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Activities You Need To Include For A Fun Filled Wedding

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Your wedding is one of the most important life events, but it doesn’t have to be boring! It’s filled with laughter, melodies, and games. Some rituals can be so romantic and fun, they can spread the vibe of positivity. Imagine where the champagne flows freely and love letters proclaiming your love stories. Here, the bride and groom are brought together with cherished rituals and games followed by divine intervention to make the couple unite. They are not just traditions. They can actually rekindle the sparks of your romantic love story. Celebrate the most important festival of love, your wedding, with these fun traditional games. Let’s uncover the secrets of mysterious stories behind them where the entire universe is planning and plotting to make you one amidst all the highs and lows of life. May the love prevail in all your difficulties and make the strongest bond that doesn’t budge with time.

The Bouquet Toss

bouquet Toss
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Bouquet toss
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We love to see this game at the wedding rituals, especially if you have a group of competitive guests. The bouquet is a symbol of good fortune and a promise of love. As the music rolls on, the bride stands her back to the crowd of single ladies, teasing the audience with some playful feints, before finally tossing it into the crowd, cheering with excitement. There goes the triumphant catch who is believed to become the next bride-to-be. This signifies the unpredictability of any love story sometimes falls right into your hands when you least expect it. This game keeps the hope alive and your excitement high for a promising future.

The Shoe Game

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Shoe Game
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The bride and the groom sit facing against each other holding one of their own shoe in one hand and the partner’s shoe in the other hand. The host asks a series of fun questions, sometimes a little tricky to add some fun. Example: Who is best at running late? Who is a better cook? For each question, the couple raises the shoe of the person they think is fit for the answer. This is a way of celebrating your reality amidst the roars of laughter and occasional fun disagreement. This showcase the sense of humor which is needed to break the monotony of life. It’s a fun way to showcase the fun side of the couple with a bit of quirk.

The Champagne Tower

Champagne Tower
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Want some elegance in your wedding celebration? Then let’s incorporate some champagne towers. It not only adds glamour to the wedding proceedings but also serves as a communal toast that signifies love, joy, and prosperity with a bit of spectacle. The pyramid of champagne is carefully arranged to form a tower. Then they are filled to the brim from the top glass creating a waterfall effect. The sparkling liquid cascades down below creating a mesmerizing waterfall effect. It’s a sight to see the tower filled with mesmerizing liquid creating a perfect moment for the best wedding photographs. Don’t forget to seal your love story with a kiss before raising the toast.

 Holi With Haldi (Turmeric)

Haldi
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Haldi look
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Up for some fun mess? This tradition is mostly followed in the Asian countries. If you think colors have become overrated, try it with the twist of turmeric. Make some paste and sear them in the body. You know what’s the best part? You can go wild over it. Haldi ceremony comes with a tons of benefits too. You can get that prettiest glow. Paste of turmeric is generously mixed with rosewater, sandalwood and sometimes cream so that you can look you best. Haldi ceremonies are believed to ward off evils and bring in good luck and prosperity. Brides generally wears floral jewellery This is a sensory delight amidst the beautiful aroma of turmeric paste and and a visual treat of vivid yellow adding to the festivities.

The First Wedding Dance

First wedding dance
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The first dance
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The first dance is an iconic and romantic moment in a wedding celebration. The newlyweds take the center stage, their love story tuned to their favorite music. Some guests may join them, and others may be spectators with joyful tears. The twirl, the dip is in perfect sync with the gaze where you complete your love story. This tradition will be the most cherished moment of the promise and commitment to happily ever after. This is a sensation of unfiltered love brimming with the emotions. The joy penetrating into the heart of every spectator. A beautiful scene of love, indeed!

Plant A Sap

Plant a Sap
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Planting saplings is a beautiful eco-friendly tradition that symbolizes growth and sustainability. It showcases the commitment to nurturing a new life, connecting to their traditional roots. The couple carefully places the saplings and adds earth and water symbolizing shared responsibilities. It connects them with nature giving new meaning to their relationship. Apart from the hidden stories of planting trees for a better future, this is a fun activity that can also involve your guests to get some soil into their hands. Live a part of your childhood by making friends with the mother earth, the nurturer, and the divine. Let’s bring back our innocence with this fun activity that will never go out of style.

 Including meaningful rituals in your wedding ceremony not only connects you to the traditional roots but also adds a delightful experience. It adds a spark to your romance and enhances the emotional resonance with the wedding. Your union is a mark of unity and shared happiness. Let’s cherish them with the beautiful memories of our past and upcoming future.