India, April 3 -- Indians and their love for big fat weddings, with a thousand guests and lavish spreads, is legendary. So in times of a pandemic when it is advised to avoid large public gatherings and restrict travel, soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough and hitherto unheard of choices. The lockdown has sent ripples through the wedding industry, from vendors, wedding planners and venues to guests, relatives and couples. A layer of caution and concern, thicker than that of butter on dal makhni at the banquet, has enveloped the celebrations. And the question that we are faced with is - even if we emerge out of this situation, will Indian weddings ever be the same again or will we now be more cautious of social gatherings?

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