Understanding the celebration
Shubho drishti and mala badal may be among the moments a Bengali Hindu family looks forward to. Aiburo bhaat and gaye holud can also form part of the wider celebration. Ask which customs your households want to include before deciding the event list.
A little breathing room
Separate intimate family gatherings from larger invitations. Confirm garlands and ceremony materials with the people leading the customs, and give helpers time to prepare without rushing the couple.
Help your guests feel at home
Introduce the chosen moments in a few friendly sentences. Guests should not need prior knowledge to feel included; explain where to be and whether they are watching or taking part.
Which moments are especially meaningful to our families, and how would we like to explain them?
Talk it through together. Your answers matter more than following somebody else’s wedding.