Recently, when Dia Mirza tied the knot with husband Vaibhav Rekhi, she left no stone unturned in changing the regressive customs. From having a female priest solemnize her wedding to a sustainable wedding to choosing not to have Kanyadaan and Bidaai ceremonies, this wedding was different for all the good reasons.
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While sharing the details of this special wedding, 39-year-old Dia mentioned how she organized a sustainable wedding:
“The garden where I have spent every morning for the past 19 years was an absolutely magical setting and the most intimate and perfect space for our simple and soulful ceremony! We are so proud to have been able to organise a completely sustainable ceremony without plastics or any waste. The materials used for the minimal decor we went for were completely biodegradable and natural.”
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She also spoke about having a priestess solemnize her wedding:
“The highest point for us was the Vedic ceremony conducted by a woman priest! I had never seen a woman performing a wedding ceremony until I attended my childhood friend Ananya’s wedding a few years ago. Ananya’s wedding gift to Vaibhav and me was to bring Sheela Atta who is her aunt and also a priestess, to perform the ceremony for us. She also painstakingly went through several hours of training to imbibe the essence of the scriptures so that she could assist Sheela Atta and translate the shlokas! It was such a privilege and a joy to be married this way! We do hope with all our heart that many more couples make this choice. For it is a woman’s soul that contains love, wonder, benediction, magical energy, tenderness and deep empathy for all that lives. It is time for women to own their own agency, their divinity, their power and to redefine what is old and birth what is new. As Charles Bukowski said, “there is no lie in their fire.” So what can be more uplifting and empowering than to see the sacred fire within a woman’s heart and soul taking centre stage at a wedding? I am still overwhelmed by the magic of this one moment.”
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She further revealed that they chose not to have Kanyadaan and Bidaai ceremonies.
“Also, we said NO to ‘Kanyadaan’ and ‘Bidaai’ change begins with choice doesn’t it? #GenerationEquality #SunsetkeDiVaNe #ThankYouPreeta Images by @khamkhaphotoartist @sardarsinghvirk The dream team ????”,
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In the midst of so much positivity, it was heartbreaking how some people trolled Dia for her second marriage. It shows how our society shames women for building a happy life for herself.
At IFORHER, we are in awe of Dia and her inspiring and beautiful thought process. We wish her luck and hope this marriage will inspire many to take a stand against regressive traditions and customs!
