The Haldi ceremony, also known as Pithi ceremony is a cherished pre-wedding ritual deeply rooted in Indian culture. During the Haldi ceremony, a paste made from turmeric, sandalwood, rose water, and other auspicious ingredients is applied to the bride and groom's bodies. This paste is believed to cleanse and purify them, while also bringing a natural glow to their skin before their wedding day.

Family members, relatives, and close friends gather around the couple in a joyful and festive atmosphere and take turns applying the Haldi paste on the bride and groom's face, arms, hands, and feet.

The yellow color of turmeric is considered auspicious and symbolizes prosperity, fertility, and warding off evil spirits. After the application of Haldi, the bride or groom usually takes a ceremonial bath to wash off the paste. Sometimes, the water used for the bath is infused with herbs or rose petals for added auspiciousness and fragrance.

The Haldi ceremony is a tradition that brings families and friends together to celebrate the upcoming union of the bride and groom with love, blessings, and joy.

A Mehendi ceremony is a joyous and colorful pre-wedding ritual celebrated predominantly in Indian culture. It typically takes place a day or two before the wedding ceremony itself and is a gathering filled with music, dance, laughter, and intricate henna designs.

Close family members and friends coming together to adorn the bride's hands and feet with elaborate henna patterns. The designs range from traditional motifs to contemporary styles, each symbolizing blessings, love, and good luck for the bride's upcoming marriage. The darker the color of the bride's mehendi the stronger the love between the couple!

During the ceremony, guests often participate in singing traditional songs, applying henna to their own hands, and enjoying traditional food and sweets.