A Hindu wedding is rich with ceremonies and rituals. This page will give you a quick overview of some of the important ones that you will experience at our wedding.

There will be some smaller ceremonies & rituals throughout the wedding festivities, in addition to the ones mentioned here.

  • Swagaat Baraat

    The groom arrives at the venue in a celebratory procession known as the Baraat, accompanied by family and friends, dancing to music.

  • Kanyadaan

    The bride’s father gives his daughter away to the groom, symbolizing her transition from her parental home to her husband's family.

  • Panigrahana

    The groom takes and holds the bride's hand, symbolizing the sacred union and lifelong commitment between the bride and groom. Meanwhile a sacred vedic mantra is recited and a sacred fire is lit.

  • Mangal Pheras

    The couple circles around the sacred fire four times, with each round representing different vows they make to each other.

  • Saptapadi

    The ends of the couple’s garments are tied together, signifying their marriage knot. The couple then takes seven steps together around the sacred fire, pledging commitments to each other, with each step signifying a specific promise.

  • Sindoor and Mangalsutra

    The groom applies sindoor (red vermillion) to the bride's hair parting and ties the sacred Mangalsutra around her neck, marking their marital bond.

Reception Feast

The reception will feature a vegetarian menu primarily focused on North Indian cuisine, complemented by a small selection of other dishes. There will also be a selection of juices, soft drinks, mocktails, tea, and coffee, as well as Indian snacks (chaat).

We will start with a selection of snacks and drinks at arrival, followed by buffet-style dinner which will be served throughout the evening.

As is the norm at North-Indian weddings, there will not be any assigned seating. So guests are welcome to enjoy the food, participate in the festivities and mingle.

A more detailed menu will be published soon to provide further information.

Please note that all wedding events will be strictly no-alcohol and vegetarian.

Due to the nature of the catering, we will be unable to take individual dietary requirements into account.