Schedule

Drinks

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Lots of us will be staying locally on the night of the 29th. If you are able to make it for two nights, we'd love to see you at the Hunter's Hall pub (opposite Matara) the night before the wedding!

Mehndi Celebration

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

While there’s absolutely no pressure to wear Indian clothes, it would be lovely if you’d like to. Think vibrant colours, flowy fabrics, and a bit of sparkle — whether it’s a kurta or saree or lehenga. Here are a couple of websites that offer Indian attire for purchase/rent in the UK: https://uk.kalkifashion.com/; https://www.andaazfashion.co.uk/https://byrotation.com- rent

The Mehndi is a cherished tradition in Indian weddings, where beautiful henna designs are applied to the hands and feet of the bride, her close family, and friends. Mehndi is more than just decoration — it’s a symbol of joy, love, beauty, and celebration. It’s also said that the darker the henna stain, the deeper the love between the couple! To make this even more special, we’ve invited a professional henna artist, who will be with us from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm today. Feel free to get your own designs done, whether intricate or simple — it’s a lovely way to be part of the celebration. A quick tip: After the henna is applied, it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to dry. Try to avoid smudging it during this time. For the best colour, it’s ideal to leave the dried paste on your skin for a few hours before gently scraping it off (no water!). The stain will start off orange and deepen to a rich brown over the next 24–48 hours.