Indian weddings are very bright events, filled with ritual and celebration, that continue for several days. They are not small affairs, often with 400-1000 people attending (many of whom are unknown to the bride and groom). Though most marriages are arranged, some couples in urban areas have love marriages. The true indian wedding is about two families getting wedded socially with much less emphasis on the individuals involved. Wedding traditions vary across religion, caste, ethnicity, language, region, etc. This article will touch on various traditional indian wedding rites and rituals. Traditional Indian weddings are generally structured into pre-wedding ceremonies, wedding day ceremonies (consisting of the Baraat, the Varmala and the Phere), and the Vidaai. An example of the complexity of an Indian wedding can be seen from the various phases of a wedding in the North.