Akshay & Nikita's wedding
Day 1
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Karad
Day 2
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Karad
About the hosts
Akshay & Nikita's story
Our love sparked with a glance as she passed my shop. Learning she lived nearby, I proposed, and we dated for two blissful years. My parents readily agreed to our marriage, but her father initially resisted. After a year of heartfelt efforts, he finally gave his blessing. With both families' support, we're now marrying, eager to start our new life together. We'd be honored to have you celebrate with us!
Day 1Wednesday, May 7, 2025Karad
Starting time (approximately): 4:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Gaondev
In a cherished tradition, the groom, accompanied by family and friends, joyously proceeds on horseback. Dressed in traditional finery and with music filling the air, they extend a heartfelt invitation to the divine to bless the upcoming wedding. This auspicious procession seeks heavenly grace for the couple's happy and prosperous married life.
Day 2Thursday, May 8, 2025Karad
Starting time (approximately): 10:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haladi
Halad Chadavane: Auspicious Marathi pre-wedding ritual. Turmeric paste, symbolizing purity & good luck, applied by five married women to bride & groom separately with mango leaves (head, shoulders, hands, feet). Festive event with playful haldi application by family/friends. Leftover groom's haldi sent to bride. Couple stays indoors post-ceremony until wedding.
Marriage or saptapadi
Saptapadi: "Seven steps" around sacred fire, a key Indian wedding ritual. Each step with priest-recited vow: nourishment, strength, prosperity, happiness, progeny, health, lifelong companionship. Promises mutual support in all life aspects. Completing signifies sacred, official union before family, fire, and divine. Powerful symbol of lifelong partnership.
Varat
Celebration at night of marriage to welcome new bride to home with large music system and fire crackers and bright light show