Jeel & keya's wedding
Day 1
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Vadodara
Day 2
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Vadodara
Day 3
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Vadodara
About the hosts
Jeel & keya's story
We are Keya and jeel. I am 24 years old and work as a nail technician at Royal Nail Bar here in Canada. He is 27 and works as a manager at Gong Cha in Market Mall, Calgary.
Our story began in May 2023 through an arranged marriage setup, introduced by Keya’s grandfather. After chatting for a few weeks on WhatsApp and meeting in person both in India and Canada, we realized we were meant for each other.
Now happily living together in Calgary, we can’t wait to celebrate this new chapter with all of you. We warmly invite you to join us and bless our journey with your love and presence.
Day 1Saturday, March 22, 2025Vadodara
Starting time (approximately): 9:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haldi, Grah Shanti Pooja
The first function in the morning will be the Haldi ceremony, starting between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. During this ceremony, everyone applies haldi (turmeric paste) to the groom’s face, hands, and feet. In a traditional Gujarati wedding, applying haldi is believed to make the skin glow before the big day — and it’s a lot of fun! The paste is made from fresh turmeric and is applied to the body as part of the tradition.
After the Haldi ceremony, we will have a ritual called the Grah Shanti Pooja. This prayer ceremony is performed to invite good fortune and ensure that everything goes smoothly during and after the wedding, without any obstacles or negativity.
Following the pooja, there will be a small round of Garba dancing — because what’s a Gujarati wedding without Garba? The celebrations will then continue with dinner and delicious food for everyone to enjoy
Day 2Sunday, March 23, 2025Vadodara
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Brides side functions and wedding
On this day, all the ceremonies will take place on the bride’s side. The day will begin with the Haldi ceremony in the morning, where the groom’s side is not permitted to attend. This Haldi ceremony will be similar to the one held for the groom, filled with joy and tradition.
After the Haldi, there will be the Grahshanti Pooja, just like you experienced on the groom’s side. Alongside this, there will also be another traditional ceremony called Maa Mera. In this beautiful tradition, the bride’s maternal uncles (her mother’s brothers) present her with gifts like jewelry, clothes, cash, and other blessings. They parade these gifts to the mandap while dancing to the beat of the dholak, making it a lively and joyful part of the day.
Once the pooja is complete, lunch will be served, followed by a break until 7:00 PM. In the evening, the groom’s Baraat (wedding procession) will arrive, and everyone is invited to join in the energetic dancing for nearly two hours!
Wedding ceremony
When the Baraat arrives, the couple will exchange Varmalas (garlands), marking the beginning of the main wedding rituals. The celebrations will then continue with a wonderful dinner, snacks, drinks, and lots of joy throughout the night.
Day 3Tuesday, January 20, 2026Vadodara
Starting time (approximately): 7:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Garba and Disco night
The Garba night will include a few performances by my cousins and friends — and of course, by the bride and groom as well. If you love to dance, you are more than welcome to join us on the floor! After all the performances by our guests, friends, and family, we’ll begin the Garba — a traditional Gujarati dance done in a circle, full of energy and fun. The evening will then continue with delicious food and drinks for everyone to enjoy.
