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We loved to be a part of this amazing styled photoshoot in collaboration with ilovemakeup. Our red wedding palki was used to fit in with a mehndi theme. We love the final pictures.
Please check out the amazing suppliers below and contact them on instagram for any collaboration or bookings.
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A Muslim wedding involves various pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding rituals. Here are some of the traditions that Muslim weddings follow.
• Salatul Ishtikara – A pre-wedding ritual wherein the Imam prays for the blessing of Allah for the marriage. It’s basically an official announcement of the couple’s marriage.
• Imam Zamin – The mother of the groom visits the bride’s home and brings sweets and gifts as well as a silver or gold coin wrapped in a silk scarf and then tied around the bride’s wrist. This signifies the bride’s acceptance and formal welcome to her new family.
• Mangni – Both families give each other gifts. Mangni is the announcement of the couple’s engagement. The couple exchanges ring in front of their close friends and relatives.
• Manjha – This ritual occurs 2 days before the wedding. The couple wears yellow clothes in their own homes and gets smeared with a paste of sandalwood and turmeric in rosewater. Some celebrations follow. The bride and groom are then bathed in holy water. They’re not allowed to leave their homes before the wedding day.
• Mehendi – The bride’s female friends and the women of her family gather together. A relative or an expert in mehendi application draws the latest bridal mehendi designs on the feet and hands of the bride.
• Sanchaq – The groom’s male family members visit the family of the bride with gifts, including a bridal outfit with jewelry and accessories as well as sweets. This pre-wedding ritual signifies the support, affection, and blessing of the male members of the new home of the bride.
• Baraat – This is the most exciting part of the wedding day. The groom arrives at the wedding venue in a beautifully adorned car. He’s accompanied by his relatives and male friends. One of the bride’s family members escorts the groom.
• Welcome – The family of the bride receives the groom at the venue and serves with a cool drink in the company of the bride’s closest brother figure or brother. They spray rosewater or ittar around and on the groom to make a path for him to enter the wedding venue.
• Nikah – A Maulvi performs this primary wedding ritual. The women sit around the bride, and the men sit around the groom. The Maulvi recites prayers from the Quran. The bride’s Wali is her father. The family of the groom gives her Mer to get her consent. The most important part of the ritual is the Ijab-e-Qubool. The groom and bride are behind a hijab, which separates them from each other during the ritual. They have to say, Qubool Hai, three times when asked by the Maulvi to give their consent. The official marriage contract or the Nikah Nama is then recited in the presence of 2 witnesses each from the groom’s and bride’s families. After signing the official marriage contract, a Khutba is recited. Reciting of the marriage vows in the Quran follows. The elders the execute durud or blessing on the newlywed.
• Arsi Mushraf – The couple finally looks at each other through a mirror placed in between them.
• Rukhsat – The bride says goodbye to her family. This is the first post-wedding ritual at a Muslim wedding. When she arrives at her new home, she’s greeted warmly by her mother in law, and the Holy Quran is placed on her head to signify her obligations as a wife.
• Walimah – This is essentially the reception party and the public announcement that the marriage is completed. The newlywed is treated like royalty. There’s dancing, gifts, and food. The bride is introduced to the groom’s friends, relatives and members of his extended family.
• Chauthi – The newlywed visits the family of the bride on the 4th day after the wedding. The family of the bride greets the groom with many gifts and affection. This is the last post-wedding ritual.
A Sikh wedding consists of several pre- and post-wedding rituals. The wedding ceremony is called Anand Karaj. Here are the traditions that are observed at a Sikh wedding.
Pre-wedding Rites
• Roka and Thaka – These pre-wedding rituals celebrate the involvement and support of the couple’s parents to the wedding. The bride’s father visits the place of the groom and applies a tilak on the groom’s forehead and presents him with gifts such as clothes and sweets to express his approval. The same thing is done by the parents of the groom for the bride. These rituals may occur either few days before or on the engagement ceremony.
• Kurmai – The formal engagement ceremony occurs at the gurudwara or at the house of the groom. The Granthi or priest says a short prayer before the engagement formalities start. The family of the bride gives the groom a Kripan, a knife that is a symbol of the heroic heritage of the Sikh and a Kara or the obligatory steel bangle that Sikh men must wear. Dried dates are placed on the hands of the groom and a red scarf on his shoulders and around his neck. The bride’s grandfather feeds the dried dates to the groom. The guests are served with drink and food once the formalities are over.
• Akhand Paath – Before the date of the Anand Karaj is set, readers from the bride and groom’s families sit down at the gurudwara or at their homes to read the Guru Granth Sahib within 48 hours. This ritual aims to explain to the couple the importance of the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and religion.
• Kirtan – Religious music is performed. Raagis or experienced musicians sing Gurbani.
• Ardas – Members of the family visit the gurudwara every day to offer prayers.
• Karah Prasad and Langar – Family members, make a sweet Prasad with flour, semolina, nuts, and ghee. The Prasad is given to the attendees once their prayers are completed. They also devour on Langar or community style meal.
• Shagan – The family of the bride sends the family of the groom gifts before the wedding
• Chunni Chadana – The female relatives of the groom visits the bride’s home and bring her a wedding outfit, jewelry, makeup kits, and accessories. The groom’s mother covers the head of the bride with a chunni or sanctified headscarf.
• Maiya – A cleansing ceremony that occurs on any of the preceding 5 days from the wedding wherein the couple sits down on a stool. Oil is applied to the bride and groom’s hair. Turmeric paste is also applied to their body. Female relatives hold a red cloth is over their heads. Traditional wedding songs are sung by remaining female guests.
• Karahi Chadana – A large wok or Karahi is set up in the kitchen, and the food items are cooked in that. It occurs 5 days before the wedding.
• Warna – Money is waved around the couple’s head clockwise and then donated to charity.
• Gaana – A red thread is tied on the bride’s left wrist and on the groom’s right wrist.
• Gharoli – The sister-in-law of the groom or bride visits a gurudwara and fills up a Gharoli or unique earthenware with holy water and brings the pot back to the house. The water is used to bathe the couple after the Vatnaa.
• Vatnaa – The couple sits down on a low stool, and all married women of the family smear them with Vatnaa, a specially prepared paste made of barley, mustard, and turmeric. Wedding songs are also sung.
• Mehendi – Henna paste is applied to the feet and hands of the bride. This is practiced 2 or 3 days before the wedding.
• Chooda and Kalire – The bride’s maternal uncle gives her a set of 21 white and red bangles or Chooda. Before the wedding, these bangles are washed with rosewater and curd. The bangles covered with a silk shawl once the bride has worn them. The bride’s relatives tie Kalire or umbrella-shaped metallic ornaments to her bangles and give their blessings. She moves the Kalire over the heads of her unmarried relatives and friends.
• Sehra Bandi – Before leaving the house, a turban is tied around the head of the groom by his father. He’s given a fake sword that he should carry during all the wedding ceremonies. The groom’s sister ties a curtain made of flowers or golden ribbons (Sehra) around the turban and covers the groom’s face.
• Soorma and Kalgi – A Surma or black dot of kohl is applied on the side of groom’s forehead by his sister-in-law. A piece of jewelry is tied on his turban by his sister. He should give him a gift before he can go to the wedding venue.
• Baraat – The groom travels to the bride’s place. Bhangra dance and music is an integral part of a Baraat.
• Milni – The baraat is welcomed in by the family members of the bride who state their faith in the workings of God and sing hymns. They are given a warm hug and garland.
• Anand Karaj – It occurs at the Gurudwara prayer hall during afternoons or during the daytime and means Blissful Union.
• Lavaan Pheras – The four Lavaa from the Guru Granth Sahib is recited by the person conducting the marriage. The bride and groom slowly walk around the Guru Granth Sahib in a clockwise direction.
• Anand Sahib – The raagis sing out Anand Sahib Hymns. An Ardaas is offered as a sign that the wedding ceremony is complete. A random Guru Granth Sahib hymn is recited while Khatah Prasad is given to the attendees.
• Wedding Lunch – Guests are served with vegetarian lunch at the congregational hall of the Gurudwara. Roti occurs, which is signifies the first meal of the bride as a married woman. A cash gift is also given to her by her in-laws.
• Sadaa Suhagan – The bride wears the outfit and jewelry given to her by the groom’s family.
• Doli and Vidaai – The bride departs from her home.
• Welcoming the Bride – The groom’s family welcomes the bride.
• Reception – A reception party is hosted by the groom’s family to honor the couple.
There are several Hindu wedding traditions that are observed. One of these is that the date of the wedding is determined in the stars. Astrologists use the birth dates of the couple to calculate the position of stars and planets to reflect the couple’s celestial union. The couple’s gautra or ancestral lineage is announced. Hindu law dictates that marriages shouldn’t occur within the same clan.
Sangeet
Before the actual wedding, a pre-party known as sangeet is held. The family of the bride sings a traditional folk song to the family of the groom to welcome them.
Mehendi
Henna paint is used to apply beautiful designs to the feet and hands of the bride. It usually occurs 1 day before the wedding ceremony is held.
Mandap – The mandap is a structure made for the marriage ceremony. It’s decorated with anything from crystals and fabric to greenery and flowers. A fire is kindled in the center of the wedding altar or mandap. The fire serves as the witness of the wedding. The brother of the bride gives 3 fistfuls of puffed rice to her, which she then offers to the fire. This is called a homam.
Jai Mala – The groom and bride exchange floral garlands to express their desire to marry each other.
Kanyadaan – The kanyadaan is the moment where the bride’s father gives his daughter away by placing her hands on the hands of the groom. He may also pour water into her hand.
Saptapadi – The couple’s garments are tied together. This is an essential ceremony in North Indian Hindu weddings. In North Indian tradition, the bride and groom make 7 circles around a ceremonial fire. Each round signifies a specific blessing they ask of the gods. In South India, the bride and groom walk 7 steps together to symbolize their friendship. The primary significance of this ritual is establishing friendship, which is the foundation of a Hindu nuptial.
Sindoor – A red-orange powder called sindoor is applied to the hair of the bride during the ceremony. This signifies that the bride is now a married woman.
Red Dress – The garments of the bride are red. The red color symbolizes prosperity, fertility, and the rising sun.
Ganesha – Hindu weddings start with a prayer to Ganesha, the remover of problems and the god of good fortune and beginnings. Salutations are given so that Ganesha may bless and guide the married life of the couple.
Raksha Bandhan – During Raksha Bandhan, cords are tied to the wrists of the groom and the bride. The cords signify protection as marriage is considered to be a difficult stage in life.
Mangala Sutra – The groom places a mangala sutra or necklace of gold and black beads on his bride. Prayers are offered to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of fortune, prosperity and wealth. The bride is believed to get blessings throughout her married life.
Marriage is considered a lifelong spiritual and social responsibility and an opportunity for 2 individuals to grow into soul-mates.
Palanquin and sedan chair for weddings are available in various designs. Every person wants his or her wedding to be memorable. Palanquins and sedan chairs will make the entry of the bride more special. You can find a wide range of palanquins and sedan chairs at reasonable prices. In the Bengali tradition it is known as a falki.
The bride’s brothers or uncles use the doli to bring her to the wedding stage. The doli can be made using metal, pillows, wood, fabric or other materials. If you are looking for something traditional, you can find a doli that boasts this kind of design. You don’t need to worry because palanquins and sedan chairs are available in various high-quality designs, so you can definitely find one that fits your needs. Palanquins and sedan chairs are highly comfortable and boast a fine finish.
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If you want to showcase your dress, you should go for the modern doli. It has an open design, so your guests will see your dress right away. You have spent a lot of money on your dress, so it’s only reasonable that you want to show it off. The dolis can be decorated with plush pillows and flowing silk materials and even fresh flowers, the creativity is endless.
In a traditional Indian wedding ceremony, the doli signifies that the bride is leaving her home. The palki or doli can also be used for the Mehndi or a wedding’s ceremonial entrance. The doli is suspended by 4 corners from a pole and is usually carried by the bride’s male relatives, uncles, younger brother or cousins. More males can join as well. Traditionally, a doli was used to carry and hide women from the view of outsiders. The doli was decorated with a lavish cloth. The open doli is popular among brides who want to achieve a contemporary look in the wedding venue. After the wedding, the bride leaves her home on a doli.
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Climbing in as gracefully as possible is quite an endeavor. The bride is wearing a red, heavily embroidered dress, traditional jewelry and high-heeled shoes. It is time to see her off; a couple of women tie a veil of fresh roses and jasmine on her head that covers her face. And then she is covered with a red cotton fabric. A bride’s beauty is not to be seen by strangers, so she is carefully concealed until she reaches her new home.
To give the ceremony a traditional touch, a doli is arranged. The bride’s family helps her climb into the doli—making sure she doesn’t hit her head or trip on her dress. This is my first time to see a bride and her doli, and I am fascinated beyond words.
I do not know the exact history of dolis—also known as palkis—except that these were used to transport brides, Indian princesses specifically, to their new homes thousands of years ago. The dolis are decorated with flowers, fabrics and ribbons.
Fast forward to today: the groom—my cousin—lives a few kilometers from the place where the wedding reception is being held. It is almost impossible to carry the doli with the bride all the way to the groom’s home, considering the time (it is already 11:30 pm), distance, traffic and all. So the bride’s brothers carry the doli from the stage to the car waiting outside.
I personally think that every desi bride deserves the doli experience. When my own sisters get married one day, I’d like to see them ride in their dolis too. It makes a girl feel like a princess.
And at the end of the ride, a prince awaits…
He offers a hand, which the bride bashfully accepts—she’s covered with flowers so nobody really sees her blush—and he helps her out. He then carries her off towards the car (also covered in roses and jasmine). And after eighty thousand six hundred and forty pictures later, the couple finally leaves to start their new life together.
Except that we all follow them to their new home. And welcome the bride to the family. And feed them sweets. And tease them for an hour or two. And take a million pictures. And take a peek at their gorgeously decorated bedroom.
And then, finally, we leave them alone.
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