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Across
  1. 3. — Garland exchange ceremony (8)
  2. 5. CLUES
  3. 7. — Ceremony where turmeric is applied (5)
  4. 8. — Dance-filled pre-wedding night (8)
  5. 11. — Object thrown by the bride to single friends (7)
  6. 13. — The couple’s first meal together (5)
  7. 15. — Sacred wedding rounds (5)
  8. 17. — The party after the ceremony (5)
Down
  1. 1. — Symbol of the couple’s bond (4)
  2. 2. — Traditional bridal departure (4)
  3. 4. — Intricate bridal hand art (7)
  4. 5. — Where the bride walks down (5)
  5. 6. — What the bride receives on proposal (4)
  6. 9. CLUES
  7. 10. — “Yes, I ___” (3)
  8. 11. — Loud arrival of the groom’s side (6)
  9. 12. — Bride’s ceremonial mark on forehead (5)
  10. 14. — The “don’t lose it!” item the best man holds (3)
  11. 16. — The star of the day (5)