Schedule

Mehendi Ki Raat (Henna Night)

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Casual (but no jeans)

Dinner, Drinks, & Ceremonies Haldi: The Haldi ceremony is a ritual holy bath also known as pithi ceremony, which is one of the pre-wedding ceremonies in India. Turmeric (haldi), oil and water are applied to both the bride and groom by married women. The mixture is believed to bless the couple before the wedding. Sagan: The father of the brides puts a tikka on the groom's forehead and offers him gifts. Chunni: the groom's family visits the bride's family and covers the head of the bride with chunni which shows that bride has accepted to be a part of the groom's family. Choora: The bridal choora is given to the bride by her maternal uncles and they put the bangles on the bride's hands. The bride has a choice in the design and helps selecting the size. The choora ceremony is held on the morning on the wedding day or a day before.

Indian Wedding

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

This is Black Tie Optional. Indian outfit is not required.

Please arrive at 9:30am, we will start at 10am. You will be required to remove your shoes and cover your head with a scarf when you enter Temple. We will have scarfs for you to borrow, or you may use any of your own scarves or bandanas. Head must be covered the whole time inside of Temple. Ceremony followed by vegetarian lunch.