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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Weddings In 2025 Are All About Bite-Sized Drama And Full-Sized Flavor
Weddings in 2025 are all about creating your own trends and enjoying what you love the most From butter chicken sliders to bubble tea bars, wedding menus in 2025 are ditching the traditional buffet for playful, personalized culinary experiences. Couples are mixing nostalgic comfort foods with global twists, turning every bite into a vibe-worthy moment. Since the beginning of wedding traditions, food has always been at the heart of the celebration. Across cultures and regions from grand Indian weddings to intimate Western ceremonies, from the rich, spice-laden feasts of North India to the subtle, aromatic flavours of the South every wedding tells its own story through its cuisine. The menu isn't just about feeding guests; it reflects the couple's roots, traditions, and the joy of togetherness. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a major shift in wedding traditions, especially in India where the idea of a wedding with just 25 guests, including the bride and groom, was once unthinkable. Since then, new-age couples have taken the lead in redefining what a celebration looks like. Guest lists have shrunk, but creativity has expanded especially when it comes to food. Today's couples prefer intimate gatherings that focus on quality over quantity, with menus becoming an essential part of the storytelling. Pawan Gupta, Founder and CEO of The Wedding Company, notes, 'There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to wedding food anymore. Couples today want menus that feel personal, playful, and rooted in their stories. From fusion dishes blending Indian and global flavours to nostalgic childhood snacks and quirky live counters, the focus is on creating an experience guests will remember long after the wedding ends." This shift towards curated culinary experiences has turned wedding menus into a canvas of creativity. Couples are working closely with chefs and planners to craft moments that resonate with their shared journey whether it's grandma's recipe reimagined or a themed dessert bar inspired by their first date. Every detail, from presentation to portion size, is being rethought to transform dining into an emotional highlight rather than just a meal. Adding to this perspective, Dilbir Sahni, Founder, IndoBangkok Weddings, says, 'In Indian weddings, as you know, food isn't just a meal it's a memory. For generations, it's been one of the single biggest markers of a well-planned celebration and guests remember the hospitality for years to come. In 2025, I've seen families involved in every nitty-gritty detail, from meals and cutlery to plating, server aesthetics, all of it. I'm seeing reinventions of the classics: chaats in shot glasses, mini biryanis in clay pots, mithai with molecular infusions, keto bars, and so much more. It's tradition with a modern soul, because a happy guest is always a well-fed one." Weddings in 2025 are all about creating your own trends and enjoying what you love the most. Food has evolved into a medium of storytelling, where every course can carry a personal touch. Whether it's an intimate sit-down dinner or a lively spread of interactive food stations, couples and families are choosing curated menus that prioritize emotional connection and guest experience over sheer scale. From reimagined classics to theatrical live counters, every dish is designed to be as memorable as the vows themselves. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
The Wedding Company raises $1 million to digitise wedding services
BENGALURU: Wedding planning startup The Wedding Company has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by LVX (formerly LetsVenture) and Tremis Capital, with participation from Wakefit cofounder Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Delhivery COO Ajith Pai and Dropbox cofounder Arash Ferdowsi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Founded in 2023 by Pawan Gupta and Rahul Namdev, the co-founders of Y Combinator-backed matrimony platform The Wedding Company operates a full-stack platform for booking and managing wedding services across categories such as venues, décor, photography, catering and logistics. The company reported Rs 60 crore worth of service orders on its platform, managing more than 1,000 weddings across eight cities so far. According to the founders, monthly service bookings have grown 100 times in two years, now exceeding Rs 10 crore, with net monthly revenue crossing Rs 1 crore. The funding will be used to expand into new cities, invest in product and technology, and build a broader network of vendor partners. The company is targeting India's highly fragmented $130 billion wedding services market, aiming to bring structure and reliability to what it describes as an unorganised and operationally complex industry. 'Weddings in India are large, emotional, and logistically complex,' said Pawan Gupta, cofounder of The Wedding Company. 'While the market is massive, there is no trusted brand managing fulfillment at scale.' Investor Ramalingegowda said the company was addressing a high-friction, high-value use case in a large consumer category, adding that the team's 'execution velocity and market insight' were key differentiators.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
The Wedding Company raises $1 million pre-Seed round
a wedding planning and fulfillment platform, announced today that it has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round from a group of marquee investors. The round was led by LVX (previously LetsVenture), Tremis Capital, with participation from other notable angels, including Chaitanya Ramalingegowda Wakefit cofounder, Ajith Pai Delhivery COO, and Arash Ferdowsi Dropbox cofounder. The funds will be used to expand operations into new cities, invest in product and technology, and build a strong vendor partner network to standardize wedding service delivery at scale. The Wedding Company is building India's first tech-enabled wedding planning platform streamlining the $130B unorganized wedding market. From venues and photography to décor, catering, and logistics The Wedding Company delivers superior customer experience by offering reliable professional wedding services across all key categories without pinching customer's pocket. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Launched in 2023, The Wedding Company has already fulfilled ₹60 Cr (~$7.2M) worth of wedding service orders, managing 1,000+ weddings across 8 cities. In just 24 months, monthly order bookings have scaled 100x, surpassing ₹10 Cr in service orders and ₹1 Cr in net monthly revenue — making The Wedding Company as one of the fastest-growing startups in the category. 'Weddings in India are large, emotional, and logistically complex,' said Pawan Gupta, co-founder of The Wedding Company (YC, MIT alum). 'While the market is massive, there is no trusted brand managing fulfillment at scale. TWC is building tech-led, quality-assured, and operationally deep digital wedding planning and fulfilment experience' Live Events 'We believe The Wedding Company is solving a high-friction, high-value problem in one of India's largest consumer categories,' said Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Wakefit cofounder. 'The team's execution velocity and market insight stood out.'
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Lin Laishram says guests loved the food at her wedding: ‘Randeep and I kept saying, kaun khaayega'; why it plays a significant role
Lin Laishram, who married actor Randeep Hooda in an intimate ceremony in Manipur, reflected on candid moments from her November 2023 wedding and shared how food became a topic of conversation. 'Food was…I didn't actually eat. But we were told that the food was very good. In Manipur, we had our traditional Manipuri cuisine, and also we had biryani, Mughlai style, and all that. And Mumbai's also…we had a wide spread,' recollected Lin. She mentioned that while the couple dismissed the need for such a big spread with different cuisines, their wedding planner emphasised it. 'Our wedding planner arranged so many different cuisines. Randeep and I kept saying, Arey, 5 dishes rakho. Kaun khaayega? (Keep 5 dishes. Who will eat?) We were thinking very small. We don't really go to a lot of parties, so we don't have the understanding of what food people like and expect. We realised how important food was after the marriage because everybody talked about the food, like this was good, that was good. We had multi-cuisine and it was great,' Lin said in a conversation with Hauterrfly. Taking a cue, we reached out to wedding planners to understand how food is an essential part of celebrations like weddings. 'Most weddings I see involve families disagreeing on many things except for one: food. Especially in Indian families, there is never any compromise on the quality and variety of food, as it is the one thing all guests truly look forward to,' said Dilbir Sahni, founder, Indobangkok Weddings. As Indians, we speak many languages from different states, but we are all united over food, Sahni asserted. 'We always state that this aspect is directly proportional to guest satisfaction. Guests may not always remember the décor, music, stage, or even the rituals, but they will always remember a delay in food or a compromise in its quality,' said Sahni. Sahni also recalled how, at one of their recent events, they flew in a maharaj (traditional chef) who prepared fresh haldi doodh live, accompanied by engaging performances. 'Our Maharashtrian guests were spellbound to witness this in Thailand and spoke of the experience long after the celebrations ended,' shared Sahni, who said that it goes beyond being just a meal. 'It is emotion, tradition, and often the centrepiece of celebration,' said Sahni. Pawan Gupta, co-founder, CEO of The Wedding Company, called food 'practically a cultural truth'. 'After all, every guest goes home not just with memories, but with a full stomach and a detailed review of the menu,' shared Gupta. According to Gupta, food plays a crucial role in weddings, acting as a symbol of unity, tradition, and celebration. 'It can honour heritage, faith, and even represent good omens. A well-chosen menu can enhance the overall experience and create lasting memories,' said Gupta.
