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A traditional Hindu wedding ceremony is a time of great celebration that is abound with traditions that can still be enjoyed in a modern community. Here are some of the most common traditions.

There are many rituals that can be included when it is time to perform a wedding. Some of the most important are the Saptapad, the Kanyadaan, and the Panigrahana.

The Saptapad- A seven step ritual of vows that the groom and bride make to each other.

The Kanyadaan- The Kanyandaan is a ceremony script that is performed traditionally by the bride’s father or guardian in which the hand of the bride is given to the groom. It includes the groom’s promise in pursuing dharma, artha and k**a. Thanks to online ordination in the Universal Life Church, The Kanyadaan can
still be performed in any wedding ceremony today.

The Panigrahana- Performed in the presence of fire, when the groom takes the hand of the bride as a symbol of union.

WEDDING INVITATION ETIQUETTE TIPS

Be creative but Clear.Keep it Simple.-

Make sure that all pertinent information is included-The names of the couple getting married, Place , location address, the date and time.

Spell it out -House name, Street,Post Office Box and Apartment city and state should all be written in full.

Include map- Create a printout of your location map, Several online map services will help you make one.

You can include your cell phone, e-mail address, and website, if you wish to share them.

In the technological and ecological age, mentioning the wedding website on your invitation is completely acceptable. Place the web address, or URL. In this day of in-dash GPS units and online map services you can embed online location map in your wedding website.

Use separate invites for wedding ceremony and reception .Cards used to be enclosed when some guests were invited to the ceremony only; those invited to the reception as well got the card tucked into their invite.

Your guests' entire names and the address should be written on the outer envelopes on a wedding invitation; should be handwritten; printed labels are not appropriate.

Send invitations six to eight weeks beforehand.

when your guests receive your invitation, expertly assembled and addressed, there will be no doubt that they feel you 've put thought into it.

May Vishu brings all the blessings and happiness To your life and family Happy Vishu!!