ARABIAN NIGHTS Welcome Dinner
Oct 29
2025
Mazaj Bab Al Bahr
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
BRIDAL BLISS VIDHI
Oct 30
2025
Bu Tinah Pier
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
RANG RANG MEIN HALDI
Oct 30
2025
Fairmont Beachfront
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
MEHENDI SOIREE
Oct 30
2025
Falcon Lawn
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
FOREVER BEGINS AT DUSK
Oct 31
2025
Grand Staircase
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Welcome Dinner
Let's get the celebrations started with an intimate setting of loved ones coming together to kickstart the festivities for Anisha and Vijay. Expect chilly and breezy evenings. Be sure to carry something warm while we ensure a cozy relaxed evening for you to cherish.
Anisha's Vidhi
The Vidhi ceremony is a traditional ritual in Hinduism, typically performed during important life events like weddings.
The term Vidhi translates to "ritual" or "procedure" in Sanskrit, and the ceremony involves a series of sacred steps or practices intended to invoke divine blessings, ensure the success of an endeavor, and create spiritual harmony.
Vidhi ceremonies are considered essential in ensuring that the individuals involved receive divine protection, prosperity, and guidance for the future.
Haldi Ceremony
The Haldi ceremony is an important pre-wedding ritual in many Indian cultures, where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by their family and friends. The ceremony is typically held a day or two before the wedding, and its primary purpose is to purify and beautify the couple, ensuring they are blessed with good health, prosperity, and positive energy for their new life together.
During the Haldi ceremony, turmeric, along with other ingredients like sandalwood, rose water, and sometimes milk, is applied to the face, hands, and feet of the bride and groom. It is believed that turmeric has purifying and healing properties, and its yellow color symbolizes brightness and positivity. The ceremony is full of joy and laughter, with loved ones often playfully smearing the turmeric paste on each other. This fun-filled event also signifies the couple's transition into married life, surrounded by the love and blessings of family and friends.
Mehendi Evening
The Mehendi ceremonies are vibrant and joyful pre-wedding events, celebrated with much enthusiasm in many Indian weddings.
The Mehendi ceremony, usually held a day or two before the wedding, involves the application of intricate henna designs on the bride's hands and feet. Family and friends gather to celebrate, often with music, dance, and laughter. The henna symbolizes good luck, fertility, and the bride’s beauty. The deeper the color of the henna, the more it is believed to bring good fortune. This ceremony is also a bonding experience, as it brings together the bride’s loved ones to share in the excitement of the upcoming wedding.
Wedding Ceremony
The Wedding Pheras are one of the most sacred and significant rituals in a Hindu wedding. During the ceremony, the bride and groom walk around a sacred fire (Agni), making vows or promises to each other, each step symbolizing a different aspect of their life together.
The ritual is known as Pheras (Circles), with each circle representing a specific blessing, such as love, faith, prosperity, family, and respect.
As the couple walks around the fire, the priest recites mantras, invoking divine blessings for their marital journey.
The Pheras mark the couple’s commitment to each other, binding them in a sacred bond for life. It is believed that this ritual unites their souls and ensures a long, prosperous, and harmonious marriage.
The Pheras are a profound moment in the wedding ceremony, symbolizing not only the physical union of the couple but also their spiritual and emotional connection.
Reception Evening
The Wedding Reception is a celebration that takes place after the wedding ceremony, typically hosted by the newlyweds or their families to introduce the couple to extended friends and family. This event marks the beginning of the couple’s life together and is a joyous occasion to share the happiness of the marriage with loved ones.
The reception is often a grand affair, with a lavish meal, music, and dancing. It provides an opportunity for guests to congratulate the couple, celebrate their union, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The newlyweds may have their first dance, speeches may be made, and guests often indulge in hearty conversations and entertainment.
The Reception evening is a culmination of the wedding celebrations, filled with warmth, love, and togetherness, as the couple embarks on their new journey as partners in life.