Love & Khushi's wedding
Day 1
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Gujarat
India
Day 2
Monday, November 11, 2024
kim
India
Day 3
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
balasinor
India
About the hosts
Love & Khushi's story
We first crossed paths on a video call as our marriage is of the Indian classical arranged type, which involves our families. I am currently living in NZ, so we have a long-distance relationship that includes fights, sorrow, happiness, and most importantly, trust and love. We have been committed to each other since March 5, 2023; before that, we were good friends. Our parents knew each other as they are good friends, so they thought that Khushi and I could be an ideal couple.
I'm currently 26 years old, and my partner is 22 years old. We value kindness, adventure, and connection. Family and friends are at the heart of our lives. We believe in the power of love and laughter to bring people together.
we would be thrilled to have you join us on this special day!
"Love is not just about finding the right person; it's about being the right person." We hope you'll come share in our joy as we embark on this beautiful journey together. Your presence would mean the world to us!
Day 1Sunday, November 10, 2024Gujarat
Starting time (approximately): 6:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Ganesh sthapana
Ganesh Sthapana is performed to invoke Lord Ganesha's presence and blessings for the wedding. It serves several important purposes:
Removing Obstacles: Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, so his invocation is believed to ensure a smooth wedding ceremony.
Auspicious Beginning: It marks the auspicious start of the wedding rituals.
Bringing Prosperity: Worshipping Lord Ganesha is thought to bring prosperity, wisdom, and positivity to the couple's new life
Mameru
The groom's mameru, also known as mosalu or mausalu, involves the groom's maternal family presenting gifts to him before the wedding. This ceremony highlights the importance of extended family in Gujarati culture and weddings.
The groom's maternal uncle (mama) and maternal aunt's husband (mausa) visit the groom's home.
They bring gifts for the groom, which may include:
Traditional clothing like a sherwani
Jewelry
Sweets and dry fruits
Other auspicious items
Vargodo
Varghodo is essentially the Gujarati equivalent of the baraat procession seen in many North Indian weddings. Some key elements include:
The groom, dressed in his wedding attire, travels to the wedding venue accompanied by his family and friends.
Traditionally, the groom would ride on a decorated horse. In modern times, he often arrives in a decorated car or other vehicle.
The groom's sister plays an important role in this ritual. She circles a bowl of coins called a "looni" around the groom's head to ward off evil spirits.
This action by the sister also serves as a reminder to the groom not to forget his sister after getting married.
The procession is festive, with the groom's family and friends singing and dancing as they accompany him.
Raas-Garba
Raas-Garba is a festive night of dancing and celebration that typically takes place before an Indian wedding, particularly in Gujarati weddings
Garba:
A solo dance performed in a circular formation
Involves rhythmic steps and hand movements
Can range from simple to more complex versions
Dancers join and leave the circle freely throughout the long songs (about 30 minutes each)
Raas:
Performed in pairs using sticks called dandia
Dancers hit their partner's dandia while following the music's beat
Basic version involves repeating 5 simple steps.
Attire
Women often wear chaniya cholis (colorful skirts and blouses with embroidery)
Men may wear kurtas (long, loose shirts) with churidars (tighter pants)
Guests are encouraged to wear bright colors and eye-catching jewelry
Raas-Garba is a vibrant and inclusive celebration that sets the tone for the joyous wedding festivities to follow.
Day 2Monday, November 11, 2024kim
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Rass-garba with bride
This event will be similar to last night's Raas Garba, but this time it will be with the bride's family and friends. You will meet new people, and the surroundings and ambiance will be different from the previous one. This will be a good experience as well.
Day 3Tuesday, November 12, 2024balasinor
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
marrige
Wedding Day Rituals
Baraat and Ponkhana
The groom arrives in a grand procession called the Baraat. The bride's mother performs the Ponkhana ritual, playfully blocking the groom's path.
Jaimala
The bride and groom exchange floral garlands when they meet at the mandap.
Mangal Pheras
The couple takes four circles around the holy fire, chanting mantras and taking vows.
Saptapadi
One of the most crucial parts of a Gujarati wedding, where the couple takes seven steps together, each representing a vow of matrimony
Post marrige ceremonies
Sindoor and Mangalsutra
The groom applies vermillion (Sindoor) on the bride's hair parting and ties the Mangalsutra around her neck.
Griha Pravesh
When the bride arrives at her new home, she is warmly welcomed by the groom's family in this ceremony.
