To view Part I of this wedding click on Ankita + Sarat – Indian Wedding Ceremony at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort Part I

Var Puja (Paying Respect to the Groom)

With the priest presiding, Gopi’s parents pay respect to Sunil by washing his feet with milk and honey. Once this is completed, the groom’s cousins will try to steal Sunil’s shoes. Traditionally the groom must leave the wedding with the same pair of shoes that he entered with. If his shoes are stolen, he must offer the Bride’s cousins money in order to get them back. This is also a fun tradition.

Once the bride and groom perform Mala Arpan, the Exchange of Garlands, they are considered married. This gesture symbolizes the unification of their hearts.

Once the bride and groom place garlands around their necks they are considered married. This is called Mala Arpan, the Exchange of Garlands; this gesture symbolizes the unification of their hearts.

The wedding was filled with moments of worship, tenderness, and fun.  This the ring finding game: The winner is the one who will dominate in the marriage!

To view Part I of this wedding click on Ankita + Sarat – Indian Wedding Ceremony at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort Part I