The Ins and Outs of an Indian Wedding Ceremony

Indian weddings usually last 3 days and include many important ceremonies which finish with the wedding ceremony and reception on the final day. If you’ll be attending an Indian wedding soon, here are some of the ins and outs of an Indian wedding ceremony you can look forward to experiencing.

Indian Wedding Ceremony

Mehendi Ceremony

Prior to the wedding, in the company of female family and friends, the hands and feet of the bride and her guests are beautifully decorated with intricate traditional henna designs.

Beautiful Indian Outfits

You can look forward to multiple stunning outfits to be worn by the bride and groom. Colour is very important in Indian culture, with each colour being worn at certain ceremonies because they have their own symbolic meaning. Many brides will wear red saris on their wedding day because it is considered an auspicious symbol of new beginnings.

A Bride and Groom’s Grand Entrance

The bride and groom who are lavishly dressed in Indian attire arrive separately and great attention is paid to their “big reveal” with elaborate fanfare and excitement.

Mangal Phere

The Mangal Phere, also known as Mangal Fera, is a wedding ceremony that represents the four goals and stages of life. The newlyweds walk in four “pheres” (cirlcles) around the sacred Agni (fire), with each completed circle representing a promise to each other.

1) Dharma: The pursuit of life’s moral and religious duties.

2) Artha: The pursuit of prosperity.

3) Kama: The pursuit of earthly pleasures and delights.

4) Moksha: The pursuit of spiritual salvation.

The bride leads the groom for the first three circles and the groom leads the fourth. Once completed, the couple quickly rushes back to their seats because whoever sits first will be the head of the household!

A Massive Feast

An Indian wedding is not complete without a fabulous Indian feast showcasing all the most traditional dishes for everyone to enjoy. Bharat Gangaram is one of the leading Indian wedding caterers in London. They have years of experience to ensure your wedding ceremony is one that everyone will remember fondly for years to come.

Indian weddings require a lot of planning and preparation. So, if you are getting married in London, hiring professional an Asian wedding caterer in London, such as Bharat Gangarm, to help plan the wedding menu and also provide Asian wedding services London like finding the best photographers, DJ’s, etc – this will ensure stress-free wedding planning. Bharat Gangaram is a trusted name in the industry and among the best luxury Gujarati wedding caterers in London. 

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