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Friday, May 1, 2026

Sangeet

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Loews Philadelphia Hotel - Millennium Hall
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19019

Guests are encouraged to wear traditional Indian attire - lehengas and sharara suits for women and kurtas for men! You can also opt for cocktail attire. Think vibrant, joyous colors and comfortable shoes you can dance in!

The word "Sangeet" literally means music, and the Sangeet is a very important part of Gujarati weddings. It will be a night of vibrant colors, music, dancing, and celebrating! There will be some dance performances as well as Garba, a rhythmic dance where everyone is encouraged to join in. There will be Indian food served buffet style, so bring your appetite. Kids are welcome!

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Baraat

10:15 am

Corner of 13th Street and Market Street near Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Guests are encouraged to wear Indian attire or formal garden party attire - think Easter Sunday!

The Baraat is a processional for the groom's side where they dance and celebrate as they journey to the wedding venue. However, anyone is welcome to join! We will step off at 10:15AM sharp, so don't be late! The Hindu ceremony will follow immediately after the Baraat.

Ceremony

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Loews Philadelphia Hotel - Millennium Hall
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19019

Guests are encouraged to wear Indian attire or formal garden party attire.

We will have a traditional Gujarati ceremony starting when the Baraat reaches the Loews. Kids are welcome at the ceremony!

Lunch

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Loews Philadelphia Hotel - Commonwealth Room
1200 Market St, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Indian food served buffet style will be available right after the ceremony!

Cocktail Hour

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Black Tie

Join us for a cocktail reception in the Crystal Tea Room atrium to kick off the evening. We are planning the cocktail hour and reception as an adults-only affair. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to celebrate with you!

Reception

7:00 pm

Black Tie or Formal Indian Attire

Please join us for our reception at The Crystal Tea Room. We will be exchanging Christian vows, then we will be dancing the night away to our favorite band, Philadelphia Funk Authority! We have planned our reception as an adult-only affair. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to celebrate with you!

After Party

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:00 pm - Sun, May 3, 2026, 1:00 am

The After Party will take place right in the Crystal Tea Room immediately following the Reception.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Sunday Brunch

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Loews Philadelphia Hotel - 33rd Floor Terrace
1200 Market St, 33rd Floor Terrace, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Please join us for a laid-back Sunday brunch to wrap up the weekend. Come as you are to the beautiful 33rd floor terrace of the Loews. Kids are welcome!

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