07:30AM Vinayak Sthapna: This is the first event and involves a Ganesh Puja performed before wedding rituals, invoking Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and bless the couple with wisdom and prosperity for a smooth, happy marriage. 08:30AM Kalash: Sacred pot, often filled with water, grains, or coins and topped with a coconut and mango leaves are carried to the wedding venue by women of family. It symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and divine presence, placed at the wedding venue for blessings.

10AM-Both events Haldi: This pre-wedding ritual will be done a day before, involves applying a paste of turmeric, often mixed with sandalwood, rosewater, and sometimes milk or yogurt, to the bride and groom. Family and friends smear this auspicious yellow paste on their face, neck, arms, and legs. Turmeric is considered purifying, bestowing a glow, and warding off evil. The atmosphere is joyous, with traditional songs and playful smearing among attendees. The bride and groom often wear yellow or simple attire. Carnival:Envision a vibrant, informal, and fun pre-wedding event! The carnival incorporates lively decorations, perhaps with bright colors, playful props, and a festive atmosphere. Think of interactive elements like game stalls or photo booths. It includes an informal dance event where everyone can let loose and celebrate and many small fun games. This creates a relaxed and joyful setting for families and friends to mingle and enjoy before the more formal wedding ceremonies.

7PM to 10:30PM Imagine a Bollywood party before the wedding! That's a Sangeet. It's a night of music, dance, and fun where both families celebrate the couple. Think lively songs, colorful outfits, and lots of joyful performances by relatives and friends. The bride and groom often dance too! It's a relaxed, informal way for everyone to bond and get the party started before the big day. Pure happiness and celebration! The relatives and friends prepare their dance performances many months in advance, it involves solo and group dances, some people join in at the last moment as well. The event usually ends with everyone interested joining the dance floor towards the end ( 10-11PM).

10AM-12PM Mayra/Bhaat, is a cherished pre-wedding ritual predominantly observed in Rajasthan and also in some parts of Haryana. It beautifully highlights the strong bond between a woman and her maternal family. Mayra will have 3 parts, explained below- The Invitation: The mother of the groom will formally invite her parents, brother (Mama), and sister-in-law (Mami) to the wedding. This invitation is often done with a traditional gesture, like offering jaggery to the Mama.  Welcome: The maternal uncle, along with his family, arrives at the wedding venue with much fanfare. They are warmly welcomed and greeted with traditional customs like applying a tilak.   Gifting: The maternal uncle and his family present gifts to the bride or groom and their family. These gifts traditionally include: Clothes: for bride, groom and their immediate family Jwellery: Bride, groom and their mothers. Cash: A monetary contribution to help with the wedding expenses. Sweets and other auspicious items.

5PM to 7PM Baraat Swagat: Imagine the groom's vibrant arrival! Often on a decorated horse or car, he's with his dancing, singing family and friends, accompanied by lively dhol beats. This energetic procession, the "baraat," reaches the venue where the bride's family warmly welcomes them. This "swagat" includes garlands, a tilak, and sometimes an aarti. It's a joyful, noisy, and colorful start to the wedding, symbolizing the families' merging. 7PM to 1030PM Wedding Reception: Traditionally held after the ceremony ( but our main marriage event will be later in the evening ), this is a formal celebration by the newlyweds and their families. The elegant venue hosts formally dressed guests. The program includes the couple's introduction, speeches, dinner, and their first dance. It's a chance for guests to congratulate the couple. With music and socializing, the reception is a more sophisticated and relaxed culmination of the wedding festivities, a memorable thank you to everyone.

11:15PM onwards The phere, or saat phere are the most sacred ritual in a Hindu wedding. The bride and groom, their clothes tied (gathbandhan), circle a holy fire (Agni) seven times as the priest chants mantras. Agni is the divine witness to their vows. Each phera signifies a specific promise: Dharma: Groom vows respect and duty; Commitment to righteousness. Artha: Groom vows to provide; bride vows to manage resources. Commitment to security. Kama: Groom vows to cherish desires; bride vows to reciprocate love. Commitment to mutual fulfillment. Moksha: Couple prays for spiritual growth and vows mutual support. Commitment to spiritual values. Prajna: Couple prays for children and vows to raise them well. Commitment to family. Swasthya: Couple prays for health and vows mutual support in sickness. Commitment to well-being. Mitratva/Sakha: Couple vows lifelong friendship and partnership. This seals the marriage. After the seventh phera, the marriage is binding.