11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Attire: The Mehndi Ceremony is one of the more casual days where bright colors are highly encouraged. Bright colors, beach/pool casual vibes are perfect!
The Mehndi is usually the kick-off for the wedding festivities where the bride and the female guests have Mehndi (henna) applied to their hands. We will have artists to apply mehndi for all the ladies! The mehndi signifies love and affection between the couple and their families. Traditionally it is believed that the darker the mehndi comes out on the bride's hands, the deeper the love will be between the bride and groom. That is why no one will let the bride wash it off and make sure she sleeps with it, the longer she has it on, the darker it gets! There will be drinks and light lunch!
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Attire: Dressy casual
This is an after dinner and casual event that guests who are in town can come and go as you please! There will be beer and wine.
Sat, Apr 9, 2022, 3:30 pm - Sun, Apr 10, 2022, 12:00 am
Attire: Cocktail, though Indian attire is welcome and encouraged! We suggest ladies wear flats/wedges/block heels given event is on grass. *Check FAQ section regarding guidance for Indian attire*
We will transport all guests from the Hilton Beachfront Santa Barbara. Given the location of the venue for the wedding, they do not allow any private ubers/taxis/personal cars to arrive. Shuttle pick up is at 3:30pm at the Hilton Beachfront Santa Barbara Hotel. Shuttles will leave the wedding at midnight to drop back off at the Hilton.
11:30 am
Anyone still in town is welcome to come say goodbye!