I heard Indian ceremonies are really long. How long will yours be?
Before the ceremony, the groom's guests and family members will make their way to the wedding venue in a grand fashion (see "elephants" below). Once the ceremony starts, it will last about an hour.
What will the ceremony be like?
The ceremony will take place under a canopy-like structure called a mandap. A Hindu priest will officiate and numerous relatives perform specific roles under his guidance. The bride and groom will be seated in front of the priest for most of the ceremony. The priest will recite verses in Sanskrit, but will also provide English explanations of the rituals. The ceremony will involve Gujarati customs, as both our families are originally from the state of Gujarat in India. More detailed information will be available in our wedding program.
Will you exchange rings? Do you take vows and say, "I do"? Will the bride and groom kiss?
While exchanging rings is not a traditional part of the Indian ceremony, we will be incorporating this custom into ours. The groom will also give the bride a mangalsutra, or sacred necklace, as a symbol of their marriage. There are seven vows taken during the ceremony, but you won't see us locking lips.
I hear the bride and groom and their families play games during the ceremony - what's this about?
There are a lot of fun traditions surrounding Indian weddings. One is for the bride's sisters (or cousins) to steal the groom's shoes as he takes them off before entering the mandap. The groom must pay the sisters to get them back because he is supposed to leave the mandap with the same shoes he came in. Another game occurs when the bride and groom race to their seats after circling a fire, as it is said that the first one to sit down will have the upper hand in the household.
What will the bride and groom be wearing?
During the ceremony, the bride wears a type of sari called a panetar and the groom will wear a sherwani. Both will be white and red, which are traditional wedding colors.
What is the significance of henna or mehndi?
Mehndi is a temporary natural dye used as an adornment by women, and is often associated with special celebrations such as weddings. It is put on the bride's hands and feet a day or two before the wedding in intricate patterns, and it is also common for women to apply mehndi when attending a wedding.
What about the jewel ornaments on women's foreheads?
The bindi was traditionally a symbol of married women, but is now more commonly just for decoration.
Why is there a swastika on your invitations?
A swastika is an auspicious symbol in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. While in the west it has
connotations to the Nazi Party, in India it is found everywhere as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good luck, particularly during weddings and festivas. More information about its history can be found here.
OK, enough about the wedding. What about the food?
There will be Indian vegetarian food at all of the wedding events. More specifically, the food will be Jain since some members of our families follow strict Jain diets. This means there will be no root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, onions, etc. nor there does any egg, meat or alcohol. The basis for a Jain diet is a religious belief that treats all living things with respect. (Don't worry - we've tried the food, and it's quite tasty!)
What's this I hear about elephants?
Typically, the groom arrives at the wedding hall in a grand fashion with a dancing entourage and seated in a fancy car, on a horse, or even on an elephant. We are partial towards elephants.
I heard Indian ceremonies are really long. How long will yours be?
Before the ceremony, the groom's guests and family members will make their way to the wedding venue in a grand fashion (see "elephants" below). Once the ceremony starts, it will last about an hour.
What will the ceremony be like?
The ceremony will take place under a canopy-like structure called a mandap. A Hindu priest will officiate and numerous relatives perform specific roles under his guidance. The bride and groom will be seated in front of the priest for most of the ceremony. The priest will recite verses in Sanskrit, but will also provide English explanations of the rituals. The ceremony will involve Gujarati customs, as both our families are originally from the state of Gujarat in India. More detailed information will be available in our wedding program.
Will you exchange rings? Do you take vows and say, "I do"? Will the bride and groom kiss?
While exchanging rings is not a traditional part of the Indian ceremony, we will be incorporating this custom into ours. The groom will also give the bride a mangalsutra, or sacred necklace, as a symbol of their marriage. There are seven vows taken during the ceremony, but you won't see us locking lips.
I hear the bride and groom and their families play games during the ceremony - what's this about?
There are a lot of fun traditions surrounding Indian weddings. One is for the bride's sisters (or cousins) to steal the groom's shoes as he takes them off before entering the mandap. The groom must pay the sisters to get them back because he is supposed to leave the mandap with the same shoes he came in. Another game occurs when the bride and groom race to their seats after circling a fire, as it is said that the first one to sit down will have the upper hand in the household.
What will the bride and groom be wearing?
During the ceremony, the bride wears a type of sari called a panetar and the groom will wear a sherwani. Both will be white and red, which are traditional wedding colors.
What is the significance of henna or mehndi?
Mehndi is a temporary natural dye used as an adornment by women, and is often associated with special celebrations such as weddings. It is put on the bride's hands and feet a day or two before the wedding in intricate patterns, and it is also common for women to apply mehndi when attending a wedding.
What about the jewel ornaments on women's foreheads?
The bindi was traditionally a symbol of married women, but is now more commonly just for decoration.
Why is there a swastika on your invitations?
A swastika is an auspicious symbol in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. While in the west it has
connotations to the Nazi Party, in India it is found everywhere as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good luck, particularly during weddings and festivas. More information about its history can be found here.
OK, enough about the wedding. What about the food?
There will be Indian vegetarian food at all of the wedding events. More specifically, the food will be Jain since some members of our families follow strict Jain diets. This means there will be no root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, onions, etc. nor there does any egg, meat or alcohol. The basis for a Jain diet is a religious belief that treats all living things with respect. (Don't worry - we've tried the food, and it's quite tasty!)
What's this I hear about elephants?
Typically, the groom arrives at the wedding hall in a grand fashion with a dancing entourage and seated in a fancy car, on a horse, or even on an elephant. We are partial towards elephants.
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