THIS A TRADITIONAL VEDIC MARRAIAGE AS PER INDIAN CULTURE. EVENT 1 "A well-treated guest blesses the host, sharing joy and merit together." Guest Welcome: 5:00 PM EVENT 2 "The husband is the protector and strength of the household." Entry of Bride and Groom: 5:40 PM EVENT 3 "वाग्दानं परमं कर्तव्यं, यत्र परिवाराणां विश्वासः, परस्पर सम्मानं च अस्ति।" (मनुस्मृति) Vagdanam - "the promise of words," where families and the couple pledge to commit to the forthcoming marriage." Engagement: 6:15 PM EVENT 4 "वर्माला युज्यते सदा, प्रेमसम्पन्नदृष्टयः। एकता चैतन्यमयाऽस्ति, जीवनस्य संजीवनी।" (मनुस्मृति) "Exchange of garlands symbolizes unity and equality in marriage, sharing responsibilities and joys of their life together." Varmala: 6:30 PM EVENT 5 ध्रुवं दाम्पत्यं सख्यम्। (भागवत पुराण) "Marriage is an enduring friendship, firm and unbreakable." Saptapadi: 7:30 PM