Nikunj Prajapati
Caron Briggs
Nikunj Prajapati
Caron Briggs
Schedule
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Cultural Rituals and Welcome Party
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
571 S Pomona Road, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
~ VIDHI ~ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm This event is centered around prayers and rituals from Indian culture that give thanks and ask for good fortune in the futures of the couple to be wed. Rituals are ~ Ganesh Sthapana ~ ~ Mandap Muharat ~ ~Mameru~ ~ Grah Shanti ~ ~ Varadh ~ ~ Pithi/Haldi ~ Attire: We suggest wearing lighter colors for this event, as traditionally yellows and creams are worn when applying the haldi (turmeric) onto the engaged couple. Think semi-formal for this event. Examples of dress include long dresses or skirts, cholis or lehengas, khakis with a button up or kurtas. ~ LUNCH ~ 12:00 pm- 2:30 pm Lighter fair of Indian dishes. ~ BREAK ~ 2-5 pm ~ SANGEET/GARBA/WELCOME PARTY ~ 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm This will be a welcome party with a bunch of dancing and food. Attire: For this event, we suggest wearing semi-formal wear, like the day attire. If you wish to immerse yourself into the culture, you can acquire kurta (for men) and a choli (for women). Indowestern is also fine.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Indian & Western Ceremonies and Reception
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
1901 Route 130 S, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
This is a formal event where formal wear in Jewel Tones is required
~ INDIAN CEREMONY ~ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ~ Baraat ~ ~ Mangal phera ~ ~ LUNCH~ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ BREAK ~ 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm Unfortunately guests must leave the venue at this time. You are welcome to return to your hotel for an afternoon nap, or if adventure is your style, Philly is only 20 minutes away and a walk around the Ben Franklin park could be nice after the lunch. ~ WESTERN CEREMONY ~ 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm ~ COCKTAIL HOUR ~ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ~ RECEPTION ~ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Travel
Travel Note
Travel Note:
Because it will be a multi-day event, consider booking a rental car or finding someone to car-pool with. The Vidhi and Sangeet will take place in Egg Harbor City, while the wedding will be in Cinnaminson. These locations are an hour apart and should be taken into consideration when booking accommodations and considering travel.
Hotel
Sleep Inn Cinnaminson - Philadelphia East
This hotel is so close to the wedding day venue that it is walking distance!
Hotel
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Mt. Laurel
Registry
FAQs
Question
What color scheme should I wear?
Answer
For day one, consider lighter colors such as yellows, creams, mint, and tan. For day two, it's time to break out those jewel tones! Think amethyst, emerald, sapphire, topaz, golds and silvers. We're looking for those rich bold colors that make you feel like royalty.
Question
Should I be Formal or Casual?
Answer
Day One, with cultural rituals and welcome party, is semi-formal. Examples of dress include long dresses or skirts, cholis or lehengas, khakis with a button up or kurtas. Day Two, the day of the wedding, is formal. More traditional clothes are worn for the Indian wedding ceremony. Women can wear gowns, lehenga/choli, anarkalis. Men can wear suits, kurtas, or simple sherwanis. The Western wedding ceremony is also formal where suits, gowns, lehengas or kurtas are expected. Reminder that all events will be taking place one after another. You are welcome to change for each event, however, it is not necessary.
Question
Should I wear traditional Indian or Western garb?
Answer
Wear whatever you like! This will be a multi-cultural event expanding across two days with plenty of opportunities for outfit changes. We request that you keep it within the semi-formal to formal range but Indian, Western, or Indo-Western garb is welcome! See examples below: Kurta (men) https://www.mirraw.com/store/kurta-jacket-set Lehenga Choli (women) https://www.mirraw.com/store/lehenga-choli Other websites: https://www.sareeka.com/ https://nazranaanj.com/ https://www.manyavar.com/en-us
Question
What is the Vidhi?
Answer
The Vidhi is a series of events/ceremonies (Ganesh Sthapana, Mandap Muharat, Grah Shanti, Varadh, Pithi) that take place the day prior to the wedding. The ceremonies can include prayers, rituals, and other traditions and will be hosted by Nikunj's parents, Mr. Rasikbhai Prajapati & Mrs. Jyotika Prajapati, at Nik's childhood temple.
Question
What is a Sangeet?
Answer
A Sangeet is a pre-wedding celebration in Indian weddings that focuses on music and dancing. Come ready to enjoy music, dance performances, and food rich in Indian culture and love. Traditional dancing called "garba" will be taking place. Here is a link to one of the step so you can join in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&si=aQTiyof1c0NKWpkV&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1VS_-vSw4ZioiO4RhJqMQY6EFC_K39aSf7A5l6KGezZmUNj4nFIZ3BFxA_aem_IHkVENA8I7W-ddr3yzjtyg&v=WgxtwNR1ecw&feature=youtu.be
Question
What is a Baraat?
Answer
The baraat is the vibrant welcoming procession of the groom and his crew of family and friends symbolizing the grooms journey to marriage and the joining of the two families. It is full of music, laughter, dancing and non-stop action.
Question
I'm interested in performing/ joining a dance, who should I talk to?
Answer
If you are interesting in doing a dance, please contact Nik's sister, Dhara Prajapati. She can be reached directly at Dharaprajapati1090@gmail.com with any questions.
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