Christopher & Shru
Our Wedding Guide
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Haldi & Mehndi | Pre-Wedding Celebrations
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Attire: We encourage everyone to wear yellow or green to celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Haldi & Mehndi ceremonies. Think easygoing but slightly formal. For women: simple sarees, kurtis with nice bottoms, or fun festive dresses. For men: cotton kurtas, chinos with a Nehru jacket, or collared shirts in cheerful colors. There is a lot of leeway, so first and foremost be comfortable!
Haldi Ceremony A joyous pre-wedding ritual, the Haldi ceremony involves family and friends applying a turmeric, oil, and milk paste to the bride and groom. This tradition is believed to bless the couple with prosperity, ward off evil, and give them a radiant glow before the big day. Mehndi (Henna) Ceremony The Mehndi ceremony is a tradition where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride’s hands and feet. Guests are welcome to get their own henna designs while enjoying music, dancing, and festivities. Dinner will be served from 5:30 PM onwards.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Baraat | The Groom’s Grand Entrance
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Attire: (see wedding ceremony below)
The Baraat is the groom’s grand wedding procession, a celebration filled with music, dancing, and joy as family and friends accompany him to the wedding venue. Safa & Jasmine Flower Station – Before joining the festivities, men can get their safa (traditional turban) tied, and women can adorn their hair with fresh jasmine, adding to the vibrant spirit of the occasion. Get ready to dance, celebrate, and welcome the groom in true festive style.
Vivāha | Hindu Wedding Ceremony
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Attire: We encourage vibrant Indian attire—sarees, lehengas, and salwar suits for women, and kurtas or sherwanis for men. Any semi-formal attire works too—summer suits (no tie required) for men and flowy, colorful dresses for women.
The Hindu wedding ceremony is a sacred ritual rooted in the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, and is performed in Sanskrit. The ceremony takes place under the Mandap, a beautifully decorated pavilion with four pillars symbolizing the universe. Each of the five elements—fire, water, air, earth, and space—is represented within the Mandap, signifying harmony and balance. At the heart of the ceremony is Agni (the holy fire), which serves as a divine witness to the couple’s vows, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge, love, and happiness.
Sadhya | Feast on a Banana Leaf
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
A Sadhya is a traditional Kerala meal, typically served during festivals and celebrations. It consists of a variety of vegetarian dishes and is served on a banana leaf—a practice that enhances the flavors and holds cultural significance. Sadhya is meant to be enjoyed with your hands, allowing you to fully experience the textures and tastes of the meal. The spread includes a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, with dishes like sambar, avial, thoran, kichadi, pickles, banana chips, and payasam for dessert. Sadhya will be served in the banquet hall. To ensure everyone is accommodated, Sadhya will be served in two rounds.
Rest and Recharge
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Catch some shut eye. Coffee and cookies will also be available from 4:00 PM
Sangeet | Reception & Dance Party
5:00 pm
Attire: Anything you can move and dance in. We’ll be in cocktail attire. Festive Indian attire works well too. Also, you can of course wear what you were wearing to the wedding ceremony.
The Sangeet is an evening of music and dance, bringing friends and family together for a night of dance performances and celebration. After the performances, the dance floor is open to everyone—so join in and enjoy the party!