India, June 18 -- For a generation raised on content, Gen Z is surprisingly uninterested in putting on a show when it comes to their weddings. They don't want five outfit changes. They're not dreaming of chandeliers. What do they want? To feel something.

That shift is more than just aesthetic. It's emotional.

A 2025 WeddingWire India study found that 72% of Gen Z couples are choosing weddings with fewer than 200 guests. Half of them go even smaller. It's not because they're cutting corners. It's because they're cutting through the noise.

For Meera Haridasa, who got married across two continents, the volume wasn't what made her day feel big. The moment that stayed with her was quiet. "Our first look was extremely raw. We dated for seven...