Weddings of Pakistan

Traditional weddings of Pakistan have altogther four functions but its not an obligation to have all four functions one could either have more or less.Lets start with Maiyoon.Maiyoon is a small family function,you invite all your close relatives and friends.The bride has to wear a yellow dress and a long braid.Basically in maiyoon all relatives dance and party.The next function is mehndi,some people have two mehndis,one from the guys side and one is from the girls side but many just have a combined mehndi.Mehndi is other name for henna,and on this function the bride puts henna one her hands.mehndi is also one of the favorite function among many people because all the dances are done on this day,and everybody has to join in the dance.Baraat comes next.Barat is the main function, that is when the bride and groom get married.A Moula asks the girl three times if she would marry the guy and on her approval the moula gets her signature and the same is done with the guy.Atfer this is completed all the relatives give the couple congrats and take pictures.The last function is Walima.This is organised by the guys family and basically its the time when everyone gives the couple their blessings and wishes them a bright future.Though pakistani weddings are long and exhausting,they have their own charm and guarantee full time entertainment