Hyderabad Wedding Culture: A Royal Celebration

A Glimpse into Nawabi Wedding Hyderabadi weddings blend grandeur, tradition, and royal elegance.

Pre-Wedding Festivitie Weddings begin with Mehndi, Dholki, and Mangni.

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The Graceful Bride The Hyderabadi bride wears a Khada Dupatta — a regal ensemble with intricate zari work

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The Elegant Groom The groom dons a Sherwani with a Turban (Pagdi), and often carries a sword.

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Nikaah Ceremony The main wedding ritual, Nikaah, is performed by a Qazi with close family in attendance

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Lavish Hyderabadi Feast Dawat-e-Walima (wedding feast) is incomplete without Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi Ka Salan, Haleem, and the royal dessert

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Jewelry & Heirloom Heirloom jewelry plays a huge role — passed down generations. Brides flaunt pearls, Polki sets, and traditional Satladas (seven-layer necklaces).

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Traditions That Bind Customs like Chadar Daalna, Arsi Mushaf, and Rukhsati are rich with emotion

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