How to Plan Your Haldi Ceremony

Common Haldi Ceremony

Instead of having two separate Haldi functions, bring the bride and groom’s families together for one combined ceremony. This way:

• Both sides get to celebrate as one big family.
• Double the fun, laughter, and emotions in the same space.
• Natural, candid moments happen—like friends playfully applying haldi on both the bride and groom, or families teasing each other.
• The film looks more cinematic because you capture love, unity, and joy from both sides in one frame.

👉 This creates a warm, lively atmosphere and makes the Haldi not just a ritual but a celebration of togetherness.

A photo booth corner adds an extra element of fun and ensures that guests have memorable, candid pictures beyond formal photography. Props like sunglasses, floral crowns, hats, dupattas, and quirky signboards make the photos playful. Backdrops with marigold flowers, drapes, fairy lights, or a neon sign give it a festive look. The couple also gets fun, offbeat shots for their cinematic film.

Host / Anchor 🎤

Having a host or anchor is very important for the Haldi ceremony because they keep the flow of events lively and engaging. It doesn’t always have to be a professional—sometimes a cheerful cousin, sibling, or friend does the job best.

• Welcome guests with a fun opening note.
• Introduce games, performances, and rituals in a lighthearted way.
• Keep the audience laughing with jokes and banter.
• Encourage shy guests to join the fun.
• Announce key moments like flower shower or haldi application.

👉 A good anchor ensures that every guest feels part of the celebration, and the camera captures plenty of candid smiles and laughter.

🎯 Haldi Ceremony Point-Line Games

• Lemon & Spoon Race 🥄🍋 - Balance a lemon on a spoon and race to the finish.
• Balloon Burst Challenge 🎈 - Tie balloons to ankles; last person standing gets points.
• Musical Matka 🪘 - Musical chairs with matkas/plates.
• Haldi Tug-of-War 💪 - Boys vs Girls or Bride’s vs Groom’s side.
• Ring Toss 🎯 - Toss rings onto bottles.
• Passing the Flower Garland 🌸 - Like “passing the parcel” but with a flower mala.
• Couple Quiz Rapid Fire 💑 - Fun questions for bride & groom.
• Dance Freeze Game 💃🕺 - Freeze when music stops, anyone moving is out.
• Water Balloon Toss 💦 - Pair up and toss balloons; last pair wins.
• Haldi Smear Race 🌼 - Teams compete to apply haldi on stand-ins.

🎵 Music & Live Energy

Arrange for dhol walas or a DJ for live energy. Music sets the tone of the Haldi ceremony and encourages guests to dance naturally, creating fun and candid moments for the wedding film.

🌸 Flower Shower

A flower shower adds magic and cinematic beauty to the Haldi ceremony. It creates dreamy slow-motion moments, making the event playful, lively, and memorable.