Schedule
Friday, October 3, 2025
Baraat
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
Indian clothing is encouraged for Friday, otherwise formal clothing is recommended.
In an Indian wedding, the Baraat is the groom’s grand entrance. It's a joyful, high-energy procession marking his arrival at the wedding venue. Traditionally, the groom rides in on a horse surrounded by family and friends dancing to live music. This vibrant celebration of love and union is filled with rhythm, color, and blessings, setting the stage for the ceremony.
Hindu Ceremony
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
Rooted in ancient Vedic tradition, the ceremony is a spiritual and symbolic union of two souls. Guided by sacred fire and Sanskrit mantras, the rituals emphasize equality, intention, and the shared journey ahead. Each step, from the vows (saptapadi) to the fire offerings (havan), reflects a deep commitment to partnership, harmony, and purpose. This ceremony honors timeless values while celebrating the love that brings two families together.
Hindu Ceremony Dinner
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
A curated menu and open bar.
Hindu Reception
9:45 pm - 11:45 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
Guest Arrival
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
Happy Hour Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
Jewish Ceremony
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
35 Dutton Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
This event is black-tie optional.
The Jewish ceremony is a heartfelt tradition honoring love, family, and covenant. It takes place under a chuppah, a canopy symbolizing the home the we will build together. The ceremony includes blessings, the exchange of rings, and the reading of the ketubah, a marriage contract Bonnie and Akshay will sign before the ceremony. It concludes with the breaking of a glass, a moment that symbolizes both the fragility and beauty of life, and is followed by celebratory shouts of “Mazel tov!”
Jewish Ceremony Dinner and Reception
5:45 pm - 10:00 pm
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
This event is black-tie optional.
A curated menu of dinner and drinks from Longfellow's Wayside Inn and live music.
After Party
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 10:30 pm - Sun, Oct 5, 2025, 1:00 am
738 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
For those who don't want the festivities to end.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Goodbye Brunch
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
738 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
We will never let you go hungry.