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A Couple That Dresses ''Together'' Stays Together
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 They say a couple that prays together stays together. That's probably why you have this huge influx of young ''Hindu'' couples with the husband fasting along with his wife on auspicious occasions such as ''Karva Chauth''.
This speaks volumes about a changing viewpoint in values, rituals, and marriage relationships where modern times have caused the balance to become more equitable from responsibility, finances, spilling over to spirituality and rituals.
Thus, it should not be a surprise to learn of young couples dressing alike on their big day not only to blend in with the decor, but also with each other!
Is this a decision alluding to more than a vow of togetherness? Do the subtleties and nuances reveal more than the pomp and splendour hidden within the kaleidoscope of the wedding party itself?
Shaaditimes checks in with Neeta Paul Creations to checkout the new bridal "couple" look of the year!
The "big fat Indian wedding" known to be one of the most excessive worldwide, in reality, is the uniting of families, background, religion and outlook rather than simply the meeting of minds and hearts of two individuals. Thus, when couples in India decide to dress alike on their wedding day it certainly is worth a second look.
Traditionally, family members had the last word on "dressing the bride" from her clothing, jewellery, and deciding on the date, venue and decoration of the numerous related functions. Today, times are a changing. Both the bride and bridegroom seem to have a greater say in what they wear; their nuptials; other events; including everything from the pre-wedding disco party, the bachelor / bachelorette party to the reception and honeymoon.
Geeta, Manager, Neeta Paul Creations, observes, "More couples are opting to match their outfits. It's more pleasing to view and creates a colour harmony between the couple." This applies to both types of marriages: love and arranged, though the impetus behind the decision would differ.
According to some experts, couples in arranged marriages want to "shout" their togetherness while couples that have "courted" may opt for subtlety. According to Geeta, couples want to display "their coupleness" rather than an individual appearance especially on the day they formally become a couple. One way is through matching outfits.
With summer just a breath away, couples are opting for a fresh, clean and crisp look!
"The look is still very much one of richness, vibrancy, and contrast. Usually the groom will match his outfit to the brides", observes Geeta. "This year due to warm weather and humid considerations (monsoons), the colours are lighter or muted," explains Geeta. "Brides are staying with the auspicious palette of red, green, and ochre, but are either muting the colours giving them a dull sheen or are selecting burnished embroidery in "tila", "dubka" and "gotah" work. Also due to the weather, brides are opting for placements in their lehnga or sari ensemble as opposed to complete heavy embroidery or "tila" work, which makes the garment more difficult to manage and wear. This is particularly true in the humid climates on the coast."
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