The cocktail ceremony is a lively and joyful celebration filled with music, dance, drinks, and togetherness. It marks the perfect start to the wedding festivities, bringing both families and friends together in a relaxed and festive setting. Guests enjoy a vibrant party atmosphere with great music, energetic dancing, and refreshing drinks, creating moments of laughter and celebration throughout the evening. Along with the modern party vibe, the ceremony also includes meaningful Sagan traditions. During these rituals, the bride’s family presents gifts to the groom’s family as a symbol of love, respect, and the joining of two families. Elders offer their blessings, and families share warm conversations, strengthening their bond and celebrating the union with joy and pride. The evening continues with heartfelt moments, cheerful interactions, and a delicious dinner served to all guests. This ceremony sets the tone for the wedding festivities.

The Haldi ceremony will take place by the poolside, creating a vibrant and joyful setting filled with color, laughter, and celebration. Guests are encouraged to wear Rani-colored (Pink) outfits, adding to the festive & cheerful theme of the event. The ceremony begins with family & Friends applying haldi to the bride and groom as a symbol of blessings, love, & good fortune. This traditional ritual is believed to bring positivity, glow, and protection as the couple prepares for their wedding day. The poolside atmosphere adds a fun and relaxed vibe, with music playing, guests dancing, and everyone enjoying the celebration together. Playful moments, & candid memories make this ceremony truly special. Beer will be served, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy the festivities while soaking in the joyful energy of the day. This celebration beautifully blends tradition with fun, creating unforgettable moments filled with color, happiness, and togetherness before the wedding ceremonies begin.

During Ghadi Ghadoli, women from the groom’s or bride’s family, along with close relatives and friends, gather to bring sacred water in decorated pots, known as ghadolis, from a temple, well, or river. The pots are beautifully adorned with flowers, mirrors, and colorful cloth, and are carried on the heads of women amid singing, clapping, and traditional folk songs. The procession is filled with joy, music, and dance, creating a festive atmosphere. Once the women return home, the holy water is used for bathing the bride or groom, symbolizing purification, positivity, and blessings before marriage. Elders bless the couple for a happy and prosperous married life. The ceremony represents cleansing of the body and soul, protection from negativity, and the support of family and community as the couple prepares to begin a new chapter together.

The wedding reception begins with the Baraat, a lively procession where the groom arrives on a decorated horse, dancing through the streets with family and friends toward the venue. During this, the Ghud Chadi takes place, where the groom’s sisters feed and bless the horse, symbolizing good fortune and a safe journey. At the venue, the playful Ribbon Ceremony occurs, with the bride’s sisters blocking the groom’s entry until he offers money, creating laughter, teasing, and fun negotiations. Once the ribbon is cut, everyone enters, followed by Milni, where corresponding relatives from both families greet each other with hugs and gifts, celebrating unity and respect. The evening continues with music, dance, dinner, and the bride and groom on stage, enjoying the festivities with guests late into the night.

The Phere will take place at the Gurudwara, followed by breakfast at Orlav. We will arrange transportation from Orlav to the Gurudwara for the ceremony. During the Phere, the bride and groom tie a sacred knot and circle around the Guru Granth Sahib, taking vows and promising to be there for each other forever. This sacred ritual symbolizes their commitment, love, and the beginning of their lifelong journey together. During this ceremony we will be in the Gurudwara and our head needs to be covered with a handkerchief or dupatta (provided at the Gurudwara)