Modern marriages[edit]
Of late many marriages in India have begun to stray away from rigid traditional rituals. This is because of the increase in the frequency of love marriages and inter-community marriages. Also, many brides and grooms are now well into their late-twenties and therefore more in a situation to take decisions about their own marriages. The result is a rejecting of a traditional ritual filled wedding and more of a memorable fun filled party with family and friends. The modern Indian bride and groom plan their own wedding, often with the help of wedding planners, and choose what ceremonies and rituals they would like to perform apart from the legal registration of the marriage.