Wedding Functions at Shiv Vilas |
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There is a certain magic about traveling through Rajasthan which is unequalled by any other place in the world.
It is a land of superlatives ...... everything here is breathtakingly beautiful, impressive and fascinating.
Marriage in Rajasthan is most popular in the world for its unique celebrations. Nowhere else is a marriage as
likely to be more romantic or majestic. It is an occasion when the bride and groom truly think themselves royal.
However, even attending a marriage as a guest is a special occasion. Of course, in Rajasthan,.
Shiv vilas- the Hotel of romance and Royally Wedding charm houses many magnificent wedding venues for once-in-a-lifetime
'Royal Wedding'. A dream wedding, wherein a traditional welcome is given to every guest in a royal manner benefitting kings
and queens, where a red carpet is laid out for you in such a grand manner that it would become a dream fulfilled.
Should a visitor have the occasion to attend a wedding, it is a chance that should not be lightly discarded.
The wedding takes place at the bride's house to which the bridegroom comes accompanied with a large barat or
procession. This happens even when the bride and groom are from separate towns, which is usually the case since
the marriage are 'arranged'. The groom rides to his bride's house astride a white mare, and in the regalia of a
prince, complete with sword. While the marriage rituals are conducted in the house, the bridegroom's procession is
entertainment and dinner. The bride's family is responsible for the hospitality, and to ensure it is not lacking,
they take great effort to look after their guests.
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Mehfils
Mehfils are an integral part of every Rajasthani wedding. It is usually held in the evenings, they are again
segregated into the 'ladies mehfil' and the 'gents mehfil'. At the ladies' mehfil, all the women gather at a
central place in an enclosed courtyard or hall.
In dazzling dresses, they perform the ghoomar (a special dance done in a group). The bride at the mehfil is given an
important position to sit and watch the proceedings. If the ladies' mehfil is in progress at the groom's house, then
only the groom is privileged to attend the all-women affair. Of course, the men have their own mehfil, where singers
perform and these are strictly all male parties.
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The night of the wedding |
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The morning before the memorable evening is filled with preparations for the royal wedding in Shiv vilas. In the early
evening gentlemen gather in the Main lobby for tying safas (traditional headgear of the long tie-and-dye scarves).
The ladies are assisted by our staff with their attire and designer-wear. All the guests assemble at Shiv vilas Main Gate
at Shiv vilas Palace, and bride side will gather at main porch of shiv vilas to welcome the barat , where a welcome drink
is served. A royal procession begins to form and the excitement grows dressed in Rajasthani attire sprinkling rose petals
and attar (rose water) in the front, followed by Dhol/Nagada (traditional drums used for all the auspicious occasions).
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As Rajasthan is full of culture and colors so we propose the following
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Décor
The complete décor will be done as per the following -
Color full rangoli's will be done at the entrance and all around the venue
Various decorative pots , carts, Jhula's will be placed all around the venue
Lots of bamboo's work will be done at the venue
Khaat, Charpai, big muddas will be used for the sitting purpose
Artificial well (kuaan) will be created in between the venue along with artificial statues of Rajasthani
ladies in proper Rajasthani attires
Lots of bandhni work will be done as frills, hanging etc.
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Followjng other props will be used in the décor |
Bhalas
Mashaals
Hukkas
Floating diyas
Chari & Chula
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Set Up |
A stage of size ------ will be made on Rajasthani theme
Rajasthani canopies will be created for haat bazaar, food counters and bars like
tables, takhats, colorful covers & frills, lots of shades etc….
Small stages for folk artists will be created with frills & masking, stairs, side wings etc.
Hay & Sleek bamboo sticks will be used for the welcome gate
The hostesses will be wearing complete Rajasthani attire and welcome the guests with tilak & arti, safa's / Rajasthani dupattas can also be presented to each guest. |
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Rajasthani folk performances like |
Ghoomer Dancer
Chari Dancer
Folk Singer
Kaalbelia Dancer
Bhopa Bhopi
Bhawai
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Fire Eaters
Kacchi Ghodi
Tera Tali
Katputli dance
Bamboo balancing
Peacock Dance |
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Following will be hired for the Entertainment |
Professional Artist s
Emcee – to conduct the entire evening
Folk Dancers & Singers
Light & Sound
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Traditional Haat
Following stalls will be created for the guests |
Laakh Bangles
Handicrafts
Caricature
Astrologer
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Rice Artist - writing names / sketches on rice grain
Mehandi / Henna Artist
Tatoo Artist / face painter
Fortune teller parrot
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The wedding Ceremony will start in the evening and the following arrangements will be done before the function
Wedding Bells |
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Ceremonies like Ladies Sangeet; Sagai Ceremony goes with bells. The entire venue will be done up
with Roman Pillars with lots of flower work in between. Each and every chair will be tied up with
the bell.
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Set |
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As the wedding Ceremony is supposed to take place on the stage so we propose to change the set up at the time of Sagai. We will
have “Bhagwan Ganesh Photograph” as the back drop to give it the traditional look and after the ceremony this back drop will be removed
and again the senimity bells back drop will be put up where the various performances will take place in the presence of various family
members.
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Welcome Of Barat
Barat Welcome |
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A team of approximately 20-15 footmen in traditional attire with mashal & bhalas will be standing on opposite sides of the pathway
- 8 to 10 folk dancers will dance and welcome the barat in a very traditional style
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Entry of Groom |
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The entry of groom will take place under silver Chattar
We will have a group of 8 people who would be receiving the groom in a very traditional style between the swords and pataka
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Entry of Bride |
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The entry of bride will take place in the silver Palki /
lotus/ moon etc…
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Varmala |
A separate stage will be made for Varmala Recitation of shloks during varmala.
Singing
Live singing will be done specifying the names of the family members of Bride & Groom involved
Pheras
A team of musician will sing the traditional songs before and after the pheras depicting the various moods.
Bidai
The complete bidai will be organized in a very traditional manner wherein the traditional songs of bidai will be sung by our various performers.
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