The Velvet Knot Journal
Wedding planning,
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Honest guides on cost, timelines, traditions, and what really happens behind a well-planned Indian wedding.
Muslim Marriage Registration in India 2026: Nikah & Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 A Muslim marriage in India is the nikah, a contract under Muslim personal law, documented in the nikahnama and witnessed. Registration is administered by the states: several have their own Muslim marriage registration rules or registrars, while couples can also register under the civil Special […]
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Christian Marriage Registration in India 2026: The Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Christian marriages in India are governed by the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872. A licensed minister of religion or a Marriage Registrar solemnises the wedding, usually after a notice and the calling of banns, and registers it on the spot, producing the marriage certificate. Inter-faith […]
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Inter-Caste & Inter-Religion Marriage in India 2026: Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Inter-caste and inter-religion marriages in India are legally valid and most commonly registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, a civil route open to any two Indians with no conversion required. The Supreme Court has affirmed every adult’s right to choose their partner, and both […]
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Apostille Marriage Certificate India 2026: Process & Steps
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 To use an Indian marriage certificate abroad, it is legalised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). For countries in the Hague Apostille Convention the MEA issues an apostille after state-level authentication; for other countries the certificate is attested by the MEA and then the […]
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Marriage Registration Online in India 2026: How It Works
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Most states let you start marriage registration online through their official portal, such as Delhi’s e-District, Telangana’s Registration & Stamps, Karnataka’s Kaveri, Tamil Nadu’s TNREGINET and Maharashtra’s Aaple Sarkar. You create an application, upload documents and book a slot, then attend the office for in-person […]
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Marriage Registration in Rajasthan 2026: Jaipur Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Rajasthan, marriage registration is compulsory under the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009, alongside the central Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act, through the local Registrar and the state’s e-Mitra / SSO services. You provide age and address proof, photographs, proof of […]
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Marriage Registration in Gujarat 2026: Ahmedabad Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Gujarat, marriage registration is compulsory under the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act 2006, alongside the central Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and Special Marriage Act 1954. You apply to the local Marriage Registrar, submit age, address and identity proof with photographs and witnesses, and collect […]
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Marriage Registration in West Bengal 2026: Kolkata Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In West Bengal, marriages are registered under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act through the District and Additional Marriage Registrars appointed under the Acts, coordinated by the state’s Directorate of Registration & Stamp Revenue. You provide age and address proof, photographs, proof of […]
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Marriage Registration in Tamil Nadu 2026: Chennai Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Tamil Nadu, marriages are registered under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act, and under the state’s Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009, through the Registration Department and the TNREGINET portal, with Sub-Registrar offices across Chennai and the districts. You provide age […]
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Marriage Registration in Karnataka 2026: Bengaluru Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Karnataka, marriages are registered under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act, and under the state’s own Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976, through the Sub-Registrar offices and the Kaveri Online Services portal. You provide age and address proof, photographs, proof […]
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