Why are wedding receptions becoming so noisy?
Gone are the days when we would meet our close friends at receptions. We would meet our relatives and go on chatting with friends. Everything was informal and was enjoyable. After the cell phone revolution, the habit of being in touch also increased.Along with cell phones, came the concept of pre-wedding shoot. Today, this is a costly affair and to keep the guests engaged for at least sixty minutes, someone goes on stage and starts singing as if there were no tomorrow!! The accompanying dance and the instrumental music is so loud that it can easily disturb everyone in the neighborhood.
Dancing is perhaps borrowed from the movies. But do overdo everything is just not on. No one can even talk in the noise. Thankfully, the dinner is served on another floor, and the sound does not affect the conversations there.
The dances go on till late in the night and the men take to booze as well. Sometimes, they become so intoxicated that they create some trouble in the marriage hall itself.
While personal freedoms cannot be litigated, perhaps the local authorities can impose some small restrictions and make the wedding receptions become less noisy.