Fabiha Farzin

But increasingly, couples are choosing colours that reflect their own tastes. Sage, deep teal, powder blue, blush pink and champagne are finding their way into wedding wardrobes and décor, while richer shades such as emerald, midnight blue, burgundy and mustard offer another alternative.

This gradual shift has given rise to the modern wedding economy. Globalisation brought with it a whole new batch of wedding traditions.