1.Guest arrival & welcome 2.Bride and groom entry 3.Cake cutting or other traditional ceremony, depending on the family Stage greeting / blessings 4.Photography with guests Dinner / lunch 5.Music, dance, or entertainment (optional) Thank-you and farewell

1.Ganesh Puja – Seeking Lord Ganesha's blessings for an auspicious beginning. 2.Kanyadaan – The bride's parents formally entrust their daughter to the groom. 3.Mangalya Dharana – The groom ties the mangalsutra/thali around the bride's neck. 4.Panigrahana – The groom formally takes the bride's hand, symbolizing acceptance of each other. 5.Agni Puja / Homa – The sacred fire (Agni) becomes a witness to the marriage vows. 6.Saptapadi (Seven Steps) – The couple takes seven steps together, traditionally representing important promises for their married life. 7.Talambralu / Akshata / regional customs – Depending on the community, additional rituals may be performed. 8.Aashirvadam – The newly married couple receives blessings from elders.