Shoe Etiquette: You will be taking your shoes off a lot, especially when entering the mandap (the wedding canopy/altar area) or any sacred spaces[cite: 1]. We highly advise wearing styles that slip on and off easily[cite: 1].
The Ceremony Length: Indian ceremonies are conversational and fluid[cite: 1]. Guests don't always sit in dead silence like in a traditional Western church service; people mingle, grab snacks, and chat quietly during certain parts of the rituals[cite: 1].
The Fire (Agni): The holy fire acts as the primary divine witness[cite: 1]. The absolute climax of the wedding ceremony is the Saat Phere (the seven rounds/vows taken jointly around the fire)[cite: 1].