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Ghodi or Baggi + Vintage Car: Grooms Can Choose Both for Their Baraat

You don’t have to choose between tradition and a vintage-car celebration—you can have both. Begin your baraat on a ghodi or in a royal baggi, then continue in a vintage car to enjoy the music and moments with friends and family. At Book My Baraat, we offer both and help bring them together in one groom entry.

Choose both. Honour the tradition. Enjoy your baraat.
Our grooms commonly begin with the ghodi, complete the traditions their family follows, and then switch to a vintage car. You can also plan a baggi-and-car combination. Each part gets its own moment: a traditional, royal beginning followed by a comfortable, photogenic celebration.

Ghodi and baggi: tradition, culture and a royal welcome

For many families, the ghodi is an emotional part of the wedding story. The groom’s traditional attire, the decorated ghodi, the dhol and the family gathered around create an arrival that feels rooted in culture. The ghudchadhi or ghodi-related traditions can also give elders a special moment of involvement before the procession begins. Customs differ across families and communities, so the sequence should follow your own traditions.

Why choose a ghodi?
• A strong connection with the traditional groom-entry experience.
• A meaningful setting for family blessings and the traditions you follow.
• An elevated, royal presence with classic baraat photographs.
• A memorable choice when the ceremonial arrival matters most to you.

A baggi offers its own royal charm. A decorated horse-drawn carriage or chariot brings a grand, ceremonial feel, with a seated entry instead of riding the ghodi. It can suit a groom who loves traditional styling and a regal procession. A baggi and a ghodi are different experiences: choosing the carriage does not automatically replace any ghodi-specific tradition your family wishes to perform.

For either option, discuss the route, duration, access and your comfort with the team beforehand. For a ghodi, allow time for mounting and dismounting with the handler’s assistance. For a baggi, check that the approach and turning space suit the carriage.

Vintage car: photogenic, comfortable and close to the celebration

A vintage-style car brings a different kind of glamour: distinctive lines, floral styling and a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos. An open-top model can make the groom clearly visible in the procession and give the photographer lovely angles of both the entry and the people celebrating around it.

Why choose a vintage car?
• A striking, photogenic focal point for entry shots and couple portraits.
• A comfortable seated alternative for the procession, depending on the model and route.
• Easier conversation and interaction with friends and family around you.
• A relaxed way to enjoy the music, expressions and little moments in your own baraat.

The best part is often how involved the groom feels. You can take in the music, exchange smiles with your family and enjoy the energy around you. Where the car’s approved seating capacity allows, loved ones can join you for part of the ride. Confirm the exact model and seating arrangement when planning; open-top cars also need a plan for sun or rain.

An authentic moment from our groom-entry reel. Photographer credit visible in the source: Sukoon by Photuvala.

Watch: the groom at the heart of his baraat

From the reels folder: a groom celebrating in an open-top car, surrounded by family and the baraat. This clip illustrates the car experience.

Which option suits your priorities?

Choose a ghodi when the traditional riding entry and your family’s ghodi traditions are central to the day.

Choose a baggi when you want a seated, ceremonial arrival with royal carriage styling.

Choose a vintage car when comfort, photogenic styling and enjoying the procession with your people lead your wish list.

Choose a combined entry when you want to honour the traditions first and then settle into the celebration.

You can have both: a traditional beginning and a vintage-car celebration

A ghodi or baggi and a vintage car can be part of the same baraat. At Book My Baraat, grooms commonly begin on the ghodi, complete their family’s traditions, and then shift to a vintage car. It gives the family a meaningful ceremonial beginning and lets the groom enjoy the procession with friends and loved ones. If you prefer a baggi, we can plan that royal portion before the car ride too.

1. Plan the family’s traditions. Agree on the ghodi portion and timing with the family and anyone guiding the ceremony.

2. Capture the traditional moment. Give the photographer time for the ghodi entry, family blessings and portraits.

3. Arrange the switch. Keep the vintage car ready at a suitable stopping point, with the ghodi handler and coordinator assisting while both are stationary.

4. Enjoy the baraat. Continue with the music, friends and family, with the driver and team managing the procession.

This is an option you can tailor to your family, rather than a fixed wedding rule. If you prefer a baggi for the royal portion, discuss how it fits your traditions and the venue’s access.

Watch: vintage-car styling for the procession

From the edited vintage-car reel: a look at the cars and procession setting. Vehicle choice and decoration are confirmed for your event.

Before you book your groom entry

Share your wedding date, venue, procession route and expected duration. Then confirm:
• The exact car or carriage, decoration and approved seating capacity.
• The ghodi traditions your family wants to include.
• The stopping point and timing if you want to switch vehicles.
• Venue access, weather arrangements and photography time.
• Availability and the quote for the complete sequence.

Groom-entry questions, answered

Can I have both a ghodi and a vintage car?

Yes. You can choose both for the same baraat. Book My Baraat commonly plans a ghodi beginning for the family’s traditions, followed by a vintage car for the procession. A baggi-and-car combination is also an option, subject to your venue and availability.

Is a vintage car better for wedding photos?

It offers a particularly photogenic backdrop and, with an open-top model, clear views of the groom. A ghodi or baggi creates a beautiful traditional look too. Choose the mood you love, and give your photographer time for each part.

Is a baggi the same as a ghodi entry?

No. A ghodi entry means riding the horse; a baggi is a carriage entry. Both can feel traditional and royal, but check separately how your family’s ghodi-related traditions should be included.

Why choose one when you can enjoy both?

Bring tradition, royal style and vintage-car comfort into one groom entry. Book My Baraat offers ghodi, baggi and vintage-car options, with a combined sequence planned around your family and venue. Tell us your wedding date and venue, and let’s plan both parts of your celebration.

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