Deep & Priya's wedding
Day 1
Friday, December 12, 2025
Ahmedabad
About the hosts
Deep & Priya's story
We’ve been together for 5 beautiful years, sharing dreams, laughter, and countless cups of chai. But in India, love stories aren’t always straightforward—our parents weren’t ready to accept our relationship. Determined to be together, we came up with a little plan! We created profiles on a traditional Indian matrimonial site, Shaadi.com, and “matched” with each other as if we had just met. When we showed our parents this “perfect match,” they were convinced it was fate. Their hesitation turned into excitement, and now they’re fully on board. We’re finally getting married, surrounded by all the vibrant colors, soulful music, and joyful chaos that make Indian weddings magical. Come be part of our celebration—dance with us in the baraat, taste the rich flavors of our cuisine, and experience the warmth of Indian culture firsthand. Our love brought us here, and we’d love to share it with you!
Day 1Friday, December 12, 2025Ahmedabad
Starting time (approximately): 7:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Morning Ceremony - Ganesh Puja & Griha Shanti
We’ll begin our wedding day with the blessings of Lord Ganesha through a traditional Ganesh Puja—a beautiful ritual filled with flowers, incense, and sacred chants to remove obstacles and bring good fortune. This will be followed by the Griha Shanti Puja, a ceremony to bring peace and prosperity to our new married life. Both are performed with family rituals, vibrant attire, and plenty of heartwarming moments. You’ll get to witness authentic Hindu traditions up close—feel the rhythm of the mantras, see the colorful offerings, and even join in by showering flower petals for blessings. It’s the perfect way to start a day full of love, culture, and celebration!
Haldi Ceremony
Haldi Ceremony – A Splash of Sunshine, Flowers & Laughter. Our Haldi ceremony is one of the most joyful pre-wedding traditions in India. Family and friends apply a paste made of turmeric (haldi), sandalwood, and rosewater to the bride and groom’s face, arms, and feet. This golden paste is believed to bless the couple, bring a natural glow, and ward off bad luck before the wedding. But the fun doesn’t stop there! After Haldi, we celebrate Phulo Wali Holi—instead of colors, we shower each other with fragrant flower petals, turning the moment into a magical rain of blossoms. The air is filled with the scent of marigolds and roses, the sound of dhol (drums), and endless laughter. It’s messy, heartwarming, and truly unforgettable—exactly how an Indian celebration should be!
Baraat – The Groom’s Grand Entrance
Our Baraat is not just an entrance—it’s a full-blown street celebration! The groom will arrive in a beautifully decorated car, adorned with flowers and colorful embellishments, looking like a royal prince. Leading the way will be family and friends, dancing their hearts out to the beats of a lively DJ and traditional dhol (drums). Everyone will be wearing stylish sunglasses while dancing, adding a fun and cool vibe to the procession. The air will be electric—music pumping, laughter echoing, and fireworks & crackers lighting up the path. Guests are welcome to join the dance, clap along, and be part of this unforgettable parade that perfectly captures the true spirit of an Indian wedding!
Varamala – The Garland Exchange of Love
Varamala – The Garland Exchange of Love
The Varamala ceremony is one of the most symbolic moments of an Indian wedding. The bride and groom exchange beautifully decorated flower garlands, signifying acceptance of each other as life partners and the start of their new journey together. It’s a gesture of love, respect, and unity. As we step onto the stage for this special moment, the atmosphere will burst into celebration—colorful crackers will light up the sky and guests will shower us with fragrant rose petals, creating a magical rain of flowers. The music, cheers, and vibrant energy will make this tradition unforgettable, both for us and for everyone sharing it with us.
Marriage Rituals – Sacred Vows & Traditions
Our wedding will be a celebration of love through time-honored Hindu traditions, but with a touch of modern elegance. Before the rituals begin, the bride will make a grand entrance—walking gracefully on a mirror glass aisle surrounded by the sparkle of cold pyros, creating a magical, fairy-tale moment as she reaches the beautifully decorated mandap (wedding canopy). The ceremony will then begin with blessings from elders, the chanting of mantras, and sacred customs that unite the couple as one. Family and friends will witness heartfelt moments filled with emotion, joy, and cultural richness—marking not just the union of two people, but of two families.
Pheras & Mangalsutra – Eternal Promises
The most significant part of the wedding is the Saptapadi, or seven pheras, where the bride and groom walk around the sacred fire seven times—each round representing a vow of love, trust, and togetherness. After the pheras, the groom ties the Mangalsutra (a sacred necklace) around the bride’s neck and applies Sindoor (vermillion) to her forehead, signifying her role as his life partner. These acts are filled with devotion and symbolism, sealing the marriage bond forever. Guests will feel the magic as mantras echo, flowers are showered, and the couple takes their first steps into married life.
Viday – A Bittersweet Farewell
After the celebration and feast, it’s time for the most emotional part of the wedding—the Viday (farewell). This is when the bride says goodbye to her family and begins her new journey with the groom. Emotions run high as parents, siblings, and relatives embrace her, often with tears in their eyes. The atmosphere is filled with love, gratitude, and memories of her life at home.
But in true Indian spirit, even this tearful moment has touches of joy—family members gently tease the bride, crack lighthearted jokes, and try to make her smile through the tears. It’s a beautiful mix of emotion and warmth, showing that even goodbyes can be wrapped in laughter.
Bride’s Welcome at Groom’s House
Bride’s Welcome at Groom’s House – Kanku Pagla & Fun Games
Once the bride arrives at the groom’s house after the Viday, she is welcomed with a traditional Kanku Pagla ceremony. In this ritual, the bride dips her feet in a red kumkum (vermilion) water and walks into the house, leaving her footprints behind. These prints are considered sacred, symbolizing that Goddess Lakshmi, the bringer of prosperity, has entered the home.
After this warm welcome, the mood turns playful with post-wedding games. One of the most popular is finding the ring in red kumkum water—the bride and groom search together, and as tradition goes, whoever finds the ring first is said to have the upper hand in their married life (or get to “give orders” for a lifetime, as the elders jokingly say!). It’s a lighthearted way to start married life, filled with laughter, fun, and blessings.
