The couple exchanges floral garlands, signifying mutual acceptance.
The day after (or evening after) is a party hosted by the groom’s family. This is the "Western-style" part: dinner, dancing, DJ, speeches, and cake cutting. There is no religious ritual here; it is pure social celebration and a chance for the two communities to mingle without the pressure of sacred vows. Madhuri Dixit Suhagrat Seen
The main ceremony is conducted under a mandap (a four-pillared canopy) before a sacred fire ( Agni ), the key witness. The couple exchanges floral garlands