Gujarati weddings are known for their rich cultural heritage, vibrant colors, and elaborate traditions. Here are some of the key features of a traditional Gujarati wedding:

1. Sagai: This is the engagement ceremony, where the families of the bride and groom exchange gifts, sweets, and blessings.
2. Mandap Mahurat: This is a ceremony where the bride’s family invites the groom’s family to their home, and the priest performs a puja to bless the wedding mandap (altar).
3. Garba: This is a pre-wedding ceremony where the families of the bride and groom come together to dance and celebrate.
4. Pithi: This is a ceremony where a mixture of turmeric, sandalwood, and rose water is applied to the bride and groom, to cleanse and purify them before the wedding.
5. Mehendi: This is a ceremony where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride’s hands and feet, and sometimes to the groom’s as well.
6. Ganesh Puja: This is a prayer ceremony to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity, who is worshipped before the wedding to ensure its success.
7. Kanyadaan: This is the moment when the bride’s father gives her hand in marriage to the groom, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility for the bride from her father to her husband.
8. Hasta Melap: This is a ceremony where the bride and groom’s hands are tied together with a sacred thread, symbolizing their union.
9. Mangalsutra: This is a ceremony where the groom ties a sacred thread (mangalsutra) around the bride’s neck, symbolizing their union.
10. Saptapadi: This is a ritual where the bride and groom take seven vows, while walking around the sacred fire.
11. Aashirwad: This is a ceremony where the couple seeks the blessings of their elders and the wedding is officially concluded.

Gujarati weddings are known for their colorful and intricate clothing, with the bride wearing a traditional sari or lehenga, and the groom wearing a dhoti-kurta or sherwani. The ceremonies are accompanied by music, dance, and delicious food, and the emphasis is on family and community, with many customs designed to bring the families of the bride and groom together.