We Indians adore our weddings. We tend to be obsessed with every tiny little detail of it. So obviously the centrepiece of the event, the newly-wed couple, cannot escape this public scrutiny. However, since it is the bride who leaves her house and goes to a new home, here are some funny expectations that every new bride tries to meet, albeit with a pinch of salt.
Must seek the blessings of 'every' elder by touching their feet. Every means every, no escaping that.
Even if it means a backache for weeks to follow, elders expect the new bride to touch their feet and seek blessings.
Must start work on 'baby making' immediately after the wedding day but discreetly
The next question that people throw at you after getting married is the ever-annoying, 'when are you going to have babies?' If people had their way, perhaps, they would have expected one to come in tow with the bride's gifts. Phew!
You will have to remember the names of all the new relatives, you have perhaps met for just a split-second!
The family is big enough to form its own independent state, and you are expected to know every single person’s name. Your new memory test, we tell you!
Will wear all the jewellery, she received especially from the husband's side of the family.
How can you stack the jewellery in the chest? If you have it, you better wear it. Else, how would the world know about our generous side, our living mannequin?
Visit many relatives and eat all the food they serve and mention how tasty everything is, even if it isn’t
The weeks that follow the wedding will be filled with visits to countless number of aunts, cousins and family friends. At the end of it, as a reaction, you will start hating the sight of food.
You are a master chef, waiting for your certification.
And if you can't, it will be a stain on your parent's teachings and trainings. Well, this is a standard rule, is it not?
Make at least 50 pots of tea daily, as visitors will keep pouring in, to see your 'face'