Schedule
Friday, January 23, 2026
Mehendi and Chooda
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a colorful celebration filled with beautiful henna designs, joyful laughter, and lively music! The Mehendi ceremony is a cherished pre-wedding tradition where intricate henna is applied to celebrate love, beauty, and new beginnings. Mehendi is seen as a symbol of suhaag (a blissful married life) and represents vibrance, fertility, and positive energy. Everyone irrespective of gender is encouraged to get a small henna design on their hands from the henna artists. We’ll also be celebrating a traditional Marathi ceremony called “Chooda,” where the bride is adorned with colorful bangles — a symbol of love, prosperity, and her new journey. All women guests will be able to choose and wear bangles of their choice to join in the tradition and add to the festive spirit!
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The Groom’s Welcome
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Join us for a heartwarming and joyful tradition where the bride’s family welcomes the groom and his family with open arms, music, and celebration! This event marks the beginning of the wedding festivities and symbolizes the coming together of two families. It’s a moment of love, respect, and shared happiness as the groom’s side is greeted with traditional rituals, garlands, sweets, and lots of dancing! This is also when guests will check into the wedding venue, settle in, and begin the celebrations. The welcome will be followed by a delicious lunch to kick off the wedding weekend in style.
Sakharpuda - The Engagement
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
The Sakharpuda is a cherished Maharashtrian pre-wedding ritual where the couple’s families formally bless their union and exchange sweets (sakhar)—a symbol of sweetness and joy in their future life together. It is during this ceremony that the bride is welcomed into the groom’s family with love, gifts, and a special exchange of clothes between both families — symbolizing acceptance, unity, and the beginning of a lifelong bond. Let’s come together to witness this beautiful milestone, share in the joy, and celebrate the love story as it officially begins.
Mehfil and Sangeet
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Join us for an evening of celebration under the stars as we come together for the Mehfil & Sangeet — a joyful gathering of families, friends, and performances! This is a night filled with soulful melodies, high-energy dance performances, and spontaneous moments of music and laughter. Expect lively Bollywood numbers, with performances from both the bride’s side and groom’s side — and plenty of cheering! If you'd like to join in the dancing fun, let the bride know — we’d love to have you as part of the show! Come dressed to dazzle and ready to make memories that last a lifetime.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Haldi
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Join us for the Haldi ceremony, a vibrant pre-wedding ritual where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by their loved ones to bless them with glow, good health, and happiness before the big day. This isn’t just a calm ritual — get ready for playful moments with haldi, water, and flower showers! It can get wild, in the best way. There will also be games, dancing, and loads of laughter as we celebrate love with sunshine and song.
Baraat
12:00 pm
It’s time to dance! The Baraat is the groom’s wedding procession, where his family and friends arrive in style to the wedding venue, dancing to the beats of the dhol and music. This joyful celebration symbolizes the groom’s journey to start a new chapter of life and we’re doing it with full energy, laughter, and desi moves! Whether you're a dance pro or just vibing, everyone is welcome to join the party on the streets.
Lagna
12:45 pm
Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
The moment we've all been waiting for! The Lagna is the sacred wedding ceremony where the bride and groom are joined in a traditional Marathi ritual, surrounded by blessings, love, and family. With the chanting of mantras, exchanging of garlands, and the seven sacred vows around the holy fire, this ceremony marks the beginning of a lifelong journey together. Join us in witnessing this beautiful union filled with emotions, traditions, and joyful beginnings.
Varmala
5:30 pm
Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
As the sun sets, join us for the Varmala, a beautiful and joyful ceremony during the wedding day when the bride makes her grand entry, glowing with happiness and dressed in vibrant colors. This is the heartfelt moment where the bride and groom exchange floral garlands, symbolizing mutual respect, acceptance, and the bond they share. They will also exchange vows during this ceremony. While not a traditional ritual, Varmala has become a popular and trending part of modern weddings, perfect for beautiful pictures and celebrating the couple’s love in style. Surrounded by loved ones and the warm hues of sunset, it adds a magical touch to the festivities. Celebrate with us as this special moment brings joy and elegance to the wedding day.
