WELCOME TO THE WEDDING OF

JOSEPH & PRIYA

JUNE 12, 2021

A guide to the Ceremony

1. BARAAT 2. MILNI
Groom’s Parade Families Meet
The groom, family, and When the bride and the groom’s family
friends parade to the arrives at the ceremony site, family
wedding venue. members meet, exchange garlands and
embrace each other.

The Mandap
The mandap is the altar which unites the bride and groom. The four pillars
of the canopy represent the four parents and at the center of the mandap
burns a sacred fire called the agni.

3. Kanya Agaman 4. JAI MALA

Bride’s Arrival Exchanging Garlands
This marks the arrival of the After the bride’s arrival, the
bride and represents her first couple exchange garlands
official appearance at the signifying their consent. They
wedding. take their places in the
mandap for the ceremony.

5. KANYA DAAN 6. GATH BANDHAN

Giving Away the Bride Tying the Knot
The bride’s parents give away The ends of the couples’ scarves are tied
their daughter by placing her right together to symbolize the joining of their
hand into the groom’s right hand. lives. The couple hold hands and accept
This signifies their parental each other as man and wife.
blessing for the marriage.

7. AGNI POOJAN
Calling Lord Agni as Witness
Agni (fire) is lit as a witness to a
marriage. The bride and groom offer
various items to feed the fire, and
recite vows to be faithful and
respectful to one another.
 WELCOME TO THE WEDDING OF

JOSEPH & PRIYA

JUNE 12, 2021

8. MANGAL PHERA 9. SAPTAPADI

Circling the Sacred Fire
The bride and groom circle the sacred
fire, taking their first steps as a
married couple. With each circle, they
seek happiness and prosperity in their
household.
10. OFFICIANT’S
REMARKS & VOWS
Official Exchange of Vows
The Officiant takes a moment to address
the couple and emphasize the significance
of the vows they are exchanging today. This
serves as a reminder of the duties and roles
of each in marriage.
The Seven Steps
The couple will take seven steps together that
represent the beginning of their journey in life
together. With each step, they make a vow to
each other that together we will:
1. Pursue physical vitality;
2. Pursue strong mental energy;
3. Pursue prosperity and share our worldly goods
4. Fill our hearts with great joy, peace, trust and
spiritual values;
5. Raise healthy and virtuous children;
6. Live in harmony with nature; and
7. Remain lifetime companions & friends

11. RING EXCHANGE 12. PRONOUNCEMENT OF

Symbols of Marriage MARRIAGE & FIRST KISS AS A
The couple exchanges rings as a MARRIED COUPLE
symbol of their love, commitment,
and respect.

Thank You!
We would like to thank you for travelling the distance to join
us in our marriage celebration and the start of a new
chapter in our lives together. You all have brought love,
happiness, and laughter to our lives and we are honored to
share this day with you. We have been blessed to have your
love, support, and friendship throughout the years and look
forward to many special memories with you in the future!