Gujarat Wedding Invitations | miro.medium.com
People are of the assumption that Gujarati wedding cards replicate the others, but it does have their own set of distinctive features. Each wedding card that you go on to receive is special due to the union that you get to see on them but it is also a sneak peek of the customs of the people to whom you are invited. The story is not only about their personal reflection but even the customs they end up following.
So, on all counts, Gujarati wedding invitations are miles apart from the rest, there are a few elements in them that separate them from the other cards.
Specifics of Gujarati Wedding Invitation cards
Starting off most Gujarati wedding cards have a motif that is printed on the cards. Not only do these motifs look classical and traditional it also depicts Rangoli designs. In some cases, a minimalist design of Lord Ganesha is used as a motif. If this is not the case a Kalash can be used as a motif which is something pious and sacred.
Most religions give salutations to gods with Gujarati wedding invitations it is bound to be there on the card. There are the gods like Radha Krishna who are eternal and when you are starting something new Lord Ganesha is an obvious choice. The salutations that are given to the cards are done by printing or painting them that are put on the cards. In Gujarati weddings, the motif can be part of the gifts.
Just like traditional cards, Gujarati cards have mantras or slogans mentioned on them. These mantras are good sayings or messages depicted to the gods. The sayings would be in the form of a traditional language and conveyed to God.
Events that add colour to a Gujarati wedding
Hardly you are going to come across a Gujarati wedding card without the mention of a Garbha event. It is a must at every Gujarati wedding. Since it happens to be a traditional dance of Gujarat, there is no occasion which is complete without it. Though it does not mean that professionals end up doing this always as all are here to enjoy and they can do it. It is an alternative to a sangeet that is normally held during a wedding.
Tahuko is part of a wedding card that is sent as an invite to all people in order to be part of the wedding. It happens to be a few details that are mentioned at the end of the card depict the details of the wedding. A notable feature of the same is that it is explained in a poetic manner that makes the card special.
