Gaye Holud, which literally means "Turmeric on the body", is a day filled with fun, laughter, bright colours and love. The application of turmeric is significant in the Bengali Culture, because it is a form of blessing for the couple by their loved ones. The turmeric is applied in a paste form on the bride and groom, which is also supposed to work as a form of exfoliation and leave both the bride and groom with glowing skin for the wedding day.

In addition, friends and younger family members put together elaborate dance and vocal performances, skits and plays for the attendees, and for the bride and groom. On this day gifts are also exchanged between the two parties. Lastly, Gaye Holud is usually the most fun aspect of the wedding events, as it's usually less formal and more intimate.

The Mehendi ceremony in the Bengali culture is usually low-key. In all honesty, we make any day a reason to celebrate. As long as we have good food and company, we will turn anything into an event. The Mehendi Ceromony, is a day when the bride's family members and her close friends come together to apply Mehendi (henna). It is a form of celebration in the Muslim culture.

Tradition says the deeper the color of the bride's Mehndi, the happier the bride and groom's marriage will be. The designs are intricate and is usually applied on the bride by an expert.The groom's name is usually hidden somewhere in the intricate patterns and after the wedding the groom tries to find his name in the design.

The Sangeet Ceremony involves singing, dancing and music. This was usually a ceremony that was celebrated vastly in the Indian culture. However, many Bengali weddings now a days have adopted to this culture. The Sangeet Ceremony is now one of the pre-events before the wedding. It is usually a small gathering of close relatives and friends, where the night is simply filed with music to celebrate the couple's upcoming wedding.

Matron of Honour-Auttri: I've known Rattry, since she was born. She is my baby sister. But she is so much more than a sister to me. She is my best friend. The bond we share as sisters mean the world to me and I wouldn't have it any other way. I still cannot believe she is getting married (it still hasn't kicked in for me). However, what I am looking forward to the most, is seeing her marry the love of her life. I cannot wait to celebrate the beautiful bride-to-be at all her events, Inshallah. I love you to the moon and back!

Bridesmaid-Anisa: I've known Rattry, since we were teenagers and our mom's have become great friends over the years which has bought us even closer together then before. I think we really became friends when we started going out for sheesha and arabic tea - we conversed for hours, talking about university, boys *sorry aunties*, and friendships. We literally talked until the wee hours into the night. This was really the foundation of our friendship as we got to know each other on a completely different level. It was in those days during university that Rattry would tell me I'd be her bridesmaid one day, and here I am! I'm really looking forward to her enjoying her wedding and seeing her family and friends in one place, but more so I'm excited for her life afterwards. Excited to see her as a wife, a daughter in law and inshAllah one day a mother - can't wait to finally live only 10 minutes away from her again where we can commence our sheesha and arabic tea sessions late into the night, only now to talk about: life as a wife, homesense, and perhaps having children one day.

Bridesmaid- Aziza: I met Ratt 7 year’s ago. I met her through an ex, but our friendship remained even after the dude and I broke up. Ratt is honestly one of my soul sisters and I am so happy that our friendship didn’t end just because the relationship did. I think Ratt and I kind of clicked right away when we met and I am so blessed to call her my friend! I think what I am looking forward to most is just her being married, we’ve had this conversation so many times over the past seven years so to finally see it come to life is amazing.

Bridesmaid-Fareen: I've known Rattry for about 21 years? Lmao. We became friends through family but became sisters through years of love. What I am looking most forward to is to see the smile on our little sister's face the day she marries the man of her dreams.

Bridesmaid-Ingga: How I met Rattry: Rattry was the new student in grade 4 and me being so kind, I asked her to be my friend. We vibed and I saw potential in her so I asked her to be my bestfriend by last period. I guess there is such a thing as a “stupid question” because now I’ve been stuck with her for 18 years. All jokes aside, I’m blessed that we were able to maintain a long distance friendship (even though we live 5 mins from each other).

What I’m excited about her marriage: I know I’m her best friend, but I’ll make an exception. May one day in the future, a dog be a part of her life. Because we all know a dog is a (wo)men’s best friend

Bridesmaid-Lamia: I've known of Rattry, since birth lol. Even though she's my aunt because we are so close in age she has always been an elder sister to me. She a great role model and someone I've always looked up to. Everything about her wedding is soo close to my heart but I'm really looking forward to all our family flying in for the wedding.

Bridesmaid Sadaaf: I met Rattry through Shakib (who happens to be one of my closest friends ). Being very similar, Rattry and I hit it off since day 1, talking about random stuff, people we don't like lol, weddings, movies, fashion...anything. she became my soul sister and now I actually know what it feels like having a younger sister. I've been looking forward to their wedding for a very long time. I am just happy and excited for these two awesome people embracing a new chapter in their lives and super excited to be a part of it. Rattry has always been an inspiration to me, so i know she would be an ideal wife, daughter in law and many other roles. Looking forward to making more memories with them .

Bridesmaid- Nishi: I met Rattry back when Masud Bhaia and Auttri Bhabi were just dating. Its been over a decade that Rattry has now been a part of my life and I am so lucky for it. It didn't take long for our relationship to grow because we shared a bond over third wheeling Bhaia and Bhabi's dates lol and plus, shes always been outgoing, funny and easy to talk to. She's been by my side in the form of a roommate, support system and older sister, even while I was going through my weird preteen stages! Flash forward to now, Rattry has taken one of the most important steps in her life and I am truly grateful to be a part of it. I am most exited to witness Rattry and Shakib's relationship transform for the better as they enter the most exiting chapter in their life as husband and wife.

The Bride-to-be and the Groom-to-be with her beloved parents

The Bride's Family <3

The future in-laws!