5:00 pm
Our recommended attire is bright and festive. Whether you are rocking a spring cocktail dress, a summer suit with a fun pocket square or a lengha you can spend the evening twirling in, the brighter the better.
The mehendi ceremony is one of the most exciting events of an Indian wedding. It is full of music and dancing, and women who attend this event will have mehendi applied on their hands (also known as henna). The designs signify a deep bond between the husband and wife.
7:30 am
The attire is indian traditional for women (saris, lenghas) and men (kurtas).
Grashanti Griha Shanti, a ceremony conducted to seek the blessings of all the nine planets, immediately follows the mandva mahurat. This is carried out in the respective home of the bride and the groom. Pithi The bride sits on a bajat or low stool, palms upturned. The women of the bride's family will apply this paste to the bride’s skin to ward off evil spirits and help her glow for her wedding day. Mameru or Mosaalu The bride receives gifts from her maternal uncle which consists of clothes, jewellery and other gifts items including the traditional wedding dress (silk saree – usually white with red border) and choodo (ivory bangle). The mameru ceremony takes place one day before the wedding.
7:00 pm
The attire is evening formal (black tie for the gents and formal cocktail or Indian traditional for the ladies)
The Sangeet is where the party begins. Unlike religious ceremonies such as the vidhi or portions of the wedding ceremony, the Sangeet is solely conducted to relish in the happiness and joy surrounding the couple. Pack your dancing shoes, because we will be dancing the night away!
5:00 pm
The attire is indian traditional for women (saris, lenghas) and men (kurtas).