Thane is a city located in Maharashtra state and is emerging as a booming residential space near Mumbai city. The city has strong Portuguese influence, but today, its settlers are mostly Marathi's with significant population of north Indians, south Indians and Gujarati's. Thane is gifted with natural beauty and favorable environment. Thane grooms believe in simple wedding celebrations where they wear dhoti kurta. Only close relatives attend the wedding which is usually arranged by parents.