@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Beau+Rivage&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap");

/* ============================================================
   UDAYAKEERTHI MATRIMONIAL — Redesigned Design System
   Palette: Crimson Red (#ED3237) + Gold (#d4af37)
   Display: Inter  ·  Body/UI: Inter
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --brand-magenta: #d11252;
  --brand-magenta-hover: #b00d41;
  --brand-magenta-light: #fbe7ee;

  --primary-pink: #ff3366;
  --primary-orange: #ff7e40;
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-pink) 0%, var(--primary-orange) 100%);
  --gradient-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #e02855 0%, #e6682b 100%);
  --gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 126, 64, 0.08) 100%);

  --marigold: #ff4d6b;
  /* Rose Pink fallback */
  --marigold-deep: #e02855;
  /* Dark pink fallback */
  --marigold-soft: #ffeef2;
  /* Soft pink background */

  --forest: #ff7e40;
  /* Sunset orange fallback */
  --forest-deep: #e6682b;
  /* Dark orange fallback */
  --dark-bg: #1c1112;
  /* Rich charcoal-pink dark sections */
  --leaf: #ff3366;
  /* Rose pink accent */
  --mint: #fff1f3;
  /* Soft blush/pink chips */
  --ivory: #fffcfc;
  /* Warm off-white background with a hint of rose */
  --sand: #fff5f2;
  /* Soft peach secondary card bg */

  --ink: #2b2122;
  /* Warm charcoal text */
  --muted: #78686a;
  /* Muted rose-gray */
  --line: #f7e0da;
  /* Border line */
  --white: #ffffff;

  --font-heading: "Inter", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;

  --radius-card: 26px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 16px 48px rgba(43, 33, 34, 0.05);
  --shadow-lift: 0 24px 64px rgba(43, 33, 34, 0.08);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

a,
a:focus {
  text-decoration: none;
}

p,
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: var(--white);
}

::-moz-selection {
  background: var(--marigold);
  color: var(--white);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--marigold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ---------- shared type & chips ---------- */

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.accent-italic {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.accent-orange-italic {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.eyebrow-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--marigold-soft);
  color: var(--marigold-deep);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow-chip iconify-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.chip-green {
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--forest);
}

.chip-cream {
  background: rgb(255 255 255);
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */

.btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-pill iconify-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pill:hover iconify-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-lg-pill {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.btn-orange {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.28);
}

.btn-orange:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-hover);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.35);
}

.btn-green {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-pink);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-pink);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.08);
}

.btn-green:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-green-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--primary-pink);
  color: var(--primary-pink);
}

.btn-green-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--forest);
}

/* ---------- scallop garland edges (signature) ---------- */

.scallop-top,
.scallop-bottom {
  height: 26px;
  width: 100%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0, var(--ivory) 13px, transparent 14px);
  background-size: 40px 26px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
}

.scallop-bottom {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, var(--ivory) 13px, transparent 14px);
}

/* ---------- top ribbon ---------- */

.top-ribbon {
  background: var(--forest);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.ribbon-text,
.ribbon-links a {
  color: #d7ecd9;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ribbon-links a:hover {
  color: #ffd9b3;
}

/* ---------- navbar ---------- */

.site-nav {
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding: 14px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.brand-logo {
  width: auto;
  height: 71px;
}

.brand-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-wordmark em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--marigold);
}

.wordmark-light {
  color: var(--white);
}

.nav-drawer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-item {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-item:hover {
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--forest);
}

.nav-item.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.navbar-toggler,
.close-toggle {
  background: var(--mint);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0 140px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-position: 0 0, 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg-blob-1,
.hero-bg-blob-2 {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-blob-1 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: var(--primary-pink);
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
}

.hero-bg-blob-2 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: var(--primary-orange);
  bottom: -50px;
  left: -100px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5.6vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.hero-lede {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  line-height: 30px;
}

.hero-actions {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.trust-line {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.trust-line strong {
  color: var(--forest);
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
}

.avatar-stack img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--ivory);
  margin-left: -12px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar-stack img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.stack-on-dark img {
  border-color: var(--forest);
}

/* hero arch — mandap frame */

.hero-arch-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 470px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-arch {
  border-radius: 240px 240px 26px 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 10px solid var(--white);
  outline-offset: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--mint), var(--sand));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.hero-arch-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-arch-img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28, 17, 18, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(43, 33, 34, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}

.badge-marriages {
  left: -36px;
  bottom: 60px;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.badge-verified {
  right: -22px;
  top: 190px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-pink);
}

.badge-verified iconify-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--primary-orange);
}

/* floating decorations */

.floating-deco {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.deco-hero-1 {
  width: 90px;
  top: 40px;
  left: 4%;
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: none;
}

.deco-hero-2 {
  width: 62px;
  bottom: 90px;
  left: 44%;
  opacity: 0.75;
  animation: bob 7s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
  display: none;
}

.deco-hero-3 {
  width: 110px;
  top: 100px;
  right: -20px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transform: rotate(24deg);
}

.deco-heart {
  width: 52px;
  top: -18px;
  right: 40px;
  animation: bob 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.deco-profiles {
  width: 130px;
  right: -30px;
  top: 30px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

.deco-why {
  width: 84px;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -8px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.deco-app {
  width: 120px;
  right: -30px;
  top: -34px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  display: none;
}

.deco-community {
  width: 100px;
  left: -26px;
  bottom: 60px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

@keyframes bob {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(6deg);
  }
}

/* ---------- search band ---------- */

.search-band {
  margin-top: -80px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.search-card {
  background: rgb(255 255 255);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 28px 32px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.search-card-title {
  color: #d7ecd9;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.field-block label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgb(0 0 0 / 80%) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.field-block label i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.field-select {
  width: 100%;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 38px 12px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23ffd9b3' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.field-select:hover {
  border-color: var(--marigold);
}

.field-select option {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
}

.search-submit {
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 22px;
}

.search-submit i {
  font-size: 19px;
}

/* ---------- Select2 Custom Styles Overrides ---------- */

select.field-select {
  display: none !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgb(0 0 0 / 22%) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 0 16px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
}

.select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single,
.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single:hover {
  border-color: var(--leaf) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered {
  color: #000000 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 20px !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__clear {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  margin-right: 10px !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow {
  height: 46px !important;
  right: 14px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
  border-color: var(--leaf) transparent transparent transparent !important;
  border-width: 5px 4px 0 4px !important;
  margin-left: -4px !important;
}

.select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
  border-color: transparent transparent var(--leaf) transparent !important;
  border-width: 0 4px 5px 4px !important;
}

@keyframes select2Open {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.98);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.select2-dropdown {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift) !important;
  padding: 8px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  z-index: 1050 !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  animation: select2Open 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

.select2-search--dropdown {
  padding: 6px !important;
}

.select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field {
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  outline: none !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: var(--ivory) !important;
}

.select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field:focus {
  border-color: var(--marigold) !important;
}

.select2-results__option {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected] {
  background-color: var(--marigold-soft) !important;
  color: var(--marigold) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-results__option[aria-selected=true] {
  background-color: var(--marigold) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* ---------- how it works ---------- */

.steps-section {
  padding: 50px 0 50px;
}

.steps-track {
  position: relative;
}

.steps-track::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 74px;
  left: 12%;
  right: 12%;
  border-top: 2px dashed #d9cdb8;
  z-index: 0;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 44px 30px 34px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.08);
}

.step-raised {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #f0dfc4;
}

.step-pip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -17px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

.pip-green {
  background: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(20, 83, 45, 0.35);
}

.step-icon-ring {
  width: 106px;
  height: 106px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ring-orange {
  background: var(--marigold-soft);
}

.ring-green {
  background: var(--mint);
}

.step-icon-ring img {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.step-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.step-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ---------- profiles slider ---------- */

.profiles-section {
  padding: 50px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 40px 40px 24px 24px;
  padding: 12px 12px 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.2);
}

.profile-arch {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 32px 32px 16px 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--sand);
}

.profile-arch img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 7 / 8;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.profile-card:hover .profile-arch img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.tier-platinum {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1a8ba 0%, #7c8594 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.tier-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #cca300 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.tier-silver {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bdc3c7 0%, #95a5a6 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.tier-diamond {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #70e1f5 0%, #ffd194 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.profile-meta {
  padding: 12px 8px 8px;
}

.profile-meta h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.profile-meta p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.profile-view-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--forest);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.profile-view-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* slider arrows */

.slider-arrows button {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--forest);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.slider-arrows button:hover {
  background: var(--marigold);
  border-color: var(--marigold);
  color: var(--white);
}

.arrows-on-dark button {}

.arrows-on-dark button:hover {
  background: var(--marigold);
  border-color: var(--marigold);
}

/* ---------- success stories (forest band) ---------- */

.stories-section {
  background: #ffeef2;
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wave-divider-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.wave-divider-top svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 50px;
}

.wave-divider-top .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--ivory);
}

.wave-divider-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.wave-divider-bottom svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 50px;
}

.wave-divider-bottom .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--ivory);
}

.stories-intro-card {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.quote-decor-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  left: -20px;
  font-size: 140px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.stories-lede {
  color: rgb(0 0 0 / 72%);
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 36px 36px 24px 24px;
  padding: 12px 12px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  position: relative;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(28, 17, 18, 0.22);
}

.story-arch {
  border-radius: 28px 28px 16px 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sand);
}

.story-couple-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.5 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.story-heart-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-pink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.2);
  animation: heartBeatGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heartBeatGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.45);
  }
}

.story-body {
  padding: 18px 16px 0;
}

.story-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.story-quote {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.story-link-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  color: var(--primary-pink);
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.story-link-pill:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

/* ---------- why us ---------- */

.why-us-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.why-us-head {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.why-us-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-us-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-us-tile {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.why-us-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fbe7ee;
  /* light pink background */
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
  /* brand magenta icon */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-us-icon-wrap iconify-icon {
  display: flex;
}

.why-us-tile h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-us-tile p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #666666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- reach band ---------- */

.reach-band-new {
  background-color: #ffdce2;
  /* soft pink */
  background-image: url('../images/heart-background.png');
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-position: center center;
  padding: 64px 0 !important;
  position: relative;
}

.reach-card-new {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.reach-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.1);
}

.reach-card-icon {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.reach-card-new h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ---------- Santhosha Pendlilu (Redesigned Success Stories) ---------- */

.stories-section-new {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 64px 0 !important;
}

.stories-header-new {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.stories-heading-new {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stories-subheading-new {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555555;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-stories-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #cccccc;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #333333;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-stories-view-all:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-magenta);
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
}

.btn-stories-view-all iconify-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.story-card-new {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05;
  /* slightly portrait */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.story-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.story-img-container-new {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.story-img-new {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Semi-transparent dark overlay gradient at the bottom of card to read text clearly */
.story-img-container-new::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-name-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Beau Rivage', cursive;
  font-size: 38px;
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.stories-footer-new {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.stories-footer-small {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666666;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stories-footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-stories-register {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--brand-magenta);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-stories-register:hover {
  background: var(--brand-magenta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-stories-register .arrow-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-stories-register:hover .arrow-box {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Custom Slick Dots for Stories and Awards Slider on Mobile */
.stories-slider-new .slick-dots,
.awards-slider-new .slick-dots {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.stories-slider-new .slick-dots li,
.awards-slider-new .slick-dots li {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.stories-slider-new .slick-dots li button,
.awards-slider-new .slick-dots li button {
  border: none;
  background: #e0e0e0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  text-indent: -9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.stories-slider-new .slick-dots li.slick-active button,
.awards-slider-new .slick-dots li.slick-active button {
  background: var(--brand-magenta);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Combined App & Personalized Matchmaking Section ---------- */

.combined-app-matchmaking-section {
  background: #f7f9fc;
  /* very soft blue-gray background outside the container */
  padding: 64px 0 !important;
}

.combined-card-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  /* white background inside the container card */
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f4;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  /* soft shadow for light backdrop contrast */
}

.app-part-wrap {
  padding: 56px 56px 40px;
}

.combined-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #f0f2f5;
  width: 100%;
}

.personalized-part-wrap {
  padding: 48px 56px 56px;
}

.app-copy-new {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.app-title-new {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.app-subtitle-new {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #666666;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.app-store-badges-new {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.app-store-badges-new img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.app-store-badges-new img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.app-stats-new {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.avatar-stack.stack-new img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  margin-left: -12px;
}

.avatar-stack.stack-new img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.app-stats-text-new {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666666;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.app-stats-text-new strong {
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.app-mockups-new img {
  max-width: 90%;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.personalized-title-new {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.personalized-subtitle-new {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555555;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.personalized-grid-new {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.personalized-item-new {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px;
}

.personalized-item-new .checkmark-badge {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fbe7ee;
  /* soft pink background */
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
  /* magenta checkmark */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.personalized-item-new span {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  text-align: left;
}

/* ---------- about ---------- */

.about-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.about-media {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-arch {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 210px 210px 24px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 8px solid var(--white);
  outline: 3px solid var(--marigold);
  outline-offset: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.about-arch img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 84px;
  background: rgba(20, 83, 45, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.play-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 83, 45, 0.45);
  color: var(--marigold-soft);
}

.play-btn iconify-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
  animation: pulse-play 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-play {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
}

.about-float-img {
  position: absolute;
  width: 165px;
  right: -14px;
  bottom: 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.experience-tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  bottom: -18px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

.exp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-lede {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.about-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 28px;
  margin: 24px 0 26px;
}

.about-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.about-checklist iconify-icon {
  color: var(--leaf);
  font-size: 21px;
}

/* video modal */

.video-modal {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.video-modal .modal-body {
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.video-modal iframe {
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 0;
}

.video-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -46px;
  right: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ---------- community ---------- */

.community-section {
  padding: 50px 0 50px;
  position: relative;
}

.community-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.community-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.08);
}

.community-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 27px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.community-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.tag-cloud a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-pink);
  background: var(--marigold-soft);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.tag-cloud a:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.tag-cloud .tag-more {
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  border-color: rgba(255, 126, 64, 0.1);
}

.tag-cloud .tag-more:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */

.footer-main {
  background: #191c21;
  /* deep navy charcoal background */
  padding: 64px 0 32px !important;
  color: #a0aec0;
  position: relative;
}

.scallop-footer {
  display: none !important;
}

.footer-grid {
  padding: 0 0 40px;
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-transform: none;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #a0aec0;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  /* disable hover indent from original styling */
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-badge-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 0px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-badge-img:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-divider-new {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin: 40px 0 24px;
}

.copyright-text-new {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #718096;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-links-new a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #a0aec0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links-new a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- scroll progress ---------- */

.progress-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  right: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  height: 48px;
  width: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--white);
}

.progress-wrap.active-progress {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.progress-wrap::after {
  position: absolute;
  content: "\eedc";
  font-family: boxicons;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 48px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--marigold);
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 48px;
  width: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
}

.progress-wrap svg path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--marigold);
  stroke-width: 4;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---------- slick defaults tune ---------- */

.slick-slide {
  outline: none;
}

.slick-list {
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ---------- Redesign Layout additions ---------- */

.grid-app-layout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.newsletter-wrap {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.input-group-sub {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: min(340px, 90vw);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgb(0 0 0 / 8%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  color: black;
}

.input-group-sub:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 126, 64, 0.25);
}

.newsletter-input {
  background: #00000000;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: black;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-sub {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-sub:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-hover);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.profiles-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--mint) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%;
  left: -200px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   UDAYAKEERTHI REDESIGN — NEW STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* Redesigned Transparent & Scrolled Navbar */
.site-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 24px 0;
  z-index: 999;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-nav.nav-scrolled {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-actions-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Search, Register, and Login buttons */
.nav-search-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 40%);
  background: #ffffff6e;
  color: #000000;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.btn-nav-register {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-magenta);
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-nav-register:hover {
  background: var(--brand-magenta-light);
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
}

.btn-nav-login {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--brand-magenta);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-nav-login:hover {
  background: var(--brand-magenta-hover);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 85vh;
  min-height: 750px;
  max-height: 963px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Background Slider styles */
.hero-slider-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider-bg,
.hero-slider-bg .slick-list,
.hero-slider-bg .slick-track,
.hero-slide {
  height: 100% !important;
}

.hero-slide {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Custom Horizontal Search Card Overlay */
.hero-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

.search-card-new {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 5;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.search-card-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.field-looking {
  width: 23%;
}

.field-age {
  width: 28%;
}

.field-religion {
  width: 25%;
}

.search-card-button {
  width: 18%;
}

.field-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.custom-select-field {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0 36px 0 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
  background: #fff url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23666666' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right 14px center;
  background-size: 14px;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.custom-select-field:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-magenta);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.1);
}

/* Custom Select2 Overrides for Search Card */
.search-card-new .select2-container {
  width: 100% !important;
}

.search-card-new .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 0 36px 0 16px !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
}

.search-card-new .select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single,
.search-card-new .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-magenta) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.1) !important;
}

.search-card-new .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered {
  color: #333333 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.search-card-new .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__placeholder {
  color: #888888 !important;
}

.search-card-new .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow {
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23666666' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: 14px;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  right: 6px !important;
  top: 1px !important;
}

.search-card-new .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
  display: none !important;
}

.search-card-new .age-range-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}


.search-card-new .age-to-text {
  width: 16% !important;
  flex: 0 0 16% !important;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #888;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-search-new {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--brand-magenta);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
  padding-right: 54px;
  /* Space for the absolute icon box on the right */
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-search-new:hover {
  background: var(--brand-magenta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.25);
}

.btn-icon-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-search-new:hover .btn-icon-wrapper {
  background: #f5f5f5;
}

.btn-search-new:hover .btn-icon-wrapper iconify-icon {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.btn-icon-wrapper iconify-icon {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* Floating Chat Widget */
.chat-float-widget {
  position: fixed;
  right: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.chat-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  animation: bounceSlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.chat-bubble-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px #1c9e4c;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.chat-bubble-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px #1c9e4c;
}

.phone-bubble-btn {
  background: var(--brand-magenta, #d11252);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.phone-bubble-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-magenta, #d11252);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

@keyframes bounceSlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* Adjust scroll-progress back-to-top button position to float above chat widget */
.progress-wrap {
  bottom: 90px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED BRIDES & GROOMS GRID SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

.featured-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.featured-brides-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.featured-groom-section {
  background: #f7f9fc;
  /* very soft blue-gray background */
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.featured-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666666;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Grid Layouts */
.brides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.grooms-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Card Styling */
.featured-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.15);
}

.featured-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1;
  /* slightly portrait */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.featured-card-info {
  padding-top: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.featured-card-id {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.featured-card-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777777;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Special View More Card */
.view-more-card {
  background: #fbe7ee;
  /* light pink background */
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 250px;
  /* match other cards height */
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.view-more-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #fbdce5;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(209, 18, 82, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--brand-magenta);
}

.view-more-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-magenta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.view-more-icon-wrap iconify-icon {
  display: flex;
}

.view-more-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
}

/* Hide Brides View More card by default on desktop/tablet */
.brides-grid .view-more-card-wrap {
  display: none;
}

/* Awards Section Styles */
.awards-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 64px 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F2F3;
}

.awards-head {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.awards-badge-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: #eab308;
  /* warm gold color */
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.awards-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
}

.award-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.award-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.2);
}

.award-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.award-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2.2 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.award-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.award-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.award-info p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #666666;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* General section padding override to always be 64px */
.stories-section-new,
.why-us-section,
.app-section,
.about-section,
.personalized-section-new,
.profiles-by-section,
.brand-desc-section,
.reviews-section,
.awards-section {
  padding: 64px 0 !important;
}

.app-section {
  padding: 64px 40px !important;
  background-color: #f7f9fc;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.brder-clr {
  border-color: #c4c8cc !important;
}

/* ---------- Recent Reviews Section ---------- */

.reviews-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding-bottom: 0px !important;
}

.reviews-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reviews-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666666;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.review-card-new {
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.review-card-new .quote-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 38px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  /* slate-400 */
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.review-text-new {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
  /* slate-600 */
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.review-author-new {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  /* slate-900 */
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Custom Slick Dots for Reviews Slider */
.reviews-slider-new .slick-dots {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.reviews-slider-new .slick-dots li {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.reviews-slider-new .slick-dots li button {
  border: none;
  background: #e0e0e0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  text-indent: -9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.reviews-slider-new .slick-dots li.slick-active button {
  background: var(--brand-magenta);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Matrimonial Profiles By Section ---------- */

.profiles-by-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.profiles-by-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  /* light blue-gray background container */
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px 32px;
}

.profiles-by-icon {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.profiles-by-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.profiles-by-tabs-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.profiles-by-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
}

.tab-btn-new {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.tab-btn-new:hover {
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
}

.tab-btn-new.active {
  background: var(--brand-magenta);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tab-pane-new {
  display: none;
}

.tab-pane-new.active {
  display: block;
}

.links-inline-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.links-inline-wrap a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.links-inline-wrap a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-magenta);
}

.link-pipe {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  /* slate-300 */
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ---------- Brand Description Section ---------- */

.brand-desc-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  /* Offset since it directly follows tabbed profiles */
}

.brand-desc-logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
}

.brand-desc-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.brand-read-more {
  color: #ff3a62;
  /* soft red / magenta */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--brand-magenta-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Top Nav Language Bar */
.bg-topnav-promt {
  background: #2a2a2c;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-support-language {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.supports-nav-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.supportId-phon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.supportId-phon a {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.supportId-phon a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.supportBorder {
  height: 14px;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-nav-language {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-nav-language:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.nav-support-language .dropdown-menu {
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  min-width: 120px;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-support-language .dropdown-menu li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #333333;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-support-language .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: #f5f5f5;
}