Cultural Diversity in Fashion: India By Emily L. Voigt

India is a culturally rich country with strong Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. India is located in south Asia. India is the most populated democracy in the world. Country Information

Traditionally Indian marriages are arranged for the children by the parents. For the wedding day the bride decorates herself with jewels, gold, and wears the traditional saree. The Groom wears a sherwani or a designer suit for the wedding. Like the father in an American wedding gives away the bride, the parents in an Indian wedding give away the bride to the groom. Traditional Customs

Traditional U.S. weddings usually consist of a fluffy white dress and a black and white tux. The father of the bride walks his daughter down the alise and gives her to the groom. In the U.S. usually people go out and find their own spouse and decide when and where to get married. People in the U.S. are commonly married in a church, depending on your religion. Differences in the U.S.