6:00 pm
Attire: Casual
Two families & friends of the couple meeting for the first time from all over the world! Get ready for an international mingle and introduce yourselves. Ladies will have mendhi (henna) done to kick off the wedding celebrations. This will be a friendly and casual warm African Welcome!
9:30 am
Sridhar & Bhawini will have their Graha Shanti Pooja & Pithi ceremony in the same location at the same time on either end of the courtyard.
7:00 pm
Attire: Sparkles & Dancing Shoes
A small traditional South Indian ceremony will kick this off, followed by some food and garba and dancing. (Garba - is a traditional Gujarati folk dance)
10:00 am
Attire: Formal
Baraat: Sridhar and his family arrive at the wedding venue and are welcomed by Bhawini's parents. The wedding ceremony followed by a 4 course lunch.
6:30 pm
Attire: Smart Casual - Feel free to dress up
Keeping it casual - thank you and farewell dinner for all of our guests. This will include the toast, speeches, cake cutting and of course the final dinner.