Following in the footsteps of tradition, Indian American couples are making their impressions on an inherited culture. Through a mix of approachable text and scintillating photography, this book is a visual guide to Indian American weddings today. Resources include beauty and shopping tips, budgets, and schedules to help anyone who is planning an Indian wedding. But beyond that, this book will inspire couples to recreate the beauty of the rich Indian culture ? one that is famous worldwide for its wedding celebrations. AUTHOR: Simran Chawla is a writer based out of Washington, DC. SELLING POINTS: -Useful resources and diaries of actual ceremonies to help plan an Indian wedding -Vibrant photos capture all the colours of an Indian wedding -Draw inspiration from insights on the many Indian wedding customs and rituals ILLUSTRATIONS 177 colour photographs *