Our venue is completely outdoors! But, there is no parking at our venue, so we ask that you please utilize the hotel shuttle or drive, Uber, or take the train directly to the Far Hills Train Station. At the Far Hills Train Station, you will see shuttles waiting to take you to and from the venue.
We set up a room block at the Marriott Basking Ridge. Please see the Travel page for the link to the room block. The last day to book at the guaranteed block rate is May 8!
Everyone's safety and well-being is our utmost concern. The wedding will be entirely outdoors with open airflow. We will be spacing the tables 6 feet apart, providing hand sanitizer, and temperature checking everyone as they get on the shuttles to the venue. We ask that everyone please wear their masks unless eating. A bathroom attendant will be cleaning the bathroom after each use. All food served will comply with COVID safety regulations. As much as we want to celebrate with everyone we initially invited, unfortunately during this time we have to keep our guest list very limited. Please understand this is very difficult for us. We plan to have another celebration that can include everyone in the future!
Everything you'd experience at any other wedding! Add some more food, colors, and a lot more dancing, and you'll have a good idea!
The wedding ceremony starts with the Welcoming of the Groom ( Baraat, see FAQs). The wedding ceremony is performed beneath a decorated wedding altar “Lagna Mandap." The Ceremony is performed in English and Sanskrit, the world’s most ancient surviving language. The ceremony consists of: - Kanyadan - Offering of the bride to the groom - Hast Melap - Acceptance of the bride from the Groom - Mangal Pheras - The couple walks around the sacred fire four times, symbolizing the walk of life. -The four rounds signify their journey together to attain Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth and prosperity), Karma (fulfillment of worldly desires), and Moksha (spirituality and salvation). -Saptapadi - the Vows We'll be placing pamphlets on the chairs so everyone can easily follow along! The ceremony will be 1 hour.
A Baraat represents the Groom's pilgrimage from his village to the Bride's. It is a procession in which the groom enters the wedding place. The groom comes with a Dholi (drummer), riding on usually a horse along with his entire list of invitees. We welcome both the Bride and Groom's side to take part in the Baraat! You won't want to miss being a part of the dancing procession as Sagar enters the wedding venue! The wedding ceremony follows the Baraat.
You can wear Indian dress or American clothes. Either is appropriate and welcomed! If you want to wear Indian clothes, it's acceptable for non-Indians to wear. The Reception will follow directly after the Wedding, so please plan on wearing what you’ll wear to the reception to the ceremony when you come to the venue. For the reception, Men usually wear a suit or tuxedo to the reception. Women can wear a dinner gown or cocktail dress, a saree, a choli dress or anything formal. Black tie optional is acceptable. Where do I find these types of outfits if I want to wear Indian clothing? Get in contact with us ASAP! We'll help you out! As many of you know, Indian folks usually take off their shoes when entering the home. You can choose to take off your shoes or keep them on!
We'll have a little bit of everything! There will certainly be Indian and Italian food at all our events.