Schedule
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Haldi
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
India
Daytime chic attire in all shades of yellow. Traditional Indian dress is optional but if interested: women may wear simple sarees or lehengas, while men opt for kurtas or casual shirts.
The Haldi ceremony is a ritual performed during the day, where turmeric paste (haldi) is applied to the bride and groom. This ceremony is believed to bring good luck, purify the body, and add a natural glow to the skin before the wedding.
Sangeet
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
India
Cocktail Attire - bright colors encouraged! Traditional Indian Dress is optional, but if interested: lehengas, sarees, or anarkalis for women, and kurtas or suits for men.
The Sangeet is a lively pre-wedding event held the night before the wedding ceremony. Welcoming both families to celebrate through music, dance, and performances. The event is usually high-energy and colorful, setting the stage for the wedding day festivities.
Friday, January 22, 2027
Phera/Wedding Ceremony
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
India
Traditional Indian Formal Dress - women wear lehengas or sarees (no red please!) and men wear khurtas or western suits
The Phera is a key wedding ritual where the bride and groom walk around a sacred fire seven times, each round symbolizing a vow or promise. This ceremony marks their lifelong commitment to one another and is the heart of the wedding, filled with spiritual significance and the presence of close family and friends.
Reception
7:00 pm
India
Let the party begin!