This might be kinda strange to say, but for some reason, I love the Vidaai ceremony.
The Vidaai makes the official end of the wedding ceremony, and the begining of your life as husband and wife. The formal departure of the daughter from her parents' home is an emotional custom.
There are a few times when the vidaai can fit into a wedding weekend. Traditionally it is done at the end of the reception, but I have seen some modern South Asian brides have their Vidaai after a Sunday farewell brunch. I think that the mimosas are a key ingredient to tough negotiations by the bride's side for the return of the groom's shoes!
Here are two songs that work well and set the somber tone for your vidaai...
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