
Here normally the wedding will hold for a whole day. In day time it is the time for the bridegroom to pick up the bride with the best man and other good friends and relatives. Then they will serve tea for the senior relatives and parents. After lunch, they will prepare for the night dinner in the hotel or restaurant. And the ceremony will be over after dinner, but some couples may also want to have another party after that.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
Basically, marriages at your place take place during day time. However, the dinner is served during night so it makes it a whole day ceremony.
Do you like this arrangement?
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
Time is immaterial when it comes to weddings here and ti's festive too. We have garden weddings, beach weddings, etc. People don't usually want an evening wedding since guests don't want to stay up late.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
You mean to say that weddings over there mostly take place during day time and it could stretch till late in the evening. However, night weddings are not preferred as people don't want to stay late.
@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
I haven't really attended weddings over the past few years except the one with my eldest cousin but that was years ago. As long as the weather is good, any time and day is good.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
It is surprising to hear that you have not attended any weddings for the past few years.
@anushreem (333)
• Mumbai, India
11 Dec 17
Have attended both day and night weddings. There is no specifuc preference however seeing weather conditions in India I think day weddings are more suitable during winters and night weddings during summers
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
12 Dec 17
Yes, you are right that in winters, it is convenient to attend day time weddings and in summer moths, night marriages are better.
that in winters, it is convenient to attend day time weddings and in summer moths, night marriages are better.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Dec 17
At your place, weddings take place during day time and you get few opportunities to attend weddings.
@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
15 Dec 17
In my place wedding takes place at day time. Only functions like mehandi and haldi functions we have previous day at evenings. I don't like wedding ceremony at night. I don't go if the function is at night.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
15 Dec 17
It is good to hear that at your place weddings take place during day time. In that case everything hopefully, gets over by evening?
Yes, it is always difficult to attend a night wedding and return late from the wedding.
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