Rohan & Sneha's wedding
Day 1
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Kolkata
India
Day 2
Friday, December 11, 2026
Kolkata
India
About the hosts
Rohan & Sneha's story
neha and I met online. After some texting, we had our first call in November 2025. She was busy planning her brother’s wedding, and since my brother had just gotten married, I gave her some pointers. We bonded instantly over the wedding chaos!
She was in Hyderabad and I was in Bangalore, but on December 19th, she traveled down to meet me. I picked her up on my bike and we just roamed the city. A casual cafe meetup turned into a spontaneous dinner because the vibe was absolutely perfect.
When she went back, our calls got longer. In February, my brother and sister-in-law visited her family in Kolkata, and her parents invited us to her brother's wedding. It was a blast—with the massive bonus of getting to see Sneha in all her stunning festive outfits 😉! Her family really liked me, and I soon started pulling Sneha into my own family's video calls. She was a bit awkward at first but quickly fit right in.
On April 4th, we were officially engaged!
Day 1Thursday, December 10, 2026Kolkata
Starting time (approximately): 10:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Myra/Bhaat
The Mayra Bhaat (often referred to simply as Mayra or Bhaat) is a vibrant and emotional pre-wedding ritual primarily observed in North Indian, Rajasthani, and Marwari traditions. Usually conducted one to two days before the main wedding event, the ceremony shines a spotlight on the maternal uncle (mama) of the bride or groom. Historically, because daughters did not traditionally inherit paternal property, this ritual served a highly practical purpose: the maternal family would contribute wealth and gifts to ease the heavy financial burden of hosting a wedding. Today, it stands as a celebrated testament to the enduring bond between a woman and her maternal family.
The Grand Arrival: The maternal family arrives with music and celebration, bringing along gifts carefully arranged in decorative trays, baskets.
The Tilak Welcome: The mother of the bride or groom (the maternal uncle’s sister) welcomes her brother.
Sangeet
The Sangeet is the ultimate pre-wedding party, translating literally to "sung together." Originally a traditional women-only gathering where female relatives sang folk songs and played the dholak, it has evolved into a glamorous, high-energy dance battle between the bride's and groom's families. It is a night dedicated to music, choreographed performances, and pure celebration. Family members of all ages take the stage to perform Bollywood medleys that often tell the story of the couple's journey. Beyond the glitz, the Sangeet serves a crucial purpose: it acts as a joyful icebreaker. It brings both sides together in a relaxed, vibrant environment before the formal rituals begin. With heavy appetizers and an open dance floor that goes late into the night, it sets the energetic tone for the rest of the weekend.
Day 2Friday, December 11, 2026Kolkata
Starting time (approximately): 10:00 AM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Haldi
The Haldi ceremony is a lively, intimate, and often wonderfully messy daytime ritual. Family members playfully apply a paste made of turmeric, sandalwood, rosewater, and oil to the bride and groom’s face, arms, and feet. Turmeric holds deep cultural significance in India: its bright yellow color is highly auspicious, symbolizing purity, peace, and new beginnings. Practically, it acts as a natural exfoliant and antiseptic, giving the couple a radiant "wedding glow" while also believed to ward off the evil eye and calm pre-wedding jitters. Today, the Haldi is synonymous with vibrant pastel dress codes and upbeat music. It frequently turns into a joyous, playful free-for-all where relatives enthusiastically smear the paste, making it one of the most fun and photogenic events of the wedding.
The Wedding (Main Ceremony)
The celebration kicks off with the Baraat, the groom's high-energy procession where his family dances to pounding dhol beats to reach the venue. Upon arrival, the couple meets for the Varmala, joyfully exchanging fresh floral garlands to symbolize mutual acceptance, often amidst playful cheering and lifting. The focus then shifts to a beautiful floral canopy, the Mandap, for sacred Vedic rituals centered around the Agni (holy fire). Key moments include the Kanyadaan, where the bride's parents offer her hand, and the Mangal Phera, where the couple circles the fire taking lifelong vows of duty, love, and fidelity. The ceremony reaches its emotional peak when the groom applies sindoor (red vermilion) to the bride's hair parting and ties the Mangalsutra (a sacred necklace) around her neck, officially cementing their union.
