Schedule
Friday, June 30, 2023
Welcome Dinner
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We will be kicking off the weekend with a welcome dinner. This is a great time to meet the bride and groom and spend time with friends and family from around the world.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Western Ceremony and Dinner
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This event is outdoors (if weather permits) and semi-formal - cocktail attire
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Mehndi
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A Mehndi party is one of the most important celebrations in an Indian wedding – it is a party where the bride gets mehndi or henna paint applied to her hands and feet. This celebration is usually held the day before the actual wedding since it is believed that the brighter the henna paint on the bride’s body is, the happier the marriage will be. The design on the bride’s body has lots of meaning – there are special symbols that are included for luck, happiness and love.
Sangeet and After Party
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Bright and colorful clothing either Indian or something comfortable to dance in
Among the many pre-wedding events that occur prior to Indian wedding ceremonies, the Sangeet is where the party begins (lots of singing and dancing). The Sangeet is solely conducted to relish in the happiness and joy surrounding the couple. Images of Clothing: https://www.linandjirsa.com/sangeet-indian-wedding-tradition/
Monday, July 3, 2023
Haldi
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Turmeric, referred to as Haldi in Hindi, is a common flavor in Indian cooking and also a significant ingredient in the pre-wedding event known as the Haldi, or Pithi, ceremony. Known to possess anti-inflammatory, healing, beautification, antiseptic, and purification properties, Haldi is essentially a cleansing procedure for the bride and groom to be. Its beautiful mustard yellow hue is auspicious in Indian tradition representing a life of prosperity for the couple about to begin their new life together.
Nikkah
6:00 pm
The Nikah is a religious ceremony for a Muslim couple to be legally wed under Islamic law, and is when the couple officially says “I accept” or "Qabool"
Reception
6:30 pm