It is tradition for the bride and the wedding guests to put on henna. The bride will often have very elaborate designs across her arms and legs. These designs are often floral and geometric.

If you're interested in getting henna done, expect it to take about 10 minutes depending on the design you choose. You'll need to wait half an hour for it to dry (you won't be able to hold anything during this time!) and then scrape it off. The henna will darken in color completely in one to two days and remain on your hands for one to two weeks. We encourage you to join in this tradition!

The sangeet is a really fun element in wedding traditions where the bride's side and the groom's side participate in a friendly dance competition.

Traditionally, the groom's side walks in a wedding procession from their house to the wedding ceremony, with music and dancing along the way.

At 4 PM sharp, all of Daniel's friends and family should assemble at 142 Magnolia Avenue to begin the short but sweet procession to Ivywood Hall with music and dancing.

As you meet the bride's side in the middle of Ivywood Hall, there will be a small ceremony called the Milni, where the corresponding relatives from each side hug each other and present gifts to signify the merging of the families. After this, the bride and groom will exchange garlands.

For the pheras, everyone will make their way into the middle of Ivywood Hall, where a Hindu priest will begin the wedding ceremony around a sacred fire.

The ceremony will conclude with the couple walking around the fire seven times to signify their commitment to their marriage. Following the pheras, there will be dinner and dancing.