MEHNDI AND SANGEET
Thursday 30th June 2011 from 7pm
21 Longbourn, Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 3TN
Thursday 30th June 2011 from 7pm
21 Longbourn, Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 3TN
WEDDING RECEPTION
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Buxted Park Hotel, Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 4AY
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Buxted Park Hotel, Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 4AY
Cocktails and Canapés: 5.30 pm
Reception Dinner and Dance: 6.30 pm
MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
Sunday 3rd July 2011 at 11am
Buxted Park Hotel,
Buxted, Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 4AY
Sunday 3rd July 2011 at 11am
Buxted Park Hotel,
Buxted, Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 4AY
The Seven Sacred Steps
We
Shall always remain together in happiness and sorrow
Shall express love and affection for one another
Shall aim for contentment and respect for all
Shall remain loyal and support each other
under any circumstances
Shall always keep the family integrity
Shall endlessly care so that our love shines
Shall practice all religious and family responsibilities
sincerely, diligently and faithfully
What is a Hindu wedding?
Hindu wedding is a religious ceremony and one of the most important of the sixteen Hindu sanskars or sacraments. It is seen, not only as the bond between two people, but also the bond between two families.
The ceremony lasts a minimum of one-and-a-half-hours, but the preparations and celebrations begin weeks before the actual ceremony and continue afterwards.
The Hindu service is performed by a male Brahmin priest in accordance with the holy verses (mantras) from the Vedas -- the Hindu holy book.
The ceremony takes place in a venue chosen by the bride’s family.
The Hindu wedding ceremony is not recognised by British law. It is therefore also necessary to marry in a civil registery office.
Hindu wedding is a religious ceremony and one of the most important of the sixteen Hindu sanskars or sacraments. It is seen, not only as the bond between two people, but also the bond between two families.
The ceremony lasts a minimum of one-and-a-half-hours, but the preparations and celebrations begin weeks before the actual ceremony and continue afterwards.
The Hindu service is performed by a male Brahmin priest in accordance with the holy verses (mantras) from the Vedas -- the Hindu holy book.
The ceremony takes place in a venue chosen by the bride’s family.
The Hindu wedding ceremony is not recognised by British law. It is therefore also necessary to marry in a civil registery office.
Did You Know...
1. The dowry was designed as a form of financial security for the bride, in the case of her marriage failing. It is usually made up of a certain number of outfits, jewellery and items for the home. However this changed into more of a 'market value' pricing system, and as a result of many 'bride-burnings' in the Subcontinent, the traditional dowry has officially been banned in India.
2. Henna painting of the bride's hands often includes the initials of her betrothed. The couple then search for the initials on the wedding night. This is a game that is played to make the bride and groom more relaxed and at ease with each other.
3. A few days before the wedding, a traditional 'mehndi evening' is held at the bride's home. This is when the female relatives gather to sing songs to celebrate the impending marriage and to paint the bride's hands and feet. It is also the time the bride is 'cleansed' with a special turmeric based paste. Once her whole body has been rubbed with the paste, the bride is supposed to only wear her oldest clothes and not leave the house until the day of the wedding.
4. The turmeric-based paste is believed to have beautifying and skin-lightening properties and even the groom is not exempt. In a separate ceremony, the groom will also be "cleansed" with it by female members of his own family.
5. During the wedding ceremony it is traditional for the bride's sisters and cousins to steal the groom's shoes. These are only returned to him in exchange for a fee - usually gold-rings for sisters and silver rings for cousins or more commonly, money!
6. Any cash gifts for the bride and groom should never be round figures. It is considered auspicious to give Rs (£) 1001, Rs (£) 501, Rs (£)101 or even Rs (£) 51.
7. In a traditional Hindu ceremony the bride and groom must take seven circles around the holy fire. The groom chants mantras (holy verses) with each step. Through these mantras he seeks his bride's support and makes a particular request with each step.
8. The groom's family arrives amidst a blaze of singing and dancing (in Hindu weddings he is usually on a white horse) called a 'baraat'. Each of the elder members of the family greets their equivalent, with a traditional garlanding and gift presentation ceremony.
9. At the end of the wedding ceremony the groom will sprinkle red powder (kumkum) in a parting in the brides hair. This, and a red bindi, signifies a married woman.
10. Hindu weddings can only take place on auspicious days, hence the need to consult with a priest to determine the best date for a wedding.
1. The dowry was designed as a form of financial security for the bride, in the case of her marriage failing. It is usually made up of a certain number of outfits, jewellery and items for the home. However this changed into more of a 'market value' pricing system, and as a result of many 'bride-burnings' in the Subcontinent, the traditional dowry has officially been banned in India.
2. Henna painting of the bride's hands often includes the initials of her betrothed. The couple then search for the initials on the wedding night. This is a game that is played to make the bride and groom more relaxed and at ease with each other.
3. A few days before the wedding, a traditional 'mehndi evening' is held at the bride's home. This is when the female relatives gather to sing songs to celebrate the impending marriage and to paint the bride's hands and feet. It is also the time the bride is 'cleansed' with a special turmeric based paste. Once her whole body has been rubbed with the paste, the bride is supposed to only wear her oldest clothes and not leave the house until the day of the wedding.
4. The turmeric-based paste is believed to have beautifying and skin-lightening properties and even the groom is not exempt. In a separate ceremony, the groom will also be "cleansed" with it by female members of his own family.
5. During the wedding ceremony it is traditional for the bride's sisters and cousins to steal the groom's shoes. These are only returned to him in exchange for a fee - usually gold-rings for sisters and silver rings for cousins or more commonly, money!
6. Any cash gifts for the bride and groom should never be round figures. It is considered auspicious to give Rs (£) 1001, Rs (£) 501, Rs (£)101 or even Rs (£) 51.
7. In a traditional Hindu ceremony the bride and groom must take seven circles around the holy fire. The groom chants mantras (holy verses) with each step. Through these mantras he seeks his bride's support and makes a particular request with each step.
8. The groom's family arrives amidst a blaze of singing and dancing (in Hindu weddings he is usually on a white horse) called a 'baraat'. Each of the elder members of the family greets their equivalent, with a traditional garlanding and gift presentation ceremony.
9. At the end of the wedding ceremony the groom will sprinkle red powder (kumkum) in a parting in the brides hair. This, and a red bindi, signifies a married woman.
10. Hindu weddings can only take place on auspicious days, hence the need to consult with a priest to determine the best date for a wedding.
Contact Information
Seema: seema@premierconsulting.co.uk
Murray: mpmoceri@gmail.com
Buxted Park Hotel: 01825 733333
Seema: seema@premierconsulting.co.uk
Murray: mpmoceri@gmail.com
Buxted Park Hotel: 01825 733333