4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Attire Suggestions: Ladies- Indian lehengas, Anarkali, or western style (e.g. cocktail dresses); Gentlemen- Indian Kurta, Sherwani Kurta or western style (e.g. shirt and slacks). Brightly coloured is best!
Evening full of Mehndi (henna), Music & Masti! Raas Garba is a fun dance evening to celebrate the union of Ekta and Eric but also bonding of both families. Dances are mostly simple and easily learned that night so we encourage everyone to get involved! Henna Artists starting at 4pm. Dinner, cocktails and dancing starting at 6pm.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
If possible, wear Yellow, Green or Orange! Ladies- Indian Lehengas or Western style (e.g., Dresses); Gentlemen- Indian Kurta Pajama or Western Style (e.g., Button Up Shirt and Slacks)
The Vidhi ceremony is a series of pooja’s (prayers) that come before the wedding. Pithi ceremony is a ritual that brings good luck. Pithi is a mixture of turmeric, rose water, and flour that is applied to the bride's/groom's skin. This yellow paste brightens the skin tone and bestows blessings upon the couple.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A casual informal evening to hang out with all our cousins and friends that have traveled from afar (and near)!
2:00 pm
Attire Suggestions: Indian Wedding Attire. Ladies- Indian Lehengas, Sarees, Anarkalis or Western style Cocktail attire; Gentlemen- Indian Sherwani Kurta or Western Style Cocktail attire
Baraat starts promptly at 2:00. This is not your average groom’s procession into a wedding ceremony. Get ready to sing, dance, and revel in joy during this parade! After the Baraat, the bride’s mother will meet the groom and welcome the groom into the family. After the groom is seated on the Mandap (Hindu wedding altar), the bride will be accompanied by her uncles onto the Mandap. There will be a series of Hindu rituals performed to unite the bride and groom in marriage.
6:00 pm