Suman and Rohit wedding
11 and 18-19 April, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Suman and Rohit wedding
Suman and Rohit's Story:
First we at Suman's house and we were attracted to each other instantly. After a couple of days we started talking on whatsapp which continued for months. After months I propose to her for marriage and she replied yes , soon after we were engaged. Now finally on 19 April we will marry to each other and become 2 bodies, one soul.
Languages spoken: Hindi and English
Food: Indian, oriental and continental- Vegetarian
Alcohol: No
Accommodation: Not included
Transportation: Not included
*Details for Venue and Host will be given in invitation upon booking
The boy is proposed by the girl’s parents, this is done when both the approach of each other. To consolidate the relationship the boy is given a silver coin, coconut and applied a ‘tilak (red dot auspious mark )This custom is known as roka or godh .Once the engagement is fixed the ceremony of tikka is performed by the both families. This is a fun filled event where Groom will be offered Some gifts as per the traditions and rituals of Bride's family.
Songs from integral parts of the occasion, they denote the happiness of the family and friends start few days before the wedding ceremony. Haldi and tel (oil) are applied on the bride, this start before 3-5 days before for the wedding. It is believe that these two together impart special glow to the bride. There are certain songs in Rajasthan that meant specially for these occasion .on the main day mother – in – law together worship the chalk bhat ( potters wheel ) for happiness of the couple. The decor the venue consist of illuminated surrounding, floral gates at the entrances and Mandup (canopied platform on which the ceremony will perform) decorated in flowers and rangoli.
The marriage commences with the groom’s party proceeding to main entrances. he barat party ( marriage procession ) is led by local band and musicians. On arrival the bridge father and family members, relatives and friends will receive the groom and barat party.
The groom touches the totan (an auspicious decoration) on the door made by wood and flowers with his swords. This signifies his conquest, symbolizing power and capability to protect. Therefore kalsh pooja ( an auspicious pitcher )is done after the bride family greets the grooms family with Arti , Tikka , Garlands and escorts them in the venue, while shipping the drink the Milani & family greetings is done wherein bridge‘s and groom’s relatives warmly greet and hug each other, there after pundit ( priest) announces the commencement of the marriage ceremony and the bridge And grooms sit at the mandup. The bridge family member are invited to witness the ceremony which comprises Indian customs like Pooja ( prayers) and chanting of mantras ( religious hymns ) and follows by the final pheras (seven rounds which are done around the vedi holy fire ) all these ritual are basically vows of being together unto death.
The real fun starts during the pheras. When the groom’s shoes are bone of contention between his relatives and the bride’s. While the latter are on the look out for shoes so they can hide them and pinch some money out of the groom, his relatives try to protect them, and this is basically to create a friendly ambiance for all. A very interesting customs is shifting of 7 metal plates with sword by the groom. The bride then tries to put them one on top of the other without making noise. It is said more noise more fight in the life. This is once a life time event.
Suman and Rohit would love you to join their wedding and giving you a first hand experience of enjoying Indian wedding.
Contribution for the wedding starts $125 per person including taxes, meals and entry to all events.
If you want to join this wedding, send us an email on: invitation@attendindianwedding.com