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The second step is majorly followed in the northern part of weddings, having Haldi ceremony, Mehindi ceremonies,
and musical nights and lastly arriving at the wedding ceremonies followed with the reception.When there are various
functions included in the wedding, the designs of their wedding invitations also play a greater impact. The colors on
the invitation used are louder and royal ones.

The southern style of wedding here includes the rituals and customs, each symbolic of beautiful and noble
sentiments. Here their wedding day is said to be straight. The wedding norms are conducted early mornings at 4 am
with a particular dress code. Where the northern weddings menus serve with the plates the southern part severs the
menu in the banana leaves.
Lord Ganesh is mandatory when you come with the southern style of invitations. The invitations are with minimal
content but have the classic style.

WESTERN WEDDING CULTURE

While the Indians play with loud colors, the westerns favour the pastels and the whites, as they sound to be classic
and elegant in their Own way. A true western wedding is the stuff of fairy tales, steeped in tradition, with a blend of
romance and country charm.
Country weddings are all about celebrating the beautiful union of two souls surrounded by loved ones, dancing
under the stars, and eating good food.

Here, choosing the designs of the invitation for a western or country wedding depends on several factors, like
formality, desired motifs, and color choice.

For more formal weddings, ivory, cream, or neutral color invitations with white or cream overlays including western
motifs can be beautiful and elegant ways to invite the guests.
For more casual western weddings, bright colors, and denim or burlap looks work well.

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