Indian Wedding Celebrations
A traditional Indian wedding is more than a ceremony — it’s a soulful journey of love, family, and sacred traditions. Over three to four unforgettable days, each event unfolds with meaning, music, color, and joy.
Day 1 – Ganesh Pooja | The Blessing Begins
Day 1 – Welcome Reception | The Celebration Opens
Day 2 – Mehendi | The Art of Love
Day 2 – Music, Dance & Togetherness
Day 3 – Navagraha & Ghari Pooja | Rituals of Purity
Day 3 – Baraat | The Groom’s Grand Arrival
Day 3 – Vivaha & Mandap | The Sacred Union
Day 4 – Reception & Farewell Brunch | A Joyful Send-Off
Day 1 – Ganesh Pooja | The Blessing Begins
Every celebration starts with divine grace. The priest invokes Lord Ganesh to bless the couple, remove obstacles, and fill their journey with peace, prosperity, and happiness. A quiet, intimate prayer — setting the tone for everything that follows.
Day 1 – Welcome Reception | The Celebration Opens
The festivities begin as family and friends gather to welcome guests in style. It’s the first sparkle of what’s to come — laughter, warmth, and heartfelt anticipation in the air.
Day 2 – Mehendi | The Art of Love
A joyful gathering where the bride’s hands are adorned with intricate henna, symbolizing beauty and devotion.
With vibrant décor, music, and color, the Mehendi is where tradition meets pure celebration — laughter, rhythm, and sisterhood.
Day 2 – Sangeet | Music, Dance & Togetherness
An evening of rhythm, joy, and family bonding. The Sangeet — meaning “music” — is a dazzling night where both families unite in song and dance, celebrating the couple’s story through melodies and movement.
Day 3 – Navagraha & Ghari Pooja | Rituals of Purity
A sacred series of blessings and prayers for harmony and good fortune. This day honors tradition and invites divine energy into the couple’s new beginning. It’s a time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual preparation before the grand ceremony.
Day 3 – Baraat | The Groom’s Grand Arrival
Energy, color, and celebration fill the streets as the groom’s procession makes its way to the wedding venue — accompanied by music, dance, and joyous cheer. This vibrant moment marks the joyful union of two families coming together in celebration.
Day 3 – Vivaha & Mandap | The Sacred Union
Under the Mandap — a beautifully adorned four-pillared canopy symbolizing the couple’s first home — the sacred vows are exchanged. From the Kanya Daan to the Seven Steps (Sapta Padi), every ritual reflects deep spiritual meaning and eternal commitment. The sacred fire, Agni, bears witness to their promises of love, harmony, and lifelong partnership.
Day 4 – Reception & Farewell Brunch | A Joyful Send-Off
The grand finale — a glittering reception where blessings flow, laughter echoes, and the couple begins their new life surrounded by love. The following morning’s brunch brings a gentle close, filled with warmth, gratitude, and happy memories that last a lifetime.
✨ Every Tradition, Reimagined with Heart
At Vintage & Fusion Weddings, we honor every custom while infusing it with artistry, elegance, and emotion. Our role is to make each moment from the first blessing to the final farewell — seamless, meaningful, and truly unforgettable.
Traditional Sri Lankan Poruwa Wedding
Rooted in beauty, balance, and blessings – the Poruwa Ceremony is a celebration of sacred tradition and family unity. The couple steps onto the Poruwa – a beautifully adorned wooden platform to begin their journey surrounded by rhythm, ritual, and grace.
Day 01- Arrival & Welcoming
Led by Kandyan drummers and dancers, the groom arrives in a grand procession to the bride’s home. Welcomed with by washing the feet with water and jasmine decorated water by the bride’s family, he’s greeted with heartfelt rituals symbolizing purity and goodwill.
Rituals of Blessing & Unity
From the exchange of betel leaves to the placing of the necklace, every gesture reflects harmony and commitment. The bride’s father entrusts his daughter’s hand, while the couple’s fingers are bound by a golden Pirith thread – a symbol of eternal unity. Buddhist blessings echo through the Jayamangala Gatha, filling the air with peace and promise.
Traditions of Gratitude & Family
The groom gifts a white cloth to his mother-in-law. A gesture of gratitude and respect followed by sharing kiribath (milk rice) as their first meal together. As they step down, the coconut is broken – a wish for prosperity and the oil lamp is lit, signifying the bride bringing light into her new home.
Celebrations & Farewell
Photos, laughter, and family blessings fill the reception. The couple honors their elders, exchanging gratitude and emotion. Finally, as the bride prepares to leave her childhood home, her mother offers a final sip of water – a tender symbol of love, nurture, and farewell.
Day 2 – The Homecoming
A few days later, joy fills the groom’s home once more. The bride returns – radiant red in the sari gifted by her mother-in-law now welcomed as the heart of a new family. The Homecoming marks both celebration and belonging, where families unite again over music, warmth, and feasting. It’s not just a tradition – it’s the beautiful beginning of life together.
Sri Lankan Church Weddings: Order of Ceremony
- Entrance of the Groom & Best Man: Groom enters from the side of the church.
- Bridal Party Processional: Bridesmaids and groomsmen escort each other up the aisle.
- Maid of Honor: Enters alone.
- Bride’s Grand Entrance: Bride walks in with her father or a male family member.
- Readings & Sermon: Gospel reading and sermon are delivered.
- Exchange of Vows & Rings: Couple pledges commitment and exchanges rings.
- Prayers & Offerings: Prayers of faith, offertory, and blessings.
- Receiving Holy Communion / Holy Spirit: Spiritual rituals for the couple.
- Final Hymn & Blessing: Priest blesses the couple.
- Veil Removal & Blessing: Groom’s mother removes the veil and kisses the bride.
- Marriage Registration: Official legal registration of the marriage.
- Lighting of the Oil Lamp: Symbolic ceremony at the church to conclude.
Western Church Weddings: Tradition & Blessing
- Officiant: Typically a priest or minister leads the ceremony.
- Processional: Bride enters, often escorted by a parent or guardian.
- Welcome & Opening Prayers: The officiant greets guests and offers prayers.
- Readings & Hymns: Selected passages from the Bible and musical hymns are shared.
- Exchange of Vows: Bride and groom pledge their commitment to each other.
- Exchange of Rings: Rings symbolize eternal love and unity.
- Pronouncement: Couple is officially declared married.
- Blessing & Prayer: The priest blesses the couple and prays for their future.
- Recessional: Newlyweds exit the church together, often followed by their wedding party.
- Optional Traditions: Lighting of a unity candle, signing of the marriage register, or special rituals depending on denomination.
Muslim Weddings: Tradition & Celebration
- Nikah Ceremony: Officiated by a Maulvi (Qazi), with Qur’an readings, vows, and signing of the Nikaahnama.
- Key Participants: Bride’s and groom’s fathers (Walises), bride’s legal representative, and witnesses.
- Kanya-dhan: Bride’s father formally promises his daughter to the groom.
- Gender-Segregated Seating: Bride can participate via witnesses; couple observes prayers
together. - Indian Islamic Weddings: Include Baraat procession, playful rituals by bride’s sisters, blessings from elders, and gift-giving (Burri). Reception is called Valimah.
- UAE & Bedouin Traditions: Bridal grooming with henna, perfumes, and special foods; rituals like Al Khoutha (proposal), Laylat Al Henna (henna night), Al Ardha (procession), and formal gift exchanges.
- Family Focused: Celebrations emphasize the union of two families, not just the couple.
- Symbolism & Blessings: Dowries, gifts, prayers, and ceremonial gestures bring fortune, health, and harmony.
