Marriages are different in different parts of the world.They mean different things to different people.They are done differently,and also they have different level of importance across cultures.Too much of the word difference was to stress the actual difference between marriages in different cultures across the globe.The Indian Hindu marriages generally involve the thali- a sacred thread that is tied by the bridegroom on the neck of the bride during the marriage ceremony.But, that sounds simple, which is not the case tough.Prior to this there are a lot of customs that have to be performed.In fact it all starts almost a week before the actual final knot is tied and prolongs to another two days at least after the marriage is over.The main characteristic features of Indian marriages would be the “Omam” that is developed which is nothing but religious , sacred flames with fumes in the marriage hall.Ya, you heard that right, Flames with Fumes.On the contrary the western marriages start straightaway with the groom kissing the bride and vice versa.That’s the difference.I love it.