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Since the dawn of our Indian culture, marriages have been an integral part of our society. Marriages are not merely a social custom. It is an institution, which teaches us the various nuances of life. Wedding can be considered as one of the most important event of a person’s lifetime and people always try to make it an unforgettable one. The celebration, the grandeur and the magnanimity are one of a kind.

Gujarati weddings are no exception to this. Wedding planning is an excruciating task in itself. Besides the usual planning of decorations, catering etc. there’s another aspect which needs to be paid attention to. It is the Gujarati wedding invitations. Selecting the right invitation is extremely important as it sets the tone of the entire wedding ceremony. So here’re a few guidelines you can look up to when selecting the right Gujarati wedding invitation.

A typical Gujarati wedding would generally include these ceremonies and rituals. Prior to the actual wedding ceremony is the engagement ceremony or the ‘Sagaai’ where the bride-to-be arrives at the groom-to-be’s house with a ‘matli’ a package that brings good luck and auspiciousness. Following by the ‘Sagaai’ is the ‘Garba’ where both the sides engage in a hearty celebration through dance and interact with each other. Then the ceremonies of ‘Pitthi’ and ‘Mehendi’ are celebrated.

The wedding kicks off with the ‘baraat’ which is a procession consisting of the groom’s family, relatives and friends. The arrival of the groom or the ‘Ponkvu’ marks the beginning of the wedding ceremony. The groom is welcomed by his mother-in-law and she performs the aarti.

This is followed by the ‘Jaimala’ wherein the bride and groom exchange garlands. Then the groom is taken to the ‘Mandap’ where his mother-in-law washes his feet. The bride is then led to the Mandap by her maternal uncles. This is followed by the ‘kanya daan’ where the parents of the bride give away their daughter to the groom. It is believed that they are handing Goddess Laxmi to Lord Vishnu.

This is then followed by the ‘Mangal Pheras’ wherein the groom and bride circle the sacred fire four times while the Acharya recites mantras and hymns. The bride and groom recite their vows after this. The groom asks for the bride’s support at all times.

The wedding is concluded by the elders blessing the newly-wed couple.

Thus, it is very clear that the Gujarati wedding consists of a myriad of ceremonies which can be incorporated for creating exquisite Gujarati wedding invitations.
 

One can always choose a common theme for the entire wedding. In that case, the invitation will be in synchronization with the theme of the wedding. If your wedding is during the summers, you can choose a lighter palette of colours for the wedding décor and as well as the invitation. Similarly, for a winter wedding, you would prefer warmer shades and colours.

Hence it is quite evident that a plethora of options are available when designing Gujarati wedding invitations. Whether you go for a customized invitation or a pre-defined template, you would definitely find what you are looking for. The options are boundless.