Aditya & Sunantha
Schedule
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Pre-wedding ceremony
7:00 am - 8:30 am
400 Park Boulevard, Grand Ballroom, Itasca, IL 60143
Indian or Formal
We will start the day with some pre-wedding rituals where the bride and groom prepare to enter the bonds of matrimony and the two families meet and greet. The highlight of the pre-wedding event is the fun ritual of "Kasi Yatra", when the groom pretends to leave for Kasi (a holy place in India) but he is interrupted by the bride's brother, who promises to give him his sister in alliance.
Wedding ceremony
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
400 Park Boulevard, Grand Ballroom, Itasca, IL 60143
Indian or Formal
The wedding ceremony will begin around 8:30 am, with the most auspicious moment called "sumuhurtam" set to happen at 9:34 am. This will be followed by "mangalya dharanam" (or tying the knot) and a few other rituals that signify the beginning of married life.
Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
400 Park Boulevard, Atrium, Itasca, IL 60143
A traditional south Indian vegetarian buffet will be served.
Reception
Sat, Oct 12, 2019, 6:00 pm - Sun, Oct 13, 2019, 12:00 am
400 Park Boulevard, Grand Ballroom, Itasca, IL 60143
Indian or Formal
Grab a few drinks and appetizers during the cocktail hour from 6 - 7 pm. The reception will begin at 7 pm, with some amazing Indian food, an open bar and many fun bollywood numbers to dance away the night!