The Shagun Night (also commonly referred to as the Engagement or Sagai) is the official kickoff to an Indian wedding! In Punjabi culture, before the main wedding vows take place, both families gather for an evening of formal acceptance, blessing, and high-energy celebration. The word "Shagun" refers to auspicious gifts and blessings. It signifies the formal agreement between the two families and marks the moment Harshita and Mayank officially announce their upcoming union to the world. 1. The Tilak & Chunni Ceremony: Chunni Chadana: Mayank’s family places a beautiful, traditional red or gold scarf (chunni) over Harshita’s head and gifts her jewelry, symbolizing her welcoming into their family. Shagun Exchange: Harshita’s family presents Mayank and his family with auspicious gifts, dry fruits, and traditional sweets (mithai) as a token of respect and acceptance. Once the formal rituals wrap up, the quiet reverence transforms into a full-scale Punjabi party!

The Haldi Ceremony is a joyful, sunlit pre-wedding ritual where a fragrant golden paste of turmeric, sandalwood, and rosewater is applied to the bride and groom. Turmeric is revered in Indian culture for its purifying, beautifying, and auspicious qualities, blessing the couple with a healthy glow before their wedding day. For our Haldi, we are bringing a unique South Indian Aesthetic to our Punjabi celebration! Vibe: Sunny, tropical, fragrant, and photogenic! Dress Code / Color Palette: Yellow, White & Gold (South Indian style Kasavu drapery, silk ethnic wear, or comfortable yellow/white Indian outfits). Guest Participation: Apply turmeric paste to the couple for blessings. Wear fresh jasmine flowers (gajras) in your hair or on your wrist. Join in the flower petal showers and take incredible photos against the banana leaf backdrop!

Sangeet & Dhol Night: The Ultimate Bollywood & Bhangra Extravaganza! 🎶 he word Sangeet literally translates to "Music," and this event is the absolute high-point of pre-wedding fun! It is a night where both the bride’s and groom’s families come together for a friendly, high-energy musical celebration filled with rehearsed dance performances, live drumming, and non-stop music. Think of it as a live Bollywood musical show merged with a grand Punjabi dance party! Choreographed Family Performances, Heavy Punjabi Dhol Drums, Friendly Family Dance Battles, Open DJ & Dance Floor. While the music plays, guests indulge in a lavish spread featuring live North Indian street food counters (chaat, kebabs, tikkas cooked on open grills), signature cocktails and mocktails, and rich traditional Indian desserts

The Wedding Day: From Baraat to Doli ✨ 1. The Baraat (Groom’s Entry) Mayank arrives in grand style with a dancing street procession powered by live Punjabi dhol drums. At the entrance, families exchange floral garlands (Milni) to welcome each other. 2. Grand Entry & Varmala Harshita enters under a canopy of fresh flowers (Phoolon ki Chaddar). The couple exchanges floral garlands (Varmala) amidst music and flower showers. 3. The Sacred Pheras (Vedic Vows) At the decorated sacred altar (Mandap), guided by ancient Sanskrit chants, the couple circles the holy fire seven times (Saptapadi), taking vows for trust, love, and lifelong partnership. Mayank then applies sindoor and ties the mangalsutra. 4. The Doli & Vidaai (Farewell) The wedding ends with an emotional farewell as Harshita symbolically thanks her parents by tossing rice over her shoulder before departing with Mayank for their new life together. Vibe: Majestic, deeply spiritual, and royal.