Kashmiri weddings

Seven silver coins, a thread of gold and a cake a metre long.

The procession

1
The turban
A plate of rice and money touches the groom's left shoulder while his turban is tied.
2
On horseback
Only the groom rides a horse to the bride's house. The party is welcomed with the blowing of shankhs.

3
Aathwas
The couple cross their arms and hold hands under a cloth.
4
Mananmal
A golden thread is tied to their foreheads.
5
Seven rounds
The first round of the sacred fire is made stepping on seven silver coins placed in a circle.
6
Misri
The eldest woman of the bride's family offers misri three times and kisses the couple's foreheads.

7
Satraat
The bride returns to her house for dinner the same evening.
8
Phirlath
The couple are invited to dinner by her parents.
9
Roth Khabar
A cake a metre long, decorated with nuts, is sent to the groom's family on the Tuesday or Saturday after the wedding.

Every family does things a little differently, so treat this as a guide rather than a rule. Your elders will have the last word.

We can bring the priests, the musicians, the mehndi and the sweets, wherever you marry.

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