The Wedding & Budget: Is Minimalist Trend The Right Knot For You?

Indian weddings are known for their pomp and grandeur, but minimalist weddings are also in vogue now. Dia Mirza was one such celebrity who went for a minimalist wedding. If you also want to keep things minimal on your big day, here’s how to do it

- Anuradha Mishra

Band, Baajaa, Baamatl Indian weddings have been traditionally known for the hullabaloo of lively celebrations, elaborate rituals, and Ceremonies that span over several days.

Over the last decade or two, the luxurious celebrity weddings that have become more or less a norm, the most recent example being the Ambani engagement and wedding celebrations, seem to have rubbed off, and most Indian weddings are now very lavish affairs.

However, post Covid, there's another trend that has caught on. During the period of lockdowns and restrictions, people were forced to embrace minimalist weddings with a restricted guest list of family and close friends. While there was little choice at that time, many are now consciously embracing ceremonies that are bereft of pomp and show, but rather focus on what really matters. While it's difficult to etch the exact contours of a minimalist wedding, broadly they focus on embracing simplicity, by means, such as curating the guest list to a bare minimum, keeping the de'cor elegant rather than extravagant, and spending on things that can create meaningful memories. Bollywood actress Dia Mirza (42) exemplified this balance beautifully when she tied the knot with Vaibhav Rekhi (39), a businessman and investment banker, in a minimalist, sustainable wedding on February 15, 2021. Dia and her partner chose to celebrate their wedding with a small group of close family and friends, deviating from the larger-than-life Celebrations that many associate with Indian weddings, especially if it involves a celebrity.

For her, the decision to have an intimate ceremony under a beloved mango tree in her garden was driven by a desire for authenticity.

If that sounds inspirational and you feel like doing something similar, here's a lowdown on how to plan a minimalist wedding for your big day.

Tradition Meets Sustainability
By focusing on the essence of the celebration rather than the scale,