Sure! Here's a short, Our Mehendi & Sangeet Celebration – Bengali Style Though Mehendi and Sangeet aren't traditionally part of Bengali weddings, we embraced them with our own joyful twist. For the Mehendi, I wore a bright yellow saree while my hands were adorned with intricate henna, surrounded by laughter, music, and the sweet scent of marigolds. The Sangeet was a lively evening where both our families danced, sang Bengali folk and Bollywood songs, and celebrated our love with full hearts. It was a perfect blend of tradition and fun—memories we’ll cherish forever.

Dodhi Mongol is a traditional Bengali wedding ritual held at dawn on the wedding day. The bride is given a simple meal of curd and puffed rice, her only meal before the ceremony. She then prays to Goddess Ganga for blessings, marking a pure and sacred start to her wedding day.

Gaye Holud (Haldi Ceremony) is a joyful pre-wedding ritual in Bengali tradition. Turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by family members to bless them with glowing skin and ward off evil. The bride wears a yellow saree with floral jewelry, and the event is filled with laughter, music, and love.

A Glimpse into a Bengali Wedding A traditional Bengali wedding is a beautiful mix of rituals, colors, and deep emotions. It begins with Aiburobhaat, a pre-wedding feast for the bride and groom in their respective homes. On the wedding day, the groom arrives in a procession called the Bor Jatri, welcomed warmly by the bride’s family. The bride, dressed in a red Banarasi saree with gold jewelry and a mukut (headgear), is brought to the mandap during the Saat Paak, where she's carried by male relatives around the groom with her eyes covered. This is followed by the Subho Drishti, a magical moment when the couple sees each other for the first time. The sacred Mala Bodol (exchange of garlands) and Sindoor Daan (vermillion ritual) mark the binding of their union. The wedding ends with Bidai—a tearful farewell as the bride leaves for her new home, symbolizing love, respect, and the beginning of a new journey together.