The ceremonies
Six traditions, explained.
The order of service for each rite, where the binding moment sits, and the photography rules a crew new to your tradition gets wrong. Written from twenty-five years of standing in these rooms.
01Nikkah
نکاحMuslim
The quietest three minutes of the whole day.
02Anand Karaj
ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜSikh
Four laavan. Four passes. One chance each.
03Vivaah Sanskar
विवाहHindu
Seven steps, and the light keeps changing.
04Gaye Holud
গায়ে হলুদBengali
Turmeric, marigolds, and total chaos.
05Thirumanam
திருமணம்Tamil
The thaali goes on before most crews are set up.
06The English Wedding
Civil & church
And when two families do it twice.
Is your date free?
Whichever of these your day includes, we have filmed it before. Tell us when and where.