Have you guys and girls ever wondered: “Why do Indian men and women have to go through the torment of fasting throughout their own wedding day, while others enjoy a lavish feast? Aren’t they supposed to be the center of the Universe for that particular day? Why do they have to dress a certain way, even though it might be slowly killing them from inside amidst all the chaos and heat that surrounds them?” Well, even if you haven’t wondered, at least I have! Though the millennials have tweaked the Indian wedding traditions in a million different ways, the core beliefs behind the rituals remain the same. Call me cynical or westernized if you will, but the idea of indulging in elaborate rituals that would last up to a quarter of a month concluding with my D-day itself makes me feel nauseated. I would rather have a quick hitch at a local court of law and be off with my new happily wedded life! However, since my best friend is getting married this year, and she is everything that I’m not; I