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Rajasthani wedding traditions are considered to be the most royal and full of traditions, and they are well-known for their grandeur and opulence. They are rich in cultural heritage and offer unique celebrations with a blend of pure wedding rituals, colours, and festivities that make them truly exceptional. If you’re looking to infuse your wedding with the essence of Rajasthan. Here’s a guide to integrating local culture into your big day.
For Bride:
For the bride, the wedding attireis beautiful lehengas, which are traditionally heavily embellished and preferably in blinding bright colours – red, gold and maroon are particularly popular. Also, it is an indication of love. The chokers, kadas and maang tikka, which are traditional ornaments, add to the entire royal theme.
For Groom:
There are more traditional clothes for grooms, such as the sherwani or an embroidered kurta, which is usually worn with a turban or a safa. That is right; the decorating at Rajasthani-style weddings is something that can be best described as exotic.
– Bandhani and Leheriya Fabrics: These are traditional techniques of tie-dying specific to Rajasthan. They can be incorporated in table runners or drapes or can be packaged as gifts for guests.
– Mirrors and Kundan Work: Mirror work and Kundan embellishments can make your decorations reflect the royal and shine brilliantly.
– Royal Palaces and Fort Themes: Include motifs and designs that reflect some of the unique features of forts and palaces in Rajasthan. The dishes of the Rajasthani region are famous due to the strong and delectable spices sprinkled while cooking Rajasthani food.
– Dal Baati Churma: It is a rich traditional Rajasthani cuisine that includes spicy lentil curry, baked bread balls called bati, and crushed wheat sweets.
– Gatte Ki Sabzi: This is made with gram flour and prepared in the form of dumplings that are served with a spicy curry sauce.
– Rajasthani Sweets: Treat your guests with tempting Indian desserts such as ghewar, rasgulla, and jalebi. A live food counter having Rajasthani snacks or regional cuisine another idea that can be well preferred among guests. Traditional marriage ceremonies of Rajasthani are colorful with inclusion of rituals that may differ from community to community.
– Mehendi Ceremony: It is a tradition where the bride has beautiful henna patterns drawn on her hands and feet before the wedding night. To top it off, it’s not only attractive but also a fun occasion for your family and friends. A small get-together before the wedding.
– Haldi ceremony: In this ceremony, guests and family members apply turmeric, called haldi, on the bride and groom’s face and body. This rasam is fun as everyone applies haldi to each other. Then everyone dances together and enjoys eating sweets and taking pictures with each other.
– Sangeet Ceremony: A musical show where people come together with their children to have a good time at night. Add the most well-known Rajasthani folk dances, including Ghoomar and Kalbeliya.
– Phoolon Ki Chadar: The bride goes through the ‘flowered’ arch, an emblem of a new life that she is about to embrace.
One cannot imagine any festivity in Rajasthan without wedding music. Please use locally trained musicians to execute traditional musical instruments, including dholak, shehnai, and sarangi. You can also incorporate Rajasthani folk dancing to add charm to the dance floor for your guests.
The invitation cards for Rajasthani marriages can be traditional or specular. Select classy designs of the prints with themes of Rajasthan, such as elephants, peacocks, and palaces. Calligraphy can be used with traditional ink to give your invites that royal look.
Make your guests feel like royalty by incorporating elements of Rajasthani hospitality:
Welcome Gifts: Give out replicas such as embroidered pouches and prints or packets of miniature Rajasthani handicraft items or spices.
Traditional Welcome: They should welcome the guests by performing aarti, i.e., offering a religious lamp to them, followed by tilak on their foreheads as a mark of respect.
Incorporate local customs and symbols that carry special meanings in Rajasthani culture:
Bangle Ceremony: Some of the wedding customs include the bride receiving bangles as a gift from the side of her family.
Jaimala Ceremony: The bride and groom take flowers from each other’s bouquet and wear them around their neck as an acceptance of their partner.
Incorporating traditional Rajasthani themes into your wedding can help change your big day into a colorful, descriptive event. These will include dressing, food, and etiquette that are a preserve of the Rajasthani community. Therefore, with the above touch, you can make a memorable wedding ceremony. Book your wedding planners today and entice yourself with the beauty of Rajasthan and make your wedding look like Rajasthan. Contact us at Attractive Celebration to make your big day special and memorable!