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Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Social media influence reshapes wedding traditions
ISLAMABAD: The growing influence of social and digital media has significantly transformed wedding traditions in the country. Once simple celebrations, weddings have now evolved into extravagant, week-long affairs featuring multiple events and lavish spending. New trends, such as "Bride-to-Be" parties, Mehndi nights, and Dholki celebrations, have gained popularity, largely inspired by TV dramas and social media influencers. These events, marked by elaborate decorations, entertainment, and extravagant feasts, have become an essential part of modern Pakistani wedding culture. According to wedding planners and industry experts, the average cost of a wedding in Pakistan has skyrocketed, with some families spending upwards of Rs5 million on a single event. Imtiaz Niazi, a wedding planner said the wedding industry in Pakistan has become a multi-billion-rupee market as families willingly spend exorbitant amounts of money to make their wedding celebrations unforgettable not for just family members but for getting popularity and likes on social media apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. It is encouraging to note that not everyone is pleased with the shift towards excess. Still, many families feel that emphasis on materialism and extravagance has overshadowed the true meaning of marriage.
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani share moments from 'baat pakki' and 'dholki'
Listen to article Celebrated Pakistani actress,Mawra Hocane, has shared moments from her recent wedding celebrations with actor Ameer Gilani on social media, with the posts garnering significant fan attention during a short span of time. The couple, who had been friends for five years, surprised fans with their sudden marriage announcement. Having previously worked together in popular dramas, their onscreen chemistry was loved by viewers. Their upcoming drama will further showcase their bond. Mawra recently posted enchanting pictures from her 'baat pakki' ceremony on Valentine's Day, revealing how special the event is to her as it marked the beginning of their love story. She also delighted fans with vibrant pictures from her Dholki, which was attended by close family and friends, including Ameer Gilani. The couple looked elegant and radiant during these beautiful celebrations.
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mohammad Wasim Jr. kicks off wedding celebrations
Listen to article The wedding celebrations of Pakistan's young all-rounder Mohammad Wasim Jr. have officially begun, with images from the event circulating on social media. The 23-year-old cricketer shared pictures from his Mehndi and Dholki ceremonies on Instagram, capturing the festive spirit of the occasion. Wasim Jr. had quietly tied the knot last year but is now preparing to bring his wife, Asma, home. The couple's wedding has caught the attention of fans not just for Wasim's cricket career but also because he is the first national cricketer from North Waziristan. The Mehndi and Dholki ceremonies, held in Islamabad, were intimate events attended by family and close relatives. Through social media posts, Wasim Jr. confirmed that his Mehndi ceremony took place on January 29, 2025. The cricketer had previously announced his Nikah in June 2024 with a simple ceremony and a subsequent Umrah trip with his wife. Wasim Jr. has represented Pakistan in all three formats of cricket, though his career was impacted by injury last year. His wedding celebrations have reignited excitement among fans, who are now eagerly awaiting his return to the field.
