The Haldi ceremony marks the beginning of the wedding ceremonies. During the Haldi ceremony, a rich golden paste is applied onto the bride’s and groom’s skin before a ceremonial bath. The golden paste gets its robust color from turmeric. The word ‘haldi’ is the Hindi translation of the word ‘turmeric’, and that’s where this important ritual gets its name from. Mehendi, otherwise known as henna, is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehendi ceremony to be held as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.

Ring ceremony is the official asking of the bride's hand by the bridegroom's family and an extremely important marker in the wedding journey. Sangeet ceremony is a vibrant pre-wedding celebration centered around music, dance, and joyous festivities. The event often includes choreographed performances, where family members, friends and even the bride and groom showcase dance routines set to popular Bollywood songs.

Maayra Ceremony is all about celebrating the bond between the maternal uncle and the bride (or groom). A significant pre-wedding ritual performed by the maternal uncle of the bride, who, along with his wife and family, arrives with much fanfare, and is received by the bride/groom mother with the traditional welcome. Attended by family and friends, this event is full of singing and dancing.

In the vivid tapestries of Indian weddings, the Varmala ceremony stands as a fascinating spectacle, symbolizing the union of two souls. This ritual, which has its origins in ancient traditions, marks the moment when the bride and groom exchange garlands, signifying their recognition of each other as life partners.

Phere, the seven circles that a couple takes around the sacred fire under a  gorgeously adorned mandap. This significant ceremony marks the ultimate union of a bride and groom and proclaims them as husband and wife. Vidaai is a form of a farewell ceremony organized by the family of the bride to officially bid farewell to their daughter as she leaves for her marital home