Online attention has been drawn to a few Indian couples who defied expectations and stereotypes during their wedding. A contract containing a list of dos and don’ts was signed at one such wedding by Shanti and Mintu from Assam.
The bride, wearing a red lehenga, signs the contract in the video posted by Wedlock Photography Assam on their Instagram account, and the groom follows suit. They appear content as they sign the large piece of paper with the contract printed on it.
Under the contract, the bride “must and should wear saree everyday” and late-night parties are allowed only with the spouse. The list also said, “Sunday morning breakfast tum banogay” while there was no mention of who would cook meals on the other days of the week. “Always say yes to Ghar ka khana,” was also on the list.
Other conditions in the contract included eating only one pizza every month, going to the gym every day, shopping after every 15 days, and clicking good pictures at every party.
While some users were amazed by the “wedding contract”, some others were irked. A user wrote, “Bhai, It’s not marriage it’s Contract. Which is being sign in Sherwani.” Another user wrote, “All conditions ok. But everyday saree is toooooooo much…” A third user commented, “So sad that there is still so much inequality in india.”