The bride and groom are covered with paste during the morning haldi function, covering their faces, necks, hands, and feet. Close friends and family members wait in line to apply haldi paste to the bride or groom. The ritual gradually becomes fun and everyone starts using it on one other.

the bride has a red-orange mehndi "stain" applied to her palms, the back of her hands, and her feet. "The family and friends of the bride adorn her with this orange, plant-based dye to 'decorate' her as the bride,"

In Kumaoni weddings, there is a tradition of considering the bride and groom as Gods and hence it is also a custom to adorn their heads with crowns. The pictures of Ganesha and Radha-Krishna are placed in the crowns.

The Sangeet is a night of dancing and music with friends and family. The Sangeet is described to be a welcome party for close family and friends. This is a time to kick off the wedding excitement! Often at a Sangeet ceremony, there will be casual eating, special dancing, and speeches made by family and close friends.

The reception is where the couple's families will throw a lavish reception party to finally let loose. Part of the celebration includes speeches and loved ones singing, dancing and performing routines for the couple. Following this, a huge sit-down dinner and a dance party will take place.