**The Floral Embrace: Celebrating Love and Acceptance**" 

The bride and groom exchange floral garlands (jaimalas or varmalas). This act signifies their acceptance of each other as partners and is often met with applause and cheers from the gathered guests. The garlands are typically made of fresh flowers, such as roses, marigolds, or jasmine, and are sometimes interwoven with beads and other embellishments.