Culture-Specific Enhancements

(Available as an Add-On to Any South Asian Wedding Package)

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Every South Asian wedding is unique, shaped by culture, religion, regional traditions, and family customs. Our Culture-Specific Enhancements are designed to ensure your wedding is not only beautifully executed—but culturally accurate, respectful, and seamless from start to finish.

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These enhancements allow us to tailor your planning and coordination experience to your specific heritage, ceremonies, and rituals. From precise ceremony timing and religious requirements to family roles and cultural etiquette, we manage the details that matter most.

Why Culture-Specific Planning Matters

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South Asian weddings involve sacred rituals, time-sensitive ceremonies, and deeply rooted traditions that require more than general coordination.

Our cultural enhancements provide:

• Accurate ceremony flow and ritual timing

• Coordination with religious leaders and officiants

• Family cueing and role management

• Cultural etiquette guidance for vendors and guests

• Seamless integration of traditions into a luxury wedding experience

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This added layer of expertise ensures that every moment—from pre-wedding ceremonies to the final farewell—is honored with intention and care.

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Designed for a Wide Range of Cultures & Traditions

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Our Culture-Specific Enhancements support weddings across:

• North & South Indian traditions

• Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, and Jain ceremonies

• Sikh Anand Karaj weddings

• Muslim Nikah & Walima celebrations

• Sri Lankan Tamil weddings

• Fusion and interfaith South Asian weddings

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Each enhancement is customized to reflect your family’s customs, regional practices, and personal preferences.

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A Seamless, Elevated Experience

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By adding a Culture-Specific Enhancement, you gain a planning team that understands both tradition and modern luxury. We anticipate challenges before they arise, guide families with confidence, and ensure vendors execute each ceremony with clarity and respect.

These enhancements allow you to relax, celebrate, and stay fully present—knowing your culture is being honored beautifully and correctly.

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1) North Indian Hindu (Punjabi / Hindi belt / general Hindu)

Key events: Ganesh Puja, Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, Baraat, Milni, Jaimala, Havan/Pheras, Vidaai
Included module deliverables

• Baraat operations plan (route, staging, dhol timing, vehicle/horse contingency)

• Mandap + havan safety & venue compliance checklist

• Family cue sheet for varmala/pheray timing + photographer alignment
  Module add-on price: $1,250

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2) South Indian (Tamil / Telugu / Malayali / Kannada)

Key moments: Muhurtham timing precision, Kashi Yatra, Oonjal, Kanyadaanam, Saptapadi equivalents, traditional catering service flow
Deliverables

• Muhurtham minute-by-minute schedule + priest coordination

• Saree/veshti change timeline + jewelry management plan

• Banana-leaf/served-meal guest flow logistics
  Module add-on price: $1,250

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3) Gujarati (incl. Garba-heavy weekends)

Key events: Garba/Raas night, Pithi, Jaan, Madhuparka, Hast Milap
Deliverables

• Garba program design: performances, open-dance pacing, sound plan

• Late-night food + chai station scheduling (huge guest-satisfaction lever)
  Module add-on price: $1,250

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4) Bengali Hindu

Key moments: Gaye Holud, Bor Jatri, Topor, Shubho Drishti, Saat Paak, Sindoor Daan, Dhunuchi dance (sometimes)
Deliverables

• Ceremony prop checklist coordination (topor, conch shells, alpana-style details)

• Traditional cueing for shubho drishti/saat paak photo timing
  Module add-on price: $1,250

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5) Sikh (Anand Karaj + Reception)

Key moments: Gurdwara protocol, rumala sahib, lavan/ceremony flow, langar (if applicable)
Deliverables

• Gurdwara requirements checklist + etiquette guidance for guests

• Timeline buffer strategy (ceremony timing + travel + reception flip)
  Module add-on price: $1,500

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6) Muslim (Pakistani / Indian / Bangladeshi) – Nikah + Walima

Key moments: Nikah contract, dua, rukhsati, walima reception; modesty considerations; gender-separated possibilities
Deliverables

• Imam coordination + nikah document workflow

• Halal-compliance vendor checklist + prayer-time awareness scheduling

• Modesty-friendly staging for entrances, seating, and photography
  Module add-on price: $1,500

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7) Sri Lankan Tamil / Hindu Tamil (incl. destination-style temple elements)

Key moments: timing, ritual items, often strong emphasis on priest-led sequences
Deliverables

• Temple/ritual item procurement list + timing plan

• Outfit change + hair/makeup scheduling (often multiple looks)
  Module add-on price: $1,250

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8) Jain (often minimalistic ceremony + strict dietary rules)

Key moments: priest guidance, simpler mandap, strict vegetarian requirements
Deliverables

• Dietary/vendor compliance checklist + guest experience menu planning

• Ceremony simplification plan that still feels luxurious
  Module add-on price: $1,250

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9) Fusion / Interfaith South Asian (Hindu + Christian, Hindu + Muslim, etc.)

Deliverables

• Two-ceremony master plan, transition strategies, guest education materials

• Officiant + priest/imam coordination so both ceremonies feel respectful and cohesive
  Module add-on price: $1,750

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High-Margin Add-Ons 

These are the extras competitors mention vaguely; you’ll make them explicit:

• Sangeet Production Upgrade (stage manager + rehearsal scheduling + performance run-of-show): $1,500–$3,500

• Baraat Logistics Team (2 additional staff just for baraat + arrivals): $850

• Hospitality & Welcome Lounge (welcome bags, itinerary cards, hotel liaison): $1,250–$3,000

• Auntie/Uncle Wrangler (family comms lead + cueing + conflict buffer): $950

• Vendor Meal + Greenroom Design Plan (keeps vendors performing at their best): $500

• Day-After Brunch Coordination: $750–$1,500 (commonly offered as an add-on)