Pre-wedding functions are where families let loose. Ideas for themes, timings and setups that make your mehendi, haldi and sangeet unforgettable.
The wedding day may be the main event, but for many families the pre-wedding functions are where the real fun happens. Each one has its own mood — and its own planning needs.
Mehendi: relaxed and colourful
Mehendi is usually a long, laid-back afternoon. Guests need comfortable seating, shade and plenty of time.
- Plan enough mehendi artists so guests aren't waiting for hours.
- Use low seating — gaddas, poufs and bolsters — in bright, playful colours.
- Add a live folk music act, a chaat counter and a bangle or accessories corner.
- Give the bride a dedicated, well-lit seat that photographs beautifully.
Haldi: bright, joyful and a little messy
Haldi is all about yellow, marigolds and laughter. Hold it in the morning when the light is soft and the temperature is comfortable.
- Use marigold backdrops, brass urlis and floral chadars.
- Lay protective flooring and keep towels and changing areas nearby.
- Consider flower-petal showers or a phoolon ki holi to end the ceremony.
Sangeet: the big night
The sangeet is a full evening production — performances, a DJ and dancing well into the night.
- Plan a proper stage, sound and lighting setup with a rehearsal slot.
- Create a run-of-show so family performances flow smoothly.
- Add a lounge area for older guests away from the speakers.
- Think about a signature entry for the couple.
Keep functions distinct
Give each event its own colour palette and setting. In Udaipur, a lakeside lawn for mehendi, a courtyard for haldi and a ballroom or open terrace for the sangeet keeps the celebration fresh — and gives your album more variety.
Pre-wedding functions are where your families' personalities shine. Plan them with as much love as the wedding itself.
Tell us about your family's traditions and favourite moments, and we'll design pre-wedding functions that feel truly yours.
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Frequently asked questions
What time of day is best for a haldi ceremony?
Haldi works best in the morning, when the light is soft and the temperature is comfortable for an outdoor or courtyard setup.
How many mehendi artists do we need?
It depends on your guest list. Plan enough artists so that guests aren't waiting for hours, with one senior artist dedicated to the bride.
What do we need for a sangeet night?
A proper stage, sound and lighting, a rehearsal slot, a run-of-show for performances, a DJ and a quieter lounge area for older guests.
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